29 20 666 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/172474dc98cbdec88415f9a6611d8534.png 59226535c7f2c83bf65bd2eb42dab09b https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/76eb8c49fc2e7240c6ef0cf72a40ab75.MP4 1067c1d530df7cc54d354520a077e72c 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 Video iPhone8 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2 minutes 2 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] Pride Promotional Video https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6a3f8ba78d49f6837bbeebf1b66411e2.jpg 12697e49cabff1cd69f26756d299d6ab https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/68cdcbe698d972e5b50eb3bcf1e1fb7f.jpg 539979d5e87e11e0bbb10626b7af56e6 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. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper article 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] Stonewall activism made its way to Tulsa Subject The topic of the resource Pride 2019 Description An account of the resource Newspaper article covering the history of Tulsa’s LGBT community, stonewall, and the evolution of Pride in Tulsa. Toby Jenkins interviewed about OKEQ’s history. Discusses Tulsa Police Department’s harassment of LGBT folk in the 70’s. Activist John M. Faires interviewed. Tulsa Tribune articles quoted disparaging homosexuals. Discusses local businesses attitudes toward homosexuality, most not wanting to hire LGBT people but most willing to have them as customers. Housing discrimination also discussed. Tom Neal discusses his history of advocacy. Article mentions creating of H.O.P.E. Neal comments on the effect of Stonewall on Tulsa 50 years after the fact, says he is shocked by current political climate. Includes AP photo of gay activists and allies protesting a speech by Anita Bryant outside the Oklahoma State Capitol on Feb. 21, 1978. Also has Tulsa World file photo of woman holding pride flag. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ginnie Graham 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 30, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ginnie Graham Tulsa World Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper article 7x15' 10x7' 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 30, 2019 pp. G1, G3 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa Pride 2019, Stonewall, Toby Jenkins, Anita Bryant, John M. Faires, Gay Community Caucus, Tulsa Community Relations Committee, homophobia, Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tom Neal, Susan Savage, Tulsa Government, Tulsa World, Tulsa Tribune, H.O.P.E., HIV, AIDS, workplace protections, Oklahomans for Equality Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Tommy Chesbro Interview Subject The topic of the resource Tommy Chesbro OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Interview from April 24, 2019 Description An account of the resource Tommy was interviewed on April 24, 2019, by Oklahoma State<br />University as part of its Diverse Gender and Sexuality in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In this interview, Tommy discusses his early life in Blackwell and Stillwater, Oklahoma, his experiences at Oklahoma State University, and his long-time leader as an HIV educator and counselor. <strong>A copy of the OSU transcript is on file at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Chesbro, Ryan Dyer, Angus Henderson, Ashlyn Ruley, Micki White, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 24, 2019 2019 Angus Henderson Ashlyn Ruley Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project 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 Ryan Dyer Tommy Chesbro transcript Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Bob Ritz Interview Subject The topic of the resource Bob Ritz Oral History Project Interview from August 4, 2020 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Morgan Allen and Fraser Kastner on August 4, 2020. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> In the interview, Bob discusses his early life, coming out in the late 1960s, his military experience, involvement in the Tulsa LGBTQ community and work on behalf of immigrant rights. Bob passed on October 21, 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bob Ritz, Morgan Allen, Fraser Kastner, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2020 2020 available at Center Bob Ritz Fraser Kastner immigration interview Morgan Allen OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript transcript video Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Donald Fruechting Interview Subject The topic of the resource Donald Fruechting Oral History Project Interview from November 20, 2020 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Morgan Allen on November 20, 2020. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong><strong> </strong>Donald discusses his early life, family background, military service, personal relationships, and experiences living with HIV. Donald shares insights into his identity as a gay man, the challenges he faced, and the importance of community and family support. He reflects on his journey through love, loss, and spirituality, emphasizing the blessings he has received throughout his life. Donald was born on July 4th, 1938 in rural Owasso, Oklahoma and passed on August 21, 2021 in Tulsa. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donald Fruechting, Morgan Allen, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 20, 2020 2020 AIDS/HIV available at Center Donald Fruechting HIV HIV/AIDs interview Morgan Allen OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript transcript video https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a07d3eaa348eb6e4dd37b75bfde96f62.pdf 25dfc1a3af2c68004bca1aa7f2ea1200 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Dustin James Parker, 25, of McAlester, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in McAlester. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 6, at 10 a.m. at McAlester Expo Center. Dustin was born on February 25, 1994, in Ada, to Rusty and Danielle (LeFlore) Parker. After graduating high school he attended Eastern State College in Wilburton, where he earned an associate degree in criminal justice. It is also where he met his future wife, Regina Bargas. Dustin was an instrumental part and manager of the new Rover Taxi service in McAlester. He loved his work and loved being able to provide for his family. Dustin loved to read and enjoyed dancing and singing and was a wonderful father to their four children. He was also a founding member of Oklahomans for Equality, McAlester Chapter. Dustin is survived by his wife, Regina; four children, Alex Hilburn, Natalie Hilburn, Damon Parker and Jacelyn Parker, all of the home; his parents, Rusty and Danielle Parker, of Krebs; a brother, Jonah Parker, of Krebs; paternal grandparents, Michael and Jenny Lou Parker; his parents-in-law, Eugene and Rosetta Bargas, of McAlester, and a brother-in-law, Kevin Bargas, of McAlester. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur Sr. and Linda LeFlore. Published on January 3, 2020 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 [2020] Dustin Parker, February 25, 1994-January 1, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of Important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McAlester News Capital Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available McAlester News Capital Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 3, 2020 Description An account of the resource Dustin Parker was murdered in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 1, 2020. The first 2020 murder of a trans person in the United States. He was the Co-founder of Oklahomans for Equality - McAlester Chapter Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Obituary Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/396 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant McAlester---Oklahoma Ada---Oklahoma Oklahoma---McAlester Oklahoma---Ada United States of America (50 states) Dustin Parker McAlester Oklahomans for Equality - McAlester Chapter Regina Bargas Trans Murder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Jonathan Stanley Interview Subject The topic of the resource Jonathan Stanley Oral History Project Interview from July 14, 2020 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Morgan Allen and Fraser Kaster on July 14, 2020. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Jonathan discusses his experiences with the Tulsa gay scene and his involvement with Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jonathan Stanley, Morgan Allen, Fraser Kaster, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 14, 2020 2020 available at Center Fraser Kastner interview Jonathan Stanley Morgan Allen OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript TOHR transcript Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) video https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e2fa10c33fb31ec8bcbc5346c5c64611.pdf bc9ef6c879f5b44f9f5d9805f7e59728 PDF Text Text Happy Indigenous People’s Day 1 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 12th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 2 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Oklahomans for Equality wishes you a Happy Indigenous People’s Day. We’re honored to be celebrating this holiday on recognized Muscogee (Creek) land. Oklahomans for Equality acknowledges the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is on the land of the sovereign nation of the Muscogee Creek and celebrates Indigenous People Day also known as Native American Day. The story of our First Nation Indigenous people of the Americas is treasured as it is blended with our "two-spirit" LGBTQ2S+ Native Americans who were valued and celebrated prior to colonization and the invasion of Europeans. Tvlse sits on Osage, Cherokee, and Muscogee land. We must always stand with our Indigenous peoples and continue to fight along side them. Vnokeckv. BELONG 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 3 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Transgender youth, specifically transgender girls, are under attack in a new proposed bill co-sponsored by Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and authored by Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler. This new bill, poorly titled the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” would make it a violation of federal law to allow transgender girls to participate in girl’s sports. Schools that receive federal funding for their sports programs would lose that funding should they choose to be inclusive of transgender students in sports. We encourage our constituents to contact Senator Lankford and say NO to this proposed bill. James Lankford 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Office Number: (202) 224-5754 With communities beginning to reopen their economies, the federal government is recommending people consistently wear cloth face masks in public places and in businesses where social distancing is difficult to maintain. The use of masks can reduce transmission of the virus by people who have it but aren't experiencing symptoms. PUTTING IT ON WHILE WEARING IT REMOVAL With clean hands, fit the mask to cover your mouth, nose and chin. Don't pull your mask down. Handling only the straps, untie or unloop your mask from behind and pull it away from your face. Secure ittightly to minimize gaps between your face and the mask. If you touch it, wash your hands and put on a clean one. Don't continue to use your mask if it gets damp. Replace it. Do not touch the front of the mask, your eyes, nose or mouth. Once it's on, do not touch or adjust it. Wash your hands. I~~, ""''valle ..-':tf 'I,;~ Source: us. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immediately throw the mask in the laundry, or the trash if it's intended for single use. Wash your hands. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 4 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... iUSP mdS[dfilldS;- ·dPmUPSlfPQUP lP impo1tdl El gobierno federal esta recomendando a las personas que siempre utilicen mascarillas/cobertores faciales de tela en lugares publicos y empresas donde el distanciamiento social es dificil de mantener. El uso de mascarillas/cubre bocas puede reducir la transmisi6n del virus de personas que lo tienen, pero no experimentan sintomas. COMO PONERSE LA MASCARILLA/CUBRE BOCAS MIENTRAS LA ESTA USANDO Con las manos limpias, ajuste la mascarilla de manera que le cu bra la boca, la nariz y la barbilla. Nosejalela mascarilla hacia abajo. Asegurese la mascarilla ajustandola firmemente para minimizar los espacios entre su cara y la mascarilla. Si la toca, lavese las manos y pongase una mascarilla limpia. No siga usando la mascarilla si se humedece o se moja. Reemplacela por otra. Una vez puesta, no la toque ni se la ajuste. Lavese las manos de nuevo. J e~ l~I,( ""'VAIie Vt:\ ~ ;;,f, COMO QUITARSE LA MASCARILLA/CUBRE BOCAS Fuente: Centros para el Control y la Prevenc1on de Enfermedades de los Estados Unldos Manipule solo las correas o elasticos de la mascarilla, desate o agarre la mascarilla por detras de sus orejas y remuevala sin que la mascarilla toque su cara. No toque la parte del frente de la mascarilla, no se toque los ojos, la nariz o la boca. Ponga inmediatamente la mascarilla a lavar, o en la basura siesta destinada para un solo uso. Lavese las manos. ~.;;....r,'f' in Nature LGBTQIA+ OUTDOORS GROUP = ♦ Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area OUT in Nature: Hike at Turkey Mountain Join OKEQ's new outdoor group "OUT in Nature" for their first adventure: a hike 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 5 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... at Turkey Mountain! We will meet at the Parking lot off of Elwood (the lower lot) and walk the red line trail (the easiest trail ). Click Here to Sign Up First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Starting Thursday, November 5, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the art gallery 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 6 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works, while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed eye experiences, Taylor explores the way we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story, and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination, and onto the canvas, through carefully-composed movement and saturation. This collection, by appearances, is reminiscent of the artist’s 2014 collection STORIES, which was highlighted by the massive hanging installation of PERFECT TIMING, sixty-six metal paper planes, suspended from the ceiling of Foolish Things Coffee Company. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person, as well as online. A virtual tour of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality YouTube channel. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing for the month of November, with an opening night set for November 5, at 6:00. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event, as part of the First Thursday Art Crawl, and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in the Tulsa community. For more information, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 7 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Indigiqueer: An Evening With Justice Shawna Baker Saturday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As we kick off Native American Heritage Month, join us for an in-person reception with newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker of the Cherokee Nation. Shawna Baker will share her journey to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and what the McGirt ruling means for the tribes, natives, and our queer/ two-spirit native community. This event will follow social distancing guidelines, masks will be required, and the event will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Food and drinks will also be available. EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHEL TEA NEEDS DUA HELP! pet food crates or kennels 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 8 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... • R• Neill Equality Center 11 donations at the Dennis Please drop off a 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 /~h. ~~ .,~, - /I ,, //:~ 1'11. ~r~ ~ •· ~ If ~ ~//✓ ~ /' ~ : , - LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHO n OONSONZOOM SATU RDAy AFTERA: LEN@OKEQ.ORG IL MORGAN. E-MA FOR INFORMATION 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 9 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 10 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... POSTER. 0 •• Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Contact Us In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 11 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 El Tinker Obituary In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we invited author, Rigoberto González for a virtual event to discuss his experience as a gay Latino and his memoir, Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa. Rigoberto was joined by Donovid Sekulits, the Outreach and Library Services Manager to moderate the conversation. Butterfly Boy is a unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a first-generation Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. For more info about him and his stories checkout his website here: 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 12 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... http:www.rigobertogonzalez.com To watch the Conversation with Rigoberto González, click the button below. Click here to watch the conversation BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Age Discrimination Research Study Researchers at Oklahoma State University are 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 13 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. To see if you are eligible, please click the button below. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer (struckm@okstate.edu) Click Here for Survey We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 14 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Gender Support Group Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In person or virtual peer support group The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In person or virtual peer support group On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 15 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Contact Us H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 16 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Warrior Sisters Self Defense Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 17 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ N>IVl>UALS HA VE BEEN ~.ECTED TO CONVERSION TlERAPY. T.E.A IS A tEW GROlP THAT WU UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1-EL.P YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Ahl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CM, SIT, Ahl> SPLL THE TEA WITH US ON TIIS .JOlRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-92"4-562"4 JESS@ANCH0REDBHC.C0M Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Contact Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or jess@anchoredbhc.com. Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 18 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.90Le.1869 Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 19 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 20 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us I DIGIQUEER INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 21 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... OVE BE 13TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLA~OMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST, TULSA, O K ok~homansf~oqualtty IndigiQueer Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook SAGE CARES 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 22 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us ~ Q JoinSAGE --- onZoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 23 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... BOOK OF THE WEEK Boy Erased by Garrard Conley Through an institutionalized Twelve-Step Program, Garrad Conley was supposed to emerge heterosexual. Instead, even when faced with a harrowing and brutal journey, Garrard found the strength and understanding to break out in search of his true self and forgiveness. AUTHOR SPOTLICiHT A survivor of conversion therapy, Conley is an activist and speaker lecturing at schools and venues across the country on radical compassion, writing through trauma, and growing up gay in the complicated South. -~--- C.ARRAD CONLEY 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 24 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 25 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 26 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... ■ • Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For lntormation that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 27 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... on Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, uust1n Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bV Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s@osbl. k. v McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 28 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 29 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 30 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Virtual Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 31 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Equality Game Night 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 32 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 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 necessary. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 33 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 34 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NSOl!EOn ll1E0lOIIGll(AJSU fAMl~YfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner Tracy Allen SAGE 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 35 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 11:10 AM �Happy Indigenous People’s Day 36 of 36 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Indigenous-People-s-Day.... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:10 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9ff0b169f11178f1f192c238371dc52a.pdf d593501273d765d838f545df5fb466d1 PDF Text Text Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 27th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... ACTION ALERT: This past week, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced a new proposed rule called “Community Planning and Development Housing Programs: Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities”. It guts protections for transgender people by removing critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... By removing these protections, shelters and programs that receive or operate using HUD grants are now able to ignore nondiscrimination protections for transgender people, leaving them vulnerable to being denied shelter and forced out onto the streets. One in three transgender Americans has been homeless at some point in their lives. Shelters are often their best access-point to programs that provide safe individual housing – which is a critical need during a global pandemic and an economic downturn. Every person should have access to safe shelter free of discrimination. Preserving the Equal Access Rule is critical to ensure the safety of transgender people in need of shelter. We have 60 days to tell this Administration that their plans to cut protections for transgender people will not be tolerated. The Equal Access Rule’s protections against discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence, and fleeing disasters. Tell the Administration not to gut these protections by clicking below: Click Here to Say No Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This Tuesday we will be discussing Don't Ask Don't Tell and our guests are those who served in the military during DADT. You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us Join SAGE onZ==ni TUESDAY MORNINGS @10AM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Equality Gaming Night Online Friday, July 31, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. Register 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Starting August 8th Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Karen Levitt Davis Aug. 16, 1945 - July 15, 2020 Karen was a supportive ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010 she was an Oklahomans for Equality Community Hero award recipient. See Karen's Obituary David Smith Nov. 3, 1964 - July 17, 2020 Services to be announced. Sammy Joe Remington June 24, 1990 - July 8, 2020 A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 14th 2020 at 9:05 AM at the Sperry First Baptist Church (301 W Main St, Sperry, OK 74073). Sammy's Obituary .\ -= ! ::\ ~- ......... _, • ...:. - 'I ' / 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Jaumia Shan Johnson April 4, 1986 - July 5, 2020 There was a family service on July 13, 2020. anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + August 14th at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was home-schooled until high 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... school, where difficulty fitting in led him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. Click Here To Purchase .... ok Reading Rainbow Book Club 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we are reading. A Zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. August 16th 3:00p.m. August 30th 3:00p.m. Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook Gender Support Group Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Christmas in July fundraiser on Facebook Live Friday July 31, at 8:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Facebook Live event benefiting I.C.A.O.'s General Fund . Looking forward to seeing you there! Click Below to Connect on Facebook Connect with I.C.AO. DKEQ CDRDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT OESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 17 of 28 COPES 918-744-4800 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEltAIHA FAMILY FOUNDATION ' Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... For information mat leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor me murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with information is asked to conlact the McAlester Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling lhe Auencv·s Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s OSbl k. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 23 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class supporting Lesbian, Gay, 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 24 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... at OkEq Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 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 sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- 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 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISER Ml:DICA~ ~!!~~~ED ■Y ... fAMoLYl'OUNN,IDN Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 10:57 AM �Action Alert: Transgender People Would Be Blocked From Federally F... 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Transgender-Peopl... Anna Them Puhl Audio and Lighting Engineer Lynn Riggs Theater Anna.Puhl@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 3rd, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... We Are So Proud of Anna Puhl 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 3 of 29 Outstanding Sound Design ANNA PUHL and LUKE THOMPSON The Nostalgia Will Eat Itself https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Outstanding Lighting Design T..!.. I I~ ANNA PUHL The Nostalgia Will Eat Itself Congratulations Anna The 2020 Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence recognized Anna Puhl for Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Sound Design during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 2nd. The George Kaiser Family Foundation established the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence (TATE Awards) in 2008 to highlight the accomplishments of local theatre groups and outstanding contributions to the performing arts community. Anna is the newest member of Oklahomans for Equality staff and the new Technical Coordinator for the Lynn Riggs Auditorium. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here Grow the Lilacs are the v ry soul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Ha111111erstein II STHEATRE P 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS Thursday, August 20 and 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in August 20 and 21 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday August 20, 2020 and Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... ACTION ALERT: This past week, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced a new proposed rule called “Community Planning and Development Housing Programs: Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities”. It guts protections for transgender people by removing critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs. By removing these protections, shelters and programs that receive or operate using HUD grants are now able to ignore nondiscrimination protections for transgender people, leaving them vulnerable to being denied shelter and forced out onto the streets. One in three transgender Americans has been homeless at some point in their lives. Shelters are often their best access-point to programs that provide safe individual housing – which is a critical need during a global pandemic and an economic downturn. Every person should have access to safe shelter free of discrimination. Preserving the Equal Access Rule is critical to ensure the safety of transgender people in need of shelter. We have 60 days to tell this Administration that their plans to cut protections for transgender people will not be tolerated. The Equal Access Rule’s protections against discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence, and those fleeing disasters. Tell the Administration not to gut these protections by clicking below: Click Here to Say No Join SAGE onZ==m TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 9 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 10 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Starting August 8th Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 11 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: Community Centers Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Karen Levitt Davis Aug. 16, 1945 - July 15, 2020 Karen was a supportive ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010 she was an Oklahomans for Equality Community Hero award recipient. See Karen's Obituary 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 12 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... David Smith Nov. 3, 1964 - July 17, 2020 Services to be announced. Sammy Joe Remington June 24, 1990 - July 8, 2020 A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 14th 2020 at 9:05 AM at the Sperry First Baptist Church (301 W Main St, Sperry, OK 74073). Sammy's Obituary Jaumia Shan Johnson April 4, 1986 - July 5, 2020 There was a family service on July 13, 2020. anish Speaking Social Su --- --- - -• - - -- - - - - - - - ~- . -• . - 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 13 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... rupo ae apoyo soc1a1 ae hispana L TQ + August 21st at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 14 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was home-schooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in led him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 15 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Click Here To Purchase •'II BooltClub --- 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 16 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we are reading. A Zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. August 16th 3:00p.m. August 30th 3:00p.m. Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook Gender Support Group Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 17 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us DKEQ CDRDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREA TH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 18 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 19 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 20 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEltAIHA FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 21 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For information that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is aslled to contact die McAlester Ponce Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or die 0SBI bv Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1·800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s@os Loll. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 22 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 23 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 24 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 25 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... providing fun group activities, 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Survivors of Incest Anonymous Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 26 of 29 (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... 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 sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 27 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- 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 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 28 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... ' - . \ Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:00 AM �End Conversion Therapy 29 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/End-Conversion-Therapy.html?so... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator Lynn Riggs Theater Anna.Puhl@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee 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 Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:00 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c02e37d409e31ca070b0f5dfd82e86d6.pdf 4eb1f92bd5be2a81050b1e4d00277792 PDF Text Text Get Your Tickets for More Sky 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 10th, 2020 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! "Lynn Riggs and Green Grow the Lilacs are the v ry soul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Ham111erstein II 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS Thursday, August 20 and 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in August 20 and 21 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday August 20, 2020 and Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. IUBUST 1•TH tt BP Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO.MORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans lo, oqu Illy IndigiQueer Friday August 14, 2020 06:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting IndigiQueer is for all identifying LGBTQ2S+ Native and Indigenous people. An indigenous space for cultural learning and activism. Click the link below to get information to participate. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... RI ta£ INIDRIIATlllt TfXT/t:All KAO 918 9041869 POC in the Park Saturday August 15, 2020 7:00 p.m 41st Street Plaza Riverside POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. We will meet at the 41st Street Plaza and social distance on Riverside. Come walk, bike, skate and enjoy a Tulsa sunset on the river. For more information contact: Click Here to Contact Us • Join Oklahomans for Equality RAINBOW Rnnll' r1 1 IR 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Every 2nd and-4th Sunday at 2pm Email donovid.sekulitsookeq.org for more info , ; This Month we are reading A Single Man. A novel by Christopher Isherwood. ASingle Man tr depicts one day in the life of Cieorge,a Middle-aged EnglishMan wh:::> is a professor at a Los Angeles universrly r, for rvtore ivfo pleCASe ervtail donovid.sekultt-s@oke~.org Reading Rainbow Book Club: A Single Man Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we are reading. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... A Zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. August 16th 2:00p.m. (Page: 1 - 101) August 30th 2:00p.m. (Page: 102 - 186) Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, August 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 8 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: Community Centers Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library ~ ~ ~ tlj~ 1 ~ (;Jwt✓- ~ -... -... -... -.... ~ ~ -~ -... -.... -.... -.... Unapolgetlc by Charlene Carruthers Drawing on Black intellectual and grassroots organizing traditions, including the Ha itian Revolution, the US civil rights movement, and LGBTQ rights and feminist movements. Unapologetic challenges al l of us engaged in the social justice struggle to make the movement for Black liberation more radica l, more queer, and more fem inist. She is a Black lesbian feminist and fou nding national director of the BYP100 (Black Youth Project 100), a leading organization of young aaivists in the movement for Black liberation. Carruthers was born, raised, and still resides on the South Side of Chicago. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 10 of 32 ~ ~ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... (j~NU~H ~UPPUH I GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~ ~----~ Gender Support Group Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... August 21st at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Join SAGE onZ==ni TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 15 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Karen Levitt Davis Aug. 16, 1945 - July 15, 2020 Karen was a supportive ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010 she was an Oklahomans for Equality Community Hero award recipient. See Karen's Obituary David Smith Nov. 3, 1964 - July 17, 2020 Services to be announced. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Contact Us for Details We Are So Proud of Anna Puhl 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 17 of 32 . ... https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... ,, •. - .I.:isif ( \', ' • The Nostalgia Will Eat Itself - • I .~ ,' ,,,,,. - Outstanding Sound Design ANNA PUHL and LUKE THOMPSON ... • ' - I I I Outstanding Lighting Design T..!.. I I~ ANNA PUHL The Nostalgia Will Eat Itself Congratulations Anna The 2020 Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence recognized Anna Puhl for Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Sound Design during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 2nd. The George Kaiser Family Foundation established the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence (TATE Awards) in 2008 to highlight the accomplishments of local theatre groups and outstanding contributions to the performing arts community. Anna is the newest member of Oklahomans for Equality staff and the new Technical Coordinator for the Lynn Riggs Auditorium. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was homeschooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in led him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. Click Here To Purchase 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... DON•T LET HUD DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY ACTION ALERT: This past week, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced a new proposed rule called “Community Planning and Development Housing Programs: Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities”. It guts protections for transgender people by removing critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs. By removing these protections, shelters and programs that receive or operate using HUD grants are now able to ignore nondiscrimination protections for transgender people, leaving them vulnerable to being denied shelter and forced out onto the streets. One in three transgender Americans has been homeless at some point in their lives. Shelters are often their best access-point to programs that provide safe individual housing – which is a critical need during a global pandemic and an economic downturn. Every person should have access to safe shelter free of discrimination. Preserving the Equal Access Rule is critical to ensure the safety of transgender people in need of shelter. We have 60 days to tell this Administration that their plans to cut protections for transgender people will not be tolerated. The Equal Access Rule’s protections against discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence, and those fleeing disasters. Tell the Administration not to gut these protections by clicking below: Click Here to Say No , I - , I - ',TH£ EQUALI19 CEN1ER rs O'PEN! ', , ' I ' ' 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... e come -- 'I I eve m1sse you. ' ..., ✓ -- 'I I - ... ✓ ' ..., I ... DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 22 of 32 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEltAIHA FAMILY FOUNDATION ' Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 24 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with Information Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the DSBI bV Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emailing d s@ bl 11.ll_OV McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 25 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 26 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... 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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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 28 of 32 Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Survivors of Incest 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. -- - -- 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 29 of 32 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... 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 sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ARTS AND CRAFTS N: :T.•·.· AT THE OENNIS R NE!Ll EQUALITY CENTER Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 30 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- 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 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 31 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISER Ml:DICA~ ~!!~~~ED ■Y ... fAMoLYl'OUNN,IDN Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:02 AM �Get Your Tickets for More Sky 32 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Tickets-for-More-Sky.h... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator Lynn Riggs Theater Anna.Puhl@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 17th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... TH Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK BALDWIN If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... 1 VIU llll vu~u Ult: it: yie~ VI 1 •~u, a lllllit:lit:it:u- year-old girl, in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin's story is a kaleidoscope of emotions- affection, despair, and hope. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT He was born in New York on August 2,1924. He was an openly gay, African-American writer. He is considered one of the most prolific writers of our time. A fierce civil and social rights critics. He was known for his essays on the Black experience in America. ~-~ )AMES BALDWIN ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Equality Gaming Night Friday August 21, 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's Play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. If you would like to join click the button below to email Jose.vega@okeq.org for the link! you don't want to miss out on all the fun! 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Contact Us anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + August 21st at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: Community Centers Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us ~ 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 8 of 33 ~ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... ~~~ vv ,: ~@l@ ASingle Man tt- depicts one day in -!he life of ~eor0f,,a Middle-a0f,d EnglishMan wro is a professor at a Los ~ ..J.s'-~J r, ~ Angele,s university jJ ,, ~ J. l ~- • "" "'\.d \.,~e to ,o, \f '10'°' WO . aQteS QY\0 ff\eet'"q see the d be\.oW S to -reQ ~Qqe u,q.1-1011 16th @ 2.?t1' St AU(31J. 102.-1is1 th @ 2.?t1' t?<3· , ,J t• ·i. ►► ~trt-t.,,., ""... ti ~ • • This IVlonlh Wfl am rwding A Sin.gle Man. A rove.I by Christopher Isherwood. AtJ.(3USt ~O t: . i . I ..,·• • f '.) - for More, iv1fo please, e,IY\ail domvid.sekulits@okeq.or0 ffeJfeJ '" 0,,,,,,.,,., s,111/ifJ Reading Rainbow Book Club: A Single Man Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we are reading. A Zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. August 30th 2:00p.m. (Page: 102 - 186) Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Visit Site Join SAGE ~ onZ==m TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... TIie Bll■allty Center Pride Sta1-e sells pride masks! Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Karen Levitt Davis Aug. 16, 1945 - July 15, 2020 Karen was a supportive ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010 she was an Oklahomans for Equality Community Hero award recipient. See Karen's Obituary 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... ___... ' I I David Smith Nov. 3, 1964 - July 17, 2020 Services to be announced. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Contact Us for Details •• 0 ~ - @ ~ oklanomansforequallty Mask-Arade: Smoke Lounge Friday September 11 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge & Event Center 2606 S Sheridan Rd Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74129 LGBTQ+ Night at Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge and Event Center. $10 to get in and 10% of the entry fee goes back to Equality Center! Raffles, Contests and More! Must be 21 or older! Wanting to be a vendor? Click the buttons below. Email Tiffany Alexander Mask-Arade on Facebook 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Grow the Lilacs are the v ry soul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Hammerstein II STHEATRE P MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS Thursday, September 17 and 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in September 17 and 18 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday September 18, 2020 and Friday, September 17, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... ACTION ALERT: This past week, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced a new proposed rule called “Community Planning and Development Housing Programs: Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities”. It guts protections for transgender people by removing critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs. By removing these protections, shelters and programs that receive or operate using HUD grants are now able to ignore nondiscrimination protections for transgender people, leaving them vulnerable to being denied shelter and forced out onto the streets. One in three transgender Americans has been homeless at some point in their lives. Shelters are often their best access-point to programs that provide safe individual housing – which is a critical need during a global pandemic and an economic downturn. Every person should have access to safe shelter free of discrimination. Preserving the Equal Access Rule is critical to ensure the safety of transgender people in need of shelter. We have 60 days to tell this Administration that their plans to cut protections for transgender people will not be tolerated. The Equal Access Rule’s protections against discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence, and those fleeing disasters. Tell the Administration not to gut these protections by clicking below: Click Here to Say No , I - , I - ',TH£ EQUALI19 CEN1ER rs O'PEN! ', , ' I ' 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 21 of 33 -' -' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Welcome back! We've missed you! I -' -' I I I ' ..., ' ..., - ... - ... I I ✓ ✓ DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDBY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Allinnr~ 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For lntormauon that leads to the Arrest and conu1ct1on 01 the Person or Persons Responslhle tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s'Jn nnn 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 25 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... &.u,uuu Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0S8I bV Calling the Agencv's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s@osb . II. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. 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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. COVID-19 Canceled: 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/ OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 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 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 28 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Alphabet Soup Youth Group open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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. opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 29 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Individuals Support Group Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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 c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for --- - - Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. sao-e ~~~~:~~! Partners 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org . jess@anchoredbhc.com Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 31 of 33 Jose Vega Deputy Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... KAISH MEDICAL ~=::. ... ,_y,_,_ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter 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 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �This Land Was Made for You and Me 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Land-Was-Made-for-You-a... Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:04 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d4c5ac21606c1160585035b147913aff.pdf 5fff9d30370582398fae13a5fbc428e8 PDF Text Text Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 1 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 24th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 2 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... TH We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 3 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... TIie Bll■allty Center Pride Bta1-e sells pride masks! Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 4 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 5 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... September Art Show - John Hammer Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Capacity will be limited to 20 persons at any time in the art gallery. We are constantly bombarded with one message at a time, over and over, until the next news cycle brings the latest message. Then it starts all over again. This happens so quickly and so often, we forget about what we were just upset about. It keeps us only focused on what’s in the news now. This series of protest art was created to bring attention to all of these things at once. There is no order to them and one is no more important than the other. Each has cycled through the news and become number one, but has not gone away as the others have come to take it’s place, one by one. See it Virtually You may also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of John Hammer and their The Hammer Studio Art. Click the video below to visit John Hammers Art Exhibit. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 6 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: Community Centers Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us , : .. . ' This IYlmlh we, am rwding A Sin.gle Man. A novel by Christopher Isherwood. ASingle Man A~s UV)iversity •► ~trt-L.,,., ~ .,J.s'-~ J r, ""... ti tt- depicts me day iV) -!he life of ~eorge,a Middle-aged E~lishMaV) wh9 is a professor at a Los • • ~ 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 7 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... for More ivfo please eMail domvidsekulits@okeq.org ··-- Oe,,elliJ s,111/ifJ Reading Rainbow Book Club: A Single Man Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we are reading. A Zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. August 30th 2:00p.m. (Page: 102 - 186) Sign Up via Facebook Contact Donovid Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, August 31, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 8 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Real Life by Brandon Taylor Wallace, the protagonist, grew up in Alabama and is now enrolled in a graduate - I I """"---------- I ..,._,.___ ____.________ 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 9 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... program for biochemistry in the Midwest, the only black student in his year. As a student, he falls for his white friend Miller. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Is a black queer writer. Having initially studied biochemistry, he went on to receive fellowships for his writing from Lambda Literary Foundation, Kimbilio Fiction, and the Tin House ~ - - Summer Writer's Workshop. Real Life is his debut novel published in 2020. BRANDON TAYLOR ~ ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Wednesday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 10 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Coming Out Workshop Mondays September 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 11 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Trans Women's Support r~ 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 12 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing, surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 13 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Equality Gaming Night Friday September 19, 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's Play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. If you would like to join click the button below to email Jose.vega@okeq.org for the link! you don't want to miss out on all the fun! Contact Us anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday September 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 14 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 15 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 16 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Visit Site Join SAGE onZ==m TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 17 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 18 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 19 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 20 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Contact Us for Details rm Cf,~ Mask-Arade: Smoke Lounge Friday September 11 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge & Event Center 2606 S Sheridan Rd Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74129 LGBTQ+ Night at Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge and Event Center. $10 to get in and 10% of the entry fee goes back to Equality Center! Raffles, Contests and More! Must be 21 or older! Wanting to be a vendor? Click the buttons below. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 21 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Email Tiffany Alexander Mask-Arade on Facebook "Lynn Riggs and Green Grow the Lilacs are the v ry aoul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Hammerstein II STHEATRE P 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 22 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Ill""'......_ __ MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS Thursday, September 17 and 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in September 17 and 18 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday September 18, 2020 and Friday, September 17, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 23 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... ACTION ALERT: This past week, the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced a new proposed rule called “Community Planning and Development Housing Programs: Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities”. It guts protections for transgender people by removing critical equal access protections to regulations meant to ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs. By removing these protections, shelters and programs that receive or operate using HUD grants are now able to ignore nondiscrimination protections for transgender people, leaving them vulnerable to being denied shelter and forced out onto the streets. One in three transgender Americans has been homeless at some point in their lives. Shelters are often their best access-point to programs that provide safe individual housing – which is a critical need during a global pandemic and an economic downturn. Every person should have access to safe shelter free of discrimination. Preserving the Equal Access Rule is critical to ensure the safety of transgender people in need of shelter. We have 60 days to tell this Administration that their plans to cut protections for transgender people will not be tolerated. The Equal Access Rule’s protections against discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence, and those fleeing disasters. Tell the Administration not to gut these protections by clicking below: 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 24 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Click Here to Say No DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER. SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 25 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information ____ ,..._ __ _ ~~ ~ __-; 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 26 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER l'AMILYl'OI.INOATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 27 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For lntormauon that leads to the Arrest and conu1cuon 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 28 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with Information Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the DSBI bV Calling the Agencv·s TIP line at 1-800-522-8D17 or bV Emailing u s@osbl. k. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 29 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 30 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marci Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t&. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq Brought to You Bi 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 31 of 36 month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... members. the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m This open Secular 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 32 of 36 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOS-Tulsa.org Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Survivors of Incest Anonymous Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 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 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" 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 33 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --. SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. ARTS AND CRAFTS: ;~~ • Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com AT TH£ OENNIS R NE!Ll EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 34 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 35 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 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 Directors Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon 4/28/26, 11:04 AM �Stop in the Name of: September Art Show 36 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Stop-in-the-Name-of--September-... Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:04 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c49db32fdda9ddd64cd45dc31b8362c4.pdf c4cadaffde36e77aea08cc0b3a08e696 PDF Text Text MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 31st, 2020 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! 2020-2021 Oklahomans for Equality Annual Meeting OKEQ Board of Directors Election 40th Anniversary - - ♦ ♦ • 0 ■ -.·-•'• 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... The annual meeting for September 12th at 6:00 p.m. You can vote at the Dennis R. Neill Equalty Center or online. The ballot will be available on September 5th. The 40th Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Facebook Live. There will be space at The Dennis R Neil Center to view the meeting. Click the button below to sign up. Click Here to Sign Up for the Event on Facebook To be sensitive our members who are not on social media we will have a viewing area that you and the staff of the Facebook live event. For ongoing safety precautions You will be asked to check in at the door, with a temperature check, and a face mask covering your mouth and nose will be required during your stay. Click to Register for the In Person Viewing The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will hear the final results of the board election. There will be a presentation of the annual report by the Board of Directors and staff. 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. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Membership Congratulations to our own Shawna S. Baker! 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... • - - r 8' , 1 We are proud to announce and congratulate Shawna S. Baker for her recent appointment and confirmation to the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation. Shawna also serves on the Oklahomans for Equality Board of Trustees for the past 3 years. "With great humility, I am honored to become the third woman to serve on the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. My deepest gratitude to Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. for my nomination, to the Tribal Councilors for your votes to confirm, to Stacy Leeds for breaking the glass ceiling and lifting up other Cherokee women, to Justice John Garrett for presiding over my swearing-in, to Jayme for your commitment and devotion, to my dear friends and to so many others who made today possible in one way or another. I will forever be grateful beyond measure."- Shawna S Baker. Riggs and Green the Lilacs are the of Oklahoma!" 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... STHEATRE P MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS September 17 and 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in September 17 and 18 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday September 17, 2020 and Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. Get Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... -Of September Art Show - John Hammer Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Capacity will be limited to 20 persons at any time in the art gallery. We are constantly bombarded with one message at a time, over and over, until the next news cycle brings the latest message. Then it starts all over again. This happens so quickly and so often, we forget about what we were just upset about. It keeps us only focused on what’s in the news now. This series of protest art was created to bring attention to all of these things at once. There is no order to them and one is no more important than the other. Each has cycled through the news and become number one, but has not gone away as the others have come to take it’s place, one by one. See it Virtually You may also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of John Hammer and their The Hammer Studio Art. Click the video below to visit John Hammers Art Exhibit. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Make an Appointment Coming Out Workshop Mondays September 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us Movie Night on The Parking Lot Friday, September 11, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Parking Lot for a free Movie night! Bring your own lawn chair, bean bag, picnic blanket anything you would like to get comfortable. Please wear mask, and marked sections will be placed on the lot for social distancing practice. Bring your own snacks and drinks! Everyone is welcome! 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Reading Rainbow Book Cii b If you would like to Join see the meeting dates and pages to read below Sept 13th [part 1-2] This month we are reading Butterfly Boy A memoir by RJgoberto Gonm]e;z, Sept 27th [part.3-s] A unique coming out and - coming-of-age story of a firstgeneration Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. for more Info please email donovid.sekullts@Okeq.org Warrior Sisters Self Defense Signup Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ IOVl>UALS HAVE BEEN SlB.ECTED TO CONVERSION llERAPY. T.E.A IS A tEW GR(U> THAT HU. UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1ELP YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Atl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CCIE. SIT, At1> SPU THE TEA WITH US ON Tl-IS .JOlRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-9241-56241 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Online Event Monday September 14, at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Visit our website Na~& McDona ainbov, Library 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... BOOK OF THE WEEK Exquisite Mariposa by Fiona Alison Duncan Exqui il.e Maripo a a novd FIOI\A ALISO DLNCA~ The story follows a cast of friends and lovers as they navigate questions of art making and economies, breakups and breakdowns, and the Internet and its many obsessions. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT A Canadian-American author, artist, and "' organizer. She is the founding host of Hard to Read, a literary social practice. Duncan's debut novel, was awarded a Lambda Literary Award for "Bisexual Fiction." FIONA ALLISON DUNCAN ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ ~ ~ GENDERSUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~ ------~ 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Gender Support Group Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Mask-Arade: Smoke Lounge Friday September 11 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge & Event Center 2606 S Sheridan Rd Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74129 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... LGBTQ+ Night at Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge and Event Center. $10 to get in and 10% of the entry fee goes back to Equality Center! Raffles, Contests and More! Must be 21 or older! Wanting to be a vendor? Click the buttons below. Email Tiffany Alexander Mask-Arade on Facebook ·~ It's Coming 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Visit Site We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Join SAGE onZ==ITI TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.904.1869 Friday September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Come watch Waves (2019) The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss. Email 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Equality Gaming Night Friday September 18, 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's Play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. If you would like to join click the button below to email Jose.vega@okeq.org for the link! you don't want to miss out on all the fun! Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras I DIGIQUEER INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EPTE IE 26TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLA~OMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST, TULSA, 0 K ok~homans~oqualtty Online Event Friday September 25 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq .org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Tulsa Pride wants you to design 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd 11:00 p.m. Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below: Contact Us H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 26 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider ' .. . . . . ·1 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone wtth lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agencrs TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s bl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 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. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Partners of Trans*/NonBinary where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Individuals Support Group 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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 opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible Equality Game Night SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL AID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 35 of 39 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. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... I[ liiH 11 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 ARTS AND CRAF;r~;-~~T AT THE DENN!S A NEILL EQUAUTY CENT EA 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. 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 Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... breath. Equality Game Night the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com sos Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. SECULAR ORGANIZATION S FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 37 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Jose Vega Deputy Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... KAISER MEDICAL ~~~~~ED ■Y ... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson 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 4/28/26, 11:05 AM �MORE SKY (Space is Limited) 39 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-SKY--Space-is-Limited-.h... Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:05 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3fbdb1231cc485c09664712fb4453f2b.pdf 753fb8f7218b526ba0b04460fdb09187 PDF Text Text STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 1 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 8th, 2020 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! 2020-2021 Oklahomans for Equality Annual Meeting OKEQ Board of Directors Election 40th Anniversary - - ♦ ♦ • 0 ■ -.·-•'• 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 2 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Voting for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors is now open and ends September 12th at 6:00 p.m. You can vote at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center or online. The ballot is now available. Vote Here The 40th Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Saturday, September 12th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. Click Here to Sign Up for the Event on Facebook To be sensitive to our members who are not on social media we will have a viewing area where you and the staff can view the Facebook Live event. For ongoing safety precautions You will be asked to check in at the door, with a temperature check, and a face mask covering your mouth and nose will be required during your stay. Click to Register for the In Person Viewing 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 3 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will hear the final results of the board election. There will be a presentation of the annual report by the Board of Directors and staff. 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. Membership Advocacy Alert: Proposed City of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance Tulsa City Council has introduced an ordinance that would add sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as protected classes under Tulsa's hate crime laws. Currently, Oklahoma's hate crime laws cover hate bias crimes motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, and disability. This ordinance, proposed by Councilor Crista Patrick of District 3, would be the first time Tulsa has recognized sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as protected classes under Hate Crime law. Please contact your City Councilor and the Mayor's Office to voice your support for this ordinance! Use the District Finder to find your City Councilor and use the links below to find their contact information. Find Your District Contact Your City Councilor Contact the Mayor's Office 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 4 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... "Lynn Riggs and Green Grow the Lilacs are the v ry soul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Hammerstein II STHEATRE P 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 5 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS September 17 and 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in September 17 and 18 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday September 17, 2020 and Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. Get Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 6 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq .org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd 11:00 p.m. Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below: Contact Us Movie Night on The Parking Lot Friday, September 11, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Parking Lot for a free Movie night! Bring your own lawn chair, bean bag, picnic blanket anything you would like to get 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 7 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... comfortable. Please wear mask, and marked sections will be placed on the lot for social distancing practice. Bring your own snacks and drinks! Everyone is welcome! In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Edward Durnal 1949 - 9/3/2020 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 8 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... ilf Of September Art Show - John Hammer Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Capacity will be limited to 20 persons at any time in the art gallery. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 9 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... We are constantly bombarded with one message at a time, over and over, until the next news cycle brings the latest message. Then it starts all over again. This happens so quickly and so often, we forget about what we were just upset about. It keeps us only focused on what’s in the news now. This series of protest art was created to bring attention to all of these things at once. There is no order to them and one is no more important than the other. Each has cycled through the news and become number one, but has not gone away as the others have come to take it’s place, one by one. See it Virtually You may also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of John Hammer and their The Hammer Studio Art. Click the video below to visit John Hammers Art Exhibit. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 10 of 40 •• https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... 0 ~ AuntToro• ·-~-~ , 1;:.Tsi.!~~! Co nna Center -......:. _ } ~ - @ ~ oklanomansto,oquallty Mask-Arade: Smoke Lounge Friday September 11 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge & Event Center 2606 S Sheridan Rd Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74129 LGBTQ+ Night at Aunt Tara's Canna Lounge and Event Center. $10 to get in and 10% of the entry fee goes back to Equality Center! Raffles, Contests and More! Must be 21 or older! Wanting to be a vendor? Click the buttons below. Email Tiffany Alexander Reading Rainbow Book Cii b If you would like to Join see the meeting dates and pages to read below Sept 13th [part 1-2] This month we are reading Butterfly Boy A memoir by Sept 27th [part.3-s] RJgoberto Gonr.a]ez. A unique coming out and - coming-of-age story of a firstgeneration Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not m:hangeable or forgettable. for more info please email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 11 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Warrior Sisters Self Defense Signup Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 12 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ IOVl>UALS HAVE BEEN SlB.ECTED TO CONVERSION llERAPY. T.E.A IS A tEW GR(U> THAT HU. UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1ELP YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Atl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CCIE, SIT, At1> SPU THE TEA WITH US ON Tl-IS .JOlRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-9241-56241 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Online Event Monday September 14, at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 13 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Visit our website Mask-Arade on Facebook Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Su ort Group for 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 14 of 40 Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.904.1869 Friday September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Come watch Waves (2019) The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 15 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 16 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Equality Gaming Night Friday September 18, 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's Play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. If you would like to join click the button below to email Jose.vega@okeq.org for the link! you don't want to miss out on all the fun! Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 17 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE UISElt FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 18 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... DISTA CED PAAKI G LOT PARTY l I l I Bl/PAN+ PANEL ON FACEBOOK LIVE SUN. SEPT 20 ~ MACHINE RENT. RIDE . REPEAT. PARKING LOT PARTY SAIUDOAY SEDT 26 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 19 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... 7PM MASKS REQUIRED! - - MASK TIE-DVE! ', - 1 :-- Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 20 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... 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Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 22 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 23 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Visit Site We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 24 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Join SAGE onZ==ni TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 25 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us SAGE Tulsa Chat Call Thursday SAGE Tulsa is also now available on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 26 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. I INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EPTE IE 26TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST, TULSA, O K ok~homans~equaltty Online Event Friday September 25 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook Coming Out Workshop Mondays October 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day 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. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 27 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 28 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... OKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 29 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 30 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 31 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 ousun Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone wtth lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agencrs TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s bl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 32 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 33 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. 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. 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 34 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Annual Meeting Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 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. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, 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 where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 35 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org support through social interaction. Visit tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R -- · -- Neill Equality Center! Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Equality Game Night SAGE Tulsa 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan COVID-19 Canceled: 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 36 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ARTS AND CRAFTS N~;~~ •• 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 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- A T THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new 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. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 37 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! sos Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRI ETY SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 38 of 40 Jose Vega Deputy Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 39 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... KAISER MEDICAL ~!!!'~~ID ■Y T"l-<>IIIAI. . ■ •-LVOOUM0.,.1tDN Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson 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 4/28/26, 11:06 AM �STOP HATE Contact You City Councilor 40 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/STOP-HATE-Contact-You-City-... Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:06 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a426f313f9491d0cd2f0973734c8a0b7.pdf 95fd0aa5410a6ba78752e1d6956d03e3 PDF Text Text Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 1 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 14th, 2020 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! Advocacy Alert: 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 2 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Proposed City of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance Tulsa City Council has introduced an ordinance that would add sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as protected classes under Tulsa's hate crime laws. Currently, Oklahoma's hate crime laws cover hate bias crimes motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, and disability. This ordinance, proposed by Councilor Crista Patrick of District 3, would be the first time Tulsa has recognized sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as protected classes under Hate Crime law. Please contact your City Councilor and the Mayor's Office to voice your support for this ordinance! Use the District Finder to find your City Councilor and use the links below to find their contact information. Find Your District Contact Your City Councilor Contact the Mayor's Office EQ B -OF DIRECTORS 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 3 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Monique Washington Justin Ross Allison IkleyFreeman Joe Guetlein Dr. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Chris BrechtSmith Will Vaughn Shannon Gordon Fair They will be joining current board members who are fulfilling the second year of their elected term. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 4 of 40 Angelyn L. Dale https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Dr. Bob Hanson, PharmD Stacy Turner Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Corey Thompson Thank You to our board of directors who have completed their term Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Marcia Keesee Oklahomans for Equality wishes to thank the following individuals who served on the board of advisors during the 2019/2020 fiscal year. Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Tyler Morgan William Murphy 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 5 of 40 Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Become a Member of Oklahomans for Equality "Lynn Riggs and Green Qrow the Lilacs are the v ry ■ oul of Oklahoma!" -Oscar Hammerstein II STHEATRE P 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 6 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS September 17 and 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Echo Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s Lynn Riggs Theatre, is set to premiere MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS, a play about the life of gay Cherokee playwright, Lynn Riggs. The show will take place in September 17 and 18 at the Lynn Riggs Theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MORE SKY: THE STORY OF LYNN RIGGS will play to a limited social-distanced seated crowd of 25 in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Thursday September 17, 2020 and Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE and will be limited to the first 25 tickets each night. Riggs is portrayed by Russ Tallchief, an Osage actor who is descended from famous Osage ballerinas Maria and Marjorie Tallchief. Tallchief is an Osage playwright, director, actor, and is currently the Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma City University. Gregory Hinton, the playwright, is also an author and lecturer, and produced OUT WEST, a national museum education series dedicated to shining a light on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. The story of Lynn Riggs, a rural-born gay man who evacuates home and community for a higher creative calling, resonates deeply with Hinton. Get Your Tickets Here T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 7 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ NJIVIJUALS HAVE BEEN SllU:CTED TO CONVERSION ll&APY. T.E.A IS A tEW GROlP THAT WU UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1-EL.P YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Ahl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CM, SIT, Ahl> SPLL THE TEA WITH US ON TIIS .JOt.RtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-92"'1-562"'1 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Online Event Monday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Contact Us DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 8 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd 11:00 p.m. Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below: Contact Us September Art Show - John Hammer Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Capacity will be limited to 20 persons at any time in the art gallery. We are constantly bombarded with one message at a time, over and over, until the next news cycle brings the latest message. Then it starts all over again. This happens so quickly and so often, we forget about what we were just upset about. It keeps us only focused on what’s in the news now. This series of protest art was created to bring attention to all of these things at once. There is no order to them and one is no more important than the other. Each has cycled through the news and become number one, but has not gone away as the others have come to take it’s place, one by one. See it Virtually You may also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of John Hammer and their The Hammer Studio Art. Click the video below to visit John Hammers Art Exhibit. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 9 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 10 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Warrior Sisters Self Defense Signup Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 11 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... 918.904.1869 Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wellness Room 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Come watch Waves (2019) The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss. Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 12 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Glass Conference Room 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 13 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Equality Gaming Night Friday, September 18, 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Virtual Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's Play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. If you would like to join click the button below to email Jose.vega@okeq.org for the link! you don't want to miss out on all the fun! Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 14 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Edward Durnal 1949 - 9/3/2020 Age Discrimination Research Study Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. To see if you are eligible, please click the button below. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer (struckm@okstate.edu) Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 15 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... 9/26 SOCIALLY DISTA CED PARKI G LOT PARTY Bl/PAN+ PANEL ON FACEBOOK LIVE SUN. SEPT 20 ~ MACHINE RENT. RIDE . REPEAT. 000 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 16 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... PARKING LOT PARTY SATURDAV SEPT 26 7PM MASKS REQUIRED! MASK TIE-DYE! - " BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t,ISEA FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 17 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 18 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 19 of 40 Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 20 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Visit Site We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us I DIGIQUEER INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EPTE IE 26TH 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 21 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH sT, Tu LSA, 0K ok~h~omafl51o< .. equ . Tallty Online Event Friday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook @~[Lf\(X]@~f\~~ [?@~ ~@(V)f\[L~m1 ~~~~~Tr~ & W~OOTrl\!Jf\(L ~@~W~OO~f\mJ@~ M[)ffl OO~@@OO~OOTr@ @@~~f\lL~~ ~~[p~~oo~oo ~71 «@ 71 ~ » 0 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 22 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Oklahomans for Equality is excited to welcome Rigoberto González for a virtual event to discuss his experience as a gay Latino and his memoir, Butterfly Boy: Memoir of a Chicano Mariposa in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Rigoberto will be joined by Donovid Sekulits, the Outreach and Library Services Manager to moderate the conversation. Butterfly Boy is a unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a first-generation Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. This is a free event and will be hosted on the Zoom platform and Facebook live. About the Author: Rigoberto González is the author of eighteen books of poetry and prose. His awards include Guggenheim, NEA, NYFA, and USA Rolón fellowships, the PEN/Voelcker Award, the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation, the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets, and the Shelley Memorial Prize from the Poetry Society of America. A critic-at-large for The LA Times and contributing editor for Poets & Writers Magazine, he is currently Distinguished Professor of English and Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Rutgers-Newark, the State University of New Jersey. To Register Click Here MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AGREE: CONVERSION THERAPY 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 23 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Coming Out Workshop Monday, October 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ongoing Every First Monday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 24 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us fll//!!!!!!!!!, Q JoinSAGE on Zoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 25 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library Readhng Rainbow Book Cii b If you would like to Join see the meeting dates and pages to read below Sept 13th [part 1-2] This month we are reading Butterfly Boy A memoir by Rigoberto Gonr.als Sept 27th [part.3-s] A unique coming out and - coming-of-age story of a firstgeneration Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. for more info please email donovid.sekulits@Okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 26 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... TIie Blluallty Center Pride Bto1-e sells pride masks! I Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 27 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 28 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Suic· Viole_ Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 29 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider BOOK OF THE WEEK Big Familia by Tomas Moniz Big Familia follows Juan Gutierrez, a selfemployed single father, as he navigates a 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 30 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... tumultuous year of inescapable change.The story is set in a neighborhood that is also changing, gentrification inciting the ire of the established community. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT is the founder, editor, and writer for the award winning Rad Dad which produced two literary anthologies.He is the father of three children and lives with a menagerie of animals in ----------..... Berkeley, California. TOMAS MONIZ For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 31 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... - "''"' "' "' Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calllng the Agencrs TIP line at 1-800-522-8011 or bV Emalllng d s sbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 32 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 33 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 34 of 40 (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... OkEq Board Meeting Virtual Thursday, September 17th 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 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 sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible Equality Game Night SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 35 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Alphabet Soup Youth Group Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! COVID-19 Canceled: 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 36 of 40 child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ARTS AND CRAF~ : ~·HT https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... 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 AT THE OENNTS R NEILl EQUAUTV CENTER 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games 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. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com So ~ -~ SECULAR OR<?~~~Z~!IONS 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 37 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... ~ ~....., you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! FOR SOBRIETY Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. SOS Group Sunday's at 1:30 p.m Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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.SOS-Tulsa.org Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 38 of 40 Jose Vega Deputy Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISER MEDICA~ ~!:~~~ED ■Y 11• ...... ,Yl'DUND,0.,10N 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 39 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes 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 4/28/26, 11:07 AM �Support The City Of Tulsa Hate Crime Ordinance 40 of 40 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Support-The-City-Of-Tulsa-Hate... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:07 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b56b67652ffe243a79455010ab5addb2.pdf 52bb0f0d8c4513bce1125b38ae88160c PDF Text Text Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 21st, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... In honor of Bi+ Visibility Week the lights and flags at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are recognizing these identities. Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. 9/26 SOCIALLY DISTA CED PARKI G LOT PARTY 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Watch OKEQ's Brought to You Bi The Letter B (our Bi/Pan+ support and social group) as we kick off Bi/Pan Week 2020 with an online panel Q+A. We will be busting bi and pansexual myths and challenging the monosexual monolith! Click here to watch ~ MACHINE RENT. RIDE . REPEAT. 000 Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ’s Brought to You Bi the Letter B (our Bisexual/Pansexual+ Support and Social Group) as we celebrate Bisexual/Pansexual Visibility Day with THIS MACHINE TULSA! We will be going on a 3 mile bike ride with e-bikes (assisted bikes that help make riding easy-breezy!) on the Midland Valley Trail. This ride is limited to the first 10 participants due to COVID-19 precautions. We ask that you wear a mask on the ride. We will meet at Dilly Diner and ride to NEFF Brewing for the Bi Visibility Day Mixer. We ask that you park at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (all within a short walking distance). 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Bl/PAN VISIBILITY DAY MIXER WEDS. SEPT 23 @7PM NEFF BREWING 321 SFRANKFORT AVE SUITE #2, TULSA, OK 74120 Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ’s Brought to You Bi the Letter B (our bi/pan+ support and social group) for an outdoor mixer at NEFF Brewing (right next door the center!) to celebrate Bi/Pan+ Visibility Day 2020. This will be an OUTDOOR Event with MASKS Required as per Tulsa’s mask ordinance for restaurants! PARKING LOT PARTY SATURDAV SEPT 26 7PM MASKS REQUIRED! MASK TIE-DYE! ... ~ .,/"_ /" .- .., .·- - ----- - - - Ii ~ ' ~ ' Saturday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ’s Brought to You Bi the Letter B (our Bisexual and Pansexual+ support and social group) for the ULTIMATE BI/PAN+ WEEK CELEBRATION: The Parking Lot Party! Admission is FREE and you get to tie-dye a mask and make your own 4” x 6” flag. We will have music playing (featuring great bi/pan+ artists) and there will be some dancing too! THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook @~[Lf\[}{)@~&~~ (r@~ ~@(Wf\[Lffin1 ~~~~~,r~ &W~001rlVJ&lL ~@~W~00~&1f0@~ ~[)ffl 00~@@00~001f@ @@~~f\[L~~ ~~(p)~~oo~oo ~71 «rJy=~7J ffl » 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Online Event Friday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Oklahomans for Equality is excited to welcome Rigoberto González for a virtual event to discuss his experience as a gay Latino and his memoir, Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Rigoberto will be joined by Donovid Sekulits, the Outreach and Library Services Manager to moderate the conversation. Butterfly Boy is a unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a first-generation Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. This is a free event and will be hosted on the Zoom platform, and Facebook live. About the Author: Rigoberto González is the author of eighteen books of poetry and prose. His awards include Guggenheim, NEA, NYFA, and USA Rolón fellowships, the PEN/Voelcker Award, the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation, the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets, and the Shelley Memorial Prize from the Poetry Society of America. A critic-at-large for The LA Times and contributing editor for Poets & Writers Magazine, he is currently Distinguished Professor of English and Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Rutgers-Newark, the State University of New Jersey. To Register Click Here Trans Teen's Support Group Starts Monday, September 28 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom ' This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Parents of Su ort Grou for 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Transgender People Starts Wednesday, October 7 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Contact Us Click below to watch Oklahomans for Equality Annual Board Meeting. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... VV U""C'Jt DU~~LI OF DIRECTORS Monique Washington Justin Ross Allison IkleyFreeman Joe Guetlein Dr. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Chris BrechtSmith Board President Will Vaughn Secretary Shannon Gordon Fair 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... They will be joining current board members who are fulfilling the second year of their elected term. Angelyn L. Dale Stacy Turner Vice President Dr. Bob Hanson, PharmD Member at Large Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Corey Thompson Thank You to our board of directors who have completed their term 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 12 of 39 Al Triggs https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Robin VanMeter Marcia Keesee Oklahomans for Equality wishes to thank the following individuals who served on the board of advisors during the 2019/2020 fiscal year. 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 Become a Member of Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... , 1111111 . . y Visit Site We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us I INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. EPTE BE 26TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY t... 1 l [ /. T LI (' T T 111 (' A n V 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... u LI [ At I n J I ' I u LJH, V " oklahomansfor .-:allty Friday, September 25, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ N>IVl>UALS HAVE BEEN SlB.JECTED TO CONVERSION TlERAPY. T.E.A IS A tEW GR(lJ) THAT HU. UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1-ELP YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Atl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CCIE, SIT, At1> SPU THE TEA WITH US ON Tl-IS .nRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-9241-56241 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Monday, September 28, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Contact Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or jess@anchoredbhc.com. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Contact Us Warrior Sisters Self Defense Signup Monday, September 28, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Edward Durnal 1949 - 9/3/2020 ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... OKEQ.ORG/OKEO·HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Age Discrimination Research Study Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. To see if you are eligible, please click the button below. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer (struckm@okstate.edu) Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... ~ -----~ ~ GENDERSUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. ( Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Coming Out Workshop Starts Monday, October 5 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.90'9.1869 Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Come watch Waves (2019) The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss. Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us ~ Q JoinSAGE --- onZoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library Reading Rainbow Book Cii b If you would like to Join see the meeting dates and pages to read below Sept 1,Jth [part 1-2] This month we are reading Butterfly Boy A memoir by Rigoberto Gonr.als Sept 27th [part.3-s] A unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a firstgeneration Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not m:hangeable or forgettable. for more info please email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 26 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... TIie Bll■allty Center Pride Bta1-e sells pride masks! Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... OKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAO AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, ANO MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality I I I• I _ 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... n ea1tn A lliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider BOOK OF THE WEEK Cantoras by Carolina de Robertis It traces the lives of five queer Uruguayan women whose lives are threatened by a brutal dictatorship.But in a sleepy village on the coast, they create what they call the other place, a shelter from conservative society where they can fall in and out of lov with each other. LINA ERTIS AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT She grew up in a uruguayan family that immigrated to England, Switzerland, and California. Prior to completing her first book, she worked in women's rights organizations for ten ears, on issues ranging from rape to "----------------==:......:=-- 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... immigration. CAROLINA DE ROBERTIS For information that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Resoonslhle tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s osbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 35 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sa<re ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 tsi. , SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq 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. ARTS AND CRAFTS N~;~~ • AT THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER Survivors of Incest Anonymous Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. ::1 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 37 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also provided by H.O.P.E. Testing strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-SOl!l:DH THI-UtM• '-"MllY·ot,-'- Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Facilities Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees 4/28/26, 11:08 AM �Celebrating Bisexual+ Awareness Week 39 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Bisexual--Awareness... Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:08 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b5eb209b2efc2a7036faf3decbf5759d.pdf d63e29724284420ffa36acb5d449a3e2 PDF Text Text Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 28th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Advocacy Alert: BELOHG Transgender youth, specifically transgender girls, are under attack in a new proposed bill co-sponsored by Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and authored by Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler. This new bill, poorly titled the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act”, would make it violation of federal law to allow transgender girls to participate in girls sports. Schools that recieve federal funding for their sports programs would lose that funding should they choose to be inclusive of transgender students in sports. We encourage our constituents to contact Senator Lankford and say NO to this proposed bill. James Lankford 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Office Number: (202) 224-5754 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTEA NEEDS DUA HELP! - pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ..... ) ( Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... n)-~9 ·~ ~~~ ~r' GBTQIA• YOUTH C L ONSONZOOM SATURDAy AFTER:~EN@OKEO.ORG MORGAN.A E-MAIL ORMATION FOR INF SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Contact us to Join Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Starts Wednesday, October 7 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 Celebration of Life Service Friday, October 2, 2p.m. Bixby Funeral Service RiverCrest Chapel 13329 S. Memorial Dr. Bixby, OK 74008 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Edward Durnal 1949 ~ 9/3/2020 SAGE TULSA TALKS A peer support group for adults 55+ who have experienced the loss of a partner or a significant breakup sao-e ;~~~~~yfo~ ~• LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Talks Friday, October 9, 10:30 a.m -11:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An in person or virtual peer support group for adults 55+ who have 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... experienced the loss of a partner or a significant break up. Click below to contact us in Nature LGBTQIA+ OUTDOORS GROUP = ♦ Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area OUT in Nature: Hike at Turkey Mountain Join OKEQ's new outdoor group "OUT in Nature" for their first adventure: a hike at Turkey Mountain! We will meet at the Parking lot off of Elwood (the lower lot) and walk the red line trail (the easiest trail ). Click Here to Sign Up @~[Lf\[X)@(A)f\~~ lf@OO ~@lVJf\[L~1IT/ ~~~~~'if~ &W~OO'irlVJf\[L ~@~W~OO~f\1f0@~ -~ - - - ~flJ)OS?fl!l~ - - 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... OO~@@OO~OO'if@ @@~~&~~~ ~~(p)~~oo~oo '?271 «@ 71 m» 0 In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month We invited author, Rigoberto González for a virtual event to discuss his experience as a gay Latino and his memoir, Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa. Rigoberto was joined by Donovid Sekulits, the Outreach and Library Services Manager to moderate the conversation. Butterfly Boy is a unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a first-generation Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. For more info about him and his stories checkout his website here: http:www.rigobertogonzalez.com To watch the Conversation with Rigoberto González, click the button below. Click here to watch the conversation BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... THE OKEO HEAL TH CLINIC NOW TAKES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER l'AMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Age Discrimination Research Study Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. To see if you are eligible, please click the button below. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer (struckm@okstate.edu) Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... In person or virtual peer support group The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In person or virtual peer support group On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Contact Us H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Coming Out Workshop Starts Monday, October 5 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us Warrior Sisters Self Defense Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here INDIGIQUEER INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. OCTOBER 9TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST TULSA, 0 J K oklahomansfMequaltty IndigiQueer Friday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook T.E.A. THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ N>IVl>UALS HA VE BEEN 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... GROlP THAT WU UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1-ELP YOU TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK At«> FN> PEER SUPPmT ALONG THE WAY. CM. SIT, At«> SPLL THE TEA WITH US ON TIIS .JOlRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOU. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-92"1-562"1 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Contact Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or jess@anchoredbhc.com. Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Contact Us FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.90lt.1869 Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ry Third Friday at 7:00 p. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras SAGE CARES 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us ~ Q JoinSAGE isill onZoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @l0AM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... BOOK OF THE WEEK In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado A personal account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT She was born to immigrant parents in Pennsylvania. Machado says her writing was heavily influenced by Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude (ARMEN MARIA MACHADO 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Nominate a Healthcare Provider For information that leads to the Arrest and conuicllon 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with Information is asked to con1ac1 the McA1es1er Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the OSBI bv Calling lhe Auenc1ts Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s OS Lol ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Gender Support Program OkEq Board Meeting Virtual Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Support Group for Transgender Teens '('" I I I 29 of 35 Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. 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. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 4/28/26, 11:09 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S.. Regularly Scheduled Programming Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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 Ikley-Freeman Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter C- ✓ I �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R 2nd Wednesday of the 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers Neill Equality Center! Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sa<re ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 tsi. , SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each Free Yoga Class 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... at OkEq 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. ARTS AND CRAFTS N~;~~ • AT THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONl<>REOIY 1HEGIOIIGIKAISU fAMllYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Facilities Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Help with the Tulsa Emergency Shelter 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-with-the-Tulsa-Emergency-S... Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:09 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d5f352ef3ec8dab00b251c3ab70b9ab1.pdf 1954eeb00950a9480756212cfbc3555f PDF Text Text Pride in Your Park 1 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 5th, 2020 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! Advocacy Alert: 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 2 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Transgender youth, specifically transgender girls, are under attack in a new proposed bill co-sponsored by Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and authored by Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler. This new bill, poorly titled the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” would make it a violation of federal law to allow transgender girls to participate in girl’s sports. Schools that receive federal funding for their sports programs would lose that funding should they choose to be inclusive of transgender students in sports. We encourage our constituents to contact Senator Lankford and say NO to this proposed bill. James Lankford 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Office Number: (202) 224-5754 6th Anniversary or Marriage Equality in Ohlahonia 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 3 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Today, Supreme Court Justice Alito and Justice Thomas called for the Supreme Court to revoke marriage equality on the grounds of religious freedom. We have fought this battle for years, and we aren’t stopping now. Tomorrow, October 6th is the sixth anniversary of Marriage Equality in the state of Oklahoma. This decision came after a decade long fight in court to have our marriages legally recognized. We will not let them turn back the clock on equality! Thank you Sharon and Mary Bishop Baldwin. With communities beginning to reopen their economies, the federal government is recommending people consistently wear cloth face masks in public places and in businesses where social distancing is difficult to maintain. The use of masks can reduce transmission of the virus by people who have it but aren't experiencing symptoms. PUTTING IT ON WHILE WEARING IT REMOVAL With clean hands, fit the mask to cover your mouth, nose and chin. Don't pull your mask down . Handling only the straps, untie or unloop your mask from behind and pull it away from your face. Secure ittightly to minimize gaps between your face and the mask. If you touch it, wash your hands and put on a clean one. Don't continue to use your mask if it gets damp. Replace it. Do not touch the front of the mask, your eyes, nose or mouth. Once it's on, do not touch or adjust it. Wash your hands. e I I~,,, ~VAIi~ V~ ~~ ''>lo; ..-':I Source US . C•nters for Di,ease Control and Prevention Immediately throw the mask in the laundry, or the trash if it's intended for single use. Wash your hands. ~ L nobj.:uno f,:i..dor..al o..c.tJii r.ot:omondando a laL nor.!C:.onac.1111A..c.iAmnr.A...11tilit:on ma!C:.t:;iar.illa!C:.lt:obor.tor.o.c....fa d alo..c. do to.la_on 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 4 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... •~---•- r ••-- I - , • .._. _ _ . ,_ _ , . _ . _ • • • - • • - - • • - - -- •-- ,...--• - - - • • - - ..,-- -•-•••,...-• - -••••--• 0 • • • -·- - - • •••--r-----• ..._. •..__ •- -•-------•-•---- re lugares publicos y empresas donde el distanciamiento social es dificil de mantener. El uso de mascarillas/cubre bocas puede reducir la transmisi6n del virus de personas que lo tienen, pero no experimentan sintomas. COMO PONERSE LA MASCARILLA/CUBRE BOCAS MIENTRAS LA ESTA USANDO COMO QUITARSE LA MASCARILLA/CUBRE BOCAS Manipule solo las correas o elasticos de la mascarilla, desate o agarre la mascarilla por detras de sus orejas y remuevala sin que la mascarilla toque su cara. Con las manos limpias, ajuste la mascarilla de manera que le cu bra la boca, la nariz y la barbilla. Nosejalela mascarilla hacia abajo. Asegurese la mascarilla ajustandola firmemente para minimizar los espacios entre su cara y la mascarilla. Si la toca, lavese las manos y pongase una mascarilla limpia. No siga usando la mascarilla si se humedece o se moja. Reemplacela por otra. No toque la parte del frente de la mascarilla, no se toque los ojos, la nariz o la boca. Fu•nte: Ponga inmediatamente la mascarilla a lavar, o en la basura siesta destinada para un solo uso. Lavese las manos. Una vez puesta, no la toque ni se la ajuste. Lavese las manos de nuevo. 1~""'VAIie11,ey I V" q,.: ~ ,-..;-.......,,'(' Centros para el Control y la Prevenc1on de Enformedades d@ los Estados Unldos 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 5 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Saturday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. O'Brien Park & Recreation Center 6149 N. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74130 Join us for Pride In Your Park! Bring yourself, a friend, a loved one, and come hangout! There will be hot dogs, chips, and bottled water, music, and games! You can bring your own food and outdoor games as well! Look for the Rainbow flags! We'll be bright and colorful at Shelter #2! Alphabet Soup Resumes Saturday, October 10, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 6 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Alphabet Soup resumes in person on Oct. 10th at 5:00 pm. We will tie-dye masks in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center parking lot! Alphabet Soup is our LGBTQIA+ affirming group for youth ages 13-17 (youth in middle school through high school) that focuses on service, outreach, unity, and preparation for adulthood--or SOUP! We welcome all sexualities, genders, and expressions of self. Indigiqueer: An Evening With Justice Shawna Baker Saturday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As we kick off Native American Heritage Month, join us for an in-person reception with newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker of the Cherokee 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 7 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Nation. Shawna Baker will share her journey to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and what the McGirt ruling means for the tribes, natives, and our queer/ two-spirit native community. This event will follow social distancing guidelines, masks will be required, and the event will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Food and drinks will also be available. EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTEA NEEDS DUR HELP! - .... pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) ( Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E4th5t,Tulsa,OK74120 _, ,, ~ '" " ;j 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 8 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... VOICE LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATU RDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 9 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Starts Wednesday, October 7 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 •• Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 10 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 El Tinker Obituary 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 11 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Edward Durnal 1949 ~ 9/3/2020 SAGE TULSA TALKS A peer support group for adults 55+ who have experienced the loss of a partner or a significant breakup Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 12 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... SAGE Tulsa Talks Friday, October 9, 10:30 a.m -11:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An in person or virtual peer support group for adults 55+ who have experienced the loss of a partner or a significant break up. Click below to contact us in Nature LGBTOIA+ OUTDOORS GROUP = ♦ Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area OUT in Nature: Hike at Turkey Mountain Join OKEQ's new outdoor group "OUT in Nature" for their first adventure: a hike at Turkey Mountain! We will meet at the Parking lot off of Elwood (the lower lot) and walk the red line trail (the easiest trail ). Click Here to Sign Up Butt_eJf.ly- ◄ 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 13 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we invited author, Rigoberto González for a virtual event to discuss his experience as a gay Latino and his memoir, Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa. Rigoberto was joined by Donovid Sekulits, the Outreach and Library Services Manager to moderate the conversation. Butterfly Boy is a unique coming out and coming-of-age story of a first-generation Chicano who trades one life for another, only to discover that history and memory are not exchangeable or forgettable. For more info about him and his stories checkout his website here: http:www.rigobertogonzalez.com To watch the Conversation with Rigoberto González, click the button below. Click here to watch the conversation BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 14 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOIIED BY THEGEOIIGEltAISEII FAMILY l'OUND,t,TION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Age Discrimination Research Study Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. To see if you are eligible, please click the button below. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer (struckm@okstate.edu) Click Here for Survey We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 15 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Contact Us ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In person or virtual peer support group The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 16 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Gender Support Small Groups 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In person or virtual peer support group On the 2nd Wednesday of every month the Gender Support Group will break out into four small groups. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Alex Wade for more information. Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 17 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Contact Us H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 18 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us I INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. OCTO E TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS & FRIENDS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST, TULSA, O K ok~homansf~equaltty IndigiQueer Friday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 19 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 20 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Warrior Sisters Self Defense Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. Register Here T.E.A. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 21 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... THERAPY EXPERIENCED ANEW OVER 113,000 LGBTIJA+ IOVl>UALS HAVE BEEN SlB.JECTED TO CONVERSION llERAPY. T.E.A IS A tEW GR(lJ> THAT HU. UTLIZE SEVERAL DFFERENT ACTIVITES TO 1-ELP YOO TAKE YU NARRATIVE BACK Atl> FN> PEER SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY. CCIE. SIT, At1> SPU THE TEA WITH US ON Tl-IS .JOlRtEY TO THE MOST AUTIENTIC YOO. CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL JESS BRANSTON 918-9241-56241 JESS@ANCHOREDBHC.COM Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Contact Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or jess@anchoredbhc.com. Please email us by clicking the button below for the zoom link: Contact Us FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.90'9.1869 Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 22 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 23 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 24 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us ~ Q JoinSAGE isill' onZoom Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK In the Dream House: 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 25 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... .L1 ..1.T.&.~ ....... v.a..a. ...,. 1 '-'u..a. ....... ~ ..... ..LT.au.a. a.u .J..T.&.U'--a...&U'-.A.V A personal account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT She was born to immigrant parents in Pennsylvania. Machado says her writing was heavily influenced by Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude (ARMEN MARIA MACHADO Check out our selection of colorful pride masks, now available at the Pride Store and on our online shop! Each mask is $7 and 100% your purchase supports the work of OKEQ! Click the image below to visit our store. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 26 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 27 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 28 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Crisis Text START to 741-741 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 29 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... ARD! For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Resoonslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8011 or bV Emalllng d s sbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 30 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 31 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 32 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... 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. 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 call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 33 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 34 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Ages 18+. jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: 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 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 35 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ARTS AND CRAF~ : ~-HT AT THE OENNTS R NEILl EQUAl!TV CENTER 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. childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff I 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 36 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services He / Him / His Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 37 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NIOlt1on Tl11DIO•Dlll.AJH• ~AMllTfOUNOATIOtl Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth 4/28/26, 11:09 AM �Pride in Your Park 38 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-in-Your-Park.html?soid=11... Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:09 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e61269c7eba12cee1239607aee09a2c4.pdf 1741f0d84a08ac49f0e3ce2ce6c9950e PDF Text Text Saving Lives Giving Blood 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 20th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Every donor can receive a free COVID-19 antibody~. Appointment needed to participate. "Test ..,.,... .b e . , . . d - -.'lhisasthosnotbeen'"""wedill<thefocxlll'dDnc--ll'disnottltlendedford-orn-of Golf blnl'I 1WO bl1llt(5 sc12nca Gone 51111in' Li.,&S museum llll.lNI Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. – 7 :00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In partnership with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive on July 24th. We know that the current FDA guidelines regarding men who have sex with men are imperfect and discriminatory, but it is still important to donate blood if you can. Presently the FDA will allow men who have had sex with men to donate blood if they have been abstinent for 90 days, HIV negative, and not on any PrEP medications. During the COVID-19, pandemic blood donations have gone down, so those of us who are healthy and able should donate. To schedule an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or Click the button below: Schedule Your Appointment Tulsa LGBTQ+ History Night: First Pride Parade 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This Tuesday we will be discussing the first Pride Parade held in 1999. You will be able to view History Night on OKEQ's Facebook page! Contact Us n # -: . #-:-. n #·. •.• •.• 0 ··:•· 0 0 : • . -7))~ · n~ •.• ·•:•· 0 0 Zoom Karaoke Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join us on July 23rd for some fun Zoom Karaoke! Safe at home with your snacks, drinks, and your favorite outfit. Log on and make some friends, sing your favorite song, show off your moves and skills, and have fun! Register 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Equality Gaming Night Online Friday, July 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's play some games on Zoom while meeting new people and enjoying our own drinks and snacks at home. Register Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. REGISTER HERE TO JOIN H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Starting August 8th Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Karen Levitt Davis Aug. 16, 1945 - July 15, 2020 Karen was a supportive ally to the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010 she was an Oklahomans for Equality Community Hero award recipient. See Karen's Obituary 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... David Smith Nov. 3, 1964 - July 17, 2020 Services to be announced. Sammy Joe Remington June 24, 1990 - July 8, 2020 A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 14th 2020 at 9:05 AM at the Sperry First Baptist Church (301 W Main St, Sperry, OK 74073). Sammy's Obituary Jaumia Shan Johnson April 4, 1986 - July 5, 2020 There was a family service on July 13, 2020. Dominique LaRue (Darrell Napier) December 11, 1970 - June 19, 2020 Bar owner at LaRue's 4302 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74115 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Empress IV 2011 Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was home-schooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in lead him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. Click Here To Purchase ok Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. Join Rainbow Book Club us as we finish Emma this month. The dates and chapters that will be discussed are included below. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Starting this month we will be moving to a new day of the week. We’ll still meet twice a month, but now on Sunday’s from 3-4pm. The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. July 26th (chapters 44-55) 3-4pm Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + August 14th at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 11 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Gender Support Group Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREA TH, COUGHING. OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... I I Queer the Census 2020 Your ln e o Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. 20C Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 16 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEltAIHA FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For information that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is asked to conlact the McAlester Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling Iha Auanc1ts Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s OS Lol ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 6th, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 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 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 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 22 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Req Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Friday July 3rd at 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 (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - -The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---. 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 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 23 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . viree Sov\ls Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). siawso.org 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 ARTS AND CRAFTS NI; ;T .•· AT THE OENNIS R NE!Ll EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 24 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 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 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 25 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISER MEDICA~ ~!:~~ED ■Y Tl+,..-......... ...... LYl'DUl+D... ION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Audio and Lighting Engineer Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director 4/28/26, 10:55 AM �Saving Lives Giving Blood 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Saving-Lives-Giving-Blood.html?... Lynn Riggs Theater Anna.Puhl@okeq.org 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee 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 Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:55 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d2633454659dd75c17fec71f8b9d4688.pdf d44ed587d0f82646b623bd802b5ba19a PDF Text Text Smore's and More 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 19th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Alphabet Soup Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa OK 74120 Alphabet Soup is back in person at its new time: 5 pm-8 pm! This week, we will be watching a movie and making s'mores in the Event Center at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet Soup is our LGBTQIA+ affirming group for youth ages 13-17 (youth in middle school through high school) that focuses on service, outreach, unity, and preparation for adulthood--or SOUP! We welcome all sexualities, genders, and expressions of self. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Congratulations! Under 30 Award for Health Care Morgan Allen wrote a play called "The Scam Artist is Present". The play was picked up by Heller Shorts festival. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Anna Puhl was chosen to be the Director of "The Scam Artist is Present". The play was picked up by Heller Shorts festival. In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Kirk Davis Oct. 25, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Kirk Davis Obituary 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 El Tinker Obituary ' I I I I I 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... a we eele1Jrate Dia de IOI thOle who have Jttllled tllls vear.. CGille ~ c e a MenaD tradldoa eelebrated around the world at the Dennis IL KelD Bqaallty center where you can 'flew aJradidoDal Ofreada How communities around the world honor the lives of loved ones who have passed may vary in different countries, languages, cultures, and religions, but death is something that touches us all. So in the spirit of diversity and building community, Oklahomans for Equality will honor the people we lost in the LGBTQ community this year by observing the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is from October 31st through November 2nd. At the Dennis R Neill Equality center, there will be an Ofrenda (offering altar) that includes all the traditional elements of the altar: Papel Picado, candles, marigolds, and photos of those who have passed. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage around the world. It involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember their loved ones who have passed, and helping support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awaken and celebrate with them. If you would like to have your loved one included please send an email to donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - - - that includes their name, a photo, their birthdate, and when they passed by October 25 at 5 pm. For more information about Dia de los Muertos or how you can celebrate in Tulsa check out the links below: dayofthedead www.livingarts.org/day-of-the-dead CasadelaCulturaTulsa 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... EARLY VOTING EQUALITY VAN RIDE Oklahomans for Equality will be shuttling voters to ONEOK Field for early voting Thursday, October 29th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, October 30th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can park at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 East 4th Street, and the staff will shuttle you to ONEOK Ball Field (also known as Drillers Stadium). The Tulsa County Election Board has chosen ONEOK Field located at 201 North Elgin Avenue as the only designated spot in Tulsa County for early in-person voting. A mask is required to vote in person and must be worn while riding in the Equality Van. To vote, you must have proof of identity and be a registered voter in Tulsa County. We will also provide shuttles to and from precincts in Tulsa County on election day, November 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You must schedule the ride for election day ahead of time. Please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to plan a ride for election day. PROOF OF IDENTITY A document used for proof of identity for voting must have been issued by the United States government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government. The law requires a document used for proof of identity for voting to contain the following information: • The name of the person to whom it was issued • A photograph of the person to whom it was issued • An expiration date that is after the date of the election, unless the identification is valid indefinitely The law requires that the voter's name on documentation "substantially conform" to the voter's name in the Precinct Registry. In other words, your name on your proof of identity must match your name in the Precinct Registry. In addition, voters may use the free voter identification card they received by mail from the County Election Board when they registered to vote. The law allows the use of the voter identification card even though it does not include a photograph. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Starting Thursday, November 5, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s art gallery in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed-eye experiences, Taylor explores how we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination and onto the canvas through carefully-composed movement and saturation. This collection, by appearances, is reminiscent of the artist’s 2014 collection STORIES, which was highlighted by the massive hanging installation of PERFECT TIMING, sixty-six metal paper planes suspended from the ceiling of Foolish Things Coffee Company. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person and online. A virtual tour of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality YouTube channel. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing through the month of November. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in Oklahoma. For more information, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Indigiqueer: An Evening With Justice Shawna Baker Friday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As we kick off Native American Heritage Month, join us for an in-person reception with newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker of the Cherokee Nation. Shawna Baker will share her journey to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and what the McGirt ruling means for the tribes, natives, and our queer/ two-spirit native community. This event will follow social distancing guidelines, masks will be required, and the event will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Food and drinks will also be available. ~ PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF TULSA OKLAHOMA AND TULSA AREA VOTER GUIDES AT THE EQUALITY CENTER Rides to the Polls 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... • Tulsa Voter Van is providing free rides to the polls for early voting and on Election Day. People can schedule rides by calling us at 918-200-9153, sign up on our website tulsavotervan.com, or messaging us on Facebook. Our resources are available in Spanish. We are also wheelchair accessible on Election Day. Our Halloween event, Tick & Treat, is on Halloween at 11am. We will be meeting at Guthrie Green and strutting in costume to ONEOK Field to vote during early voting. What a great reason to show off, right? It's free for everyone, and we have special treats for people who donate $13. TULSA VOTER VAN Tic~&" &iRgAI A costumed stroll to the polls Early Voting• October 31 11am • Guthrie Green 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTEA NEEDS DUA HELP! pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) (. Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... ~ (.3 (S., ltA\!~v~ r ~ -0 VOICI LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Contact Us ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Make an Appointment Support group for trans men. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, masculinity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for trans women. Topics will range from clothing to surgeries, hormones, femininity, or any other issue that affects our community. We are here to support one another in our transition journeys. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us I DIGIQUEER INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... OVE BE 13TH CULTURAL EVENTS, CONVERSATIONS, CELEBRATIONS &FRIENDS OKLA~OMANS FOR EQUALITY 621 E4TH ST, TULSA, 0 K oklahomans~oqualtty IndigiQueer Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... FOR MORE INFORMATION TEXT /CALL KAO 918.90lt.1869 Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Email SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us ~ Q JoinSAGE --- onZoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @lOAM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 0 BOOK Of THE WEEK ,.,) (' J HE ✓ /r,,,,------- ' 4 '( f 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, urse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city center, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new Flu are quarantined together. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Born in Dublin in 1969, Emma Donoghue is a writer of contemporary and historical fiction whose novels include the international bestseller "Room" (her screen adaptation was -----------------. nominated for four Oscars), EMMA DONOGHUE DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAO AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, ANO MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality • • ■-■ 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Health A lliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiction 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agency's TIP Line at 1-800-522-8011 or bV Emalllng d s osbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org Virtual Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 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, Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan - ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! - -- COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 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 necessary. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On the First and Third 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 5l>ONSOREDIY THiGIOIIGlkAJSU fAMllYfOUNDATION 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... ... ·~ -' ') ~'.j\'.'' Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 11:11 AM �Smore's and More 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Smore-s-and-More.html?soid=11... Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:11 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f017fa815058545f5599d27ccd458398.pdf 763f1d23ee4a892dde41bad79e03034d PDF Text Text Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 26th, 2020 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 COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK. STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Celebrating Asexual / ACE Awareness Week It’s Asexual Awareness Week. Visibility is so important for our ace/aro/demi community, and we are committed to being a center for all the letters of our alphabet. Happy Asexual Awareness Week! If you are interested in ACE Asexual programming Please contact us: 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Contact Us Monday October 29th, is Intersex Awareness Day. Celebrate intersex people. Lift up intersex people. Listen to intersex people. Cherish intersex people. Today and every day. Shop for the Mnlirl~vc wit-h 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 4 of 35 ■ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... . . . . . . . . .,.1..., -- ■ ... ■ amazons mile -----~ You shop. Amazon gives. Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... I I I I I :!] riJi~lm.._iiilt•----tv• we celelJrate Dia de IOI dacNlewllobavepa11ed v..r - - ~ the .....,.......... tradbloneelebratedaroaad at the Jleonk R. KelD Bqaallty emter where you can dew aJraditloDal Ofreada How communities worldwide honor the lives of loved ones who have passed may vary in different countries, languages, cultures, and religions, but death is something that touches us all. So in the spirit of diversity and building community, Oklahomans for Equality will honor the people we lost in the LGBTQ community this year by observing the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is from October 31st through November 2nd. At the Dennis R Neill Equality center, there will be an Ofrenda (offering altar) that includes all the traditional elements of the altar: Papel Picado, candles, marigolds, and photos of those who have passed. Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and worldwide by people of Mexican heritage. It involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember their loved ones who have passed and to help support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awaken and celebrate with them. If you would like to have your loved one included, please send an email to donovid.sekulits@okeq.org that includes their name, photo, birthdate, and ----when they passed by October 25th at 5 pm. For more information about Dia de Los Muertos or how you can celebrate in Tulsa, check out the links below: dayofthedead www.livingarts.org/day-of-the-dead CasadelaCulturaTulsa 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Alphabet Soup: Costume Fashion Show Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Alphabet Soup! OOOOOOH It's a special, HAUNTED edition of Alphabet Soup, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ affirming youth group for teens 13-17! Get your costumes ready for the runway because it is time to werk, zombie style. We will be in the Lynn Riggs Theatre celebrating Halloween with a fashion show. We ask that you incorporate a mask into your costume, as masks are required for this event! We will award prizes for best costume and MOST CREATIVE USE OF A MASK! We welcome all sexualities, genders, and expressions of self. EARLY VOTING EQUALITY VAN RIDE Oklahomans for Equality will be shuttling voters to ONEOK Field for early voting Thursday, October 29th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, October 30th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can park at the 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 East 4th Street, and the staff will shuttle you to ONEOK Ball Field (also known as Drillers Stadium). The Tulsa County Election Board has chosen ONEOK Field located at 201 North Elgin Avenue as the only designated spot in Tulsa County for early in-person voting. A mask is required to vote in person and must be worn while riding in the Equality Van. To vote, you must have proof of identity and be a registered voter in Tulsa County. We will also provide shuttles to and from precincts in Tulsa County on election day, November 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You must schedule the ride for election day ahead of time. Please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to plan a ride for election day. PROOF OF IDENTITY A document used for proof of identity for voting must have been issued by the United States government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government. The law requires a document used for proof of identity for voting to contain the following information: • The name of the person to whom it was issued • A photograph of the person to whom it was issued • An expiration date that is after the date of the election, unless the identification is valid indefinitely The law requires that the voter's name on documentation "substantially conform" to the voter's name in the Precinct Registry. In other words, your name on your proof of identity must match your name in the Precinct Registry. In addition, voters may use the free voter identification card they received by mail from the County Election Board when they registered to vote. The law allows the use of the voter identification card even though it does not include a photograph. We Will Notarize Your Ballot! Save time, and protect your health. We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your ballot at no cost. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Starting Thursday, November 5, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s art gallery in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed-eye experiences, Taylor explores how we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination and onto the canvas through carefully-composed movement and saturation. This collection, by appearances, is reminiscent of the artist’s 2014 collection STORIES, which was highlighted by the massive hanging installation of PERFECT TIMING, sixty-six metal paper planes suspended from the ceiling of Foolish Things Coffee Company. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person and online. A virtual tour 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality YouTube channel. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing through the month of November. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in Oklahoma. For more information, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... ' OCTOBER 30TH, 7PM IndigiQueer Friday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. Join us for a pre-Halloween event of pizza and camaraderie. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Indigiqueer: An Evening With Justice Shawna Baker Friday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As we kick off Native American Heritage Month, join us for an in-person reception with newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker of the Cherokee Nation. Shawna Baker will share her journey to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and what the McGirt ruling means for the tribes, natives, and our queer/ two-spirit native community. This event will follow social distancing guidelines, masks will be required, and the event will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Food and drinks will also be available. Fairy Tree 2020 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. This year we have 52 names on our list so be sure to sign up early so everyone gets a gift! 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... If you are interested in donating, please contact us below. Alex will provide you with a list of names and gift requests for you to choose from. All gifts are due back by December 1st! @rm • • • Sign Up Now! 2020 • • • DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Submit original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 2nd, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... ~ PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF TULSA OKLAHOMA AND TULSA AREA VOTER GUIDES AT THE EQUALITY CENTER EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTEA NEEDS DUR HELP! 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... I --; - - - - - - ---pet food crates or kennels leashes - pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ...________. _, ) Q ( C ' ,_ off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please drop 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 - - . . ,, J ~ ·• ,., , I Parent Support Group Saturday November 7, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. /,~/,',, ~// 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... VQICI! LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEO.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Contact us to Join Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Kirk Davis Oct. 25, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Kirk Davis Obituary Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 El Tinker Obituary BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma THE OKEQ HEAL TH CLINIC NOW TAKES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD! 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 18 of 35 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Contact Us Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Friday, 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 transgender people's visibility and address the issues trans people face. anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras ~ .· People of Color Social ,_r Open Mic Night Nov. 20th. 7-9pm -·~ ~ Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is an open mic night! Come sing, dance, recite poetry, or a monologue. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us Join SAGE on Zoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @10AM ~ Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library • BOOK OF THE WEEK Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls: A Memoir by T Kira Madden This story grapples with the dichotomies of privilege and isolation, coming to her own queerness and biracial identity, and how friendship can mean salvation. '"' 11g.-J"'i,,.e • • tl1c 'l~i-iloc· ttf .. l~tl1c1·ltss .. . ~.(iii-ls AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT T Kira Mahealani Madden is a lesbian APIA writer, photographer, and amateur magician living in Hudson Valley, New York. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College and an BA in design and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - literature from Parsons School of Design and l KIRA MADDEN 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with Information Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the DSBI bV Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emailing d s@ bl 11.ll_OV McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 30 of 35 required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -or alex.wade@okeq.org - - --- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Support Group for Transgender Teens fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org - - --- 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org - - - --- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Email youth@okeq.org for more information. individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGALAID 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. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... in a fun and supportive atmosphere. singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NSORIDIY THIGIO.Gll<AIIU ~AHlllVPOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:12 AM �Early In Person Voting Begins Oct. 29th 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Early-In-Person-Voting-Begins-Oc... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:12 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/890bfa0a5321d77ff81052e7dc34bbf3.pdf aec45bbd8a48e6a2b6896daf49830895 PDF Text Text Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 2nd, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Indigiqueer: An Evening With Justice Shawna Baker Friday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As we kick off Native American Heritage Month, join us for an in-person reception with newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Shawna Baker of the Cherokee Nation. Shawna Baker will share her journey to the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and what the McGirt ruling means for the tribes, natives, and our queer/ two-spirit native community. This event will follow social distancing guidelines, masks will be required, and the event will be streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Food and drinks will also be available. 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHEL TEA NEEDS DUR HELP! pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) (. Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 ---~ - - ......... ----------------... -------- --------~-.·4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Shop for the Holidays with 1 amazonsmile · -:::::--_~~ You shop. Amazon gives. ~ Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... • I I I I I a we cele1Jrate Dia de IG8 thole who llaft J11111al 11111 vear.. CGille ~ e e a Jlalan tradldoa celebrated around the world at the JleDDls R. KelD Bqaallty ceaterwbere you am riew aJraditioDal Ofrenda How communities worldwide honor the lives of loved ones who have passed may 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... vary in different countries, languages, cultures, and religions, but death is something that touches us all. So in the spirit of diversity and building community, Oklahomans for Equality will honor the people we lost in the LGBTQ community this year by observing the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is from October 31st through November 2nd. At the Dennis R Neill Equality center, there will be an Ofrenda (offering altar) that includes all the traditional elements of the altar: Papel Picado, candles, marigolds, and photos of those who have passed. Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and worldwide by people of Mexican heritage. It involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember their loved ones who have passed and to help support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awaken and celebrate with them. For more information about Dia de Los Muertos or how you can celebrate in Tulsa, check out the links below: dayofthedead www.livingarts.org/day-of-the-dead CasadelaCulturaTulsa 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Starting Thursday, November 2, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s art gallery in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed-eye experiences, Taylor explores how we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination and onto the canvas through carefully-composed movement and saturation. This collection, by appearances, is reminiscent of the artist’s 2014 collection STORIES, which was highlighted by the massive hanging installation of PERFECT TIMING, sixty-six metal paper planes suspended from the ceiling of Foolish Things Coffee Company. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person and online. A virtual tour of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality Facebook page. Click here to watch on Facebook. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing through the month of November. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in Oklahoma. For more information, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. In Memoriam 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Midge Elliot June 3, 1954 ~ Oct. 27, 2020 Midge Elliot Obituary Kathryne Naomi Schrader October 7, 1972 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 Kathryne Naomi Schrader Obituary Kirk Davis Oct. 25, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Kirk Davis Obituary 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... ....., - Ellis Tinker Oct. 15, 1978 ~ Sept. 20, 2020 El Tinker Obituary Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-653 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Fairy Tree 2020 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. This year we have 52 names on our list so be sure to sign up early so everyone gets a gift! If you are interested in donating, 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... please contact us below. Alex will provide you with a list of names and gift requests for you to choose from. All gifts are due back by December 1st! @rm • 2020 • • Sign Up Now! • • • DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 Subm it origi nal 2021 Tulsa Pri de T-shi rt designs t o kao.morris@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 20th, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Contact Us Parent Support Group \0 /a liiiilllo.. Iii 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Saturday November 7, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. --- I - ~~ R_.\l~i VOICE LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM - E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEO.ORG FOR INFORMATION ~ SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Non-binary Support Group 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, OK 74120 Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Contact us to Join . . ♦ .. ♦ i j I , : , If ♦ 1 I t i If ()(f}(j)()@()@(!!J(l(l[g ♦ I I NOVBMBBBl3TH, 7PM ' f I I ♦ I I IndigiQueer Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Facebook Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Friday, 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 transgender people's visibility and address the issues trans people face. anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 18 of 34 ~ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... .• People of Color Social Open Mic Night Nov. 20th. 7-9pm -·~ Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is an open mic night! Come sing, dance, recite poetry, or a monologue. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE UISElt FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment SAGE CARES 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us Join SAGE on Zoom TUESDAY MORNINGS @l0AM Can't be here in person? Now you can join SAGE Tulsa virtually. The virtual SAGE Tulsa group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Click below to contact us for the link to the virtual meeting. Contact Us Na~&Joe McDonald • L ____ I !L _ 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... a BOOK Of THE WEEK Love Beyond Body, Space, and Time: An LGBT and two-spirit sci-fi anthology A collection of indigenous science fiction and urban fantasy focusing on LGBT and two-spirit characters. These stories range from a transgender woman undergoing an experimental transition process to young lovers separated through decades and meeting in their own far future. These are stories of machines and magic, love and self-love. 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... 0 ( 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 25 of 34 _..,, ...... https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Anvone wtth lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bV Calling the Agencv's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s osb . k.llJ v McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Virtual Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 28 of 34 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikley- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 29 of 34 freeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL AID t,fl) 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. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On the First and Third Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Sisters in Song 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org II i 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONS01111oav THIGEOII0!•4lHR ,.MILVPOUNOUION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Contact Us Today 4/28/26, 11:13 AM �Election day is Tomorrow November 3rd 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Election-day-is-Tomorrow-Novem... Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:13 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/539b750109ee283bc01e0bc57f26f23e.pdf 73ed1ece5f191ccf11b54f8076f7b97c PDF Text Text Thank You Veterans for Your Service 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 9th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... ,, OKLAHOMANS FOR EQJ)ALITY CELEBRATES VETERANS THANI< YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! V Happy Veterans Day~ i it the t ran all of Honor Join u 11:00 11/11/20 OKEQ V t rans' Loung .... a ceremony honoring the members of our community la.. who've served in defense of our country .... .Q 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Oklahomans for Equality recognizes and celebrates the historic victory of President-Elect Joe Biden and the first Black and Southeast Asian, Woman Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... LL FO I TE SE CHTS November 8th, was Intersex Day of Remembrance. The day marks the birthday of Herculine Barbin, a 19th-Century, French Intersex person who was thrust into the public eye after doctors found her to be intersex and whose writings and life highlight the need for increased acceptance of Intersex people. Intersex individuals are born biologically different. Intersex individuals have the right to live biologically different. Today we remember the fight that Intersex individuals face each day and renew our commitment to fighting these battles alongside them. To learn more about today, visit these sites: https://www.intersexequality.com/honoring-the-intersex.../ https://interactadvocates.org http://astraeafoundation.org/ 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... 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. Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Friday, 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. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Additionally, during the week of November 12-19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise transgender people's visibility and address the issues trans people face. Fairy Tree 2020 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. This year we have 52 names on our list so be sure to sign up early so everyone gets a gift! If you are interested in donating, please contact us below. Alex will provide you with a list of names and gift requests for you to choose from. All gifts are due back by December 1st! Sign Up Now! Our Fairy Tree is up for 2020! Pick up a name and help 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... someone living with HIV have a wonderful holiday season. THE ACA REMAINS THE LAW OF THE LAND #GETCOVERED BETWEEN NOV. 1 AND DEC. 15 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... , ' , '-' EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHEL TEA ~ /-,~ t. NEEDS DUA HELP! " -...- pet food crates or kenne ls leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) ( ., Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Shop for the Holidays with ~ amazonsmile · ~~n You shop. Amazon gives. ~ Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s art gallery in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed-eye experiences, Taylor explores how we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination and onto the canvas through carefully-composed movement and saturation. This collection, by appearances, is reminiscent of the artist’s 2014 collection STORIES, which was highlighted by the massive hanging installation of PERFECT TIMING, sixty-six metal paper planes suspended from the ceiling of Foolish Things Coffee Company. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person and online. A virtual tour of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality Facebook page. Click here to watch on Facebook. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing through the month of November. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in Oklahoma. For more information, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Terry Luce Aug. 6 1933 ~ Nov. 4, 2020 "Terry Luce a TU psychology professor was the HRC’s first chair of the Sexual Preference Task Force (later Sexual Orientation Task Force) The Task Force issued a report in 1976 that was very sophisticated for its time and copies went all over the world. Gay Tulsans owe a big debt of gratitude to Terry Luce for his work on behalf of the gay community." says Bob Ritz who served on the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission with Terry." Terry's Obituary Midge Elliot June 3, 1954 ~ Oct. 27, 2020 Midge Elliot Obituary 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Kathryne Naomi Schrader October 7, 1972 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 Kathryne Naomi Schrader Obituary Kirk Davis Oct. 25, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Kirk Davis Obituary 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... DESIGNED BY YOU! POSTER. 0 •• Subm it original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to kao.morris@okeq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 20th, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Contact Us Alphabet Soup Kids Saturday November 14, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. Masks will be required for all who attend! If you have questions, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org. --- Parent Support Group Saturday November 14, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. --- /4~~~~ - I R~l~i VOICE LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEO.ORG .......... l"'"l'I TIIJll"'"l'IU A 'T'T"IIJI 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Click here to Email Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Tulsa, OK 74120 Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join .' . ♦ ~ (}(f)(f)(}@l]@(!J(l(l[f1 ♦ ♦ I I NOYEMBERJ3TH, 7PM ' ♦ I I ♦ I I IndigiQueer Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. "IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... For more information or link to virtual meeting contact Kao with the buttons below: Email Facebook anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras ~ .· People of Color Social ~f Open Mic Night Nov. 20th. 7-9pm -·~ ' _,j Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is an open mic night! Come sing, dance, recite poetry, or a monologue. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-653 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library CRAIG . WO ACK BOOK OF THE WEEK Drowning in Fire by Craig s . Womack Interweaving past and present, history and story, explicit realism and dreamlike visions, Craig Womack's Drowning in Fire explores a young man's journey to understand his cultural and sexual identity within a framework drawn from the community of his origins. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT An author and professor of Native American literature. Cr ek Ch rokee by ancestry, Womack is best known for Red on Red: ative American Literary Separatism, a book of literary criticism which argue that the dominant approach to academic study of ative American literature is incorrect. He ha also produced a novel, Drowning in Fire, about the lives of young gay ative Americans. (RAICi S. WOMACK 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on ot lhe Person or Persons 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone wtth lnformauon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agencv·s TIP line at 1-8 0-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s Sbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. 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. 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Meets via Zoom over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... sao-e ~~~~:~~! c), LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 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 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 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 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... necessary. ARTS AND CRAF~ : ~-HT AT THE OENNTS R NEILl EQUAl!TV CENTER balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'ON$OIIIOU lHIGEO•OE1<4JSU PA .. llVPOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan 4/28/26, 11:14 AM �Thank You Veterans for Your Service 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-Veterans-for-Your-Ser... Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:14 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/39789107c92a2cb57796b4b88741b7b4.pdf d45113b7ca4ccaf303bca49206ed4dfd PDF Text Text Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 16th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 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. Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 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. Friday is supposed to be fair weather day but please dress warm for this event, in case it's cold outside! We will be practicing social distancing as well as masks will be required. Additionally, during the week of November 12-20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise transgender people's visibility and address the issues trans people face. In the OkEq Pride Store: Gender Traitor and Say Their Names Tee's, Transgender Flags, Fanny Pack, stickers and more! Show your support for Transgender Awareness Week November 12-20th. Shop for the Holidays with 1 ~ amazonsmile : .......__ ~ 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... I You shop. Amazon gives. Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality Fairy Tree 2020 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. This year we have 52 names on our list so be sure to sign up early so everyone gets a gift! If you are interested in donating, please contact us below. Alex will provide you with a list of names and gift requests for you to choose from. All gifts are due back by December 1st! Sign Up Now! 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Our Fairy Tree is up for 2020! Pick up a name and help someone living with HIV have a wonderful holiday season. Come Home or t e Holidays o· ner Canceled Due to COVID Restrictions the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dennis R. Equality Center has been canceled. We are thankful for 20 years of support from inclusive faith communities and community sponsors who help us provide a welcoming holiday event for our LGBTQ community. We are thankful for each of you who have attended the Come Home for the Holiday events of the past. We reflect on how 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... grateful we are for the community but we know that the pandemic has taken those we love and forced us into isolation but we are still connected. Please check on each other and show compassion for your neighbor by wearing a mask. Next year Thanksgiving will be bigger and more joyous because hopefully we can gather and celebrate the resilient human spirit. THE ACA REMAINS THE LAW OF THE LAND #GETCOVERED BETWEEN NOV. 1 AND DEC. 15 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHEL TEA NEEDS DUA HELP! pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) ( Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... First Thursday Art Show November 2020 - Hill Taylor Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Approaching her third solo exhibition, Tulsa artist Hill Taylor now has her eyes wide open. Her latest exhibition, SHUT YOUR EYES, is featured in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center’s art gallery in Downtown Tulsa for the month of November. This collection features eighteen new original abstract expressionist pieces by the artist. Visitors will be able to snatch up these highly-anticipated works while being mesmerized by the wild splashes of color and imagination of this collection. Derived from a variety of closed-eye experiences, Taylor explores how we process, remember, and imagine color, specifically when our eyes are closed. Each piece carries its own unique story and leaps out of the artist’s experiences and imagination and onto the canvas through carefully-composed movement and saturation. All pieces will be available for purchase, both in-person and online. A virtual tour of the collection will also be available through the Oklahomans For Equality Facebook page. Click here to watch on Facebook. Taylor’s exhibition SHUT YOUR EYES will be appearing through the month of November. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is hosting the event and 30% of art sales will benefit their vital work in Oklahoma. For more information, or to purchase, please visit www.hilltaylorart.com or www.okeq.org. In Memoriam 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... remembering those we've lost Terry Luce Aug. 6 1933 ~ Nov. 4, 2020 "Terry Luce a TU psychology professor was the HRC’s first chair of the Sexual Preference Task Force (later Sexual Orientation Task Force) The Task Force issued a report in 1976 that was very sophisticated for its time and copies went all over the world. Gay Tulsans owe a big debt of gratitude to Terry Luce for his work on behalf of the gay community." says Bob Ritz who served on the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission with Terry." Terry's Obituary Midge Elliot June 3, 1954 ~ Oct. 27, 2020 Midge Elliot Obituary Kathryne Naomi Schrader 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... October 7, 1972 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 Kathryne Naomi Schrader Obituary Kirk Davis Oct. 25, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Kirk Davis Obituary People of Color Social 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Open Mic·Night November 2oth9 7pm -·~ Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is an open mic night! Come sing, dance, recite poetry, or a monologue. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras DESIGNED BY YOU! 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... POSTER. 0 Subm it original 2021 Tulsa Pride T-shirt designs to l<ao.morris@ol<eq.org Tulsa Pride 2021 Design Contest Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride wants you to design our 2021 Pride logo! This contest includes a grand prize award, and the logo will be on all the marketing material, T-shirts, Posters, and social media promotion material. The contest closes on Nov. 20th, 11:00 p.m. Please submit your entry design electronically by emailing Pride director below! Make this PRIDE your PRIDE! Tulsa Pride 2021 Contact Us Alphabet Soup Kids Saturday November 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. Masks will be required for all who attend! If you have questions, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org. Parent Support Group Saturday November 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. AN LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA ANDOHEQ Raise Your Voice Youth Choir Saturday November 21, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir here at the 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! Our repertoire for this fall includes: This is Me from The Greatest Showman You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hanson This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie The Rainbow Connection from the Muppet Movie Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Email Alphabet Soup Friendsgiving: Karaoke Night Saturday November 21, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alphabet Soup is celebrating FRIENDSGIVING! We're gonna have it all: turkey, stuffing, pie, and even some karaoke to go along with it all. Come hang out, eat some yummy food, and enjoy quality time with other LGBTQIA+ youth! MASKS REQUIRED! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners Non-binary Support Group 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, OK 74120 Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Presents: --,::===== -:..-:..-:..-::.-::.-::.=== ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::= =====:>'."4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... The December Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature a special one-of-akind show: World AIDS Day 2020 Event:“POZitive Art” Featuring works from Jeff Tarwater, Joanne Reynolds, Patrick Cusac, Brenda on behalf of her late brother Chuck Courtney, Shana Cozad, Isadore Boni, and several Anonymous artists. “It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art.” Paul McClure. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... “Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with the day to day stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life.” -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. “Art has always been a center part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it.” -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. The Exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC. a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You may take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. To purchase the art visit the OKEQ.ORG website and click on the Store tab. Come support this great cause and buy some great art! Perfect time for holiday shopping! This event will be a safe way to celebrate World AIDS Day for our community. All necessary precautions will be in place to protect our participants and loved ones during this pandemic. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-653 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk .;........ . .. . . .· ·•. .. .. . .. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is our Holiday Party! Come sing, dance, and have a great time connecting at this free and fun event. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma OR CALL 918-938-6537! 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 21 of 35 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t,ISEA FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings SAGE Tulsa has their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. You can also join via call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. Contact Us Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... BOOK OF THE WEEK Disintegrate/ Dissociate by Arielle Twist In her powerful debut collection of poetry, Arielle Twist unravels the complexities of human relationships after death and metamorphosis. In these spare yet powerful poems, she explores, with both rage and tenderness, the parameters of grief, trauma, displacement, and identity. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Arielle Twist is a ehiyaw, Two-Spirit, Trans Woman who is creating to reclaim and harness ancestral magic and memories. Originally from George Gordon First Nation, Saskatchewan. She is now based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. ARIELLE TWIST 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responslble tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' I I I lnvone with Information Ii: 111:lled 10 conIacI Ille McAluter Police Denanm.enl 111 918-423-1212 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8011 or bV Emalllng d s@ sbl k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. 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OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 29 of 35 Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 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. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL AID t&. 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. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONSOREDIY THEGIOIIGIKAISEII ~AMllYfOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 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Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipoola View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20th 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 4/28/26, 11:15 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/173defd7784414df14334aa6088a7549.pdf 729dfbf8a0e42fc65a0e7182ebb01bb2 PDF Text Text From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 23rd, 2020 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 or t e Holidays o· ner Canceled 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Due to COVID Restrictions, the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dennis R. Equality Center has been canceled. We are thankful for 20 years of support from inclusive faith communities and community sponsors who help us provide a welcoming holiday event for our LGBTQ community. We are thankful for each of you who have attended the Come Home for the Holiday events of the past. We reflect on how grateful we are for the community, but we know that the pandemic has taken those we love and forced us into isolation, but we are still connected. Please check on each other and show compassion for your neighbor by wearing a mask. Next year Thanksgiving will be bigger and more joyous because hopefully, we can gather and celebrate the resilient human spirit. The Dennis R. Neill Eq~ality Center is• • pausing inperson • programming. 1111 center@okeqorg ' - ' (918) 743-4297 For the health, safety and well-being of our constituents and the greater Tulsa community, we are temporarily pausing in-person programming effective Nov. 21, 2020 until Dec. 1, 2020. We feel that the best way to serve you in light of Covid-19 is to closPly follow the guick•lin('s S('t by th(' ('('nt('rs for Dis('a5P Control and our stat(' and h('alth officials. All of our virtual proqramminq will continue clurinq this time. Our 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... a s •a EE 77 □ 11 Ti I P11t&aa.-, NATIONAL roLYAMORY DAY ,- u;;nu I !T LIZ LL! C lX 2 2 ■ Happy Polyamory Day! Polyamory is defined as practicing or being open to intimate relationships with more than one person. Polyamory is about communication and openness with 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... your partners or prospective ones. Polyamory is also sometimes called ethical non-monogamy because it requires the respect and consent of all partners. To learn more about polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships, visit More Than Two or check out It's Complicated OK. SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 E. 4TH ST. Braver Angels All Souls Church in Tulsa, OK presents FAMILIES AND POLITICS HOW TO TALK WITH LOVED ONES ON THE OTHER SIDE A Braver Angels Workshop Sunday, December 6 | 3 to 5 p.m. Central Time Register Here: bit.ly/BraverAngels Limited to 100 participants Join this workshop to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: ● Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging ● Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations (for example, the Gladiator, the Defender, and the Sniper). ● Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use learnings in this workshop with any loved one. You’ll laugh and have some fun in this workshop—it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... To prepare for the workshop, please complete the 40-minute e-course, at your convenience. Click HERE. *Prior to the workshop, please print or save a copy of this Participant’s Guide. It will be used throughout the workshop. Click HERE. Register Presents: 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... The December Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature a special one-of-a-kind show! World AIDS Day 2020 Event: “POZitive Art” Featuring works from Jeff Tarwater, Joanne Reynolds, Patrick Cusac, Brenda on behalf of her late brother Chuck Courtney, Shana Cozad, Isadore Boni, and several anonymous artists. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with the day to day stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You may take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. To purchase the art, visit the OKEQ.ORG website and click on the Store tab. Support this great cause and buy some great art! Perfect time for holiday shopping! This event will be a safe way to celebrate World AIDS Day for our community. All necessary precautions will be in place to protect our participants and loved ones during this pandemic. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... ••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • # GIVINGTUESDAY • • • • • • • • • • • December tst • • • • • VISIT OKEQ.ORG/ DONATE TO HELP OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY ••••••••••••• . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans . . for. Equality . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile ~~ You shop. Amazon gives. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 9 of 30 / https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... OUT 2 ... , ENROLL BiNct USA DON'T BE A STATISTIC QUEER PEOPLE UNINSURED: TRANS PEOPLE UNINSURED: BISEXUAL PEOPLE UNINSURED: 25% LEARN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AT WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV Source: Center for American Progress, Why Repealing the Affordable Care Act is Bad Medicine for LGBT Communities, 2017 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHEL TEA NEEDS DUA HELP! - .... pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats small blankets other pet supplies ) ( Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Joey Phillips June 30, 1968 ~ Nov. 11, 2020 KJRH Channel 2 News Article News Channel FOX 23 News Article Donald Dearman Nov. 7, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Donald Dearman Obituary He is survived by his long time partner John Barons. Terry Luce Aug. 6 1933 ~ Nov. 4, 2020 "Terry Luce a TU psychology professor was the HRC’s first chair of the Sexual Preference Task Force (later Sexual Orientation Task Force) The Task Force issued a report in 1976 that was very sophisticated for its time and copies went all over the world. Gay Tulsans owe a big debt of gratitude to Terry Luce for his work on behalf of the 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... gay community." says Bob Ritz who served on the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission with Terry." Terry's Obituary Midge Elliot June 3, 1954 ~ Oct. 27, 2020 Midge Elliot Obituary Kathryne Naomi Schrader October 7, 1972 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 Kathryne Naomi Schrader Obituary NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here • 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... ;=. • • \\ • - -==\\ • YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ <::) 0 <::> ARE GOING VIRTUALI ) • ~ • • RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON ~ 4·5PM ,. • • • ~ • \\ ~ . \\ • 4 VOUTH@OKEO.ORG ~ TO GET ZOOM LINKS! PARENTS OF LOBTQlSJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org. --- Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. --- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \ 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-653 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across various backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This event is our Holiday Party! Come sing, dance, and have a great time connecting at this free and fun event. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For more information contact: Email BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT OKEO.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC no r Al I 01.R- O't.R-A .4-'t7I 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 18 of 30 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SP0NSOREOBY THEGEORGEltAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Fire Song by Adam Garnet Jones based on the award-winning film of the same name. It provides deep insight into the life of Indigenous people on the reserve. This book masterfully portrays how a community looks to the past for guidance and comfort while fearing a future of poverty and shame. t~Jl!Qpt~le~UJ~ ~Lor. bead-worker and novelist from Edmonton Alberta. Adam is currently working to support Indigenous filmmakers at Telefilm Canada as Content Analyst and Indigenous Liaison. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... ADAM ~ARNET IONES Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Nominate a Healthcare Provider For information that leads to the Arrest and conuicllon 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with Information is asked to con1ac1 the McA1es1er Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the OSBI bv Calling lhe Auenc1ts Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s OS Lol ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman 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. Please call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Virtual Thursday, December 10th, 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 hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \., , ' or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. ' J ~ l £ \/,, \ f \ m~ , "'' ri j~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 26 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Intersex, and Asexual Support Group for Partners of Transgender People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Equality Game Night Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! -- - -- COVID-19 Canceled: 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Programming • LEGAL AID t&. 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. 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONWIHOh lHIGE0RGElt4JSH "'-MILVPOUN~TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:15 AM �From OkEq to You: Happy Thanksgiving 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-OkEq-to-You--Happy-Than... 'l!t~~•#Pictu J courtesy of the Tulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:15 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4637991b16cc99aa62a51d1d9fa72e22.pdf 907d0398b3aab1d3c5c252e56d54050b PDF Text Text World AIDS Day December 1st 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 30th, 2020 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! Presents: ........... _____....._ __ 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... The December Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature a special one-of-a-kind show! World AIDS Day 2020 Event: “POZitive Art” Featuring works from Jeff Tarwater, Joanne Reynolds, Patrick Cusac, Brenda on behalf of her late brother Chuck Courtney, Shana Cozad, Isadore Boni, and several anonymous artists. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with the day to day stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You may take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. To purchase the art, visit the OKEQ.ORG website and click on the Store tab. Support this great cause and buy some great art! Perfect time for holiday shopping! This event will be a safe way to celebrate World AIDS Day for our community. All necessary precautions will be in place to protect our participants and loved ones during this pandemic. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Virtual Tour Purchase ••••••••••••• • • • • • • •• # GIVINGTUESDAY December ts• ••••• • • • • • • •• 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 4 of 28 -• • • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... V VISIT OKEQ.ORG/ DONATE TO HELP OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY -• • • ••••••••••••• Click Here to Donate OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us Braver Angels All Souls Church in Tulsa, OK presents FAMILIES AND POLITICS HOW TO TALK WITH LOVED ONES ON THE OTHER SIDE A Braver Angels Workshop Sunday, December 6 | 3 to 5 p.m. Central Time Register Here: bit.ly/BraverAngels Limited to 100 participants Join this workshop to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 6 of 28 ● https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging. ● Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations (for example, the Gladiator, the Defender, and the Sniper). ● Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use learnings in this workshop with any loved one. You’ll laugh and have some fun in this workshop—it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families. To prepare for the workshop, please complete the 40-minute e-course, at your convenience. Click HERE. *Prior to the workshop, please print or save a copy of this Participant’s Guide. It will be used throughout the workshop. Click HERE. Register 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile You shop. Amazon gives. I Your Marketplace plan covers these key benefits! M HOSPITALIZATION 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... For More Information Click Here WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. 1, \ ) ~ tr EMERGENCY OVERFLOW HOMELESS SHELTER NEEDS DUR HELP! - pet food crates or kennels leashes pet treats • ~ / '· \.- . I, ,~ ,, ' --- 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... s n s other pet supplies ) ( Please drop off all donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Joey Phillips June 30, 1968 ~ Nov. 11, 2020 KJRH Channel 2 News Article News Channel FOX 23 News Article Donald Dearman Nov. 7, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Donald Dearman Obituary He is survived by his long time partner John Barons. Terry Luce Aug. 6 1933 ~ Nov. 4, 2020 "Terry Luce a TU psychology professor was the HRC’s first chair of the Sexual Preference Task Force (later Sexual Orientation Task Force) The Task Force issued a report in 1976 that was very sophisticated for its time and copies went all over the world. Gay Tulsans owe a big debt of gratitude to Terry Luce for his work on behalf of the gay community." says Bob Ritz who served on the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission with Terry." Terry's Obituary Midge Elliot June 3, 1954 ~ Oct. 27, 2020 Midge Elliot Obituary 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Kathryne Naomi Schrader October 7, 1972 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 Kathryne Naomi Schrader Obituary NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change . Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Donate Here • ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3-4PM ;;. • • ~ • 0 (J ~ • • ·o \\ • ~ • . <::) ~ \\ -==- 0 ~ YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ <::) 0 <::) ARE GOING VIRTUALI ) RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON ~ 4-5PM I. • • • ~ • \\ • ~ \\ Q • 4 VOUTH@OKEO.ORG ' TO GET ZOOM LINKS! • ASUPPORTOROUPFOR PARENTS OF LGBTQ2SIA• YOUTH 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org. Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-653 opt.2 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOBY THE GEORGE KAIHR l'AMILY FOUNDATION a Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 17 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library IB3([))([))JK ([))IF 1fIHIIE WIEIEJK IHI({)) ILIIID A Y !EID II'Il'II ({)) N Sant.as Husband _by Daniel Kfublesrott;b Offin;nga fresh twist on KriB Krmglea aclever wt heartfelt book tbat reDa die at.ory__Qfa black Santa ms whtte hllMAPd and tbeit life in tbe North.Pole. Staff Pick: Morgan Allen - Center Director 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Cnn lnlnnm-ifinn lh-if 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... I UI IIIIUI IIIOIIUII 11101 leads to the Arrest and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnformauon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agencv·s TIP line at 1-B00-522-8017 or bV Emamnu u s osb . k. v McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is 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 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... 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. 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 call 918-938-6537 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, December 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. Tulsa Area 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 23 of 28 for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Prime Timers Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 24 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: 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. 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... No appointment is necessary. ARTS AND CRAFTS Ni; ; " AT THE DENNIS l'I NEILL EQUALITY CE/Hfl'I 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. (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 5ll'ONSOIIIDIY Tl11010ltOIIUI.IH• fAMllYfOUND.I.TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez 4/28/26, 11:16 AM �World AIDS Day December 1st 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st.h... Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. 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Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Upstairs area of the Dennis R A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 26 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGALAID 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. 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 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, 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT ,· 1 AT THf DENNI~ I, NEOtl EQUAUIV CfNTEII mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health ouueach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~Nl,O!IIOSY TNI OIIOKa-u,~. . 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. 4/28/26, 11:17 AM �Don Your Gay Apparel 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-Your-Gay-Apparel.html?soi... Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:17 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a5e71be3f67cf69a652c8dcf48f964dd.pdf 8799f5fb2347cf102fdcf5d08259ec83 PDF Text Text FaLaLa Follies Telethon 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 14th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... -\_.~ ~ .I -~ •, • B~KERV INT ME RED BUD OISTRiCT • •Caki • - •1 , ~ .·,·.,~.. • -'J1a.u,· . _:-._·.~ • ~ ? • • \ ' I , l I •~ • ., • ·103 W.3RD STREET• OWASSO • 800459-9680 • JUSTABITEOWASSO.COM .: ·, ,. • ' • SEARSHARK GOODS LLC OBA • • •• : • •- :. :· FaLaLa Follies Telethon Saturday, December 19th Live on Facebook 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than a virtual telethon and holiday special with your favorite LGBTQIA+ friends at Oklahomans for Equality? The Fa La La Follies is our fabulous take on the holidays, featuring your favorite performers from the Tulsa stage, from Pride, and from our staff! We will also have our Pets in Gay Apparel Contest and a Best Decked Halls Competition to raise money for our center! Join us LIVE on Facebook and get your holiday cheer on! 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Click here for the FaLaLa Follies Live event on Facebook I I eked Halls Co BEST DECKED HALLS COMPETITION December 19th Live on Facebook Vote for your FAVORITE Holiday house and raise money for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center's Operating fund! Twelve houses are competing to be the BEST DECKED HALLS in all of Tulsa! Who will win? Your donation is your vote! Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... View the Nominees Vote Here Pets in Gay Apparel Competition December 19th Live on Facebook Is your cat a model? Does your dog know how to spin a dreidel? Can your lizard wear a Santa hat? Then let them don some gay apparel and enter our holiday competition and fundraise for OKEQ at the same time! To enter, pay what you can--the suggested donation is $5--and the viewers will vote for the cutest pet on Dec. 19th at our Fa La La Follies! Voting begins Thursday, December 16th. Send Your Pets Nomination Vote Here 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... A very special Thank you to all who participated in the Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree in providing a little extra love this year to Tulsa CARES Clients. . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile ~ You shop. Amazon gives. COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THELGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Monday, December 21st, 7:00 PM Presented by Oklahomans for Equality on Facebook Live Featuring: Dr. Bob Hanson Dr. Darci Hazelwood Dr. Megan Woslager Dr. Matt Else Join Oklahomans for Equality as we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Bob Hanson, Dr. Darci Hazelwood, Dr. Matt Else, and Dr. Megan Woslager. Our panelists will answer audience questions, address concerns, and discuss what comes next. This Facebook Live event will take place on December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Click Here for the Facebook Live Event Page 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... December 15th is the Last Day!For More Information Click Here In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Cheryl Roberts March 20, 1955 ~ Nov. 25, 2020 Cheryl Roberts Obituary 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Joey Phillips June 30, 1968 ~ Nov. 11, 2020 KJRH Channel 2 News Article News Channel FOX 23 News Article Donald Dearman Nov. 7, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Donald Dearman Obituary He is survived by his long time partner John Barons. f f •I (}(f){fj(}@(}@(f/(l(l[f1 DECEMBER IBTH, 7PM . ·♦ I ♦ I I . IndigiQueer Friday, December 18, at 7:00P.M. Virtual Event 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information and zoom details contact: Kao at kao.morris@okeq.org Click Here to See the Event On Facebook Presents: 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... World AIDS Day 2020 Event: “POZitive Art” Featuring works from Jeff Tarwater, Joanne Reynolds, Patrick Cusac, Brenda on behalf of her late brother Chuck Courtney, Shana Cozad, Isadore Boni, and several anonymous artists. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You may take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. To purchase the art, visit the OKEQ.ORG website and click on the Store tab. Support this great cause and buy some great art! Perfect time for holiday shopping! This event will be a safe way to celebrate World AIDS Day for our community. All necessary precautions will be in place to protect our participants and loved ones during this pandemic. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Virtual Tour Purchase OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA □ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK. STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Stop in at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center and pick up an Ornament, some Gay Apparel, or choose from our selection for items to decorate for the Holiday Season. 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE Sponsor an individual's legal name _ _ _I I _ _ _ _ _ __J _ _ __ _ _ _ I _ _ _ _ L ___ _ 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... ana,or genaer marKer cnange. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here • ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ON ZOOM SATUROAV AFTERNOON 3-4PM • ~- \\ • 0 (J • • \\ • ~ • <:) --\\ YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE ~DING ~IRTUA~ ~ 0 • <:) • A 4 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... • • • PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org. Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... OKEQ.ORG/OKEQ·HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOHSOIIED BY THEGEORGEkAISl:R FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to quickly give you peace of mind. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing and Referral 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library IB3([J)([J)JK ([J)IF 1fIHIIE WIEIEJK IHI ((D lL II II]) A Y IB II]) II 1r II ((D N The Best Ch:Mst;mss &geantEver bY- Barbara Robinson It follows t h e ~ abfflJ8Di&ma ofthe HAJ'drom siblin53. The siblingp t.ake over the annual Christmas rngeant in a bflal"ious mbAfP1:wBrnrlngt.ale Staff Pick: 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Toby Jenkins-Executive Director Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For lntormauon that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnformauon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bV Calling the Agencv·s TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s Sbl k. 0V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, 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 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 14th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... People your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. 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. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 26 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: 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. 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, 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 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... ARTS AND CRAFTS : ;~T AT THE DENN!S A NEILL EQUALITY CENTER backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SN>IISOIIIDIY lHIOIOIIDIKAIHlt •4MILYf0UIIIM.TIOII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 11:18 AM �FaLaLa Follies Telethon 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FaLaLa-Follies-Telethon.html?so... Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:18 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/034d4427a0609df329fc61ea2b0a6e5a.pdf 2c781af1ef0b1065c2af381eb40b1ca9 PDF Text Text COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 1 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 21st, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 2 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... - ·103 W.3RO STREET: OWASSO • 800459-9680 • JUSTABITEOWASSO.COM .: · : · ,_. • '.: · • • SEARSHARK GOODS LLC OBA • • • -._-_-. •• :' COVID-19: THE ,1Al"l"lt..l~ At..lr\ 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 3 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... V 1-\\.,\.,I I" C 1-\1" U THELGBTQ+ COMMUNITY Monday, December 21st, 7:00 PM Presented by Oklahomans for Equality on Facebook Live Featuring: Dr. Bob Hanson Dr. Darci Hazelwood Dr. Megan Woslager Dr. Matt Else Join Oklahomans for Equality as we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Bob Hanson, Dr. Darci Hazelwood, Dr. Matt Else, and Dr. Megan Woslager. Our panelists will answer audience questions, address concerns, and discuss what comes next. This Facebook Live event will take place on December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Click Here for the Facebook Live Event Page Congratulations to our Best Decked Halls Contest Winners 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 4 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... First Place: Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Second Place: Chris and Michael Brecht-Smith Third Place: Christopher Roberts and Bill Mullen Congratulations to our Pets in Gay Apparel Contest Winners 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 5 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... First Place: Bernie Sanders Second Place: Spike Third Place: Veronica and Gypsy Together we raised a total of $14,047.00 From all of us here at Oklahomans for Equality and The Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Thank you and Happy Holidays! 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 6 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2.MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA □ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, The Dennis R. Neill Center installed Air Scrubbers in our HVAC system to help our constituents and visitors have a safe experience when visiting 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 7 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is critical for so many, both those who have an immune deficiency and those who are healthy. Please see more on these units using the link below: See more on Air Scrubbers SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . • . . 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 8 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... ona or. qua I y . e o . a omans . . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile You shop. Amazon gives. Presents: The January Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Lizzie DiSilvestro: “Warm Simplicity” Lizzie DiSilvestro’s work explores a visual representation of the feeling of being content, which brings us closer to or further from that state, and the healing impact of choosing joy. She challenges her viewers to remember the warm peace we feel when everything in life is 'just fine.' These may only be moments in between the chaos and thrills, but the way we design our lives and the choices we make every day can lead to a more constant feeling of contentment and appreciation. DiSilvestro celebrates these often overlooked, often private moments that come in between the extremes of our existence because they provide the most honest look at life. Inspired by her father’s adage, “Most of life is not spent in the highs or lows, but somewhere right in the middle,” Lizzie believes there is nothing more beautiful than the contentedness and warm simplicity that 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 9 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... results from finding joy in the ordinary. While creating, Lizzie allows space to observe her behaviors and intentions. Still, ultimate interpretation and conclusion are left up to the viewer, allowing a shared experience resulting in increased self-awareness. Throughout Lizzie's work, elements that remain constant are strong brush strokes, meticulously chosen color, and rich texture, all working together to emulate life’s opulent moments alongside the mundane. Growing up in Kansas City, Lizzie was exposed to a wide range of rich culture and world-class experiences from a young age. Greatly influenced by her paternal grandmother, a vibrant and strong female with a passion for all things artistic, Lizzie has been encouraged to create since she could speak. With a vivacious personality and a strong sense of self, the question has never been "would Lizzie express herself, but how." The medium of choice has changed over the years, but paint and fiber have remained constant throughout recent years. With a background in science and nursing, Lizzie takes an analytical look at her surrounding milieu's temperament, those that inhabit it, and the interplay between the two as a mirror for her art. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 on Thursday, January 7th, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit ldisilvestroart.com or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 10 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Charles S. Kopp April 7, 1930 - Nov. 27, 2020 Charles S. Kopp passed in the early morning hours of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was 90 years old. Charles is the father of Norman Kopp, a volunteer at OkEq and PFLAG Tulsa. Charles attended many OkEq and PFLAG dinners at the Equality Center, art shows with the lovely Allie Jensen and other programs. In 2007, he brought supplies to the Pride Store booth at the Pride Festival, and food to volunteers of the OkEq Gala at the Warren Doubletree later that same day. Charles helped Norman prepare when he played on the softball league sponsored by the Equality Center, especially when he was manager of the Green Onion team in spring of 2011. An enjoyable moment for him was meeting Sue Welch, who was in charge of rehabbing the Equality Center building in 2006-2007; Norman was one of the volunteers working on the project, and his 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 11 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... father got a tour before it was ready for occupancy. Charles and Norman not only loved each other, they liked each other, and it showed. In later years, they would come to the Equality Center on occasional Sundays to see that month's art show. To read more about Charles' life, see his obituary here: Charles S. Kopp Obituary Cheryl Roberts March 20, 1955 ~ Nov. 25, 2020 Cheryl Roberts Obituary Joey Phillips June 30, 1968 ~ Nov. 11, 2020 KJRH Channel 2 News Article News Channel FOX 23 News Article Donald Dearman Nov. 7, 1965 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Donald Dearman Obituary He is survived by his long time partner John Barons. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 12 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Please stop in at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center and pick up an ornament, some gay apparel, or choose from our selection of decor for the Holiday Season. WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 13 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 E. 4TH ST. World AIDS Day 2020 Event: “POZitive Art” Featuring works from Jeff Tarwater, Joanne Reynolds, Patrick Cusac, Brenda on behalf of her late brother Chuck Courtney, Shana Cozad, Isadore Boni, and several anonymous artists. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You may take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. To purchase the art, visit the OKEQ.ORG website and click on the Store tab. Support this great cause and buy some great art! Perfect time for holiday shopping! This event will be a safe way to celebrate World AIDS Day for our community. All necessary precautions will be in place to protect our participants and loved ones during this pandemic. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Virtual Tour Purchase 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 14 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 15 of 31 .. . ,,- .. , ... ; ....:._--- - - - ~ • 1·:' .::___ ' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... - : .·, .- , _. >- -~ .... . ; • ALPHABET SOUP KIDS () ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3-4PM ;:. • • ~ • • • \\ • \\ ~ I 'I 1 • YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ <::) 0 <::> ARE GOING VIRTUALI ) RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON ~ 4-5PM I.,. • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 YOUTH@OKEO.ORG ' TO GET ZOOM LINKS! • FOR THE HOLIDAYS, YOUTH PROGRAMS WILL NOT BE MEETING ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26TH. PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 16 of 31 our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 17 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 18 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 19 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to give you peace of mind quickly. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing, and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment Na~& McDona ainbovv Library 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 20 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Iffi(O)(O) JK. (0) IF 1fIHIIE WIE IEJK. IHIOILIIIDA if IEIDII'Irll({))N lo 0 h1.fil1. , 'l'l-\.l,li l-\.LE Too Many Taroalesby~ Soto and Ed Martinez This is tbe st.on ofa treasw:e thought t.o be lost in abat.cli ofiaroalee· ofa deaperat.e and thnmr attemptby Maria and her coumna to eat their way out of trouble: and the warm wa-y: a fm;p;i}y_wJ]s wgether to JPMA tt a perfect CbrJst:mRB after all. StafFPick: Donovid Sekulits Latinx Outreach&. Library Services Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 21 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation mat leads to the Arrest and conuiction ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ■ 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 22 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Anvone wtth lnfonnauon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bV Calling the Agencv's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emailing u s osb . k. v McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 23 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 24 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Virtual 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 25 of 31 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Thursday, January 14th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 26 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Upstairs area of the Dennis R A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 27 of 31 "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGALAID 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. 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 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, 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 28 of 31 ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT ,· 1 AT THf DENNI~ I, NEOtl EQUAUIV CfNTEII https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. visit siawso.org Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health ouueach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 29 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~Nl,O!IIOSY TNI OIIOKa-u,~. . 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 30 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �COVID-19: THE VACCINE AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 31 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/COVID-19--THE-VACCINE-A... Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:19 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0f511ba5ff7746999d11c76f0fa0fbeb.pdf a49d5a6d7fad49a3571e5ea5182fb782 PDF Text Text Wishing you a Happy New Year 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 29th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... ·, ~ . • . ' ·. ~ . ~ DAJ.t:ICT ' " I Nt: ICl:-U DULi UI:» I Kl\, I ra. A.· ..JJ·. ·~ -.. · • a_ ~ •. -~ , \...aR.t, • - ·". •.•. :, . .- . . . --~ - ,~.-Jr r.Y111 _.. _, _ . -,:r~ .. ' , ~.. -,.;;;;::,-~ • ., •• :.•• .~ la! SEARSHARK GOODS LLC OBA ', • · . •• .COM .: If you Would Like to Sponsor the Center for a Day Click Here 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP DIO~IAII 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here HRC RELEASES 9TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX A NATIONWIDE EVALUATION OF MUNICIPAL LAW * Equality Federation Institute Tulsa Improves its score on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. Oklahomans for Equality applauds the City of Tulsa in improving their score on the annual Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index from a 62 in 2019 to 78. The staff, board, and membership of Oklahomans for Equality work closely with Mayor GT Bynum's office and 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... the Tulsa City Council to improve policies, adopt ordinances and expand services to improve the lives of LGBTQ Tulsans. 2020: ------------HRC 2020 Municipal Equality ------ Index Scorecard 2019: ------------HRC 2019 Municipal Equality ------ Index Scorecard Thank you for all of your work to make sure Tulsa improved their score. Your visibility, reaching out to public policymakers, and advocating for our community have made these incremental steps towards equality. LGBTQ+ individuals and their families considering a move to Tulsa can check these sources to find out if a city is a hostile environment or inclusive. We still have a long way to go to get a 100, but the evidence is in, and Tulsa is improving. OKEQ CDVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA □ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK. STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES. PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, the Dennis R. Neill Center installed air scrubbers in our HVAC system to help our constituents and visitors healthy when visiting Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is important for everyone, those with health concerns, and those without. Please see more on these units using the link below: 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... See more on Air Scrubbers SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us Shop. with Amazon Smile . . . . . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . One Convenien.t Place . 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... amazonsmile ~ You shop. Amazon gives. Presents: The January Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Lizzie DiSilvestro: “Warm Simplicity” Lizzie DiSilvestro’s work explores a visual representation of the feeling of being content, which brings us closer to or further from that state, and the healing impact of choosing joy. She challenges her viewers to remember the warm peace we feel when everything in life is 'just fine.' These may only be moments in between the chaos and thrills, but the way we design our lives and the choices we make every day can lead to a more constant feeling of contentment and appreciation. DiSilvestro celebrates these often overlooked, often private moments that come in between the extremes of our existence because they provide the most honest look at life. Inspired by her father’s adage, “Most of life is not spent in the highs or lows, but somewhere right in the middle,” Lizzie believes there is nothing more beautiful than the contentedness and warm simplicity that results from finding joy in the ordinary. While creating, Lizzie allows space to observe her behaviors and intentions. Still, ultimate interpretation and conclusion are left up to the viewer, allowing a shared 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... experience resulting in increased self-awareness. Throughout Lizzie's work, elements that remain constant are strong brush strokes, meticulously chosen color, and rich texture, all working together to emulate life’s opulent moments alongside the mundane. Growing up in Kansas City, Lizzie was exposed to a wide range of rich culture and world-class experiences from a young age. Greatly influenced by her paternal grandmother, a vibrant and strong female with a passion for all things artistic, Lizzie has been encouraged to create since she could speak. With a vivacious personality and a strong sense of self, the question has never been "would Lizzie express herself, but how." The medium of choice has changed over the years, but paint and fiber have remained constant throughout recent years. With a science and nursing background, Lizzie takes an analytical look at her surrounding milieu's temperament, those that inhabit it, and the interplay between the two as a mirror for her art. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 on Thursday, January 7th,2021, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit ldisilvestroart.com or www.okeq.org. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 9 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Jerry Perigo June 4, 1946 - December 25, 2020 Services to be Announced Charles S. Kopp 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 10 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... April 7, 1930 - Nov. 27, 2020 Charles S. Kopp passed in the early morning hours of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was 90 years old. Charles is the father of Norman Kopp, a volunteer at OkEq and PFLAG Tulsa. Charles attended many OkEq and PFLAG dinners at the Equality Center, art shows with the lovely Allie Jensen, and other programs. In 2007, he brought supplies to the Pride Store booth at the Pride Festival, and food to the OkEq Gala volunteers at the Warren Doubletree later that same day. Charles helped Norman prepare when he played in the softball league sponsored by the Equality Center, especially when he was the Green Onion team manager in the spring of 2011. An enjoyable moment for him was meeting Sue Welch, who was in charge of rehabbing the Equality Center building in 2006-2007; Norman was one of the volunteers working on the project. His father got a tour before it was ready for occupancy. Charles and Norman not only loved each other, they liked each other, and it showed. In later years, they would come to the Equality Center on occasional Sundays to see that month's art show. To read more about Charles' life, see his obituary here: Charles S. Kopp Obituary Cheryl Roberts March 20, 1955 ~ Nov. 25, 2020 Cheryl Roberts Obituary 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 11 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Closing out the Season! Please stop in at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center and pick up an ornament, some gay apparel, or choose from our selection of decor for the Holiday Season. WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 12 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... • ...:,,. ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3-4PM • ~ • 0 () ~ • • ·o \\ • ~ • . <::) - ~ -==\\ 0 ~ YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ <::) 0 <::) ARE GOING VIRTUALI ) RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR ON ZOOM • SATURDAY AFTERNOON ~ 4-5PM '-.. • • ~ \\ • ~ • \\ • 4 VOUTH@OKEO.ORG ~ TO GET ZOOM LINKS! • FOR THE HOLIDAYS, YOUTH PROGRAMS WILL NOT BE MEETING ON SATURDAY, January 2nd. Virtual Youth Programming Will Resume January 9th, 2021. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 13 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, ' 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 14 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 15 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 16 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to give you peace of mind quickly. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing, and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 17 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library Iffi([J)([J) JK CO)IF 1fIHIIE WIEIE JK lHIOILIIIDA if 1EIDII1I'IION How The Grinch Stole Christmas bY-Dr.Seuss It follows the Grinch. a ~P.Y, solitary Cl'68ture who att:emP.9il t:o pJ!t an end t:o Glvistm88 Qy 8tffllingGbJ;st;mRB-themed i!mnfl from the homes ofthe nearby town Whoville on Christmas Eve. taff Pick: i • trative Coor • ato Equality 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 18 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 19 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... When it comes to cancer, health providers aren’t very educated on what we need. If you are an LGBTQI+ cancer survivor, please share your story so doctors can get better information on how we experience cancer, please take Out: The National Cancer Survey. Click Here to Take the Survey LGBTQ Health and Coronavirus Survey n,1s resear eh ts• coll-,Orat.lve proJ.ct ot o.notr Benders. Rooted Reslsl.3tlce~ and Soclologlsts at Kenyon Coll-oie . FDI'" a:Jre i n f~t.ion cont.act Alatin H JotviMJn, PhO jahnsa'Qlken)"Qf'l .9du The LGBTQ+ Health and Coronavirus Survey aims to investigate the specific hardships and unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the time of COVID-19, specifically those who reside in the U.S. Southeast and the U.S. Midwest. Under ordinary circumstances, LGBTQ people in these two regions are underserved and largely understudied. In extraordinary circumstances, such as a global health pandemic, this lack of resources and data leads to more pronounced hardship and increased disparities across outcomes for queer and trans people who call the South and Midwest home. A collaborative, community-engaged research project led by Sociologists at Kenyon College and community organizers at Gender Benders and Rooted Resistance, this project responds to the current moment and seeks to identify key areas of need for LGBTQ people in these two regions during this ongoing crisis. Click Here to Take the Survey 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 20 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... For information that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor me murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shol and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is asked to conlact die McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or die DSBI bv Calling the Agencv'sTip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s SblOII. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 21 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 22 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 23 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 14th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 24 of 29 alex.wade@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Support Group for Transgender Teens information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Tulsa Area Prime Timers providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 25 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Transgender People several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! --- - - COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 tsi. , SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 26 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... Lawyer in the Library Free Yoga Class at OkEq 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 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. ARTS AND CRAF;r~;-~~T AT THE DENN!S A NEILL EQUAUTY CENT EA 11~ 1 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 27 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... • Hus,ness Atlfance EBA Directory The Equality health outreach prevention education, Inc. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 28 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU f .. MILYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director 4/28/26, 11:19 AM �Wishing you a Happy New Year 29 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-you-a-Happy-New-Year.... 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Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 11:19 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c42aacc8f383c6fbca4df368d1c7d012.pdf ca75d6ac8af333c437c852681d178415 PDF Text Text Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 31st, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Transgender Day of Visibility Tuesday, March 31 Tuesday, March 31st is the Transgender Day of Visibility. A time to celebrate, learn, teach, and stand up for your transgender Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings. If you are able, we encourage you to be visible and represent your community with pride! Even though we are all staying home right now, there are still ways that we can be visible as a community. Share your selfies and stories using #TDOVTulsa on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We want to uplift these stories by sharing them on our social media but we will only do so with permission. If you would like your story to be shared, please tag your post with "okay to be shared" or "please share." 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi.. Let's lift up the voices of the transgender community together! Support Trans Programming at OKEQ At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hard work, but boy is it worth it! Exercise can boost your immune system, improve your mood, and reduce stress, and even without the gym, you can still work out and stay healthy! Jake Landry is here to teach you techniques to keep fit and stay healthy from your own home. Click Here to Watch II Lynn Riggs Virtual Concerts: Morgan Allen 3 of 22 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Don't let quarantine keep you from enjoying the sound of good music and the joy of live performance. Music is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood, and we all need some of that right now. Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theater. You can watch this week's video at the link below. Click to Watch ~///////////////4 ~----~ ~ ~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. for an hour-long discussion. This space is meant for trans men and transmasculine people to discuss issues they face and to provide support. Trans Men's Social Group If you are interested in joining this weekly chat, please email alex.wade@okeq.org. Contact Us Our Clinic is still ~ -\ ----- 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 6 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment ALPHABET SO UP ALPHA91£"1" SOUP YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS OIC.li.O •■ L08""TO+ Vou th Oroup E- mail youth@okeq.org to get discord and zoom in formation! 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 7 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Lez Cook: Facebook Live Cooking Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. Looking to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen while staying home? Join Morgan Allen as she cooks her way through her pantry to learn helpful tips on eating healthy, making food last, and how to jazz up otherwise boring meals! You can watch these videos live on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Facebook Page, Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. ily conference call for LGBTQ+ elders over 60 SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 8 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... SOURCE : WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 9 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Mike Green (June 25, 1932 - March 29, 2020) Services are Pending. Michael Hulsey (July 13, 1987 March 28, 2020) Services are Pending. In Regards to Tulsa Pride and the Equality Gala: Due to the current global healthcare crisis, the OkEq Board of Directors met and agreed that it is in our community’s best interests to cancel TULSA PRIDE 2020. In addition to the parade and festival, this also includes the Rainbow Run, MOREColor Art Show and the TULSA PRIDE Picnic. Our hearts are broken by this decision, because this celebratory experience brings our entire community together; however, this decision was made to It is with deep regret that I must announce that the Equality Gala 2020 will be postponed. Current events are changing hourly and, after advice and direction from local and state officials and following the guidelines of the CDC, the Board of Directors felt our only course of action for the health, safety and well being of our attendees and community is to postpone our event. 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 10 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... honor our community’s best interests. We also acknowledge our current vendors, sponsors and supporters that had already committed to supporting TULSA PRIDE 2020. We appreciate your partnership and support with OkEq and the Oklahoma LGBTQ+ community. We will be reaching out to you, directly, to make sure that this partnership continues, especially during these trying times. The Equality Gala is an important event for Oklahomans for Equality. This principle fundraiser for our organization raises over 50% of the funds needed to operate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, fund programming, services, the medical clinic, advocacy efforts, and other vital services. Christopher Brecht-Smith, Board President Oklahomans for Equality (pronouns: he/him/his) There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent . Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 11 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... TF/¥ Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the continued uncertainties it is presenting, the Vocal Pride Foundation Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel all spring rehearsals and postpone the spring Council Oak Men’s Chorale concerts “On the Road with Council Oak” (including the June Wine & Cheese performance) until the spring of 2021. We believe the health and safety of our members, patrons and audience members are our primary concern in light of advisories by the CDC, local and state governments. However, COMC has set a tentative date for fall rehearsals and dates for our holiday concert "Behold, A Star." Rehearsals will Start on Tuesday, August 18th at Fellowship Congregational Church. Our concerts will be December 8th, 10th &11th (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) location to be announced. This is difficult for COMC in that our concerts generate revenue through ticket sales, auction items and ad revenues along with donations. As a non-profit organization we have ongoing expenses (i.e., salaries, music, etc.). We cannot go on without this income and continue to provide the musical performances we love to give our patrons, friends and loved ones. We would ask that you please contribute any amount that you can to COMC, counciloak.org, so we can continue our mission of reaching out through song…This Is Why We Sing! We know and understand the importance of music and the curative effects it has on the soul and mental well-being for each of us. So please continue to sing out with us. Stay well and happy in these uncertain times! Visit Council Oak Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 12 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information What Is the Census?: A Webinar for Everyone Do you have questions or want to learn more about the 2020 Census? Join the National LGBTQ Task Force, the Movement Advancement Project, and other members of the National LGBTQ Census Coalition for the first webinar of our LGBTQ Census Training Series and get up to speed and ready to engage queer and transgender people in the Census! Use the below button to RSVP! RSVP for What Is the Census?: A Webinar for Everyone! Hunger Free Oklahoma Hunger Free Oklahoma is coordinating a one-stop information hub for COVID-19 food resources and announcements in Oklahoma. Please see how you can plug into this valuable resource. Meals4KidsOK.org , the Oklahoma summer meal location website, is being equipped to display key serving information for students that are affected by COVID-19 school closures. Visitors will be able to input their zip code and will be directed to the closest open meal site where children ages 1 – 18 years can receive a meal. Thank you for all you are doing to help Oklahomans weather this crisis. Visit meals4kidsok The Dennis R. Neill Eq!Jality Center1s For the health, safety and well-being of our constituents and the greater Tulsa community, we are temporarily closing our doors to the public effective March 25, 2020 until 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 13 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Are you a person with an LGBT or related identity who has ever served in the US Armed Forces? We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a Veteran with a LGBT or related identity. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including those with LGBT or related identities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information please click below. SURVEY 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 14 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... ■ For intormalion that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder or Dustin Parker on Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is asked to contact the McAlester Police oeuanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bv Emalllng u_ns@osbl. k.!l! McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 15 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • OkEq Board LEGALAID . h 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 16 of 22 SERVICES OF https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... = -~~ OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 9, 6:00 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Free Yoga Class at OkEq Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, 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 providing fun group activities, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 17 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... through movement and breath. It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. :::1 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! "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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/Non- 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 18 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... - v---· 11==~~~ ® 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. 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. ~I 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 sao-e ~~~~:~~t ~~ 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 ARTS AND CRAFTS N: i ' AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Binary 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess 4/24/26, 5:36 PM �Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 19 of 22 Y I I ' - ' '-' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrate-Transgender-Day-of-Visi... ,_,,.._,V\\_,/ Arts and Crafts Night Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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, 5:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/51ce20a1aef419bb6809642307a32773.pdf 7569ec70048dbde5821d2c8b9fd61664 PDF Text Text Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 14th, 2020 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! F ~ Payaoii Rental Propafy Bookkeeping ~~«>, Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 Featur-LV\,g TvtLbo~eau}(: Tvte Ta}( TvteYaprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Congratulations to our newly crowned King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020: King Blaze Khrystian and Queen Kitty Marie Legacy. 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. Gallery Floral 1514 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 galleryfloral.com Qa.lle~fl g:t.u,r.al. "Dc.A.upL 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Brassy Band Burlesque 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 Pride Bingo 2020 " ,/" T U L S A ,, p Saturday, Febuary 1, 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. 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 Buy Your Tickets Call for LGBTQ+ Oklahoma History Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of the unveiling of our new Tulsa Pride logo for 2020, the History Project team wanted to share an amazing promo video from 2006 featuring so many Tulsa Pride favorites! Who do you recognize? Our local LGBTQIA+ history is important, 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... and you can check out the OKEQ History Project at the Equality Center or online at History Center at the link ink below . If you have any videos, pictures, or items to donate to the history project, please bring them to the center! Pride Footage 2002 - 2006 Visit Our History Center Sisters in Song Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 practice! We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m. Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. New Fitness Class at OKEQ Thursday, January 16, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Holidays have those pants feeling tighter? Want to tone your muscles? Great news! Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class taught by Christopher Gomez. This class will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. “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," says Christopher Gomez. "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 safe and welcome!" Fresh Start Program: Trans-formative Self Care! 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Thursday, January 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Closet Exchange 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. 50's / 60's Throwback Friday, January 24, 7:30 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 FREE 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 cash bar, and a historical overview of LGBTQIA+ Tulsa/Oklahoma in the 1950s and 1960s. Please come dressed in your finest underground club wear! There is no cost for entry, just come dressed to party! First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Alexis "QingLex" Walker Thursday, Febuary 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Alexis “QingLex” Walker, beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9 pm and continuing throughout the month. Alexis “QingLex” Walker is a non-binary queer revolutionary. They are an early childhood educator, special needs advocate, public speaker, spoken word wordsmith, painter, and an all-around creative expressionist. They believe that play and creation is the best way to experience life and connect with people. QingLex’s passion is to be an energy that allows for people to connect, heal and create joy that leads to authenticity no matter identity or outside oppressions. She began painting in March of 2017 as a means to heal through experiences as well as vicarious trauma of her pre-K students and never stopped. Painting started as a way to escape the disturbing reality and to retreat within. Now it is a means of sharing thoughts and emotions. QingLex’s art is a collection of all that is meaningful to them. No human experience is monolithic and that includes black queer experiences. She needs to live fully, comfortably, and out loud. Blackness is divine. Queerness is magic. Gender is a construct and conformity is played out. Their goal is to create a community safe haven where Black LGBTQ+ children and young adults can experience their humanness and spiritual divinity through artistic expression, health, and wellness. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Let's help the Tulsa Police Department become better by using your voice to let 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... them know how they are doing. This assessment is completely confidential and the data will be used to help train officers. Click to Complete Survey Council Oak Men's Chorale 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 10 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Rehearsals Tuesday January 28th at 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Rehearsals Start Tuesday January 28th at 7:00 p.m. Don't just sing in the shower, join Council Oak Men's Chorale and go on the road...On the Road With Council Oak...our upcoming spring concert. Join an exciting group of men who travel well together, make beautiful music, have fun and enjoy performing! We'll be following the GPS coordinates for an exciting spring concert by visiting various destinations and sites through song. Come hit the road with us starting January 28th. You'll have a thrilling journey! If you have any questions contact our Chauffeur (Artistic Director) Elizabeth Smith Curtis at jazzmezzo@cox.net . COMC will actually be going on the road in July to the 2020 GALA Festival performing and representing our Tulsa community in Minneapolis. Come be a part of this road trip! Little Blue House and Condomania Calling for Artists Creative Folks! Calling All Help the Little Blue House a t TU promote SAFE SEX and let your inner designer shine! All contestants w ill d esign and construct wearable fashion items OUT OF CONDOMS . We will issue eac h p articip ant 200 condoms for use in the project. Final fashion show desig ns w ill be presented in a FASHION SHOW fundraiser on Morc h 28, 2020 a t CONDO MANIA! Sign-up by Feb. 1sq Email: linda-davis@utu lsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .erg/Special Events Sponsored by: made entirely out of condoms! -tllt L-' little blue house ......,_,_..,.._.., 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Super Bowl LIV Party Sunday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Team invite you to join us on Sunday, February 2nd to watch the Super Bowl! We will screen the game live in the 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 12 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Bruce Goff event center starting at 5:00 pm. There will be a cash bar with proceeds going to OKEQ and yummy food for sale benefiting the Tulsa Threat! This is a party you don't want to miss. Gay e tity Develop ent, Relatio 1al Satisfac ion and ,Quitness - Gay- ale exper·ences • Emerging Adiul ood 1 o us e . ? t II y/G y I yo V y C t: Click to Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... "The Letter Q: Queer Writers' Notes to their Younger Selves" by Sarah Moon , James Lecesne Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "In this anthology, sixty-three award-winning authors such as Michael Cunningham, Amy Bloom, Jacqueline Woodson, Gregory Maguire, David Levithan, and Armistead Maupin make imaginative journeys into their pasts, telling their younger selves what they would have liked to know then about their lives as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgendered people. Through stories, in pictures, with bracing honesty, these are words of love and understanding, reasons to hold on for the better future ahead. They will tell you things about your favorite authors that you never knew before. And they will tell you about yourself." Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 14 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Non-Binary, Bisexual, Genderqueer, Polyamorous keychains. These locally made keychains are a great way to express your identity and keep your keys together. Help support local artists and the Equality Center by coming by and picking yours up today. $8.00 Special! 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 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, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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, February 13, 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 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 16 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... necessary. Daniel & Haley Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is "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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 17 of 21 designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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. 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 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. 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 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. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 18 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 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. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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 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, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 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 Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 20 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 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 Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt 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 4/24/26, 5:24 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Brassy Band Burlesque 21 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Cynthia Phillips 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, 5:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d372ddda749c95518269bed83b8ea81c.pdf e1789744e2077433fdecddf1a62f46e7 PDF Text Text Urgent Call to Action on SB 1819 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-on-SB-181... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 22nd, 2020 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! F ~ Payaoii Rental Propafy Bookkeeping ~~«>, Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �Urgent Call to Action on SB 1819 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-on-SB-181... 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 Featur-LV\,g TvtLbo~eau}(: Tvte Ta}( TvteYaprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Urgent call to action: Oklahomans for Equality is outraged that Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm has introduced SB 1819 which would restrict a parent's rights to provide gender affirming medical care for their own child and punish medical professionals who provide gender affirming treatment for those under 18 years of age. Oklahomans for Equality challenges you to contact your Oklahoma State Senator and request they condemn this unconstitutional and destructive bill that would strip parents of their rights, endangering children, and criminalize medical professionals. Find Your Legislators 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �Urgent Call to Action on SB 1819 3 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-on-SB-181... 50's / 60's Throwback Friday, January 24, 7:30 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 FREE 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 curated music, a cash bar with a special menu, and a historical overview of LGBTQIA+ Tulsa/Oklahoma in the 1950s and 1960s. Please come dressed in your finest underground clubwear! There is no cost for entry, just come dressed to party! Pride Bingo 2020 Saturday, Febuary 1, 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. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �Urgent Call to Action on SB 1819 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-on-SB-181... 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Buy Your Tickets Super Bowl LIV Party 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �Urgent Call to Action on SB 1819 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-on-SB-181... Sunday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Team invite you to watch the Super Bowl with us on Sunday, February 2nd! We will screen the game live in the Bruce Goff event center, starting at 5:00 pm. There will be a cash bar with proceeds going to OKEQ, and yummy food for sale benefiting the Tulsa Threat! This is a party you don't want to miss! SAGE Trip to Crystal Bridges Wednesday, Febuary 5, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE, our LGBTQ+ older adult program, will be taking a road trip to Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas to see the North Forest Lights exhibit. Free museum tickets for the museum and exhibit, but you must RSVP by Monday, Feb 3rd! There is a food court at the museum, and participants are expected to pay for their food and drink. Everyone needs to dress appropriately for the cold weather! Several vehicles will be carpooling, but spots are limited in the OKEQ van. RSVP Today First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Alexis "QingLex" Walker Thursday, Febuary 6, 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 (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Alexis “QingLex” Walker. The showcase begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9 pm and continuing throughout the month. Alexis “QingLex” Walker is a non-binary queer revolutionary. They are an early childhood educator, special needs advocate, public speaker, spoken wordsmith, painter, and an allaround creative expressionist. They believe that play and creation is the best way to experience life and connect with people. QingLex’s passion is to be an energy that allows 4/24/26, 5:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/db8840aa4644ba967954bd07218e42d8.pdf 3052614f13aa75a8fd1fa4ad29cb0cb4 PDF Text Text 20,000 Reward for Information 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 28th, 2020 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! F ~ Payaoii Rental Propafy Bookkeeping ~~«>, Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... 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 Featur-LV\,g TvtLbo~eau}(: Tvte Ta}( TvteYaprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2019 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2019 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 2nd Pride Bingo 2020 Saturday, February 1, 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. 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. @ 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 Buy Your Tickets ...,,0KE ~ OKEq Town Hall Sunday, February 2, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ invites you to come and participate in a town hall about new 2020 Legislation that impacts our LGBTQ+ and Immigrant communities. We will be discussing SB1819, SB1459, HB3872, HB2980, and HB2989. You will have the opportunity to write, e-mail, or call your legislators and have group discussions on these bills. Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in the Goff Event Room 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... Super Bowl LIV Party Sunday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Team invite you to watch the Super Bowl with us on Sunday, February 2nd! We will screen the game live in the Bruce Goff event center, starting at 5:00 pm. There will be a cash bar with proceeds going to OKEQ, and yummy food for sale benefiting the Tulsa Threat! This is a party you don't want to miss! Urgent call to action: PROTECT TRANS KIDS Oklahomans for Equality is outraged that Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm has introduced SB 1819 which would restrict a parent's rights to provide gender affirming medical care for their own child and punish medical professionals who provide gender affirming treatment for those under 18 years of age. Oklahomans for Equality 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... challenges you to contact your Oklahoma State Senator and request they condemn this unconstitutional and destructive bill that would strip parents of their rights, endangering children, and criminalize medical professionals. Find Your Legislators First LGBTQ+ Clinic in Tulsa Opening at the Equality Center The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is proud to be the home of the OKEQ Health Clinic, the first LGBTQ+ clinic in Tulsa. With accessible pricing for transgender hormone therapy, competent care, and a judgment-free atmosphere, we hope to make our community feel safe going to the doctor to get the vital care we all need and deserve. • • OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC If you would like to sign up for the medical clinic, which will have its grand opening in March, please check out the link below. We look forward to serving you. To schedule an appointment you can call, 918-938-6537 (OKEQ). Clinic Information Request SAGE Trip to Crystal Bridges Wednesday, February 5, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE, our LGBTQ+ older adult program, will be taking a road trip to Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas to see the North Forest Lights exhibit. Free museum tickets for the museum and exhibit, but you must RSVP by Monday, Feb 3rd! There is a food court at the museum, and participants are expected to pay for their food and drink. Everyone needs to dress appropriately for the cold weather! Several vehicles will be carpooling, but spots are limited in the OKEQ van. RSVP Today 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Alexis "QingLex" Walker Thursday, February 6, 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 (OKEQ) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Alexis “QingLex” Walker. The showcase begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9 pm and continuing throughout the month. Alexis “QingLex” Walker is a non-binary queer revolutionary. They are an early childhood educator, special needs advocate, public speaker, spoken wordsmith, painter, and an allaround creative expressionist. They believe that play and creation is the best way to experience life and connect with people. QingLex’s passion is to be an energy that allows people to connect, heal, and create joy that leads to authenticity, no matter identity or outside oppression. She began painting in March of 2017 as a means to heal through experiences as well as vicarious trauma of her pre-K students and never stopped. Painting started as a way to escape the disturbing reality and to retreat within. Now it is a means of sharing thoughts and emotions. QingLex’s art is a collection of all that is meaningful to them. No human experience is monolithic, and that includes black queer experiences. Blackness is divine. Queerness is magic. Gender is a construct, and conformity is played out. Their goal is to create a community haven where Black LGBTQ+ children and young adults can experience their humanness and spiritual divinity through artistic expression, health, and wellness. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The show continues throughout the month. ■ For intormanon that leads to the Arrest 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... ano conu1c11on ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder ot Dustin Parker on Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone wtth information is asked to contact die McAlester Police Oepanment at 918-423-1212 or Iha OSBI 11V Calling the Agancv·s Tip line at 1-8 0-522- 17 or bV Emalllng u @ . k. McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 2020 Equality Gala Sponsorship Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorship's for the 40th Anniversary are now available! Click the link below to join us today! 2020 marks the 40 th Anniversary of the first Oklahomans for Equality Gala. We will 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... commemorate this milestone year and celebrate the achievements of Oklahomans for Equality. Click to Become a Sponsor Call for LGBTQ+ Oklahoma History In honor of the unveiling of our new Tulsa Pride logo for 2020, the History Project team wanted to share an amazing promo video from 2006 featuring so many Tulsa Pride favorites! Who do you recognize? Our local LGBTQIA+ history is important, and you can check out the OKEQ History Project at the Equality Center or online at History Center at the link ink below . If you have any videos, pictures, or items to donate to the history project, please bring them to the center! Pride Footage 2002 - 2006 Visit Our History Center LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, February 3rd, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Heirloom Rustic Ales 2113 E. Admiral Blvd. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110 Heirloom Rustic Ales is stop number two of our small brewery tour of 2020 (as most are closed on Mondays). Join us for delicious beers, new faces, and a great time! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and cider 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! 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, Febuary 4, 6:30 p.m. Bravos Mexican Grill 6104 E. 71st St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Join us at Bravos Mexican Grill.Bravos is a a new concept of Authentic Mexican Food where the customers will find a high quality and fresh Mexican food nicely presented on the plates; accompanied of a nice restaurant atmosphere created by the upscale Mexican contemporary decoration and accents; a friendly Latin music in a pretty cleanness premises.. 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 . RSVP New Fitness Class at OKEQ Thursday, January 30, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Holidays have those pants feeling tighter? Want to tone your muscles? Great news! Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class taught by Christopher Gomez. This class will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. “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," says Christopher Gomez. "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 safe and welcome!" Sisters in Song Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. 0 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... Open Hearts Revue Friday, February 7, 9:30 p.m. LaRue's 4302 E. Pine St. Tulsa OK 74115 Benefiting Tulsa Pride 2020 21+ to enter No Cover Scheduled to Perform: Sara Hearts, Kitty Marie Legacy, Scrappy Legacy, Stephanie Powers, Anita Richards, Taylor Richards, Rocky Indica Von Trease, Randy White, with DJ DragnFyre! SAGE Valentine Luncheon Saturday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Make plans to attend the SAGE Valentine luncheon. Lunch is free. SAGE is OKEQ's program for LGBTQ Older adults over 50. Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Let's help the Tulsa Police Department become better by using your voice to let them know how they are doing. This assessment is completely confidential and the data will be used to help train officers. Click to Complete Survey A MONTHLY INTERFAITH SERVICE OF HOPE FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE ONE FROM MANY Feb. 2 at 2-2:45 p.m. Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK 74116 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... One From Many Phillips Theological Seminary Saturday, February 2, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 901 N. Mingo Rd. Tulsa, OK 74116 One from Many is a monthly interfaith service of hope for America’s future, presented by the Center for Religion in Public Life and by the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice. The event welcomes people of spiritual and moral conviction who want to work side by side to ensure the U.S. motto E Pluribus Unum (One from Many), the Golden Rule, and the universal values of compassion and justice are more evident in American life. Each gathering will be a 45-minute service of encouragement and challenge. Participants will have the opportunity to welcome one another, enjoy performances and readings, sing, and reflect with one of Tulsa’s interfaith community leaders. One from Many is free and open to the public. For more information contact Dr. Gary PelusoVerdend , Director of the Center for Religion in Public Life at Phillips. Did you know that the first image paired with the phrase E Pluribus Unum was a bouquet of flowers ? Register Here One from Many Video /~JJ CIRCLECINEMA,. OSCARS 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... SPONSORED BY TUlSA'S CHANNEL 5:30PM SUN FEB 9 AT CIRCLE CINEMA TICKETS O MEMBERS • $25 ON-MEM ERS WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY B J so RED CARPET INTERVIEWS WITH OKPOP R V A & PRIZES WITH Ii<" ERIN C R STY LIGHT BITES FROM POLO GRILL• QUEENIES PLUS• YOKOZUNA BLUE MOON CAFE• CALAVERAS MEXICAN GRILL POP O B R 0 E I R POP O & CO N 0 PHOTO OPS • BEST DRESSED AWARD • CASH BAR • AND MORE CIRCLECINEMA.ORG • 918.585.3456 • 10 S. LEWIS AVE Circle Cinema's Oscar Watch Party Sunday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 CIrcle Cinema 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... Shimmies From the Heart Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elysium Belly Dance is giving back to the community by hosting a belly dance show and silent auction benefiting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Oklahomans for Equality. The showcase will take place in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Shimmies from the Heart will feature group and solo performances highlighting different styles of Middle Eastern, oriental, and fusion dance. Tickets are available at the door, $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Click for More Information 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 fash ion 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 Morch 28, 2020 at CONDO MANIA! Sian-uo bv Feb. 1sq 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... ~ Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .org/Special Events Sponsored by: -t1• QI'' little blue house made entirely out of condoms! ......,__...,.._i;t, 2020 Freedom Oklahoma College Summit Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. Meinders School of Business 2701 N McKinley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 FREEDOM - . OKLAHOMA It's that time again! Join us for the 8th annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit! Our annual summit is an incredible opportunity for LGBTQ and allied students from across the region to come together, network, share best practices and learn from experts in the field of advocacy, civil rights, law, and LGBTQ health. This year's summit is hosted by Oklahoma City University with the support of the OCU Spectrum Alliance and OCU Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Admission is FREE! All pre-registrants will receive lunch and a free tote bag. Visit our website Gay Identity Development, Relatio al Satisfac ion and Outness - Gay-Male experiences ·n Emerging Adul hood Yo mus e b I 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... o? V 0 y C V n t: Click to Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald 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 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 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. to be." Equality Pride Store Non-Binary, Bisexual, Genderqueer, Polyamorous keychains. These locally made keychains are a great way to express your identity and keep your keys together. Help support local artists and the Equality Center by coming by and picking yours up today. $8.00 Special! 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 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 homeless youth and 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. 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. 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 A1n thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 13, 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. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their Neill Equality Center! 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 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 OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . 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 SECULAR 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. ~ .- .. , V""'1'V ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m :::I Sisters in Song Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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. --- 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 sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 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 4/24/26, 5:25 PM �20,000 Reward for Information 22 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/20-000-Reward-for-Information.h... SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno "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. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 5th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... 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~tuYt-V\,g T~i,boctetlux: T~e Ttl)( T~eYtlf tj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2019 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2019 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 PROTECT TRANS KIDS CONVERSION THERAPY 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... SAY ND TD 5B1819 Urgent call to action: Oklahomans for Equality has released our legislative agenda for the Oklahoma State House Session. Please review the bills we feel need our support and will improve life for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans. We also have listed the bills that we feel will impact the LGBTQ+ community negatively. We encourage you to contact your legislator by mail, phone, email, and join our CEO/ Executive Director Toby Jenkins for scheduled weekly trips to the Oklahoma State House to engage and visit with lawmakers. Remember the LGBTQ+ lobby day at the Oklahoma State Capital will be Wednesday, March 4th, 2020. Find Your Legislators OKEQ 2020 Legislative Agenda First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Alexis "QingLex" Walker Thursday, February 6, 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 (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Alexis “QingLex” Walker, beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9 pm and continuing throughout the month. Alexis “QingLex” Walker is a non-binary queer revolutionary. They are an early childhood educator, special needs advocate, public speaker, spoken word wordsmith, painter, and an all-around creative expressionist. They believe that play and creation is the best way to experience life and connect with people. QingLex’s passion is to be an energy that allows for people to connect, heal and create joy that leads to authenticity no matter identity or outside oppressions. She began painting in March of 2017 as a means to heal through experiences as well as vicarious trauma of her pre-K students and never stopped. Painting started as a 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... way to escape the disturbing reality and to retreat within. Now it is a means of sharing thoughts and emotions. QingLex’s art is a collection of all that is meaningful to them. No human experience is monolithic and that includes black queer experiences. She needs to live fully, comfortably, and out loud. Blackness is divine. Queerness is magic. Gender is a construct and conformity is played out. Their goal is to create a community safe haven where Black LGBTQ+ children and young adults can experience their humanness and spiritual divinity through artistic expression, health, and wellness. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. starting on February 10th. SAGE Valentine Luncheon Tuesday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Make plans to attend the SAGE Valentine luncheon. Lunch is free. SAGE is OKEQ's program for LGBTQ+ Older adults over 50. 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Pairs, Spares, and Singles all welcome!! Sisters in Song Tuesday, February 11, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. SAGE Trip to Crystal Bridges Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE, our LGBTQ+ older adult program, will be taking a road trip to Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas to see the North Forest Lights exhibit. Free museum tickets for the museum and exhibit, but you must RSVP by Monday, Feb 3rd! There is a food court at the museum, and participants are expected to pay for their food and drink. Everyone needs to dress appropriately for the cold weather! Several vehicles will be carpooling, but spots are limited in the OKEQ van. RSVP Today Wild Hearts Ball: Stupid Cupid Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.-10:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tired of mushy cards, candy hearts, and flowers everywhere? All are welcome to un-celebrate Valentine's Day with us at our Anti-Valentine's Day, Stupid Cupid Party! We promise that there will be no Cupid's 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... arrows in sight! Singles and couples are welcome! Get ready for some fun, competitive games with great prizes. Scrappy Legacy will Emcee the event with some of your favorite Queens and Kings. Free to attend and free to party your hearts out. Cash Bar available. Shimmies From the Heart Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elysium Belly Dance is giving back to the community by hosting a belly dance show and silent auction benefiting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Oklahomans for Equality. The showcase will take place in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Shimmies from the Heart will feature group and solo performances highlighting different styles of Middle Eastern, oriental, and fusion dance. Tickets are available at the door, $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Click for More Information Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Evolution of African American Music Thursday, February 20, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 African Americans have played a part in the success of music since the early twentieth century. Join some of Tulsa’s finest African American performers, led by Kia Hightower, as they take you on a journey through time to explore the success and failures of black musical artists. Click below to get your tickets in advance. Tickets POC Social at OkEq Friday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Airsoft Tulsa 6323 E 41st St Tulsa, OK 74135 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBTQ+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. 1 EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY UL • t/L EOl FON MONE INFONMATION CALL 918 904 1869 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 8 of 24 This month, the POC Social will meet at Airsoft Tulsa. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... MORRIS Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. McNellies 409 E 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we march in Mardi Gras Parade! Put on your boas and masks and celebrate Mardi Gras in the historic Blue Dome District. We will meet outside McNellies at 5:30pm. E-mail jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Mardi Gras Masquerade Saturday, February 22, 6:00p.m. 2:00a.m. Unicorn Club 221 E 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The 5th Annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade is the official after party of the Blue Dome Mardi Gras Parade. Isn't time Tulsa had a proper Mardi Gras celebration? Oklahomans for Equality, LockHeart Productions, and the Blue Dome District are hosting the 5th annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade on Saturday Feb 22nd at 7:00pm. This year we’re changing things up. A portion of the profits are donated to Oklahomans for Equality. All funds from VIP and sponsorship packages go to support OKEQ and are tax deductible donations. This event WILL sell out, please buy your tickets in advance in order to make sure you can get in! One ticket it gets you into two shows! Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras environment with live Cajun and music at Enso Bar, or get crazy to a Mardi Gras gone wild celebration in The Unicorn Club. Our Masquerade is a fully immersion experience. From the flavors, decor, and music, to party favors, bead necklaces, masks and more! You will walk into a proper Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration. Our cast and crew will whisk you away to the bayou with their wild costumes and performances on stage, among the crowd, and even outside. Profits from the evening benefit Oklahomans for Equality. 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... GET TICKETS 70s/80s Throwback Night Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Your favorite gay disco is back open. Its time to have a ball. We have so much to learn about our history and such an exciting way to interact with it at OKEQ's Throwback Night: 70s/80s Edition. Join us for this FREE, all ages event with specialty drinks and cocktails, curated music, and all sorts of historical documents from Oklahoma's LGBTQ+ past. Plus, as a special treat, we will be doing a special historical overview of Ball Culture, and you can participate in the Ball if you would like! RSVP on Facebook Visit the Online History Project 2020 Equality Gala Sponsorship Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorship's for the 40th Anniversary are now available! Click the link below to join us today! 2020 marks the 40 th Anniversary of the first 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Oklahomans for Equality Gala. We will commemorate this milestone year and celebrate the achievements of Oklahomans for Equality. Click to Become a Sponsor First LGBTQ+ Clinic in Tulsa Opening at the Equality Center The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is proud to be the home of the OKEQ Health Clinic, the first LGBTQ+ clinic in Tulsa. With competent judgment-free care and accessible pricing, the OKEQ Health Clinic hopes to make our community feel safe accessing the vital care we all need and deserve. • • OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC If you would like to sign up for the medical clinic, please click the link below. We look forward to serving you! To schedule an appointment, you can call 918-938-6537 (OKEQ). Clinic Information Request ■ For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1ct1on 01 the Person or Persons Resnnnslhle tor the murder 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 11 of 24 ■■ vvpv ■■ v ■ u ■ v ■v■ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... ■■■ v ■■■■-■ uv ■ 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone whh lnfomauon Is asked to contact Ille McAlester Police Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or Iha OSBI bJ Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-8 D-522 17 or bJ Emalllng u s l McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin • oklahomans for equality LGBTQ+ Lobby Day Wednesday, March 4, 6:45 a.m. Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... In collaboration with Freedom Oklahoma, OKEQ will gather at the Oklahoma State House to meet and engage our legislators regarding bills that impact our community. Please meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 6:45 a.m. as we will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. The dress code is professional, and we ask that you wear comfortable shoes. You will need to provide your own lunch and snacks for the day. We will return to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 4:00 p.m. 3rd Pride Bingo of 2020 Saturday, March 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~~ T U L 5 A ,, p Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. @ 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 Buy Your Tickets TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) Health and Resource Fair Sunday, March 29, 11:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us March 29th starting at 11 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. We will have Transgender affirming health vendors, businesses, a closet full of clothes to give away, and door prizes. Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information --the-- PRISM PROJECT Dennis R. Neill, co-chair of the Prism Project, and Avery Marshall, program director at Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice, shared the findings from the recent Prism Project report at the last PFLAG Tulsa meeting. This is one of the first steps in addressing the needs brought up in the survey. Please find the link to the survey below. Pictured right are: Taylor Raye (Youth Services), Dennis R. Neill (co-chair of the Prism Project), Nancy McDonald (founder/ President of PFLAG Tulsa) and Avery Marshall (program director 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... at Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice) Visit the Prism Project at OU PKIDE 1020 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Open Hearts Revue Friday, February 7, 9:30 p.m. LaRue's 4302 E. Pine St. Tulsa OK 74115 Benefiting Tulsa Pride 2020 21+ to enter No Cover Scheduled to Perform: Sara Hearts, Kitty Marie Legacy, Scrappy Legacy, Stephanie Powers, Anita Richards, Taylor Richards, Rocky Indica Von Trease, Randy White, with DJ DragnFyre! /7;j/ CIRCLECINEMA. EYES ON THE OSCARS WATCH PARTY SPONSORED BY ~SBRUNSONI ~ ~ Y E W EAR 5:30PM SUN FEB 9 AT CIRCLE CINEMA TICKETS $ 20 MEMBERS• $ 25 NON-MEMBERS WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY BRANJAE JACKSON RED CARPET INTERVIEWS WITH OKPOP TRIVIA & PRIZES WITH KTUL'S ERIN CHRISTY LIGHT BITES FROM POLO GRILL• QUEENIES PLUS• YOKOZUNA BLUE MOON CAFE• CALAVERAS MEXICAN GRILL POPCORN BAR FROH PRE HIER POPCORN & THE CORN POPPER PHOTO OPS • BEST DRESSED AWARD • CASH BAR • AND HORE CIRCLECINEMA.ORG • 918.585.3456 • 10 S. LEWIS AVE Circle Cinema's Oscar Watch Party 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... Sunday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 CIrcle Cinema 2020 Freedom Oklahoma College Summit Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. Meinders School of Business 2701 N McKinley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 FREEDOM - . OKLAHOMA It's that time again! Join us for the 8th annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit! Our annual summit is an incredible opportunity for LGBTQ and allied students from across the region to come together, network, share best practices and learn from experts in the field of advocacy, civil rights, law, and LGBTQ health. This year's summit is hosted by Oklahoma City University with the support of the OCU Spectrum Alliance and OCU Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Admission is FREE! All pre-registrants will receive lunch and a free tote bag. Visit our website LGBT Women's Network March Happy Hour Monday, March 2nd, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. The Taproom at Marshall Brewing 1742 E 6th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Marshall Brewing's Taproom is stop number three of our small brewery tour of 2020 (as most are closed on Mondays). Let's make some new friends, have a beer or two, and some fun together! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and cider 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 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... interested to visit all LGBTQ+-friendly locations! Joe and Nancy McDonald Library ZIMI A IIOMYTIIOCRAPIY n AU.ELORDE "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name - A Biomythography (Crossing Press Feminist Series)" "ZAMI is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her . . . Lorde brings into play her craft of lush description and characterization. It keeps unfolding page after page."— Off Our Backs Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Pride Store Non-Binary, Bisexual, Genderqueer, Polyamorous keychains. These locally made keychains are a great way to express your identity and 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... keep your keys together. Help support local artists and the Equality Center by coming by and picking yours up today. $8.00 Special! 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 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 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 13, 4/24/26, 5:27 PM �First Thursday Art Show: A Queer Revolution 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Show--A-Que... • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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, 5:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7519bbd1c754a27ad71c89b6dcbea175.pdf a8b9216c91b2cbbe2c7c165c9ed1a642 PDF Text Text Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 11th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... 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~tuYt-V\,g T~i,boctetlux: T~e Ttl)( T~eYtlf tj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. PROTECT TRANS KIDS CONVERSION THERAPY SAY ND TD 5B1819 Urgent call to action: 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Oklahomans for Equality has released our legislative agenda for the Oklahoma State House Session. Please review the bills we feel need our support and will improve life for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans. We also have listed the bills that we feel will impact the LGBTQ+ community negatively. We encourage you to contact your legislator by mail, phone, email, and join our CEO/ Executive Director Toby Jenkins for scheduled weekly trips to the Oklahoma State House to engage and visit with lawmakers. Remember the LGBTQ+ lobby day at the Oklahoma State Capital will be Wednesday, March 4th, 2020. Find Your Legislators OKEQ 2020 Legislative Agenda Wild Hearts Ball: Stupid Cupid Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tired of mushy cards, candy hearts, and flowers everywhere? All are welcome to un-celebrate Valentine's Day with us at our Anti-Valentine's Day, Stupid Cupid Party! We promise that there will be no Cupid's arrows in sight! Singles and couples are welcome! Get ready for some fun, competitive games with great prizes. Scrappy Legacy will Emcee the event with some of your favorite Queens and Kings. Free to attend and free to party your hearts out. Cash Bar available. 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Shimmies From the Heart Saturday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elysium Belly Dance is giving back to the community by hosting a belly dance show and silent auction benefiting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Oklahomans for Equality. The showcase will take place in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Shimmies from the Heart will feature group and solo performances highlighting different styles of Middle Eastern, oriental, and fusion dance. Tickets are available at the door, $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Click Here for More Information mike BLOOMBERG 2020 PROUD WITH MIIC~ 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... ...... ·····-- TULSA Oklahoma for Mike will host a meet-and-greet discussion on LGBTQ+ policies with fashion guru Audrey Smaltz and US Olympian Gail Marquis. RSVP events.mikebloomberg.com/event/230441 I SUNDAY FEB. 16 5:30- 7:30pm DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER &21 E. 4TH STREET, PRIDE STREET, TULSA I Paid for by Mike Bloomberg I FOLLOW OOKFORMIKE Printed in-house Sisters in Song Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. February EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 p.m. The Skin Spa & Boutique 1530 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 918-938-4801 theskinbtqtul.com The Skin Spa & Boutique The Skin Spa and Boutique will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for February. The Skin Spa and Boutique is a woman-owned small business located in Tulsa , OK offering luxury spa services such as Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Facials, Waxing. We 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... look forward to seeing you there! Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Evolution of African American Music Thursday, February 20, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 African Americans have played a part in the success of music since the early twentieth century. Join some of Tulsa’s finest African American performers, led by Kia Hightower, as they take you on a journey through time to explore the successes and failures of black musical artists. Click below to get your tickets in advance. Tickets POC Social at OkEq Friday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Airsoft Tulsa 6323 E. 41st St Tulsa, OK 74135 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving, and connecting POC in the Tulsa LGBTQ+ community. Join us for drinks, food, and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. This month, the POC Social will meet at EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY FON MONE INFONMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MUNNIS 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Airsoft Tulsa. Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. McNellies 409 E. 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we march in Mardi Gras Parade! Put on your boas and masks and celebrate Mardi Gras in the historic Blue Dome District. We will meet outside McNellies at 5:30pm. E-mail jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Mardi Gras Masquerade Saturday, February 22, 6:00p.m. - 2:00a.m. Unicorn Club 221 E. 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The 5th Annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade is the official after party of the Blue Dome Mardi Gras Parade. Isn't time Tulsa had a proper Mardi Gras celebration? Oklahomans for Equality, LockHeart Productions, and the Blue Dome District are hosting the 5th annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade on Saturday, Feb 22nd at 7:00 p.m. This year we’re changing things up. A portion of the profit is donated to Oklahomans for Equality. All funds from VIP and sponsorship packages go to support OKEQ and are taxdeductible donations. This event WILL sell out, please buy your tickets in advance to make sure you can get in! One ticket gets you into two shows! Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras environment with live Cajun and music at Enso Bar, or get crazy to a Mardi Gras gone wild celebration in The Unicorn Club. Our Masquerade is a full immersion experience. From the flavors, decor, and music, to party favors, bead necklaces, masks and more! You will walk into a proper Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration. Our cast and crew will whisk you away to the bayou with their wild costumes and performances on stage, among the crowd, and even outside. Profits from the evening benefit Oklahomans for Equality. GET TICKETS 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Monday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. This group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday. Call or text Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or email jess@anchoredbhc.com if you have any additional questions. 70s/80s Throwback Night Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Your favorite gay disco is back open. Its time to have a ball. We have so much to learn about our history and such an exciting way to interact with it at OKEQ's Throwback Night: 70s/80s Edition. Join us for this FREE, all ages event with specialty drinks and cocktails, curated music, and all sorts of historical documents from Oklahoma's LGBTQ+ past. Plus, as a special treat, we will be doing a special historical overview of Ball Culture, and you can participate in the Ball if you would like! 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 9 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... RSVP on Facebook Visit the Online History Project Aubrey Dameron Missing since March 9th, 2019 from Grove, Oklahoma DOB: 10.22.1993/Height: 5'10"/Weight: 1401b /Eye : Brown/Hair: Bnm tte iclmame: Short Tattoos/Birthmarks: " hort " on he1· upper left arm & a Triquetra ymhol (pictm·ed) in the middl part of he1· upper back. If ou have ANY information about ubrey di appearance, plea e contact one of the number li ted below: Cherokee Marshals: 918.207.3800. Delawru·e Cmmty Sheriff's Office: 918.253.4531. O.S.B.I.: 800.522.8017. Tips@OSBI.OK.GOV Memorial Service for Aubrey Dameron Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Northeast Oklahoma Indigenous Safety and Education (N.O.I.S.E) will be holding a memorial service for missing, indigenous, Cherokee, transgender woman Aubrey Dameron on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. N.0.1.S.E 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 10 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... 2020 Equality Gala Sponsorship Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorship's for the 40th Anniversary are now available! Click the link below to join us today! 2020 marks the 40 th Anniversary of the first Oklahomans for Equality Gala. We will commemorate this milestone year and celebrate the achievements of Oklahomans for Equality. Click to Become a Sponsor First LGBTQ+ Clinic in Tulsa Opening at the Equality Center The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is proud to be the home of the OKEQ Health Clinic, the first LGBTQ+ clinic in Tulsa. With competent judgment-free care and accessible pricing, the OKEQ Health Clinic hopes to make our community feel safe accessing the vital care we all need and deserve. • • OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC Right now, we are primarily focused on providing hormone replacement therapy for our transgender community (18 and up) but will be expanding these services in the future. If you would like to make an appointment, please click the link below. We look forward to serving you! For more information, you can call 918-938-6537 (OKEQ). Make an Appointment 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 11 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent. Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. ■ For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1ct1on 01 the Person or Persons 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 12 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone whh lnfomauon Is asked to contact die McAlester Police Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or die OSBI bV Calling the Auencv's TIP line at 1-8 D-522 1l or bV Emalllng u s Ll McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin LGBT Women's Network March Happy Hour Monday, March 2nd, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. The Taproom at Marshall Brewing 1742 E 6th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Marshall Brewing's Taproom is stop number three of our small brewery tour of 2020 (as most are closed on Mondays). Let's make some new friends, have a beer or two, and some fun together! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and cider available for purchase! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome. 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 13 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message. We’re interested to visit all LGBTQ+-friendly locations! • oklahomans for equality LGBTQ+ Lobby Day Wednesday, March 4, 6:45 a.m. Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In collaboration with Freedom Oklahoma, OKEQ will gather at the Oklahoma State House to meet and engage our legislators regarding bills that impact our community. Please meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 6:45 a.m. as we will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. The dress code is professional, and we ask that you wear comfortable shoes. You will need to provide your own lunch and snacks for the day. We will return to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 4:00 p.m. 3rd Pride Bingo of 2020 Saturday, March 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~~ T U L 5 A ,, p Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. @ 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, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 14 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Buy Your Tickets TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) Health and Resource Fair Sunday, March 29, 11:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us March 29th starting at 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. We will have Transgender affirming health vendors, businesses, a closet full of clothes to give away, and door prizes. Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information If you are looking for work please consider working for the Census. They are currently trying to fill 3K positions both Full Time and Part Time with pay ranges from 15.00 to 17.00 an hour. Click below to access their website. Census Job Info 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 15 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... ---lhe--- PRISM PROJECT Dennis R. Neill, co-chair of the Prism Project, and Avery Marshall, program director at Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice, shared the findings from the recent Prism Project report at the last PFLAG Tulsa meeting. This is one of the first steps in addressing the needs brought up in the survey. Please find the link to the survey below. Pictured right are: Taylor Raye (Youth Services), Dennis R. Neill (co-chair of the Prism Project), Nancy McDonald (founder/ President of PFLAG Tulsa) and Avery Marshall (program director at Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice) Visit the Prism Project at OU 2020 Freedom Oklahoma College Summit Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. Meinders School of Business 2701 N McKinley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 OLLEGE SUMMIT 2 0 2 0 FREEDOM - . OKLAHOMA It's that time again! Join us for the 8th annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit! Our annual summit is an incredible opportunity for LGBTQ and allied students from across the region to come together, network, share best practices and learn from experts in the field of advocacy, civil rights, law, and LGBTQ health. This year's summit is hosted by Oklahoma City University with the support of the OCU Spectrum Alliance and OCU Office of 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 16 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Diversity and Inclusion. Admission is FREE! All pre-registrants will receive lunch and a free tote bag. Visit our website Joe and Nancy McDonald Library L B The Girls Our Mothers Warned U. About by C rl Trujillo Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Chicana Lesbians: The Girls Our Mothers Warned Us About" "Literary Nonfiction. LGBT Studies. "CHICANA LESBIANS is a love poem, a bible, a dictionary, nothing so simple as a manifesto-this book is yet another reason to believe--to believe in the girls our mothers warned us about, brown girls, lesbians, making their own love poems, bibles, dictionaries, manifestoes, reasons to believe."--Dorothy Allison"When I was selling books at a Chicana conference, I noticed book buyers were literally afraid to touch this anthology. I say now what I said then, 'Don't be scared. Sexuality is not contagious, but ignorance is.' If you've ever been curious, been there, been voyeur, been tourist, or just plain under-informed, misinformed, or unaffirmed, here is a book to listen to and learn from."--Sandra Cisneros Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 17 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Non-Binary, Bisexual, Genderqueer, Polyamorous keychains. These locally made keychains are a great way to express your identity and keep your keys together. Help support local artists and the Equality Center by coming by and picking yours up today. $8.00 Special! 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 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 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 18 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... • 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 necessary. Free Yoga Class at OkEq OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 13, 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 Tulsa Area Prime Timers Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 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. 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. 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 19 of 23 This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... Alphabet Soup Youth Group stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! It's Complicated I ::::t ~ Sisters in Song Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 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. "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 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 20 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . 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. 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 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 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. 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 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 21 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org sage Every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 22 of 23 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/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... 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, 5:28 PM �Get your heart ready for the Wild Hearts Ball 23 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-heart-ready-for-the-Wil... 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 Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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Thursday, February 20, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 African Americans have played a part in the success of music since the early twentieth century. Join some of Tulsa’s finest African American performers, led by Kia Hightower, as they take you on a journey through time to explore the successes and failures of black musical artists. Click below to get your tickets in advance. Tickets February EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 p.m. The Skin Spa & Boutique 1530 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 918-938-4801 theskinbtqtul.com The Skin Spa & Boutique The Skin Spa and Boutique will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for February. The Skin Spa and Boutique is a woman-owned small business located in Tulsa , OK offering luxury spa services such as Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Facials, Waxing. We look forward to seeing you there! POC Social at OkEq Friday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. Airsoft Tulsa 6323 E. 41st St. #A Tulsa, OK 74135 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving, and connecting POC in the Tulsa LGBTQ+ community. Join us for drinks, food, and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. This month, the POC Social will meet at Airsoft Tulsa. The cost is $20 per person, $15 to rent the gun, and $2 to rent the mask. EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY FON MONE INFONMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MONNIS .. Find the Event on Facebook 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Evolution of African Ame... 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. McNellies 409 E. 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we march in Mardi Gras Parade! Put on your boas and masks and celebrate Mardi Gras in the historic Blue Dome District. We will meet outside McNellies at 5:30pm. E-mail jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Mardi Gras Masquerade Saturday, February 22, 6:00p.m. 2:00a.m. Unicorn Club 221 E. 1st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The 5th Annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade is the official after party of the Blue Dome Mardi Gras Parade. Isn't time Tulsa had a proper Mardi Gras celebration? Oklahomans for Equality, LockHeart Productions, and the Blue Dome District are hosting the 5th annual Tulsa Mardi Gras Masquerade on Saturday, Feb 22nd at 7:00 p.m. This year we’re changing things up. A portion of the profit is donated to Oklahomans for Equality. All funds from VIP and sponsorship packages go to support OKEQ and are taxdeductible donations. This event WILL sell out, please buy your tickets in advance to make sure you can get in! One ticket gets you into two shows! Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras environment with live Cajun and music at Enso Bar, or get crazy to a Mardi Gras gone wild celebration in The Unicorn Club. Our Masquerade is a full immersion experience. From the flavors, decor, and music, to party favors, bead necklaces, masks and more! You will walk into a proper Louisiana Mardi Gras celebration. Our cast and crew will whisk you away to the bayou with their wild costumes and performances on stage, among the crowd, and even outside. Profits from the evening benefit Oklahomans for Equality . GET TICKETS Survivors of Conversion 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Evolution of African Ame... 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Monday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. This group meets every Monday. Call or text Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or email jess@anchoredbhc.com if you have any additional questions. 2020 Freedom Oklahoma College Summit Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. Meinders School of Business 2701 N McKinley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 FREEDOM - . OKLAHOMA It's that time again! Join us for the 8th annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit! Our annual summit is an incredible opportunity for LGBTQ and allied students from across the region to come together, network, share best practices and learn from experts in the field of advocacy, civil rights, law, and LGBTQ health. This year's summit is hosted by Oklahoma City University with the support of the OCU Spectrum Alliance and OCU Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Admission is FREE! All pre-registrants will receive lunch and a free tote bag. Visit our website Sisters in Song Tuesday, February 25, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women 4/24/26, 5:28 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Evolution of African Ame... 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. PROTECT TRANS KIDS PROTECT - -• TRANSGENDER YOUTH SAY ND TD 5B1819 OKLAHOMA ~ Town Hall: Protect Transgender Youth Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality and Freedom Oklahoma invite you to come and participate in a town hall discussion and rally about SB1819, a new 2020 legislation that impacts our LGBTQ+ youth and their medical providers. You will have the opportunity to write, e-mail, or call your senators and have group discussions about the bill. Scheduled groups will start just after the Town Hall. Find Your Legislators OKEQ 2020 Legislative Agenda 4/24/26, 5:28 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/05fbd80e88eb7b2cb5d005aacb19c1f6.pdf b671eb4b5059e2b0f401e65a1dc9af88 PDF Text Text Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 25th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-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 FeettuYt-V\,g Tl-1 i,boc{e~ ux: Tl1e T~x Tl1eY~Pl1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. ...,,,,,,OKE ~ Town Hall: LGBTQ+ Legislation Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... Oklahomans for Equality and Freedom Oklahoma invite you to come and participate in a town hall discussion and rally about 2020 legislation that impacts our LGBTQ+ community. You will have the opportunity to write, e-mail, or call your senators and have group discussions about multiple bills and discuss defeated bills. Scheduled groups will start just after the Town Hall. Find Your Legislators OKEQ 2020 Legislative Agenda 70s/80s Throwback Night Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Your favorite gay disco is back open. Its time to have a ball. We have so much to learn about our history and such an exciting way to interact with it at OKEQ's Throwback Night: 70s/80s Edition. Join us for this FREE, all ages event with specialty drinks and cocktails, curated music, and all sorts of historical documents from Oklahoma's LGBTQ+ past. Plus, as a special treat, we will be doing a special historical overview of Ball Culture, and you can participate in the Ball if you would like! RSVP on Facebook Visit the Online History Project Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... Experienced Anew) Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. This group meets every Monday. Call or text Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or email jess@anchoredbhc.com if you have any additional questions. LGBT Women's Network March Happy Hour Monday, March 2, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. The Taproom at Marshall Brewing 1742 E. 6th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Marshall Brewing's Taproom is stop number three of our small brewery tour of 2020 (as most are closed on Mondays). Let's make some new friends, have a beer or two, and some fun together! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and cider 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 LGBTQ+-friendly locations! Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. Bread and Butter Kitchen + Bakery 3837 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Breadandbuttertulsa.com - -~•~-- BREAD&BUTTER KITCIIF:N. BAKERY Join us at Bread and Butter Kitchen + Bakery. It's located at 3837 E. 51st St. (51st street, between Yale and Harvard). 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 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... clicking below. RSVP LGBTQ+ Game Night at Game Stop Tuesday, March 3, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Game Stop Social-Southern Crossing 10916 S Memorial Tulsa, OK 74133 Come join Oklahomans for Equality for a game night at GameStop Social-Southern Crossing. You can play co-op with friends, or you can try out some new games on one of their computer stations. You can also bring your favorite board game to play at their expandable gaming table made to fit over 8 players! The hourly rate is usually $5, but on the first Tuesday of the month, it is only $2.50 per hour for all participants! Free rides to the polls Contact Us Now: 918-200-9153 tulsavotervan.com Sisters in Song Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 6 of 25 Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... it1!)0 Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. • oklahomans for equality LGBTQ+ Lobby Day Wednesday, March 4, 6:45 a.m. Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In collaboration with Freedom Oklahoma, OKEQ will gather at the Oklahoma State House to meet and engage our legislators regarding bills that impact our community. Please meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 6:45 a.m. as we will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. The dress code is professional, and we ask that you wear comfortable shoes. You will need to provide your own lunch and snacks for the day. We will return to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 4:00 p.m.. First Thursday Art show: Shawna Chisholm Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Shawna Chisholm is a two-spirit or Transgender Native American woman who has spent her life defending and fighting for the things she believes in: her family, her country and spreading the ideals of her Native American heritage. She has spent over 30 years in military services and has served 16 months in Afghanistan. She is currently a Warrant Officer in the United States Army. Shawna was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is the 4/24/26, 5:29 PM �Have a BALL this Friday at the 70s/80s Throwback Night 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-BALL-this-Friday-at-the-... daughter of two artists. "I am a self-taught artist but I had excellent art teachers in my elementary and high school years and have been painting Native American art since 1991," she says. She is a card-carrying member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is one-eighth Cherokee and one-eighth Shawnee. She is also the great, great, great, granddaughter of Jesse Chisholm, the famous trader and founder of the Chisholm Tails, which he used to service his trading posts. Jesse Chisholm was half Scottish and half Cherokee and spoke 13 Native American Languages as well as Spanish. Shawna's artwork (acrylic on canvas) reflects her enthusiasm for expressing her inherent culture. With each piece she creates, the artwork title and meaning tells a story. Her goal is to increase awareness of Native American culture and its struggles. All of the artwork is signed Shane up until December 2017 when her name legally changed to Shawna Chisholm. Three Souls Tulsa Queer Men's Heart Circle Sunday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 threesouls.org Vlree Sov\ls Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). WHAT IS A HEART CIRCLE? We use heart circles to share our journey with one another. Your truth is welcome here. We create a safe and accepting space as a group so each of us can speak openly and honestly, be heard without judgment and enjoy the support of our community. The key to a Heart Circle 4/24/26, 5:29 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5296c93aa798948907420bed6d4e0bdc.pdf 899ba02d17cce74eda935c413a786316 PDF Text Text Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 3rd, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. • oklahomans for equality LGBTQ+ Lobby Day Wednesday, March 4, 6:45 a.m. Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In collaboration with Freedom Oklahoma, OKEQ will gather at the Oklahoma State House to meet and engage our legislators regarding bills that impact our community. 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... Please meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 6:45 a.m. as we will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. The dress code is professional, and we ask that you wear comfortable shoes. You will need to provide your own lunch and snacks for the day. We will return to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 4:00 p.m. If you want to ride in the OKEQ van, please email morgan.allen@okeq.org - - - - to reserve your spot. First Thursday Art show: Shawna Chisholm Thursday, March 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Shawna Chisholm is a two-spirit or Transgender Native American woman who has spent her life defending and fighting for the things she believes in: her family, her country and spreading the ideals of her Native American heritage. She has spent over 30 years in military services and has served 16 months in Afghanistan. She is currently a Warrant Officer in the United States Army. Shawna was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is the daughter of two artists. "I am a self-taught artist but I had excellent art teachers in my elementary and high school years and have been painting Native American art since 1991," she says. She is a card-carrying member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is one-eighth Cherokee and one-eighth Shawnee. She is also the great, great, great, granddaughter of Jesse Chisholm, the famous trader and founder of the Chisholm Tails, which he used to service his trading posts. Jesse Chisholm was half Scottish and half Cherokee and spoke 13 Native American Languages as well as Spanish. Shawna's artwork (acrylic on canvas) reflects her enthusiasm for expressing her inherent culture. With each piece she creates, the artwork title and meaning tells a story. Her goal is to increase awareness of Native American culture and its struggles. All of the artwork is signed Shane up until December 2017 when her name legally changed to Shawna Chisholm. 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... Three Souls Tulsa Queer Men's Heart Circle Sunday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 threesouls.org Vlree Sovtls Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). WHAT IS A HEART CIRCLE? We use heart circles to share our journey with one another. Your truth is welcome here. We create a safe and accepting space as a group so each of us can speak openly and honestly, be heard without judgment and enjoy the support of our community. The key to a Heart Circle is found in the intention we bring to it. Here is a place far removed from the demands of our daily lives where we can meet, share our true feelings and witness others’ stories without being judged, interrupted or offered advice. There are few places like it, and from this it draws its power. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Donald L. "Don" 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... Jennings (Sept. 27 1938 - Feb. 29 2020) Viewing is Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 12:00 pm-8:00 pm at Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel. Funeral Services are 10:00 am, Friday, March 6, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 5111 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK. Burial will be 1:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, OK. Erik Johnson (May 31, 1963 - Feb. 22, 2020) Richard "Dick" Slattery (July 23 1947 - Feb. 15, 2020) Greg Mayfield (July 17, 1962 Feb. 21, 2020) 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... Memorial Service for Aubrey Dameron Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Northeast Oklahoma Indigenous Safety and Education (N.O.I.S.E) will be holding a memorial service for missing, indigenous, Cherokee, transgender woman Aubrey Dameron on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. They will be holding a candlelight vigil on this day to honor Aubrey, speak on topics regarding MMIR, & the Aubrey Dameron Scholarship by Matriarch. They invite anyone who would like to join, say a few words, or show support to please come by. N.0.1.S.E Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Monday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. This group meets every Monday. Call or text Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or email jess@anchoredbhc.com if you have any additional questions. Sisters in Song Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 ensemble! Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. Community Health Initiative with Greenwood Wellness Clinic OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY & GREENWOOD WELLNESS CLINIC PRESENT Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE If you have ever been interested in Medical Marijuana, please join Oklahomans for Equality and Greenwood Wellness Clinic to learn more about the medicinal benefits of marijuana. Attendees are able to apply for their Marijuana Card at the event for a reduced cost. Supper Club Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant 111 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Join OKEQ for a new monthly women’s program called Supper Club. Supper Club is about LGBTQIA+ women of all identities meeting together for dinner and discussion. This month’s dinner is at Laffa, a “MediEastern” restaurant. Please RSVP below: RSVP 3rd Pride Bingo of 2020 Saturday, March 14, 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. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. In\ 61..- n---:- D u-:11 ~-• ■ -1:6 •• r - - • - - 4/24/26, 5:30 PM �Don't Miss Shawna Chisholm's Art Show!! 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Don-t-Miss-Shawna-Chisholm-s-A... ~ LIii: U'l:11111:::t n.. , .. 1:,11 l(;;LtUCIIILY '-'l:IILCI $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Buy Your Tickets March EBA Mixer Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. Cornerstone Wealth Management 4106 S. 113th W. Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-246-5050 www.tclwm.com Cornerstone411 WEALTH ANAGEM T LLC Cornerstone Wealth Management is the host of the March EBA Mixer. The purpose of Cornerstone Wealth Management is to guide successful families to financial confidence using comprehensive wealth strategies. Join them and our other EBA businesses on March 18 for a mixer on financial wellness. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Bitter: Party of Five Thursday, March 19, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:30 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5a1b70e7852677f453a9222822147730.pdf 26ab3a03fff258255559bac5440e9ce9 PDF Text Text See you at PRIDE Bingo Saturday! 1 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/See-you-at-PRIDE-Bingo-Saturday... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 11th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:32 PM �See you at PRIDE Bingo Saturday! 2 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/See-you-at-PRIDE-Bingo-Saturday... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Rose Potts is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day in honor of her son, Kalvin Roberts' birthday. 4/24/26, 5:32 PM �See you at PRIDE Bingo Saturday! 3 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/See-you-at-PRIDE-Bingo-Saturday... Happy Birthday, Kalvin! OKEO'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OKEO AND THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER ARE TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AS PER THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center considers personal health and safety as fundamental characteristics of a vibrant community. We also understand you may have growing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and we would like to remind you, misinformation on matters of public health can be dangerous. It is a time to be very careful with what you read and hear from unedited social media and informal news sources. 4/24/26, 5:32 PM �See you at PRIDE Bingo Saturday! 4 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/See-you-at-PRIDE-Bingo-Saturday... At this time, the Equality Center has no plans to cancel programming or events. We are closely monitoring updates from the Tulsa County Department of Health , Centers for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19. We will continue to follow guidance from these agencies, public health officials, as well as City of Tulsa officials. We are committed to making the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center a safe and enjoyable place for all. 3rd Pride Bingo of 2020 ~~ T U L 5 A ,, p Saturday, March 14, 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. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. @ 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 Buy Your Tickets Community Health Initiative with Greenwood Wellness Clinic Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY & GREENWOOD WELLNESS CLINIC PRESENT COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE If you have ever been interested in Medical Marijuana, please join Oklahomans for Equality and Greenwood Wellness Clinic to learn more about the medicinal benefits of marijuana. Attendees are able to apply for their Marijuana Card at the event for a reduced cost. Warrior Sisters 7 Week Free Self Defense Class Monday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:32 PM �See you at PRIDE Bingo Saturday! 5 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/See-you-at-PRIDE-Bingo-Saturday... Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next *FREE* Womens 7 week self-defense training. This training will be held each Monday at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, OK from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. This training requires a commitment to ALL 7 CLASSES, which allows time to build muscle memory so that you can use these life saving self-defense skills in a moments notice. Warrior Sisters is a non-profit organization by women for women. We teach real world selfdefense skills emphasizing awareness, verbal and physical techniques in ALL of our trainings. All of our public trainings are absolutely free of charge and held in SAFE SPACES. This training is open to all who identify as women and girls, we only ask that if you bring your daughter she be old enough to participate or entertain herself without becoming a distraction to the group. To register for this class please email us your name and the names of those who will be attending with you. REGISTER Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Monday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. This group meets every Monday. Call or text Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 or email jess@anchoredbhc.com if you have any additional questions. Sisters in Song Tuesday, March 17, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:32 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e83667ba09a1d6a996035d883c298cc6.pdf 482fd94c355a44b56e8cb0aabb1dda1a PDF Text Text Join Us Online 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 23rd, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. OKEQ Board Response to COVID-19 To our family, friends, community, clients, and supporters, OkEq strives to be continually mindful of the healthcare crisis sweeping our city, state, country, and beyond. While we have no desire to cancel any services that benefit our community: your health, safety, and wellness is our primary concern. With this in mind, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors has unanimously agreed that it is in the best interests of the community we serve to cancel or postpone the following events: • TDOV Trans Health Fair, scheduled 3/29 - Postponed • Pride Bingo, scheduled 4/4 - Postponed • 40th Anniversary Equality Gala scheduled for 4/18 - Postponed 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. Nothing will break our focus or dampen our commitment to this mission. As we all go 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 3 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... through this time of uncertainty, we encourage everybody to exercise the best personal healthcare practices and always know that OkEq is, and always will be, here for you all. Be safe. Be careful. Stay strong. Chris Brecht-Smith, Board President I I :l 'I 11 Lynn Riggs Theatre Virtual Concerts: Patt Hobbs Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theatre. This weeks video is below. 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... Click to Watch Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Daily conference call for LGBTQ+ elders over 60 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 The access code is 60# ~//////////////~ ~----~ ~ ~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 6 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us Rainbow Library Book Rental Pickup Program Looking for a new book to read but want to make sure you're practicing proper social distancing? OKEQ is offering book rental pickups from the Equality Center. We will be posting available rentals on facebook and to reserve your copy simply message us with the title you want and we will put your name on it and hold it for 24 hours. You will be able to keep the book for one week! Take some time to read some LGBTQ+ literature! 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 7 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... Coming Soon: At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hardwork. Lets help each other. Jake has been working on his fitness to help us keep ours. Join us each week for techniques to keep us healthy. LET'S CHAT WITH OKEO Daily Facebook Live Things are changing daily in Tulsa and in Oklahoma. At OKEQ, we are working tirelessly to make sure that our essential services remain available for our constituents. 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 8 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... Right now, the center remains open for limited drop in services and our medical clinic and help line remain open. We continue to check temperatures of all who enter the building and we consider safety our highest priority. However, it has been difficult to not have our regular programming for the past week and we have received many questions about what we can do to help mitigate the struggles of isolation. We will be doing Facebook live to update everyone on what is going on at the center and answer any questions you may have about LGBTQIA+ issues in our area. Join Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and participate with us! Hunger Free Oklahoma Hunger Free Oklahoma is coordinating a one-stop information hub for COVID-19 food resources and announcements in Oklahoma. Please see how you can plug into this valuable resource. Meals4KidsOK.org , the Oklahoma summer meal location website, is being equipped to display key serving information for students that are affected by COVID-19 school closures. Visitors will be able to input their zip code and will be directed to the closest open meal site where children ages 1 – 18 years can receive a meal. Thank you for all you are doing to help Oklahomans weather this crisis. Visit meals4kidsok READING TIME WITH GUNCLE TOBY Daily Children's Book Readings 4/24/26, 5:34 PM �Join Us Online 9 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us-Online.html?soid=11024... Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. Click to Watch There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent . Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. TEI¥ 4/24/26, 5:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e0211921ccfa4262e5de9ad15013433f.pdf 6202953d33e46ab039c2726622a17ee6 PDF Text Text The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 25th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... AL PHABET SOUP ALPHA9E"I" SOUP YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS OIC.li.Q*a L08.,..0+ Youth Group E- mai l youth @ oke q. org to get disco rd and zoo m in formation! Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~----~ ~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group. Contact Us 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 5 of 21 I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... ! :1 • I II Lynn Riggs Theatre Virtual Concerts: Patt Hobbs Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theatre. This weeks video is below. Click to Watch 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent. Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. oai\y conferenc e ca\\ for LGBTQ+ elders over 60 SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 The access code is 60# Coming Soon: At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hardwork. Lets help each other. Jake has been working on his fitness to help us keep ours. Join us each week for techniques to keep us healthy. LET'S CHAT WITH OKEO 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... COMMUNITY INFORMED DAILY ON FACEBOOK LIVE Daily Facebook Live Things are changing daily in Tulsa and in Oklahoma. At OKEQ, we are working tirelessly to make sure that our essential services remain available for our constituents. Right now, the center remains open for limited drop in services and our medical clinic and help line remain open. We continue to check temperatures of all who enter the building and we consider safety our highest priority. However, it has been difficult to not have our regular programming for the past week and we have received many questions about what we can do to help mitigate the struggles of isolation. We will be doing Facebook live to update everyone on what is going on at the center and answer any questions you may have about LGBTQIA+ issues in our area. Join Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and participate with us! Hunger Free Oklahoma Hunger Free Oklahoma is coordinating a one-stop information hub for COVID-19 food resources and announcements in Oklahoma. Please see how you can plug into this valuable resource. Meals4KidsOK.org , the Oklahoma summer meal location website, is being equipped to display key serving information for students that are affected by COVID-19 school closures. Visitors will be able to input their zip code and will be directed to the closest open meal site where children ages 1 – 18 years can receive a meal. Thank you for all you are doing to help Oklahomans weather this crisis. Visit meals4kidsok READING TIME WITH GUNCLE 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... IUDT Daily Children's Book Readings Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. Click to Watch Are you a person with an LGBT or related identity who has ever served in the US Armed Forces? We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a Veteran with a LGBT or related identity. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including those with LGBT or related identities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information please click below. SURVEY 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 10 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... Tulsa Metro Softball League Info@TulsaMetroSoftball.com The Spring Season of 2020 is upon us. All skill levels welcome to participate in the Tulsa Metro Softball League. On March 22 at 11:00 a.m. they will have a "Come Out and Shake the Dust Off Day."This day will be a chance to meet new and old players, take some batting practice, and maybe scrimmage a little. They will also use the opportunity to connect players with teams as well. Sign ups are now open on the link below as well as the dates of play and registration. Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) is an amateur softball league for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community and our allies of the Tulsa Metro Area. TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and a founding member of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. TMSL is a member league of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance which allows us to send teams to represent Tulsa at the annual Gay Softball World Series. Registration OKEQ Board Response to COVID-19 To our family, friends, community, clients, and supporters, OkEq strives to be continually mindful of the healthcare crisis sweeping our city, state, country, and beyond. While we have no desire to cancel any services that benefit our community: your health, safety, and wellness is our primary concern. With this in mind, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors has unanimously agreed that it is in the best interests of the community we serve to cancel or postpone the following events: • TDOV Trans Health Fair, scheduled 3/29 - Postponed • Pride Bingo, scheduled 4/4 - Postponed • 40th Anniversary Equality Gala scheduled for 4/18 - Postponed 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. Nothing will break our focus or dampen our commitment to this mission. As we all go through this time of uncertainty, we encourage everybody to exercise the best personal healthcare practices and always know that OkEq is, and always will be, here for you all. Be safe. Be careful. Stay strong. Chris Brecht-Smith, Board President 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �All finishers of both races will receive a shirt and a medal. II I m I c= --I z ~ :is: -< ..... en :z::,. u, N> a, ::,i::: ;= I C, u, c= ::cl C 5!5! :is: I"""" m c=::; 2 ::cl z I"""" -< ..... I 'I Signing up before May 1st saves you $10 compared to race day registration! Get your spot today! I I Registration 4/24/26, 5:35 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... :z::,. --I More Information i ,,~ 1 7th Annual Rainbow Run Fun Run and 5k At JI Ii, l: _. .1 The Rainbow Run, held on June 5th, is just one of the events on Tulsa Pride Weekend. The Rainbow Run proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality. There will be a 5k as well as a 1 mile fun run. Strollers, mobility aides, and dogs are all welcome on the course that runs through downtown Tulsa. Children are welcome to participate in the fun run and in the 5k as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Friday, June 5, at 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ..,., a, ::cl '"Cll c= ::cl Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2020.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. 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. 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. Submission Deadline: May 1st Art Call for MOREColor 2020 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 12 of 21 I �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... ■ For intormanon that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker on Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-8 0-522-8011 or bV Emalllng ti @ . lg 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �. \ ........,_.-,. 'It.: \ "' '' ~.:~ ...,. • '. ·•. ':l!~ , ~~~, ~ ---.:,-~ ,2-~ - .•· 'i· . ?~~::--?~~-/ ~' ~ ~ \ - ~''";', ~ ·~i -~.......-,-~ ..-17 : ,~ 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 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. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin _ 14 of 21 4/24/26, 5:35 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen.. McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed . �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID 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 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 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. 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, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 16 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, 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. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 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. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 17 of 21 Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... 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 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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. SIA strives to empower those who have survived 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 18 of 21 individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Sa~e 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. l!1ree Sout!s Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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 Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 20 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Donovid Sekulits Special Projects 4/24/26, 5:35 PM �The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is Presently Closed 21 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Dennis-R--Neill-Equality-Cen... Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 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 Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee 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 Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:35 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/525b83f66abf60d86a27883f9435a40f.pdf 3361c1020b95ac97d8575fe8bd4038f9 PDF Text Text Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 7th, 2020 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! F~ PafllOLL Rental Properfy Bookkeeptn~ _,,.,,..,m tr::~Jl -lHI/ j ~~C>i 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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 FetAturLV\,g Tvt Lboc{ea ux: Tvte Tax TvteYap~ Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... Click to Complete Survey New Fitness Class at OKEQ Tuesday, January 7, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Holidays have those pants feeling tighter? Want to tone your muscles? Great news! Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class taught by Christopher Gomez. This class will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. “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," says Christopher Gomez. "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 safe and welcome!" Sisters in Song Tuesday, January 7, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite women that enjoy singing and performing to join us for our first 2020 practice! We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Tuesday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m. Please call 918-809-9751 for further information or questions. Fresh Start Program: 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? Well we have a closet full for you! Clary Sage College's Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, what colors to choose and what to avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. The instructor and fashion design students will talk with attendees 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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). 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 pay respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 5 of 20 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. Gallery Floral 1514 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 galleryfloral.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... (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 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 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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 POC in the Tulsa LGBTQ+ community. Join us for drinks, food, and fun! POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY FON MONE INFONMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MONNIS 50's / 60's Throwback Friday, January 24, 7:30 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 FREE 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 cash bar, and a historical overview of LGBTQIA+ 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... Tulsa/Oklahoma in the 1950s and 1960s. Please come dressed in your finest underground club wear! There is no cost for entry, just come dressed to party! 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: tJ» little blue house made entirely out of condoms! ....,_,_,_eqiaalily Pride Bingo 2020 Saturday, Febuary 1, 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. 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 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Buy Your Tickets Super Bowl LIV Party 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... Sunday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Team invite you to join us on Sunday, February 2nd to watch the Super Bowl! We will screen the game live in the Bruce Goff event center starting at 5:00 pm. There will be a cash bar with proceeds going to OKEQ and yummy food for sale benefiting the Tulsa Threat! This is a party you don't want to miss. First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Alexis "QingLex" Walker Thursday, Febuary 6, 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 (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Alexis “QingLex” Walker, beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 6th from 6-9 pm and continuing throughout the month. Alexis “QingLex” Walker is a non-binary queer revolutionary. They are an early childhood educator, special needs advocate, public speaker, spoken word wordsmith, painter, and an all-around creative expressionist. They believe that play and creation is the best way to experience life and connect with people. QingLex’s passion is to be an energy that allows for people to connect, heal and create joy that leads to authenticity no matter identity or outside oppressions. She began painting in March of 2017 as a means to heal through experiences as well as vicarious trauma of her pre-K students and never stopped. Painting started as a way to escape the disturbing reality and to retreat within. Now it is a means of sharing thoughts and emotions. QingLex’s art is a collection of all that is meaningful to them. No human experience is monolithic and that includes black queer experiences. She needs to live fully, comfortably, and out loud. Blackness is divine. Queerness is magic. Gender is a construct and conformity is played out. Their goal is to create a community safe haven where Black LGBTQ+ children and young adults can experience their humanness and spiritual divinity through artistic expression, health, and wellness. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 6th 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, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... This is a Prince / Princess Royale event put on by all 4 PR's Jay Gable, Aurora Riviera Paige, Triton Scudder-Paige & Krystall Scudder-Cilyn Gay Identity Development, Relatio al a ·_fa~ nn a rt Ot -Ma e 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... exper·ences in Emerging Adul hood V 0 , oI g o mus oul ti elo ! 0 lor 111 d LG entaJ n . e o? t .II .ly/G y V y C 0 n t: Click to Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Queer X Design " by Andy Campbell "Beginning with pre-liberation and the years before the Stonewall uprising, spanning across the 1970s and 1980s and through to the new millennium, Queer X Design celebrates the inventive and subversive 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... DESIGN Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. designs that have powered the resilient and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement. The diversity and inclusivity of these pages is as inspiring as it is important, both in terms of the objects represented as well as in the array of creators; from buttons worn to protest Anita Bryant, to the original 'The Future is Female' and 'Lavender Menace' t-shirt; from the logos of Pleasure Chest and GLAAD, to the poster for Cheryl Dunye's queer classic The Watermelon Woman ; from Gilbert Baker's iconic rainbow flag, to the quite laments of the AIDS quilt and the impassioned rage conveyed in ACT-UP and Gran Fury ephemera. More than just an accessible history book, Queer X Design tells the story of queerness as something intangible, uplifting, and indestructible. Found among these pages is sorrow, loss, and struggle; an affective selection that queer designers and artists harnessed to bring about political and societal change. But here is also: joy, hope, love, and the enduring fight for free expression and representation. Queer X Design is the potent, inspiring, and colorful visual history of activism and pride." Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... $15.00 Special! The Holiday Festivities are still in full swing and what better attire to wear wear for NYE or PRIDE Bingo celebrations? The line is to "Don your Gay Apparel"! Come by and get yours to show off your LGBTQ+ PRIDE. 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 OSU - Tulsa 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 14 of 20 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. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is 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 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, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 15 of 20 necessary. 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 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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 OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 16 of 20 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-New-Year---Improving-Yo... II on r I r , , r rn 11 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq 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 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. 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. 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. Fitness Class at OkEq 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Game Night 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. Sisters in Song Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm SAGE Tulsa Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... the Equality Center that Testing EBA Directory includes computers, a printer The Equality and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for Business Alliance fosters a step-by-step instructions on testing dates. sharing of information, ideas, how to register with contacts, products and Oklahoma JobLink. services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 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 Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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 Donovid Sekulits Special Projects Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees 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 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Happy New Year!! Improving Your Style and Fitness 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year---Improving-Yo... 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 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, 5:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cb9a5699b8ab355416430dbed1edd68a.pdf 797e03cb147b04309e051ecb71aa5419 PDF Text Text Escape with the Power of Art and Music 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Escape-with-the-Power-of-Art-a... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 7th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:37 PM �Escape with the Power of Art and Music 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Escape-with-the-Power-of-Art-a... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. First First Thursday Virtual Art Show April 2020 4/24/26, 5:37 PM �Escape with the Power of Art and Music 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Escape-with-the-Power-of-Art-a... You can now visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of Ken Sproul’s stained-glass works. Click below to take the tour with the artist. Ken was born in Tulsa in 1950 to a working-class family. He grew up in North Tulsa and graduated from Mclain High School in 1969. He married his wife Denise on New Year’s Eve 1971. Visit the Allie Jenson Art Gallery You Can Purchase Ken's Stained Glass Art Below. Purchase Here At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hard work, but boy is it worth it! Exercise can boost your immune system, improve your mood, and reduce stress, and even without the gym, you can still work out and stay healthy! Jake Landry is here to teach you techniques to keep fit and stay healthy from your own home. Click Here to Watch Video 1 Click Here to Watch Video 2 4/24/26, 5:37 PM �Escape with the Power of Art and Music 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Escape-with-the-Power-of-Art-a... I ' II Lynn Riggs Virtual Concerts: Jeremy Stevens Don't let quarantine keep you from enjoying the sound of good music and the joy of live performance. Music is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood, and we all need some of that right now. Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theater. You can watch this week's video at the link below. Click to Watch READING TIME WITH GUNCLE TOBY Daily Children's Book Readings 4/24/26, 5:37 PM �Escape with the Power of Art and Music 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Escape-with-the-Power-of-Art-a... Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. Click to Watch Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. BE PROUD BE SEEN COUNTED #2020CENSUS Census Information What Is the Census?: A Webinar for Everyone! ECT A better way to stay connected. 4/24/26, 5:37 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f76409aceeab93cba782efc76ff6951f.pdf 9d8e01521842e1e1ad7ffa2fe4dd6c6e PDF Text Text Sex, COVID, and Masks 1 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 14th, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 2 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.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 FeettuYt-V\,g Tl-1 i,boc{e~ ux: Tl1e T~x Tl1eY~Pl1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 3 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... VISIT OKEQ.ORG AND CLICK 'STORE' Visit the Allie Jenson Art Gallery You can purchase Ken's stained glass art by visiting our web store. SAGE CARES Our SAGE Tulsa members are one of the most at-risk age groups during this pandemic. Oklahomans for Equality has been working to get necessary supplies to our Sage Members. We want to thank Penny Fruth who made masks for those living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ older adults. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 4 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... us today. SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us Love playing Animal Crossing on your Switch, DS, or iPhone? Want to play with other LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans from the safety of your home? OKEQ has a virtual gaming Facebook group! To join, please comment or message our page and you will be added to our private group. See you on the island! Join Our Group vn11T1-1 AL.PHA9ET SOUP OKl:a~. L98TO+ Youth aroup 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 5 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... VIRTUAL HANGOUTS Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatting on Discord. E-mail youth@okeq.org for information! • Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 6 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hard work, but boy is it worth it! Exercise can boost your immune system, improve your mood, and reduce stress, and, even without the gym, you can still work out and stay healthy! Jake Landry is here to teach you techniques to keep fit and stay healthy from your own home. Click Here to Watch Video 3 Click Here to Watch Video 4 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 7 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... I • l Lynn Riggs Virtual Concerts: Morgan Allen Don't let quarantine keep you from enjoying the sound of good music and the joy of live performance. Music is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood, and we all need some of that right now. Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theater. You can watch this week's video at the link below. Click to Watch READING TIME WITH GUNCLE TOBY Daily Children's Book Readings 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 8 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. Click to Watch Need a hand, or know someone in need? Click Below to visit our page at www.OKEQ.org to view available local and national resources. Please let us know if you are aware of additional resources that we may share. Visit OKEQ Community Resources 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 9 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Given the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on American society, pledges for the next 60 days to: 1. not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic; 2. waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and 3. open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them. Above and Beyond Assist Wireless 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 10 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent. Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. Visit TFI Family Connections LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, SEX, ANDCOV D-19 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 11 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... HAVE SEX WITH PEOPLE CLOSE TO YOU. You are your safest sex partner. Masturbation will not spread COVID-19, especially if you wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after sex. • The next safest partner is someone you live with. Having close contact - including sex -with only a small circle of people helps prevent spreading COVID-19. Have sex only with consenting partners. • You should avoid close contact - including sex - with anyone outside your household. If you do have sex with others, have as few partners as possible. • If you usually meet your sex partners online or make a living by having sex, consider taking a break from in-person dates. Video dates, sexting or chat rooms may be optionsfor you.. SKIP SEX IF YOU OR YOUR PARTNER IS NOT FEELING WELL If you or a partner may have COVID-19, avoid sex and especially kissing. • If you start to feel unwell, you may be about to develop symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. • If you or your partner has a medical condition that can lead to more severe COVID-19, you may also want to skip sex. o Medical conditions include lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system (for example, having unsuppressed HIV and a low CD4 count). WWW.OKEQ.ORG 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 12 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information What Is the Census?: A Webinar for Everyone! ECT A better way to stay connected. C J 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 13 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... SAGEConnect Are you or a loved one feeling isolated inside? With the help of INCREDIBLE volunteers at Out in Tech, SAGE launched a new program to bring our community closer together while staying 6 feet apart by virtually matching folks who want to share a friendly phone conversation. Please help us spread the word, visit sageusa.org/sageconnect . Visit SageConnect 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 14 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... "Love Pride? So do we! Love Oklahomans for Equality ? So do we! Boomtown has created a pride shelf and rainbow 918 tees. Proceeds will be donated to the OKEQ Center to help with their many amazing programs." Visit Boomtown Tees In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Mike Green (June 25, 1932 - March 29, 2020) Services are Pending. Michael Hulsey (July 13, 1987 March 28, 2020) Services are Pending. 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 15 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... ~ ~ ~----~ GENDER SUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~----~ i//////////////1 Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. for an hour-long discussion. This space is meant for trans men and transmasculine people to discuss issues they face and to provide rl , Trans Men's Social Group 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 16 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... support. If you are interested in joining this weekly chat, please email alex.wade@okeq.org. Contact Us Lez Cook: Facebook Live Cooking Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. Looking to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen while staying home? Join Morgan Allen as she cooks her way through her pantry to learn helpful tips on eating healthy, making food last, and how to jazz up otherwise boring meals! You can watch these videos live on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Facebook Page, Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Dennis R. Neill Eq~ality For the health, safety and well-being of our constituents and the greater Tulsa community, we are temporarily closing our doors to the public 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 17 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... In Regards to Tulsa Pride and the Equality Gala: Due to the current global healthcare crisis, the OkEq Board of Directors met and agreed that it is in our community’s best interests to cancel TULSA PRIDE 2020. In addition to the parade and festival, this also includes the Rainbow Run, MOREColor Art Show and the TULSA PRIDE Picnic. Our hearts are broken by this decision, because this celebratory experience brings our entire community together; however, this decision was made to honor our community’s best interests. It is with deep regret that I must announce that the Equality Gala 2020 will be postponed. Current events are changing hourly and, after advice and direction from local and state officials and following the guidelines of the CDC, the Board of Directors felt our only course of action for the health, safety and well being of our attendees and community is to postpone our event. The Equality Gala is an important event for 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 18 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... We also acknowledge our current vendors, sponsors and supporters that had already committed to supporting TULSA PRIDE 2020. We appreciate your partnership and support with OkEq and the Oklahoma LGBTQ+ community. We will be reaching out to you, directly, to make sure that this partnership continues, especially during these trying times. Oklahomans for Equality. This principle fundraiser for our organization raises over 50% of the funds needed to operate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, fund programming, services, the medical clinic, advocacy efforts, and other vital services. Christopher Brecht-Smith, Board President Oklahomans for Equality (pronouns: he/him/his) Let the spirit of pride carry you through! Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 19 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Are you a person with an LGBT or related identity who has ever served in the US Armed Forces? We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a Veteran with a LGBT or related identity. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including those with LGBT or related identities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information please click below. SURVEY ■ For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conu1ct1on 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 20 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... s ' Anvone whh lnfomauon Is asked to contact die McAlester Police Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or die OSBI 11V Calling the Agencv's TIP line at 1-8 D-522 11 or 11V Emalllng u s k. McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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 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 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 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 21 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... available on a sliding fee scale based on income. 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. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 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. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 22 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... where all letters are welcome! 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. Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. "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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 23 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Sos Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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 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. 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 sage 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. Advocacy& Services for I ~RT Flrli:>r~ 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 24 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group We refuse to be invisible 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 Tviree Sovtls ,,, .Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ••• :· ,; ; <. ;;·~~~~ • - ,.-:·\ .~ ~ .-.~ ,.•--ARTS AN,DCRA.FTS NIGHT AT 1H£ lJlNNIS R r..~ ll EQl,JAU!Y CU'i.1Ell ' Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 25 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 26 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 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 Board of Advisors 4/24/26, 5:38 PM �Sex, COVID, and Masks 27 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex--COVID--and-Masks.html?s... 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 Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website 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 Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:38 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b3335bee7d2035959cdc6432c0837127.pdf 86ad048dfcef857e748e7e875d368a39 PDF Text Text Get Ready to Howl!!! 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 22nd, 2020 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! Let us help you file your 2019 tax returns! 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... 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 Feiltur-LV\,g Tvti.bodeaux: Tvt e Tax Tvt er-a-p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. HAPPY NATIONAL DEAF L G B T Q AWARENESS WEEK National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week April 19th - 24th Oklahomans for Equality spotlights our own Glenna Cooper for National Deaf LGBTQ+ Awareness Week. Glenna is a translater for the City of Tulsa and has been communicating 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... critical information to the community during the COVID -19 briefings. Glenna identifies as LGBTQ+ and has been married to her wife Timi Richardson since 2013. Glenna's Interview on KTUL The Great Tulsa Howl and Holler - A Citywide Stay at Home Event Wherever You Are Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Set your alarms for Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. and get ready to make some collective noise! Join everyone else in the City of Tulsa as we attempt to create the largest stay-at-home event Tulsa has ever seen! On Friday, April 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. open your window, step onto a balcony or out in your front yard and make some NOISE! Let’s howl at the moon, scream, clap, bang pots and pans, make music, yell out YASSS!!, but most of all give thanks and gratitude to all the frontline workers who are out there making things better for us all during this time. Let this be a moment when we can all show our gratitude by sending a loud virtual hug to all the health-care workers, delivery drivers, grocery store workers, those grieving, and everyone else who is out there, every day, in the thick of it. How does it work? Step one: When the clock strikes at 7 o’clock on Friday, April 24, 2020 Step two: Open up your window or step into your yard Step three: Make noise for at least 2 minutes! Join us as we come together by staying at home for this special event! Join Us Online In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Stephen Littlecrow October 6, 1977 April 20, 2020 Services are In the link below: 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Stephen Littlecrow Obituary Mike Green (June 25, 1932 March 29, 2020) Mike Green Obituary Michael Hulsey (July 13, 1987 March 28, 2020) Michael Hulsey Obituary A Message from Our Treasurer Paul Allen: 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Oklahomans for Equality Watch on $40 for 40 Years 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Reading Rainbow Book Club Thursday April 30, 3:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality invites you to join our virtual book club, Reading Rainbow Book Club, hosted by Donovid Sekulits. We will be reading books in the public domain, which means they can be accessed online for free. For our first book, we have selected Emma by Jane Austen. Emma is a literary classic that we hope you enjoy. We plan to cover five chapters of Emma every Thursday for 60 - 90 minutes. Fun Fact: Clueless the movie was based on the book, and Jane Austen and Donovid share the same birthday. For mobile users, Emma can be found on the Kindle or Nook app, Apple Books, Google Books, and Audible. Emma can also be downloaded or read securely at the links below. Gutenberg Novels77 PublicBookShelf Click below to sign up with Donovid for the Reading Rainbow Book Club. Sign Up Here 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Our next meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Contact Us At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hard work, but boy is it worth it! Exercise can boost your immune system, improve your mood, and reduce stress, and, even without the gym, you can still work out and stay healthy! Jake Landry is here to teach you techniques to keep fit and stay healthy from your own home. Oklahomans for Equality Watch on LYNN RIGGS THEATRE 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... I ! :1 'I II Lynn Riggs Virtual Concerts: Quentin Marcellis Don't let quarantine keep you from enjoying the sound of good music and the joy of live performance. Music is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood, and we all need some of that right now. Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theater. You can watch this week's video at the link below. Oklahomans for Equality Watch on 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... READING TIME WITH GUNCLE TOBY Daily Children's Book Readings Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel Abramorama, Butlerfilms & Contemporary Dialogs announced today that they will host a free Facebook live screening of American Heretics: The Politics of The Gospel on Saturday, April 25th at 4pm EST / 3pm CST / 1pm PST immediately followed by a virtual Zoom gathering with the film’s cast. The virtual panel event will be hosted by All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa. Unavailable on any digital or broadcast platforms until now, the film made its theatrical world premiere to critical and audience acclaim in theaters across the United States in June 2019. American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel challenges what we think we know about the Christian heartland by offering a rare personal glimpse into the contentious and often misunderstood history of religion, race, and politics in America. In this compelling documentary, Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Jeanine and Catherine Butler take audiences into the buckle of the Bible belt where a group of defiant ministers, congregations and community leaders challenge deeply rooted fundamentalist Christian doctrine. Rev. Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, featured in the movie, Come Sunday, is just one of the many courageous voices we hear from. TUNE IN AT 3PM CST, APRIL 25TH BELOW: View American Heretics Film Here FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: Visit ABCinemaNOW Visit Americanhereticsthefilm 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent. Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. TF/¥ Visit TFI Family Connections 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... VISIT OKEQ.ORG AND CLICK 'STORE' Visit the Allie Jenson Art Gallery You can purchase Ken's stained glass art by visiting our web store. SAGE CARES Our SAGE Tulsa members are one of the most at-risk age groups during this pandemic. Oklahomans for Equality has been working to get necessary supplies to our Sage Members. We want to thank Penny Fruth who made masks for those 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ older adults. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us Love playing Animal Crossing on your Switch, DS, or iPhone? Want to play with other LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans from the safety of your home? OKEQ has a virtual gaming Facebook group! To join, please comment or message our page and you will be added to our private group. See you on the island! Join Our Group 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatting on Discord. E-mail youth@okeq.org for information! ALPHA8£,- SOUP OK£Q•a L89"'fQ+ Vauth Group • Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE ICAISEA FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Need a hand, or know someone in need? Click Below to visit our page at www.OKEQ.org to view available local and national resources. Please let us know if you are aware of additional resources that we may share. Visit OKEQ Community Resources KEEP AMERICANS 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... If your college or your child's school has moved to online learning, there are options for you to get access to the internet. Several internet and telephone service providers have promised to maintain connectivity and to expand internet access to lower-income households. Follow the link below to find out which companies are providing these services and how to access them. Above and Beyond Assist Wireless Research Study for Apps Marketed to Gay Men Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/ bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer ( struckm@okstate.edu ). Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. To see if you are eligible, please click the link below: Survey Screening LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, SEX, ANDCOV D-19 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... HAVE SEX WITH PEOPLE CLOSE TO YOU. You are your safest sex partner. Masturbation will not spread COVID-19, especially if you wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after sex. • The next safest partner is someone you live with. Having close contact - including sex - with only a small circle of people helps prevent spreading COVID-19. Have sex only with consenting partners. • You should avoid close contact - including sex - with anyone outside your household. If you do have sex with others, have as few partners as possible. • If you usually meet your sex partners online or make a living by having sex, consider taking a break from in-person dates. Video dates, sexting or chat rooms may be optionsfor you.. SKIP SEX IF YOU OR YOUR PARTNER IS NOT FEELING WELL If you or a partner may have COVID-19, avoid sex and especially kissing. • If you start to feel unwell, you may be about to develop symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. • If you or your partner has a medical condition that can lead to more severe COVID-19, you may also want to skip sex. o Medical conditions include lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system (for example, having unsuppressed HIV and a low CD4 count). 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... WWW.OKEQ.ORG Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information What Is the Census?: A Webinar for Everyone! 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... "Love Pride? So do we! Love Oklahomans for Equality ? So do we! Boomtown has created a pride shelf and rainbow 918 tees. Proceeds will be donated to the OKEQ Center to help with their many amazing programs." Visit Boomtown Tees 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... ~-----~ ~ GENDERSUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. for an hour-long discussion. This space is meant for trans men and transmasculine people to discuss issues they face and to provide support. Trans Men's Social Group .Ji ~ 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 22 of 34 - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... If you are interested in joining this weekly chat, please email alex.wade@okeq.org. Contact Us Lez Cook: Facebook Live Cooking Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. Looking to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen while staying home? Join Morgan Allen as she cooks her way through her pantry to learn helpful tips on eating healthy, making food last, and how to jazz up otherwise boring meals! You can watch these videos live on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Facebook Page, Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Dennis R. Neill Eq~ality Center is closed For the health, safety and well-being of our constituents and the greater Tulsa community, we are temporarily closing our doors to the public effective March 25, 2020 until further notice. • 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... In Regards to Tulsa Pride and the Equality Gala: Due to the current global healthcare crisis, the OkEq Board of Directors met and agreed that it is in our community’s best interests to cancel TULSA PRIDE 2020. In addition to the parade and festival, this also includes the Rainbow Run, MOREColor Art Show and the TULSA PRIDE Picnic. Our hearts are broken by this decision, because this celebratory experience brings our entire community together; however, this decision was made to honor our community’s best interests. We also acknowledge our current vendors, sponsors and supporters that had already committed to supporting TULSA PRIDE It is with deep regret that I must announce that the Equality Gala 2020 will be postponed. Current events are changing hourly and, after advice and direction from local and state officials and following the guidelines of the CDC, the Board of Directors felt our only course of action for the health, safety and well being of our attendees and community is to postpone our event. The Equality Gala is an important event for Oklahomans for Equality. This principle fundraiser for our organization raises over 50% of the funds needed to operate the 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... 2020. We appreciate your partnership and support with OkEq and the Oklahoma LGBTQ+ community. We will be reaching out to you, directly, to make sure that this partnership continues, especially during these trying times. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, fund programming, services, the medical clinic, advocacy efforts, and other vital services. Christopher Brecht-Smith, Board President Oklahomans for Equality (pronouns: he/him/his) Let the spirit of pride carry you through! Are you a person with an LGBT or related identity who has ever served in the US Armed Forces? 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a Veteran with a LGBT or related identity. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including those with LGBT or related identities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information please click below. SURVEY ■ For intormanon that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... ' Anvone with infonnatlon is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the OSBI bV Calling the Agencv's Tip line at 1- 0-522- 1l or bV Emailing d @ . k. McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �' -' ... ' ;,,~ • ,•.1,cl J-) , ,~, ·,; , •• ' ~ _,. ~.:J·:::~ /-:0 . ""'~\ - ~:~, pWWW - -~ ·. "- ' -t 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 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 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 S ara Griffey is an LPC Sara Griffey Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD 4/24/26, 5:40 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid.. November 2020 is around the corner, and we are teaming up with Tulsa's Young Professionals and 918 VOTE to make sure that everyone is registered and ready to VOTE! WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? JOIN 918 Vote and TYPROS as we gear up into the 2020 election year with our voter engagement campaign! If you want to join a committee, please click the link provided below. Let your voice be heard! Every vote counts! Join us and make a positive impact in 2020! . ., .. ....- . ~- \~.- 27 of 34 Get Ready to Howl!!! , �Get Ready to Howl!!! 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t,fl) SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 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. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. community, and volunteer 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 29 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... 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. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. "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 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 4/24/26, 5:40 PM �Get Ready to Howl!!! 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Howl---.html?soid... Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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 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. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and 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 Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize 4/24/26, 5:40 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/01e4db4310fbf7866334180bd7b5e501.pdf cd295415bcf6980acd76a5a47816a188 PDF Text Text Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 28th, 2020 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! F ~ PafROll Rental Properfy Bookkeep1n1 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... • 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 FetAtur-LV\,g Tvitbocieaux: Tvie Tax Tvieya-p!j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Reading Rainbow Book Club Thursday April 30, 3:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality invites you to join our virtual book club, Reading Rainbow Book Club, hosted by Donovid Sekulits. We will be reading books in the public domain, which means they can be accessed online for free. For our first book, we have selected Emma by Jane Austen. Emma is a literary classic that we hope you enjoy. We plan to cover five chapters of Emma every Thursday for 60 - 90 minutes. Fun Fact: Clueless the movie was based on the book, and Jane Austen and Donovid share the same birthday. For mobile users, Emma can be found on the Kindle or Nook app, Apple Books, Google Books, and Audible. Emma can also be downloaded or read securely at the links below. Gutenberg Novels77 PublicBookShelf Click below to sign up with Donovid for the Reading Rainbow Book Club. Sign Up Here In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Samuel Martin March 23, 1987 - April 23, 2020 Memorial Services will be help at: The Diversity Center. Details to Follow Stephen Littlecrow October 6, 1977 April 20, 2020 Services are In the link below: Stephen Littlecrow Obituary 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... "RAISING FUNDS FOR CEN TERLI NK THE COMMUNITY OF LGBTO+ CENTERS " MAY HOME GAY THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CAST & CREW REUNIO N EVENT LIVESTREAMING FRI. MAY 1ST 11AM PT / 2PM ET DETAILS TO COME fB,M E IMAYOAY HOMESTAYOAYPLAY MAY DAY HOME STAY GAY PLAY Queer As Folk 20th Cast & Crew Reunion Livestream May 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Join the Cast & Crew from Queer As Folk (U.S.) in this special livestream reunion event. Many special guests are scheduled to appear. In support of LGBTQ+ community centers that are providing essential services in the time of COVID-19, they will also be helping to raise funds for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as well as our sister centers. There will even be an auction! 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So we’re inviting you to join us on #DecisionDay** for both our Virtual National Rally, followed by our Virtual Town Hall. More information to follow. At Home Fitness with Jake Landry Working out, getting, and staying fit is hard work, but boy is it worth it! Exercise can boost your immune system, improve your mood, and reduce stress, and, even without the gym, you can still work out and stay healthy! Jake Landry is here to teach you techniques to keep fit and stay healthy from your own home. Oklahomans for Equality Watch on 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... I II Lynn Riggs Virtual Concerts: Mariel Luna Don't let quarantine keep you from enjoying the sound of good music and the joy of live performance. Music is a great way to relieve stress and improve your mood, and we all need some of that right now. Join us once a week for virtual concerts in the fabulous Lynn Riggs Theater. You can watch this week's video at the link below. Support Mariel Luna Queer the Census 2020 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information READING TIME WITH GUNCLE TOBY Daily Children's Book Readings Reading Time with Guncle Toby Take some time out of your hectic day to enjoy a story from your Gay Uncle Toby. 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Oklahomans for Equality Watch on There are approximately 8,000 Oklahoma children in foster care. Learn how you can make a difference by becoming a foster parent . Call 1-833-7FOSTER or visit us only at www.tfifamilyconnections.org. 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Visit TFI Family Connections r o f u o Y k n a Th s U g n Joini ID-19 V O C O T E ESPONS R Q T B G L THE The response to Together In Pride: You Are Not Alone was tremendous! !!! And it raised over $225,000! (And still counting!) Oklahomans for Equality and GLAAD would thank each and everyone of you for joining us on Sunday. Watch the event Below: 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-.. GLAAD Watch on A Message from Our Treasurer Paul Allen: ,nn..._r,;r.u:u;,g_¥_IIJJj, , , 12 of 35 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on $40 for 40 Years 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Visit the Allie Jenson Art Gallery You can purchase Ken's stained glass art by visiting our web store. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Contact Us 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... SAGE CARES Our SAGE Tulsa members are one of the most at-risk age groups during this pandemic. Oklahomans for Equality has been working to get necessary supplies to our Sage Members. We want to thank Penny Fruth who made masks for those living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ older adults. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Love playing Animal Crossing on your Switch, DS, or iPhone? Want to play with other LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans from the safety of your home? OKEQ has a virtual gaming Facebook group! To join, please comment or message our page and you will be added to our private group. See you on the island! Join Our Group YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatting on Discord. E- mail youth@okeq .org for information! ALPHABE,- SOUP OKEQ •■ L98--YQ+ Vt,uth Group • Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION ,... Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider ra 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Need a hand, or know someone in need? Click Below to visit our page at www.OKEQ.org to view available local and national resources. Please let us know if you are aware of additional resources that we may share. Visit OKEQ Community Resources If your college or your child's school has moved to online learning, there are options for you to get access to the internet. Several internet and telephone service providers have promised to maintain connectivity and to expand internet access to lower-income households. Follow the link below to find out which companies are providing these services and how to access them. Above and Beyond Assist Wireless Research Study for Apps Marketed to Gay Men 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Researchers at Oklahoma State University are recruiting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to discuss your experiences on social networking apps marketed for gay/ bi men. Individuals who complete the questionnaire can earn a $10 Amazon gift card. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristopher Struckmeyer ( struckm@okstate.edu ). Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. To see if you are eligible, please click the link below: Survey Screening LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, SEX, ANDCOV D-19 HAVE SEX WITH PEOPLE CLOSE TO YOU. You are your safest sex partner. Masturbation will not spread COVID-19, especially if you wash your hands (and any sex toys) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after sex. • The next safest partner is someone you live with. 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SKIP SEX IF YOU OR YOUR PARTNER IS NOT FEELING WELL If you or a partner may have COVID-19, avoid sex and especially kissing. • If you start to feel unwell, you may be about to develop symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. • If you or your partner has a medical condition that can lead to more severe COVID-19, you may also want to skip sex. o Medical conditions include lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system (for example, having unsuppressed HIV and a low CD4 count). WWW.OKEQ.ORG 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... "Love Pride? So do we! Love Oklahomans for Equality ? So do we! Boomtown has created a pride shelf and rainbow 918 tees. Proceeds will be donated to the OKEQ Center to help with their many amazing programs." Visit Boomtown Tees 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... ~///////////////4 ~----~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~//////////////~ Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group Saturday, 3:00 p.m. rt Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. for an hour-long discussion. This space is meant - -- ■ 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... ~ for trans men and transmasculine people to discuss issues they face and to provide support. 1rans Men·s Social Group If you are interested in joining this weekly chat, please email alex.wade@okeq.org. Contact Us Lez Cook: Facebook Live Cooking Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. Looking to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen while staying home? Join Morgan Allen as she cooks her way through her pantry to learn helpful tips on eating healthy, making food last, and how to jazz up otherwise boring meals! You can watch these videos live on the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Facebook Page, Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Dennis R. For the health safe and well-bein 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... In Regards to Tulsa Pride and the Equality Gala: Due to the current global healthcare crisis, the OkEq Board of Directors met and agreed that it is in our community’s best interests to cancel TULSA PRIDE 2020. In addition to the parade and festival, this also includes the Rainbow Run, MOREColor Art Show and the TULSA PRIDE Picnic. Our hearts are broken by this decision, because this celebratory experience brings our entire community It is with deep regret that I must announce that the Equality Gala 2020 will be postponed. Current events are changing hourly and, after advice and direction from local and state officials and following the guidelines of the CDC, the Board of Directors felt our only course of action for the health, safety and well being of our attendees and community is to postpone our 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... together; however, this decision was made to honor our community’s best interests. We also acknowledge our current vendors, sponsors and supporters that had already committed to supporting TULSA PRIDE 2020. We appreciate your partnership and support with OkEq and the Oklahoma LGBTQ+ community. We will be reaching out to you, directly, to make sure that this partnership continues, especially during these trying times. event. The Equality Gala is an important event for Oklahomans for Equality. This principle fundraiser for our organization raises over 50% of the funds needed to operate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, fund programming, services, the medical clinic, advocacy efforts, and other vital services. Christopher Brecht-Smith, Board President Oklahomans for Equality (pronouns: he/him/his) Let the spirit of pride carry you through! Oklahomans for Equality Watch on 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Are you a person with an LGBT or related identity who has ever served in the US Armed Forces? We invite you to participate in a study focusing on your health behaviors and life experiences as a Veteran with a LGBT or related identity. The goal of the Health for Every Veteran study is to better understand the experiences of Veterans from all backgrounds and promote their health and well-being, including those with LGBT or related identities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities. The study is being conducted by researchers at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. It consists of completing a confidential, web-based questionnaire every 9 months for approximately 2 years (for a total of 4 questionnaires). All research activities are completed online, with no in-person visits required. For more information please click below. SURVEY ■ For informalion that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion of the Person or Persons Responsible for the murder 01 Dustin Parker An lan ■■ Glfll 1 ')ft')A Glfn ■■ nd e.'JA All n ■■ ...-tin n........ 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 27 of 35 u11 1a11ua1 • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... 1, £U£U a1 uu11u u;ou Nm, uu-,1111 .-a, n1,1 was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone whh Information is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the OSBI bV Calling the Agencv's TIP line at 1-8 D-522-8017 orbvEmamng u @ . l McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... November 2020 is around the corner, and we are teaming up with Tulsa's Young Professionals and 918 VOTE to make sure that everyone is registered and ready to VOTE! WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? JOIN 918 Vote and TYPROS as we gear up into the 2020 election year with our voter engagement campaign! If you want to join a committee, please click the link provided below. Let your voice be heard! Every vote counts! Join us and make a positive impact in 2020! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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 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, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... 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. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 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. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Free Yoga Class at OkEq Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. "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 . 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, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Sos Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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 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. 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 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... SV~~e Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group (Therapy Experienced Anew) AOV~Cacy~ Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. SAGE Tulsa 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. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ARTS AND CRAFTS: ;~~. AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENHR Arts and Crafts Night Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... 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, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 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 Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon 4/24/26, 5:41 PM �Join the Reading Rainbow Book Club 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-the-Reading-Rainbow-Book-... Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/faf1a90445ec5be033212f7d88ed62ae.pdf a7a3ecba44b779b5be98051fda7d13d7 PDF Text Text It's PRIDE WEEK! 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 4th, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Happy Pride Week from the Staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Pride Parade Broadcast this Saturday on Social Media at 12 noon At 12 noon on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, Oklahomans for Equality will be broadcasting our past Pride Parade via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. We encourage you to tune in while you celebrate Pride in your own way. Fox23 will broadcast last year's Pride Parade later this 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... month. This is the first time for Oklahoma to broadcast an LGBTQ+ Pride Parade. Once we have the broadcast date for FOX23 we will share that information. Thank you for your patience and participation. Happy Pride Month!! Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Pride on Your Street Its time for PRIDE to take over Green Country! We may be separated right now, but the spirit of Pride brings us together every June. This year, Oklahomans for Equality and Tulsa Pride invite you to your backyard for Tulsa Pride Inside! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. It costs $5 to enter, and winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m Saturday, June 6th, 2020. Click Here to Enter 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... #tulsa pride inside ~Vo ,natter where we are, we alwavs have PRIJJL Send us-a pie of how vou ory ou and y our fan11/jJ are celebrating so we alwavs renie111ber this 111onienl of JJIUJJE. #TULSAPRIDEINSIDE Photos! June 1-30th Show us your Pride, Tulsa! We want to make sure we are documenting this historic moment in history where we came together while apart. Send a picture of you, your family (chosen family too!), your pets, or whoever you celebrate Pride with to Morgan Allen at the link below or share your picture with the hashtag #tulsaprideinside and tag Oklahomans for Equality so we can preserve our history! Tulsa PRIDE inside will go on throughout the month of June. Submit Photos Here create, construct, ~raft_ 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... ~ ---- ..,._ ----- '--, with PRIDE. Youth are encouraged to partcipate in our first ever crafting competition for PRIDE! Prizes will be awarded in different age categories! CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION JUNE 1-30th For the first time in Tulsa Pride history, we are inviting young people ages 4-19 to bake, construct, craft, and create art to show us what Pride means to them! Children and youth are encouraged to get creative with items from around the house and work as a family to create something amazing! The competition is free to enter, and there will be prizes for winners in each age category. Submissions will be judged based on age group, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 30th. Click Here to Enter GET YOUR PRIDE HERE! The Pride Store is fully stocked with flags, stickers, buttons, and all sorts of other great merchandise to help you show your Pride! Support your community and shop local! We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. Message us at the link below if you need assistance with purchasing. Link to PRIDE Store Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt are in! We are excited to introduce our Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt Commemorating this years Pride. We have these available in our Pride Store. Available for only 20.00. We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Click Here to Order BLACK LIVES MATTER! Oklahomans for Equality condemns police brutality and racism in all of its forms. We call on our membership and constituents to speak out and work for justice for the countless deaths of black people at the hands of law enforcement. Once again, these accounts of murderous actions grab the headlines, and elected officials and government leaders promise to change and reform. We must hold our officials and law enforcement accountable, and we must work for justice to be served! To see the rest of the pictures, click below to go to our website. We Will Notarize Your Ballot! 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your absentee ballot. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us Voter Registration Deadline June 5th is the last day to apply for Voter Registration for the June 30th election. Early voting for the June 30th election will be Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th from 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday, June 27th from 9 am- 2 pm. at the following locations: Tulsa County Election Board 555 North Denver Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E 93rd St Tulsa, OK 74133 Register to Vote Here 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... ■■ I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ I ■■■ I ■ ■ I Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard three cases that could either take away existing LGBTQ+ employment protections, or affirm that existing federal law does protect LGBTQ+ people. So we’re inviting you to join us on #DecisionDay** for both our Virtual National Rally, followed by our Virtual Town Hall. More information to follow. MOMS=DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE IN AMERICA Wear Orange 2020 June 5 Since our inception after the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting, Moms Demand Action has mobilized mothers across the country to become the largest grassroots movement working to reduce gun violence. Moms Demand Action is a program of Everytown for Gun 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy organization in the country, with more than 4.5 million grassroots supporters. For more information on joining, volunteering, finding a local chapter, or donating, please go to momsdemandaction.org. We can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandAction and on Twitter at @momsdemand. RSVP lndigiqueer INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO. ORRIS@OKEQORG oklahomans for equalfty IndigiQueer Friday June 12, at 5:00 p.m. IndigiQueer will meet via Zoom on June 12th at 5 pm. Hosted by Christian Fencer and Kao Morris. This is a space exclusively for queer-identifying indigenous people, two-spirit people, and LGBTQ+ Native Americans. The groups goal is to create a space for indigenous queer persons to come together, celebrate, communicate, and create friendships. Christian is a member of NOISE (Northeast Oklahoma Indigenous Safety & Education) and Kao is on staff here at OKEQ. Email Kao Morris below for link information. Contact for Zoom Information 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Empowered Voices If you are 16-24 years old, have lived experience in substance use disorder, child welfare/foster systems, juvenile justice system or are interested in mental health, and would like to learn more about sharing your voice, to help change your community, join us! Zoom Video Call June 18, 2020 4:30- 5:30 pm To sign up and receive the meeting ID and passcode email: lspeight@m haok.org A Chance to Let YOUR VOICE Be Heard *ALL meet ing pa rticipants w ill receive a free g ift card * Click Here to Register Queer the Census 2020 The Census starts this year on April 1st! Every individual not v Your ln , eriocra~y? 20C 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline National Domestic Violence Hotline 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Eric Creason November 8, 1973 - May 20, 2020 Lost to Covid-19 Eric's Obituary John Sawyer March 21, - May 10, 2020 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Services to be announced John's Obituary SAGE CARES Our SAGE Tulsa members are one of the most at-risk age groups during this pandemic. Oklahomans for Equality has been working to get necessary supplies to our Sage Members. We want to thank Penny Fruth who made masks for those living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ older adults. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatt ing on Di scord. E- mail youth@okeq.org for information! ALPHA8£"1" SOUP OKEQ "■ L89--YQ+ Vt,uth Group • Contact Us Reading Rainbow Book Club Oklahomans for Equality invites you to join our virtual book club, Reading Rainbow Book Club, hosted by Donovid Sekulits. We will be reading books in the public domain, which means they can be accessed online for free. For our first book, we have selected Emma by Jane 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Austen. Emma is a literary classic that we hope you enjoy. We plan to cover five chapters of Emma every Thursday for 60 - 90 minutes. We have officially started The Rainbow Book Club and it’s a hit! We are happy to have more people join us. However, you will have to catch up in order to not get lost. If you are still interested please email me as soon as possible. Contact Donovid Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Love playing Animal Crossing on your Switch, DS, or iPhone? Want to play with other LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans from the safety of your home? OKEQ has a virtual gaming Facebook group! To join, please comment or message our page and you will be added to our private group. See you on the island! Join Our Group KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t,ISEA FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Eaualitv 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... ■ • Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group fl Saturday, 3:00 p.m. WILL NOT BE MEETING JUNE 6TH Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues related to transitioning as a trans man or transmasculine person. Trans Men's Social Group Alex Wade, our Medical Services Coordinator, will be facilitating this support group. If you would like to join this online group, please email Alex at alex.wade@okeq.org - - - - - or call 918-938-6537. Contact Us The Dennis R. Neill Eq~ality Center is closed teniporarily. m center@okeq.org For the health, safety and well-being of our constituents and the greater Tulsa community, we are temporarily closing our doors to the public effective March 25, 2020 until further notice. We feel that the best way to serve you in light of Covid-19 is to closely follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and our state and health officials. All of our virtual ro rammin 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with Information Is asked to contact the McAlester Pollce Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the DSBI bV Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emailing d s OS I. k. 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t £Z) SERVICES OF = OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 6:00 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. 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 OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 26 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Support Group Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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. 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 sao-e ~~~~:~~t ~~ 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 ARTS AND CRAFTS N: i ' AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Partners of Arts and Crafts Night 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. viree Sov\!s Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... 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 Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISl!R MEDICAl ~!!!'~ODH ::.~.:~i::.: Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Special Projects Donovid.Sekulits@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson 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 4/28/26, 10:45 AM �It's PRIDE WEEK! 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-PRIDE-WEEK-.html?soid=1... Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:45 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1961d96f9dbe5f7a86c87132bf771c90.pdf c4c1d7cf1f7207fa4cb3dd89cc2862be PDF Text Text TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 1 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 9th, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... 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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Historic Broadcast!!!! Tulsa Pride Parade On FOX 23 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... This Saturday, June 13th, at 12:30 p.m. the Tulsa Pride Parade will be broadcast on FOX23. This will be the very first time an LGBTQ+ PRIDE PARADE has been broadcast on a local television station in Oklahoma. The program is an edited, pre-recorded version of last year's pride parade which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The video will remain up on our YouTube channel if you are not able to watch the broadcast. 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Congratulations to the winners of Pride On Your Street Announcing the first place winners of the 2020 Tulsa Pride On Your Street. 1st Place Winner for Pride Household: The Allen Lawrence Family! 1st Place Winner for Community Spirit Jen Sanders' 22nd Place Neighborhood! 1st Place Winner for Pride Business The Starbucks on Lynn Lane in Broken Arrow! Amazing entries, so much PRIDE all over Green County. 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... #tulsa pride inside N o 111alter where we are, HJe always have PRIJJ£. Sencl us a pie of' how vou ory ou and y our fa11111y are celebrating so we always re111e111/Jer Otis ,nomenl of' PRJJJJ:,'. #TULSAPRIDEINSIDE Photos! June 1-30th Show us your Pride, Tulsa! We want to make sure we are documenting this historic moment in history where we came together while apart. Send a picture of you, your family (chosen family too!), your pets, or whoever you celebrate Pride with to Morgan Allen at the link below or share your picture with the hashtag #tulsaprideinside and tag Oklahomans for Equality so we can preserve our history! Tulsa PRIDE inside will go on throughout the month of June. Submit Photos Here create, 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... construct, craft, with PRIDE. Youth are encouraged to partcipate in our first ever crafting competition for PRIDE! Prizes will be awarded in different age categories! CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION JUNE 1-30th For the first time in Tulsa Pride history, we are inviting young people ages 4-19 to bake, construct, craft, and create art to show us what Pride means to them! Children and youth are encouraged to get creative with items from around the house and work as a family to create something amazing! The competition is free to enter, and there will be prizes for winners in each age category. Submissions will be judged based on age group, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 30th. Click Here to Enter 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... GET YOUR PRIDE HERE! The Pride Store is fully stocked with flags, stickers, buttons, and all sorts of other great merchandise to help you show your Pride! Support your community and shop local! We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. Message us at the link below if you need assistance with purchasing. PRIDE Store Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt are in! We are excited to introduce our Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt Commemorating this years Pride. We have these available in our Pride Store. Available for only 20.00. We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... allowing 10 days for shipping. Click Here to Order HAPPY PRIDE MONT H!!! from the Staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... BLACK LIVES MATTER! Oklahomans for Equality condemns police brutality and racism in all of its forms. We call on our membership and constituents to speak out and work for justice for the countless deaths of black people at the hands of law enforcement. Once again, these accounts of murderous actions grab the headlines, and elected officials and government leaders promise to change and reform. We must hold our officials and law enforcement accountable, and we must work for justice to be served! To see the rest of the pictures, click below to go to our website. 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... 2020 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 as-needed basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are 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 driven individuals 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 serving as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade below. An application will be sent to you directly. Contact Us We Will Notarize Your Ballot! We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your absentee ballot. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Voter Registration Deadline Early voting for the June 30th election will be Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: Tulsa County Election Board 555 North Denver Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E 93rd St Tulsa, OK 74133 Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. 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Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard three cases that could either take away existing LGBTQ+ employment protections, or affirm that existing federal law does protect LGBTQ+ people. So we’re inviting you to join us on #DecisionDay** for both our Virtual National Rally, followed by our Virtual Town Hall. More information to follow. digi er INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO. ORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans for equality IndigiQueer Friday June 12, at 5:00 p.m. IndigiQueer will meet via Zoom on June 12th at 5 pm. Hosted by Christian Fencer and Kao Morris. This is a space exclusively for queer-identifying indigenous people, two-spirit people, and LGBTQ+ Native Americans. The groups goal is to create a space for indigenous queer persons to come together, celebrate, communicate, and create friendships. Christian is a member of NOISE (Northeast Oklahoma Indigenous Safety & Education) and Kao is on staff here at OKEQ. Email Kao Morris below for link information. Contact for Zoom Information 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Empowered Voices If you are 16-24 years old, have lived experience in substance use disorder, child welfare/foster systems, juvenile justice system or are interested in mental health, and would like to learn more about sharing your voice, to help change your community, join us! Zoom Video Call June 18, 2020 4:30- 5:30 pm To sign up and receive the meeting ID and passcode email: lspeight@mhaok.org A Chance to Let YOUR VOICE Be Heard *ALL meet ing pa rt icipants w ill receive a free g ift card * Click Here to Register Queer the Census 2020 V Your ln , emocra.,y? 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 17 of 33 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Eric Creason November 8, 1973 - May 20, 2020 Lost to Covid-19 Eric's Obituary John Sawyer 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... March 21, - May 10, 2020 Services to be announced John's Obituary SAGE CARES Our SAGE Tulsa members are one of the most at-risk age groups during this pandemic. Oklahomans for Equality has been working to get necessary supplies to our Sage Members. We want to thank Penny Fruth who made masks for those living with HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ older adults. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Daily Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 2:00 p.m. our SAGE elders (those over 60) are invited to participate in virtual programming by calling in to the SAGE Group Call. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Contact Us YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatting on Discord. E-mail youth@okeq .org for information! AL-PHAIJET SOUP OKl:Q·a LGfn'O+ Youth Group • Contact Us Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us Love playing Animal Crossing on your Switch, DS, or iPhone? Want to play with other LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans from the safety of your home? OKEQ has a virtual gaming Facebook group! To join, please comment or message our page and you will be added to our private group. See you on the island! Join Our Group KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY •--- Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... .,, . ..,. u,.,.,...,. ,.,.,11 services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. FAMILY l'OUNDATION ' If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider ~//////////////~ ~ ~ 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... ~-----~ ~ ~ ~ GENDERSUPPORT GROUP VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ~ ~ ~ ~----~ i//////////////1 Gender Support Group Virtual Programming Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. This is our Gender Support Outreach group now Virtual and Daily! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. The group will meet virtually via tele conference style. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us Trans Men's Virtual Social Group Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues related to transitioning as a trans man or transmasculine person. Alex Wade, our Medical Services Coordinator, will be facilitating this support group. Trans Men's Social Group If you would like to join this online group, please email Alex at alex.wade@okeq.org - - or call 918-938-6537. 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Contact Us For 1n1ormat1on that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Doennneihlo ln11 tho M1111llo11 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... lllidPUIIIJIUlli IUI lllli IIIUI Ulil 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone wtth lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling the Agencv·s TIP Line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s b . k. V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 25 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of the West Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �:i ► · Jt •':' . : .J Ill I\ 1-Z .,c,111 i!::m - - ' 1>IIIU ,, 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 S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under Sara Griffey ,. _si- o • 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. .%1!!- OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. p:- ~ 26 of 33 4/28/26, 10:47 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 .·. . :; . .., ,I �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... seeking services. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t&. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 11, 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. 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. 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 Alphabet Soup Youth Group Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are A social organization for mature minded Gay and 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 28 of 33 are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. "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 Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 29 of 33 like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 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. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender 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 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 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 Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Facilitated by John Madigan narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. ARTS AND CRAFTS: ;~~ • AT TH£ OENNIS R NE!Ll EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and community. 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 31 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... 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 Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL ~f~o~ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Special Projects Donovid.Sekulits@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan 4/28/26, 10:47 AM �TULSA PRIDE PARADE ON FOX 23 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/TULSA-PRIDE-PARADE-ON-... Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:47 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0c8735a921b21df25e62135a94bc402a.pdf 08d199d8e6d021182d842710d5b2357f PDF Text Text The Equality Center is Open! 1 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 17th, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... 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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. ' I ; I ; ' ' I I I ; \ ' - I ; \ ' ' ; ; I ' I ; I ' I I ; I \ JUNETEENTH JUNE 19, 1865 ' I ; I ; ' I ' I ; \ ' - ; I ; \ ' ; ' \ I ' - ; I ' I ' I I ' ' I ~ I I ' 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will recognize “ Juneteenth” June 19th as a national holiday. The Equality Center will operate like it does on every other national holiday and be open for a half day. We stand in solidarity with the Black community by recognizing the racial injustice and inequity that is still transpiring in our country every day and encourage all of our community partners to recognize this symbolic day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••• \ •••••••••••••• •••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• IH!!!!lll••••l•I!!! ............. Decision Made! Oklahomans for Equality applauds the U.S. Supreme Court. Gender identity and sexual orientation are now protected classes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. With this ruling, gender identity and sexual orientation are protected under federal employment law. This decision is a monumental win for our community! There is still work to be done for our LGBTQ+ community. We once again have to fight for healthcare protections. We will continue to fight for housing protections. In Oklahoma we must have public accommodations protection so that no should experience discrimination when walking into a place of business. We must have hate crimes protection in Oklahoma. Also we acknowledge the struggle of the 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... black community right now. We will continue to support their fight for a more equitable society. Click to Watch Decision Day National Virtual Rally Gender Support Group Starts back Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 17th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us We Will Notarize Your Ballot! We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your absentee ballot. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us VOTE 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Early Voting Begins June 25th Early voting for the June 30th election will be Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the following location: Tulsa County Election Board 555 North Denver Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Trump Denies LGBTQ+ People Health Care Protections In the midst of a global health pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized devastating changes to the Health Care Rights Law, also known as Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The changes remove anti-discrimination protections in health care for LGBTQ+ people, women, people with limited English proficiency, people with disabilities, and more. The removal of these protections encourages health care workers, medical facilities, and health insurance companies that receive federal funding to refuse to provide health care services to the LGBTQ+ community, among others. Everyone should be able to see a doctor without worrying about being mistreated or denied service outright. LGBTQ+ people already face disturbing rates of health 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... care discrimination—from harassment and humiliation by providers to being turned away by hospitals, pharmacists, and doctors. As the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, there could not be a more disgraceful time to allow the denial of medical care based on who you are. It is this fear of discrimination that Oklahomans for Equality launched the Equality Health Alliance. Now more than ever, we need LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers to support the community and say that their practice is safe and affirming. Click below to join the Equality Health Alliance or to find a friendly healthcare provider. Visit Equality Health Alliance #tulsa pride inside ~Vo ,natter where we are, we alwavs have PRJDL Sencl us-a pie of lww JJOLL or JJOLL and JJour f amity are celebrating so we alwavs re1ne111ber this 111onienl of PlUDE. #TULSAPRIDEINSIDE Photos! June 1-30th Show us your Pride, Tulsa! We want to make sure we are documenting this historic moment in history where we came together while apart. Send a picture of you, your family (chosen family too!), your pets, or whoever you celebrate Pride with to Morgan Allen at the link below or share your picture with the hashtag #tulsaprideinside and tag Oklahomans for Equality so we can preserve our history! Tulsa PRIDE inside will go on throughout the month of June. Submit Photos Here 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... create, construct, craft, with PRIDE. Youth are encouraged to partcipate in our first ever crafting competition for PRIDE! Prizes will be awarded in different age categories! CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION JUNE 1-30th For the first time in Tulsa Pride history, we are inviting young people ages 4-19 to bake, construct, craft, and create art to show us what Pride means to them! Children and youth are encouraged to get creative with items from around the house and work as a family to create something amazing! The competition is free to enter, and there will be prizes for winners in each age category. Submissions will be judged based on age group, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 30th. Click Here to Enter 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... GET YOUR PRIDE HERE! The Pride Store is fully stocked with flags, stickers, buttons, and all sorts of other great merchandise to help you show your Pride! Support your community and shop local! We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. Message us at the link below if you need assistance with purchasing. PRIDE Store Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt are in! We are excited to introduce our Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt Commemorating this years Pride. We have these available in our Pride Store. Available for only 20.00. 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. Click Here to Order HAPPY PRIDE MONT H!!! from the Staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... BLACK LIVES MATTER! Oklahomans for Equality condemns police brutality and racism in all of its forms. We call on our membership and constituents to speak out and work for justice for the countless deaths of black people at the hands of law enforcement. Once again, these accounts of murderous actions grab the headlines, and elected officials and government leaders promise to change and reform. We must hold our officials and law enforcement accountable, and we must work for justice to be served! To see the rest of the pictures, click below to go to our website. 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... 2020 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 as-needed basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are 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 driven individuals 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 serving as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade below. An application will be sent to you directly. Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Visit Tahlequality --- -- alt .,_ ...... ., ..... Reading Rainbow Book Club 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. This month we are continuing Emma by Jane Austen. The next two dates and chapters that will be discussed are below. The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please email Donovid at the link below. June 25th at 3pm (Chapters 21-30) Contact Donovid Sign Up via Fcebook SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us Empowered Voices If you are 16-24 years old, have lived experience in substance use disorder, child welfare/foster systems, juvenile justice system or are interested in mental health, and would like to learn more about sharing your voice, to help change your community, join us! Zoom Video Call June 18, 2020 4:30- 5:30 pm TA cinn J 1n '.:lnrl rarai\/a tho maatinn L[\ '.:lnrl 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... I V ;;,r 5 1 r 1,..11-' O IJl.,.J I 'l;"\..'l;" I V t;" I.Il l:;" I l l 'l;"'l;"\.1 115 ru O l l V passcode emai l: lspeight@mhaok.org A Chance to Let YOUR VOICE Be Heard * ALL meeting participants w ill receive a free g ift card * Click Here to Register Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Eric Creason November 8, 1973 - May 20, 2020 Lost to Covid-19 Eric's Obituary John Sawyer March 21, - May 10, 2020 Services to be announced John's Obituary YOUTH VIRTUAL HANGOUTS ALPHA8~ SOUP OKE.Q•a LG.,,.Q+ Youth Group Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on Zoom and always chatting on Discord. E- mail youth@okeq.org for information! 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Contact Us Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us Even though the Equality Center is closed, our KAISER MEDICAL CLINI~ 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. SPONSORED 9Y THEGEDRGEltAISER FAMILY FDUNDATIDN ' If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Trans Men's Virtual Social Group 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues related to transitioning as a trans man or transmasculine person. Trans Men's Social Group Alex Wade, our Medical Services Coordinator, will be facilitating this support group. If you would like to join this online group, please email Alex at alex.wade@okeq.org - - - - - or call 918-938-6537. Contact Us For lntormauon that leads to the Arrest and conu1ct1on 01 the Person or Persons Responslhle tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone wtth lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI 11V Calling the Agency's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 "' hu l:m11lllnn H " ll'i\ " I ftlr 11 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. The Transgender Flag continues to fly at half staff in memory of Dustin Parker. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of the West Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 25 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... appointment. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: 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 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 11, 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 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Alphabet Soup Youth Group your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 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. Fitness Class at OkEq opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group Intimate 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 28 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... environment. l :::::, ~ Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program 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 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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 Krissy at 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 29 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . 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 sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~, 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 viree Sovtls .------..,..,...~ Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). Arts and Crafts Night krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 31 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org KAISER MEDICA~ ~!:~~~ED ■Y:,·N Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner Donovid Sekulits Special Projects 4/28/26, 10:48 AM �The Equality Center is Open! 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Center-is-Open-.htm... OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid.Sekulits@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 23rd, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... 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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. QUEER. BLIICK. TULSIIN. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... THE (IUEEB BLACK EXPERIENCE: A COM U ITV CONVERSATION FOR TULSA JUNE 24 @7P The Queer Black Experience: A Community Conversation for Tulsa Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Online Event Since the beginning of the LGBTQ rights movement, racism has always been prevalent in our community. And 51 years after the Stonewall Riots, it still continues to divide Queer Black and White people, Although we both experience queer oppression, Queer White people still benefit from the system of white privilege and have more access to representation, rights, and benefits than we do. As Queer Black people we often face the unique disadvantage of experiencing hate and discrimination for both of our identities. We are a part of two communities that don’t fully accept us, so we have to fight every day to belong in a world that doesn't understand who we are. The intersection of race and sexuality that we have creates even more challenges for us; like economic insecurity, health inequity, violence and harassment, religious intolerance, and criminal justice. Join us as we discuss these topics with Allies and Queer Black Tulsans, creating a more inclusive and equitable city and state for our community. Now is the time for us to come together to hear the voices that are not being heard and represented, by sharing our stories and experiences. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Click to Register Pride Ride Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Pride with Oklahomans for Equality, Tulsa Pride, and This Machine! Pride Ride is the perfect way to show your pride, get outside, and get your endorphins pumping. We will be meeting at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120) at 8pm, then riding bikes from OKEQ to The Gathering Place via the Midland Valley Trail. Participation is limited register and see more details on event bright page: Tickets In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Dominique LaRue (Darrell Napier) Bar owner at LaRue's 4302 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74115 Empress IV 2011 Imperial Court of all Oklahoma December 11, 1970 - June 19, 2020 Eric Creason November 8, 1973 - May 20, 2020 Lost to Covid-19 Eric's Obituary Gender Support Group Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us SAGE CARES a MASKS AND NECESSITIES 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us We Will Notarize Your Ballot! We are excited to announce that we have a notary that can notarize your absentee ballot. If you would like to schedule to have your ballot notarized please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... ***** VOTE Early Voting Begins June 25th Early voting for the June 30th election will be Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the following location: Tulsa County Election Board 555 North Denver Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Trump Denies LGBTQ+ People Health Care Protections In the midst of a global health pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized devastating changes to the Health Care Rights Law, also known as Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The changes remove anti-discrimination protections in health care for LGBTQ+ people, women, people with limited English proficiency, people with disabilities, and more. The removal of these protections encourages health care workers, medical facilities, and health insurance companies that receive federal funding to refuse to provide health care 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... services to the LGBTQ+ community, among others. Everyone should be able to see a doctor without worrying about being mistreated or denied service outright. LGBTQ+ people already face disturbing rates of health care discrimination—from harassment and humiliation by providers to being turned away by hospitals, pharmacists, and doctors. As the nation battles the COVID-19 pandemic, there could not be a more disgraceful time to allow the denial of medical care based on who you are. It is this fear of discrimination that Oklahomans for Equality launched the Equality Health Alliance. Now more than ever, we need LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers to support the community and say that their practice is safe and affirming. Click below to join the Equality Health Alliance or to find a friendly healthcare provider. Visit Equality Health Alliance #tulsa pride inside ~Vo ,natter where we are, we alwavs have PRJDL Sencl us-a pie of lww JJOLL or JJOLL and JJour f amity are celebrating so we alwavs re1ne111ber this 111onienl of PlUDE. #TULSAPRIDEINSIDE Photos! June 1-30th Show us your Pride, Tulsa! We want to make sure we are documenting this historic moment in history where we came together while apart. Send a picture of you, your family (chosen family too!), your pets, or whoever you celebrate Pride with to Morgan Allen at the link below or share your picture with the hashtag #tulsaprideinside and tag Oklahomans for Equality so we can preserve our history! Tulsa PRIDE inside will go on throughout the month of June. Submit Photos Here 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... There's still time to enter the Create, Construct, Craft with Pride Youth Competition! CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION JUNE 1-30th For the first time in Tulsa Pride history, we are inviting young people ages 4-19 to bake, construct, craft, and create art to show us what Pride means to them! Children and youth are encouraged to get creative with items from around the house and work as a family to create something amazing! The competition is free to enter, and there will be prizes for winners in each age category. Submissions will be judged based on age group, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 30th. Click Here to Enter Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt are in! We are excited to introduce our Tulsa Pride Street T-Shirt Commemorating this years Pride. We have these available in our Pride Store. Available for only 20.00. We are currently offering Curb Side pickup or we can drop ship by mail for $5 allowing 10 days for shipping. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Click Here to Order HAPPY PRIDE MONT H!!! from the Staff of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! BLACK LIVES MATTER! Oklahomans for Equality condemns police brutality and racism in all of its forms. We call on our membership and constituents to speak out and work for justice for the countless deaths of black people at the hands of law enforcement. Once again, these accounts of murderous actions grab the headlines, and elected 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... officials and government leaders promise to change and reform. We must hold our officials and law enforcement accountable, and we must work for justice to be served! To see the rest of the pictures, click below to go to our website. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... 2020 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 as-needed basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are 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 driven individuals 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 serving as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade below. An application will be sent to you directly. Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 15 of 30 '- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... -------- ok ~ - , -· - Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. This month we are continuing Emma by Jane Austen. The next two dates and chapters that will be discussed are below. The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please email Donovid at the link below. June 25th at 3pm (Chapters 21-30) 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Contact Donovid Sign Up via Fcebook EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Silhouette Sneakers & Art Footwear Store 10 N. Greenwood Ave. Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74120 918-732-9166 silhouettetulsa.com Established in 2019, Silhouette Sneakers & Art is a highly-curated retail experience that brings limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa. Our boutique features an art gallery showcasing a rotating selection of streetinspired art. We also deliver programming that links sneaker culture enthusiasts and cultivates a new generation of sneakerheads. Due to Covid-19 we will be practicing safe social distancing. Masks are required. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Only 35 people are allowed in to the gallery at a time, however there is room on the porch for social mixing. INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. JULY 17TH tt BPI Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO.MORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans for equaltty Contact Us Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Your In e o C ~ Census Information 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE kAIHR FAMILY FOUHDATIOl<I Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Trans Men's Virtual Social Group ~ Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to discuss issues related to transitioning as a trans man or transmasculine person. Alex Wade, our Medical Services Coordinator, will be facilitating this support group. Trans Men's Social Group If you would like to join this online group, please email Alex at alex.wade@okeq.org or call 918-938-6537. --Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Iii; IIIIUI For intormalion that leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Resoonslhle tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with lnfonnatlon Is asked to contact die McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or die 0SBI 11V Calling die Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s@ Sbl l V McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A.. Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. ~'ll • •-~)j-• ~~-•l) --~-1 ,,1~N 'II ~::30 AJ.rivno, 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 23 of 30 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... seeking services. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t&. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 11, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 25 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. :::I Sisters in Song https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! 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 sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group 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. Mondays 7:00 p.m This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 26 of 30 Gender Support Program Req https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . 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 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 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... viree Sov\!s Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. ARTS AND CRAFTS: ;~~ • AT TH£ OENNIS R NE!Ll EQUALITY CENTER Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �and community. Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org '9 I Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ~~ . -- 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 10:50 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Wednesday Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org OkEq Staff strengthens and expands our businesses, careers ideas, contacts, products and services, and also The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 28 of 30 - _==- I IC ,- �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org kAISEA Ml!DICAL ~=;.~ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Special Projects Donovid.Sekulits@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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick 4/28/26, 10:50 AM �The Queer Black Experience: A Conversation 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Queer-Black-Experience--A... Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:50 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8071db9a3bbeca2d50f5ba5435813e20.pdf 70fa50aca8632bddc22f64d5c1134e39 PDF Text Text Congratulations Youth Winners 1 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 30th, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 2 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 3 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION Congratulations to our youth who entered the first ever Create, Construct, Craft with Pride competition! Winners by Age Category: 8-9: Kyle, Age 9 10-11: Tessa, Age 10 12-13: Grace 14-15: Grace and Emily, Ages 19 and 15 16-17: Darbie, Age 16 18-19: Gretta, Age 18 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 4 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... First Thursday Art Show July 2020 In Person Opening Reception Thursday July 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed. Capacity will be limited to 20 persons at a time in the art gallery. You can also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of Ra Vashtar and their Arts of Flame Art. Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was homeschooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in lead him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 5 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... T II E 110 ORABLE G .T BYNUM PROCLAMATION WHEREA , LGBTQ+ pride celebration · ocwr every June to commemorate the tonewall Riot ; and, WHEREAS, The 'tonewall Riots are generally recognized a. the catalyst of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and expanded the visibility of the LGBTQ+ liberation and equality movement; and, WHEREA , The Oklahomans for Equality, founded in 1980, is virtually celebrating their 38th year of the Annual Tulsa Pride Festival; and, WHEREA . The ity of1iilsa accepts people of all ethnicities and religions. supporting a diverse LGBTQ+ community. OW, T H ERE FOR E, I, G. T. Bynum , Mayor of the ity of T ulsu, do hereby proclai m t he mon th of Ju ne us "Pride Month" in the City of Tul sa 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 6 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... The City of Tulsa is committed to creating a respectful and professional work environment. Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression are protected. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation in any form will not be tolerated. JOIN OUR TEAM! www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs Tul~fa A New Kioo of F.nctgy. June is LGTBQ+ Pride Month and we want to celebrate our wonderful community in Tulsa. As part of our celebration this month and all month, we want to be sure that all members of our community feel welcome to work at the City of Tulsa. Help us spread the word! ok 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 7 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. Join Rainbow Book Club us as we finish Emma this month. The dates and chapters that will be discussed are included below. Starting this month we will be moving to a new day of the week. We’ll still meet twice a month, but now on Sunday’s from 3-4pm. The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. July 12th (chapters 31-43) 3-4pm July 26th (chapters 44-55) 3-4pm Contact Donovid Sign Up via Fcebook In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 8 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Dominique LaRue (Darrell Napier) Bar owner at LaRue's 4302 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74115 Empress IV 2011 Imperial Court of all Oklahoma December 11, 1970 - June 19, 2020 Eric Creason November 8, 1973 - May 20, 2020 Lost to Covid-19 Eric's Obituary 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 9 of 27 ~ .,,, . ____:.:_' •-- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 'V\. .. AFTED ,. ...~.,,· .. , ...... ., ~ -- - ~ Stargazer Edibles, award-winning producer of cannabis infused ice cream products, chocolate bars and cookie dough for the medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma, is releasing a special flavor to commemorate Pride Month in the state. Stargazer is producing Churned This Way, a special limited-time cereal milk-flavored ice cream with rainbow crunch pieces topped with edible glitter, available at participating dispensaries through the month of June. 50% of the sales will be donated to the benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center of Oklahoma. You can get yours here: OKind Dispensary, Sapulpa and Broken Arrow. Dr Z Leaf Dispensaries, Tulsa (both locations) Med Pharm, Catoosa, OK Sticky Nickel, Bartlesville, OK Gender Support Group Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 10 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 11 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Contact Us DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 12 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 2020 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 as-needed basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are 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 driven individuals 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 serving as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade below. An application will be sent to you directly. Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 13 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Silhouette Sneakers & Art Footwear Store 10 N. Greenwood Ave. Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74120 918-732-9166 silhouettetulsa.com Established in 2019, Silhouette Sneakers & Art is a highly-curated retail experience that brings limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa. Our boutique features an art gallery showcasing a rotating selection of streetinspired art. We also deliver programming that links sneaker culture enthusiasts and cultivates a new generation of sneakerheads. Due to Covid-19 we will be practicing safe social distancing. Masks are required. Only 35 people are allowed in to the gallery at a time, however there is room on the porch for social mixing. INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 14 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... JULY 17TH tt BPI Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO.MORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans fo, equaltty Contact Us Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Your ln e o 20C Census Information Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES National Domestic Violence Hotline 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 15 of 27 918-744-4800 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 16 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEltAIHA FAMILY FOUNDATION ' Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 17 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 18 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... For information mat leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor me murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with information is asked to conlact the McAlester Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling lhe Auencv·s Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s OSbl k. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 19 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 20 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 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 . 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 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 21 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 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. 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. COVID-19 Canceled: Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 11, 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. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Free Yoga Class supporting Lesbian, Gay, 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 22 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... at OkEq Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 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 OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 23 of 27 to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Gender Support Program Req https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... SOS Group Friday July 3rd at 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 Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - -The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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. 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 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org . Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 24 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . Experienced Anew) sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBTElders Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). ARTS AND CRAFTS :;~T AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners RI 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 25 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 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 Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 26 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org KAISf:RMEDICAL CLINIC Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Audio and Lighting Engineer Lynn Riggs Theater Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee 4/28/26, 10:51 AM �Congratulations Youth Winners 27 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-Youth-Winners.h... 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 Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee 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 Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:51 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8a0476df36407ec7fffd677c60f644ef.pdf 4043f73c922614eec6e70dd05be5c409 PDF Text Text Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 6th, 2020 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! F ~ PafR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 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 FeLAtur-i.V\,g Tvt Lbodea u}(: Tvte TIA}( Tvter-a-prj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Tulsa Lgbtq+ History Night Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Contact us below for the link. Contact Us LGBTQ+ Netflix Together Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us to watch the Standup comedy show, Wonda Sykes, with Netflix Party! Wonda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism, and secrets she'd take to the grave in this rolling, no-holds-barred stand-up special. Netflix Party is a chrome extension the synchronizes video playback and adds a group chat to your favorite Netflix account and installs the Netflix Party extension on your Chrome browser. You will receive an email with the link to join the party right before showtime. (*You must have a Netflix account and Google Chrome browser to participate. To learn more and download the Netflix Party extension, visit https://www.netflixparty.com/ ) Visit our website 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... B11aallty Gandnl/M ,.......,a..-JW,,ast........_, ..,,..,., Equality Gaming Night Online Friday, July 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Let's play some ZOOM games and meet new people while enjoying drinks and snacks at home. For questions or link please contact us below: Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame You can also visit the Allie Jensen Memorial Gallery virtually. The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is featuring the works of Ra Vashtar and their Arts of Flame Art. Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was home-schooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in lead him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. Virtual Tour 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... To Purchase .... alt Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. Join Rainbow Book Club us as we finish Emma this month. The dates and chapters that will be discussed are included below. Starting this month we will be moving to a new day of the week. We’ll still meet twice a month, but now on Sunday’s from 3-4pm. 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. July 12th (chapters 31-43) 3-4pm July 26th (chapters 44-55) 3-4pm Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Silhouette Sneakers & Art Footwear Store 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 10 N. Greenwood Ave. Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74120 918-732-9166 silhouettetulsa.com SILHOUETTE S NE AK ER S•A RT Established in 2019, Silhouette Sneakers & Art is a highly-curated retail experience that brings limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa. Our boutique features an art gallery showcasing a rotating selection of streetinspired art. We also deliver programming that links sneaker culture enthusiasts and cultivates a new generation of sneakerheads. Due to Covid-19 we will be practicing safe social distancing. Masks are required. Only 35 people are allowed in to the gallery at a time, however there is room on the porch for social mixing. INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. JULY 17TH 9 BPI Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO.MORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans for equaltty Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... People of Color Social - Trivia Night Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. This month POC event is a People of Color theme trivia night, ranging from music, politics, local and general trivia. Do you have what it takes to win? Contact Us Every donor can receive a free COVID-19 antibody~. Appointment needed to participate. .,-..,,..,b wll be_,..d___,_"ll,ts-hasnatbeon-bwlho-.-dllNl--.-d tsnat-.dldla-d-arw-al ~ wll OOl(Dilnl'I Gone Savin' Livas l'WO MINCS sc12nc2 museum llllllNI Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. – 7 :00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... In partnership with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive on July 24th. We know that the current FDA guidelines regarding men who have sex with men are imperfect and discriminatory, but it is still important to donate blood if you can. During the COVID-19, pandemic blood donations have gone down, so those of us who are healthy and able should donate. To schedule an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or Click the button below: Visit Oklahoma Blood Institute CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION Congratulations to our youth who entered the first ever Create, Construct, Craft with Pride competition! Winners by Age Category: 8-9: Kyle, Age 9 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 10-11: Tessa, Age 10 12-13: Grace 14-15: Grace and Emily, Ages 19 and 15 16-17: Darbie, Age 16 18-19: Gretta, Age 18 In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Dominique LaRue (Darrell Napier) Bar owner at LaRue's 4302 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74115 Empress IV 2011 Imperial Court of all Oklahoma December 11, 1970 - June 19, 2020 Tulsa Community College Department of Theatre Presents A Live Stream Online Performance On Zoom THl:COILOR 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Tulsa Community College Department of Theatre presents "The Color of Slumber" by Mark Frank. All three performances will include a design concept presentation at 7:30 p.m. and will be streamed LIVE on Zoom with three different casts at 8:00 p.m. To attend, please register here: Webinar Registration 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Gender Support Group Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 17 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality u~.. 11-" 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... I ■ ~..- ■ la ■■ Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiction 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... s ' Anvone with infonnatlon is aslled to contact tile McAlester Ponce Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or tile OSBI bv Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s@._os_l_o~ ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. . lb~ , ti~. ~- DENNIS R, NEILL EQUALITY CENTER • 'f.. 4 fi • • •· · • d. , o I _, ~- 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. 'J 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. COVID-19 Canceled: 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 9th, 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 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. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 23 of 28 Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group 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. Friday July 3rd at 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 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 24 of 28 Gender Support Program Req Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... 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 sao-e ~~~~:~~t c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . viree So(;lls Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ARTS AND CRAFTS NI~ > AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com On the First and Third Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Bring your knitting 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). needles, crochet hooks, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... KAISER MEDICAl ;:::::... ...... LYl'<>UNOUION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Audio and Lighting Engineer Lynn Riggs Theater 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Do You Know Your LGBTQ+ History? 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Do-You-Know-Your-LGBTQ--His... Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:54 AM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5f160ba330a79aaed96ea13fb24dccfa.pdf ea275b5486382a753b16dfb2d0f93cb8 PDF Text Text Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 13th, 2020 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! 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week July 12-18, 2020 It’s Nonbinary Awareness Week and OKEQ is celebrating by raising the nonbinary flag over the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the first time! Featured in the above picture is Anna Puhl who is our audio and lighting engineer for our Lynn Riggs Theater.They identify as Nonbinary and use they and them pronouns. Wikpedia: Non-binary (also spelled nonbinary or abbreviated as enby ) or genderqueer is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine —identities that are outside the gender binary . Nonbinary identities can fall under the transgender umbrella, since many non-binary people identify with a gender that is different from their assigned sex. 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Tulsa Lgbtq+ History Night Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join the OKEQ History Project as we look back on different decades of Tulsa LGBTQ+ history from the OKEQ History Project Room inside the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Contact us below for the link. Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Sammy Joe Remington June 24, 1990 - July 8, 2020 A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 14th 2020 at 9:05 AM at the Sperry First Baptist Church (301 W Main St, Sperry, OK 74073). Sammy's Obituary Jaumia Shan Johnson April 4, 1986 - July 5, 2020 There was a family service on July 13, 2020. Dominique LaRue (Darrell Napier) Bar owner at LaRue's 4302 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74115 Empress IV 2011 Imperial Court of all Oklahoma December 11, 1970 - June 19, 2020 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Silhouette Sneakers & Art Footwear Store 10 N. Greenwood Ave. Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74120 918-732-9166 silhouettetulsa.com Established in 2019, Silhouette Sneakers & Art is a highly-curated retail experience that brings limited and authentic sneakers and streetwear to Tulsa. Our boutique features an art gallery showcasing a rotating selection of streetinspired art. We also deliver programming that links sneaker culture enthusiasts and cultivates a new generation of sneakerheads. Due to Covid-19 we will be practicing safe social distancing. Masks are required. Only 35 people are allowed in to the gallery at a time, however there is room on the porch for social mixing. anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... July 17th at 7:00 p.m. 1 E 4th S , Tu sa, OK 741 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, July 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends.Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent at spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Contact Us INDIGIQUEER IS FOR ALL IDENTIFYING LGBTQ2S+ NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. JULY 17TH 9 BPI Cultural Events, Conversations, Celebrations &Friends Oklahomans for Equality 621 E4th St, Tulsa, OK CONTACT KAO FOR MORE INFORMATION 918.904.1869 / KAO.MORRIS@OKEQ.ORG oklahomans for equaltty Contact Us People of Color Social - Trivia Night Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... conversations. This month POC event is a People of Color theme trivia night, ranging from music, politics, local and general trivia. Do you have what it takes to win? Contact Us Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Show July 2020 - ArtsAFlame Ra Vashtar is a mixed media artist who specializes in the use of monsters as symbols for his experience and emotions. Born in Ponca City, OK, Ra was home-schooled until high school, where difficulty fitting in lead him to explore an interest in expressing himself in art class as a way to cope. Ra received a diploma from CG Spectrum for Advanced Concept Art and currently works as a full-time artist, illustrating comics, designing art assets for indie video games, and making monster figurines for people to “adopt.” He is currently featured in Hot Topic's Creator Program, where his designs are available on t-shirts via the Hot Topic website. Ra sees monsters as symbols for marginalization of misunderstood people, and uses them in his advocacy for LGBTQIA+ and mental health issues. He writes articles and does illustrations for Neuro-Clastic, a Neuro-diversity blog, so he can empower others on the Autism Spectrum. As an autistic, queer, and transgender person who struggles with mental health, Ra hopes to humanize 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... these issues, even when that means drawing things that aren't exactly human themselves. Click Here To Purchase Every donor can raatlve a free COVID-19 antibody~. Appointment needed to participate. '"T..,,.,..bwllbe_,..d_._."1htsastl10Snatbl!on-brlla-nDnc--ntsnat-.dldla-~ar--al COlll>-29. 'Must be or,old aroklot- ID_,,. ast. COC . . . - w 1 1 be """-I. o.lf Dilnl'I 1WO Dl1llllS sc12nc2 Gone Savin' Lives museum llllllNI o.lfDilnl'I ~ ·---···-····· Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. – 7 :00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In partnership with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive on July 24th. We know that the current FDA guidelines regarding men who have sex with men are imperfect and discriminatory, but it is still important to donate blood if you can. During the COVID-19, pandemic blood donations have gone down, so those of us who are healthy and able should donate. To schedule an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or Click the button below: Schedule Your Appointment 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Warrior Sisters Self Defense is Back Monday, July 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite all those currently engaging in street protests for black lives, community safety, and racial justice to train with Warrior Sisters in de-escalation and community intervention! --We will cover-Protest Awareness & Safety Tactics De-escalation Boundary Setting By-stander / up-stander intervention --Protect yourselves and stand up for your comrades while out in the streets and organizing for justice! Learn practical de-escalation techniques and options for interrupting injustices and supporting community members targeted by racist violence. --No experience needed Free for all Space is Limited Social distancing and masks are required. REGISTER HERE TO JOIN 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... ok Reading Rainbow Book Club Rainbow Book club welcomes everyone who would like to participate. Currently we meet for one hour, twice a month virtually via Zoom. The only thing we we ask is that you are kind and respectful and keep the discussion related to the book. We will discuss and answer critical questions about the current book we reading. Join Rainbow Book Club us as we finish Emma this month. The dates and chapters that will be discussed are included below. Starting this month we will be moving to a new day of the week. We’ll still meet twice a month, but now on Sunday’s from 3-4pm. The zoom link will be provided once you have reached out. For any questions or concerns please contact us below. July 26th (chapters 44-55) 3-4pm 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Contact Donovid Sign Up via Facebook CREATE, CONSTRUCT, CRAFT, WITH PRIDE YOUTH COMPETITION Congratulations to our youth who entered the first ever Create, Construct, Craft with Pride competition! Winners by Age Category: 8-9: Kyle, Age 9 10-11: Tessa, Age 10 12-13: Grace 14-15: Grace and Emily, Ages 19 and 15 16-17: Darbie, Age 16 18-19: Gretta, Age 18 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Gender Support Group Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Gender support Group is coming back Live and in person Wednesday June 24th! We will continue to offer a virtual version for anyone who needs access. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education and social opportunities for all transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please call 918-743-4297 or email Krissy Dudley with the link below for more information or to schedule an interview and for an invite to the online group . Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... SAGE CARES SAGE Tulsa In-Person Meetings Have Resumed SAGE Tulsa has resumed their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. SAGE Group Call Tuesday If you are not ready to join the in-person meeting, you can call in Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.. To join, call (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60# Contact Us 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... DKEQ CORDNDVIRUS GUIDELINES: 1. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 2. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 3. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. 4. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FEVER, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, OR ANY OTHER SYMPTOM LISTED BY THE CDC, PLEASE REMAIN AT HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Queer the Census 2020 Every individual not counted costs our local communities $1,700 annually through federal programs. Please tell everyone you know to respond to the census questionnaire. To learn more about the census, what will be asked, and why it is important to be counted, click the link below. Census Information 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Suicide Hotlines Domestic Violence Hotlines COPES 918-744-4800 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 800-787-3224 The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 SAGE LGBT Elder 877-360-LGBT (5428) Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 405-524-0700 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (online chat available) Crisis Text START to 741-741 D.V.I.S. (Domestic Violence Intervention Services) 918-743-5763 Trans Lifeline 877-565-2260 Family Safety Center 918-742-7480 The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline 888-843-4564 Grand Lake Mental Health Center 918-430-0335 800-722-3611 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): 800-246-7743 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 TTY 800-787-3224 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 17 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Contact Us KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Even though the Equality Center is closed, our clinic is still open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic. You can call 918-938-6537 or email clinic@okeq.org for more information. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality u~.. 11-" 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... I ■ ~..- ■ la ■■ Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation that leads to the Arrest and conuiction 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... s ' Anvone with infonnatlon is aslled to contact tile McAlester Ponce Deuanment at 918-423-1212 or tile OSBI bv Calling the Agency's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s@._os_l_o~ ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Hardesty Family Foundation American Airlines Boomtown Tees Williams Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Direct Energy Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Hilti Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Habitat for Humanity PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills Hollis Holcomb David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Carol Tandy Greg Gray Tom and Kathy Williams Danny Thomason GOOGLE Doug Campbell College Hill Presbyterian Church 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. . lb~ , ti~. ~- DENNIS R, NEILL EQUALITY CENTER • 'f.. 4 fi • • •· · • d. , o I _, ~- 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. 'J 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. COVID-19 Canceled: 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 9th, 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... 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. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 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. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Every Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to 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. Fitness Class at OkEq Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christopher Gomez's supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 23 of 28 Workout program is designed with science to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group 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. Friday July 3rd at 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 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 24 of 28 Gender Support Program Req Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... 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 sao-e ~~~~:~~t c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . viree So(;lls Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ARTS AND CRAFTS NI~ > AT THE DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - . Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com On the First and Third Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Bring your knitting 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Three Souls Every 2nd Monday Join us for our monthly Heart Circle at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We meet on the second Sunday of every month. All queer men are welcome to the circle (gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual and queer). needles, crochet hooks, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Wednesday ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... KAISER MEDICAl ;:::::... ...... LYl'<>UNOUION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits Outreach and Library Services Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Audio and Lighting Engineer Lynn Riggs Theater 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 Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Bob Hanson Marcia Keesee Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter 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 4/28/26, 10:54 AM �Celebrating Nonbinary Awareness Week 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Nonbinary-Awarenes... Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 10:54 AM � 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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Title A name given to the resource [2020] OKEQ eNews https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c6afc532315be3277e068179d6381670.pdf fb7d1a5b3b03d120fa6a4664ee97d01f PDF Text Text  Announcing the 40th Anniversary Equality Gala �40th Anniversary Equality Gala Saturday, April 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. at the Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 �The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation The George Kaiser Family Foundation Anonymous Dennis Neill and John Southard Cresap Family Foundation Pedistat Dr Richard & Debra Gordon Family American Airlines Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi Osage Casino ONEOK Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Dr. Tim Cole and Chance Phillips Anne & Henry Zarrow Family Foundation �Larry Ward Boomtown Tees & Keystone Chevrolet Jason McVicker and Justin Clary No one admitted under 18 unless accompanied by an adult over 21. Click Your Heels Together and Come Home A decade comes to a close, and the past ten years have witnessed progress and key advances for LGBTQ+ individuals. Oklahomans for Equality will be celebrating our 40th anniversary, and we have chosen ruby red slippers from the movie "The Wizard of Oz" as our 2020 Equality Gala emblem. There has been significant push back against our advances for full equality, and we have seen a rise in vandalism an violence directed as a result. We actively resisted those who would try and strip us of our victories. Creating safe spaces, and speaking out against all forms of oppression consumes our resources and challenges us to remain unifi �You will recall Glinda the good witch told Dorothy that the ruby slippers' magic "must be very powerful or the wicked witch of the west wouldn't want them so badly." Toward the end of the movie, after several failed attempts to go hom Dorothy thought she would never be safe until Glinda revealed to her that she had the power all along. Dorothy had i her power the ability to go home and live her life openly and freely all along. For forty years, Oklahomans for Equality has been telling LGBTQ+ individuals and their families you had the power within you all along. We help our constituents learn to stand up for themselves and others who are marginalized. Please consider being a sponsor of the 2020 Equality Gala so we can continue to help individuals and families find th magic within them to live authentic empowered lives. Toby Jenkins CEO and Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality | 918-743-4297 | 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 | www.okeq.org Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Unsubscribe okeqvolunteer@gmail.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by enews@okeq.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers <br />Announcing the 40th Anniversary Equality Gala<br />40th Anniversary Equality Gala<br />Saturday, April 18, 2020<br />6:00 p.m. at the Cox Business Center<br />100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103<br />The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation<br />The George Kaiser Family Foundation<br />Anonymous<br />Dennis Neill and John Southard<br />Cresap Family Foundation<br />Pedistat<br />Dr Richard &amp; Debra Gordon Family<br />American Airlines<br />Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi<br />Osage Casino<br />ONEOK<br />Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC<br />Dr. Tim Cole and Chance Phillips<br />Anne &amp; Henry Zarrow Family Foundation<br />Larry Ward<br />Boomtown Tees &amp; Keystone Chevrolet<br />Jason McVicker and Justin Clary<br />No one admitted under 18 unless accompanied by an adult over 21.<br />Click Your Heels Together<br />and Come Home<br />A decade comes to a close, and the past ten years have witnessed progress and key advances for LGBTQ+<br />individuals. Oklahomans for Equality will be celebrating our 40th anniversary, and we have chosen ruby red slippers<br />from the movie "The Wizard of Oz" as our 2020 Equality Gala emblem.<br />There has been significant push back against our advances for full equality, and we have seen a rise in vandalism an<br />violence directed as a result. We actively resisted those who would try and strip us of our victories. Creating safe<br />spaces, and speaking out against all forms of oppression consumes our resources and challenges us to remain unifi<br />You will recall Glinda the good witch told Dorothy that the ruby slippers' magic "must be very powerful or the wicked<br />witch of the west wouldn't want them so badly." Toward the end of the movie, after several failed attempts to go hom<br />Dorothy thought she would never be safe until Glinda revealed to her that she had the power all along. Dorothy had i<br />her power the ability to go home and live her life openly and freely all along.<br />For forty years, Oklahomans for Equality has been telling LGBTQ+ individuals and their families you had the power<br />within you all along. We help our constituents learn to stand up for themselves and others who are marginalized.<br />Please consider being a sponsor of the 2020 Equality Gala so we can continue to help individuals and families find th<br />magic within them to live authentic empowered lives.<br />Toby Jenkins<br />CEO and Executive Director<br />Oklahomans for Equality<br />and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center<br />Oklahomans for Equality | 918-743-4297 | 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 | www.okeq.org<br />Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120<br />Unsubscribe okeqvolunteer@gmail.com<br />Update Profile | About Constant Contact<br />Sent by enews@okeq.org in collaboration with<br />Try email marketing for free today! 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 [2020] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 30, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) sent on January 30, 2020, 5 pages. Primarily focuses on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Equality Gala planned for April 18, 2020. 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Control4 RV Trip 0 Page A12 IT, Tulsa World, February 9, 2020, Page A12 Richard Alan Koenig < Th.is world lost a tn,e Opera, a position he held genlleman of substance and until his death. style \\ith the pass ng of Richard was committed Richard Koenig, 55,i of Tulsa to the organization's special heritage, vision and cul• on January 2, 2020 sur• rounded by family. ture by continuing to bring Richard was born July 11, world-class opera produc­ 1964 in Alton, Illinois, to par­ tions to the Tulsa stage. He ents, Helene Marie Koenig was excited for the future of and Harry Danvin Koenig. Tulsa Opem and instrumen­ He was reared throughout tal in planning for increased Illinois during his child· growth and achievement. Richard believed new and hood before moving \\ith his family to Plano, Texas, in his teenage increasingly larger audiences should years. He graduated from Plano High have the opportunity to appreciate and School in 1982. enjoy opera just as he did. After college in Texas, Richard The path for this in his ,iew was relocated with his parents to Owasso, Tulsa Opera introducing and offering Oklahoma, in the mid-80s. He eventu• opera and talented performers in as ally ended up in "!\Ilsa where his love many different forms and venues as of retail fashion landed him employ­ possible. lb accomplish this, Richard ment at Lochmann's at the Plaza and led Tulsa Opera's introduction of many Renbergs Department Store i.n Utica innovative vocal music education and Square. outreach programs benefiting 1>eople In October or 1988, Richard began at all age levels throughout the co m ­ what would become a 25-year tenure munity. These programs compliment• at Saks Fifth Avenue in Utica Square. ed and increased the organization's He was most notably known as the de­ unique cultural value, producing the partment manager of fine and fashion very best of time-tested and exciting jewelry during his years at Saks. opera for Tulsa. Richard forged a lifelong relation­ Richard provided enlightened, ship not only ,vith many of his clien­ vigorous and inspiring leadership for Tulsa Opera at a most opportune time tele but \\ith an array of nationally known jewelry designers during his for the organization. Every day, for time at Saks. He had a keen eye and all involved, Richard Koenig was and the knowledge to recognize the quality always will be the best of 1\ilsa Opera. and craftsmanship it took to make a ln the fall of 2013, Richard was custom piece of jewelry. diagnosed ,vith pulmonary fibrosis. He always had a very successful Despite medical therapY, he ultimately jewelry department at Saks because of undenvent a bilateral lung transplant his high standards and expectations at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix in in customer semce. He had an innate December of 2018. sense of what his clients' tastes in jew­ Unfortunately after making his one elry were in the 'l\llsa market on his year anniversary, complications from many buying trips to New York for fine an infection took his life much sooner and estatejewelry. than expected. A cause very close to Richard's heart Besides Tulsa Opera, Richard sat on during his time at Saks was Fashion• numerous boards and generously con­ A-Cure, a Pink Ribbon event benefit• tributed to many local organizations ing Oklahoma Project \Voman and over the years. women's breast health. Richard allvays had a sense of fash­ For over 10 years, New York fashion ion and style and was kno"�1 for being designer Carmen Marc Valvo and Saks an impeccable dresser. He loved col­ Fifth Avenue partnered to bring his lecting antiques, going to estate sales latest collection to 1\ilsa to support and enjoying a matinee at the Circle Project \Voman. Richard and Carmen Cinema. He always loved a good book, became lifelong friends through Pink especially historical reads about the Ribbon. British monarchy and Q.ueen Victoria. Richard was co-chairman of the New York City held a special place in highly. successful 2010 Fashion-A-Cure his heart. He relished the energy and event He was t.he recipient in 2012 of vibe of the city and the opportunity the prestigious Hope Award given for to see old friends in the jewelry and his outstanding efforts and dedication fashion industry. in fighting breast cancer. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Harry Darwin Koenig. He \Vhile at Saks as jewelry manager, Richard began his collaboration with is sumved by his partner of 30 years, Tod Neumann of Tulsa; his mother, Tulsa Opera. His contributions to special events, that Richard created, Helene Harper Koenig of Broken greatly benefited Tulsa Opera and the Arrow; brothers, Roger Koenig of community. A highlight was when Broken Arrow and Michael Koenig or Richard brought in famed jewelry de­ Houston, Texas; sister, Janet Koenig of signer, David Yum1an who participated Fort Smith, Arkansas and their fami­ in events for 1\1lsa Opera. lies; broU1ers-in-law, Steve Neumann Richard quickly became one of the of Basking Ridge, New Jersey and most productive board members of Scott Neumann of Brooklyn, New York Tulsa Opera and led many success· and their families; as well as numer• ful special events. He reenergized the ous cousins, nieces and nephews. organization's signature event, the A Celebration of Life Semce will be held at 11 :00 am, 111ursday, March 19, annual Opera Ball. Richard's love of opem took him 2020, at ninity Episcopal Church. In on a new career path in April of 2013, lieu of flowers, donations may be made when he became the Director of Oe1•e l ­ to 1\ilsa Opera. opment and Donor Relations for Tulsa • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Title A name given to the resource [2020] Richard Alan Koenig, July 11, 1964-January 2, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Obituaries of important figures associated with Oklahomans for Equality Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/20 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 Date of passing: January 2, 2020 Published on the Tulsa World February 9, 2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image PDF Online text Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/429 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa Alton---Illinois Illinois---Alton Plano---Texas Owasso---Oklahoma United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States Illinois Alton Description An account of the resource In the fall of 2013, Richard Koenig was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He recieved a bilateral lung transplant in 2018. One year later complications from an infection caused his passing. His friends and family will always remember him for his style, love for antiques, and his passion for the Opera. Richard Koenig Tulsa Opera https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c5b35367b2a801842bde67f56ad55de3.pdf 516048347121190aac8017f32dcdbcdf PDF Text Text �������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Person An individual. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Robert Gregory Mayfield Funeral Service Program Subject The topic of the resource Robert Gregory Mayfield (17 July 1962 - 21 February 2020) Funeral Service Program Description An account of the resource A program for Robert Gregory Mayfield's (17 July 1962 - 21 February 2020) funeral service at Trinity Episcopal Church on February 27, 2020, 14 pages total. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 27, 2020 2020 church service funerals in memoriam memoriam Robert Gregory Mayfield Robert Mayfield Trinity Episcopal Church https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/18b7b1f3fc29a38f406a8d6dcad33e03.jpg f2fe7811290ae4c368a71f9975a0acf4 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4826c3a0ef130070fec9b8143f0d66e2.pdf 3d1960a050b145af397111b3e9c107eb PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Todd Steven Holt, 51, of Tulsa, died January 11, 2020. He was born January 30, 1968 in Oklahoma City, the son of Roy Holt, Ann Holt Harral and Larry Harral. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1986 and New York University in 1989. He was currently employed as the AIS Manager at Union Public Schools. His heart was big and full of love to give to all. He had a smile that lit up any room. He was a lover of musical theater, an avid reader, smart, funny, and a complete joy to be around. In addition to his numerous Tulsa friends, Todd had long time friends scattered from New York City, to Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas and San Francisco. Todd is survived by his husband, Jasen Texeria; his parents, Ann and Larry Harral; his maternal Grandmother, Twylah Fitzpatrick; and his beloved miniature Italian Greyhounds, Lola and Loki. Todd was preceded in death by his Father, Roy Holt. A celebration of Todd's life is scheduled February 8th at 1:00 at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services) Family & Children's Services COPES 650 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 or a charity of your choice. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The interview focused on Nancy’s work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community as a founder of PFLAG in Tulsa, her testimony before Congress concerning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and involvement with OkEq. Nancy McDonald Interview with Anna Puhl 2021 Nancy McDonald: Well, I think it's important to understand the mission of PFLAG. Yes. PFLAG has three components. It really is supportive of parents and LGBT people who are coming out to their parents on what is this all about. We have come so far since 1987. So we no longer get people coming to PFLAG who are crying because they had gay kids. Then the second component of PFLAG is to educate. Educate ourselves, to educate our family members, to educate our friends, our religious affiliations, the volunteer work that we may do. And the third component is advocacy. And those three prongs hold true for the local chapter as well as the national organization. So the national organization, one of the things that they wanted to support was gay marriage. And we thought, oh, this would never, ever come to be. And then all of a sudden, up pops DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act, sponsored by our congressman Steve Largent. And so they were going to have hearings on DOMA and PFLAG was asked to participate. So I went to Washington to participate on the panel discussion before the Justice Committee in Congress. That was, it was an interesting experience. And I was on the panel with Elizabeth Birch, who was at that time a president of the HRC, Human Resources Committee [Human Rights Campaign, now just HRC]. And also Andrew Sullivan, who was a Republican, a gay man, living with AIDS. And we were the last panel to be interviewed. Prior to that interview, Steve Largent walked into the room where we were being interviewed, all of these people were being interviewed about DOMA. And I thought to myself, it was very crowded, there was one seat to my right, the door was on my left, he wasn't going to get by me. And so I stood up and I said, you know, Representative Largent, I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oh, he was so glad to see me. And then he sort of puzzled, and he said, well, why are you here? And I said, I'm here to testify against DOMA, because that's very hurtful for my daughter and many other LGBT people. At that point in time, I had a hold of his hand. It's a very interesting and funny story. I don't know, I was holding his hand with both of my hands, and I didn't let go, as I was talking about how mean-spirited this piece of legislation was. I think he thought I was contagious, because he kept backing away with me and I wouldn't let go. And there was a photographer from the Washington Post sitting on the floor, snapping these pictures. It's now in the national PFLAG office, Steve Largent almost at a 90-degree angle as he tries to get away from me. So it was sort of funny. But then in the testimony, it was really interesting, because the first person, Elizabeth Birch, testified, and they had her crying, and they attacked her about being a lesbian. The second one was 2 �Andrew Sullivan. Andrew was HIV-positive, he was out, and it was just so meanspirited. And then I was the last person to testify against DOMA, and I took my chair and I just thought to myself, all of these men sitting on this panel are grandparents. And so I introduced myself. I introduced myself as a parent, and a grandparent. And at that point, you could have heard a pin drop in there. And they started asking me questions, and they were sort of mean. You know, I did the best that I could, but I knew when I ended that we were not going to be successful in getting this piece of legislation out of the House. So it moved forward, and then it was such a disappointment to me and to a lot of other people that Bill Clinton signed it. And so that was my one experience in Congress. But I also testified on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Anna Puhl: Tell me about it. Nancy McDonald: And that was, you know, what we were trying to do was to get a national law that you could not fire LGBT people because they were gay. That never really happened, but we picked up, you know, many, many, many, many corporations that just embraced that and put that as part of their policies. And then I also testified on HIV-AIDS drugs and the value of the federal government supporting drugs for HIV-AIDS. So, and that was successful. I feel really good about that one. But I had a number of experiences in Congress and working with Congress on policies to protect our LGBT youth. Certainly in Oklahoma, I worked on the antibullying legislation. It was defeated three times before we finally got it through. And it was a lot of education, one-on-one, with the local congressmen, or the local legislators, I should say. And that's a good piece of legislation. One of the challenges there, it does not specifically say gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender youth. It says youth. And the difficulty in getting that piece of legislation through the Oklahoma legislature is that they would get hung up on gay, lesbian, bi, and trans. And so I met with an attorney from ACLU and he said, don't worry about that, Nancy. What we want to get into that bill is all youth. And when we get all youth, that includes our youth. And so if there's any issue, or if someone files suit against a school district for a child being bullied because they're gay, we can use this piece of legislation. And so that's how we got it through the Oklahoma legislature. But we had to work hard. We never did get gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people in our hate crimes, state-created hate crimes law. It's still a disappointment. Anna Puhl: We have a city ordinance. Nancy McDonald: That's right. We all should be very proud of our city. And the things that have happened in our city government policies, in our non-profit policies, in our corporate policies, in our public schools. Our kids and our teachers are protected. I'm so grateful to Dr. Gist to have continued that even though the former president, I refuse to say his name, the former president immediately abandoned that piece of legislation. 3 �Anna Puhl: Title IX, yeah. What are some challenges that you have overcome in your time, like more specified on OkEq than PFLAG? I love PFLAG stuff. What are some things you've done with OkEq or what are some accomplishments that you think OkEq has done? What are some things, like moments in your history with OkEq that you're proud of? Nancy McDonald: I'm so proud of just having a building that is a safe place for gay, lesbian, bi, trans people. And it is a real tribute to their board of directors and their leadership and the executive director for making that happen. It was a challenge to raise the money for this community center. We should be proud that we did not accept any federal grants, any federal money, any state money. This was raised locally from individuals and corporations and foundations that supported the LGBT community. I'm extremely proud of that. At the last gay pride parade, you know, I was doing it in my wheelchair and I just thought about it. I thought, my gosh, 10,000 plus people. We couldn't even get a parade permit. The city wouldn't let us have a parade. And we walked on the sidewalk to Veterans Park for our first fair community event. It took us two years to get that permit, thanks to Greg Gatewood and his leadership. And then to see the events around the city. And the booths and the people having fun, and it was well done. It was not anything that would make any of us ashamed. I'm always pleased that it's of such good quality, and maybe that's some other coming out of me, but I really want it to be topnotch good quality, something that all of us can be proud of, including parents. Anna Puhl: You brought up something that made me think: hold on, do you want to talk about the library? Nancy McDonald: Okay, I'll talk about the library. Sharon Thoele, who was the executive director of Tulsa Cares- and you know I was part of the founders of Tulsa Cares when we got our first Ryan White money to have a program to service our HIV-AIDS patients and clients- and Sharon Thoele decided that Joe and I needed to be recognized in some visible, tangible way, and so she came up with the idea of the library, and so we thought that was really lovely to have a library in our honor, but, more important than that, to have resources, books and films and videos and whatever pieces of information- for the LGBT community to come in and have a safe place to read and research and do all those things. So yes, Joe and I are very proud of our Joe and Nancy Library. Anna Puhl: I love the Joe and Nancy Library. I work in the History Project a lot, so it's kind of my home base, I think, as here we are in 2021, and I try to think about you know what are the needs. Nancy McDonald: I am still extremely concerned about our kids in public schools, and do we have adequate resources for them at their school level and how do we help our young people address the hate speech that is often directed at them from their peers? That's a big concern. I'm also concerned about how we continue to reach out and try to educate the evangelical person in this community, the churches, you know. I've been in the parades from the very beginning. I've seen the horrible signs. I just think it must be so difficult for LGBT people to walk by those. 4 �I always wanted to roll up to them and say: I've seen your signs for 20 years. You need to get some new ones. I worry about when we put our LGBT people at risk for hate speech. I often reflect on when I testified on DOMA. I know that that room was filled with young LGBT people and they sat there and had to listen to the hate speech from the congressman and I just ache for when that happens. I hope that we can continue to educate that this is no longer an issue. It certainly is better than it was in 1987, but I don't think we can give up and say the job is done- absolutely not. Anna Puhl: This is not a question for the thing, but out of curiosity, at Pride this year did you see anybody protesting? Nancy McDonald: Yes Anna Phul: Okay, I didn't go the whole parade route so I didn't know. Nancy McDonald: They had moved this year. They were up towards the beginning of the parade and they were there with all of their signs and their whistles and hate speech yelling at everybody and it's hateful and thank goodness for the Dykes on Bikes Because they just drove by and made lots of noise in front of them. I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes I've seen I mean I participated in the San Francisco Gay Pride and the New York Gay Pride and I've participated in the 2 AIDS marches on Washington and I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes. Anna Phul: So, how many children do you have and how many grandchildren do you have? Nancy McDonald: Well, we have four children and then we have sort of a semi adopted son. Okay, we never legally adopted him, but he's very much part of our family. And I have eight grandchildren and then Zach our sort of adopted son has two. Our youngest daughter, our gay daughter, went to Booker T. Washington. She's a great soccer player, but this is her mother talking. She went to Tufts University, and she was on the starting squad freshman year and then she has a degree in sociology and women's studies. Wasn't quite sure what she was going to do. She went to San Francisco worked in a law office. Didn't like that, decided that she really would like to be an English teacher of English learners or English language learners. So she went to Stanford and she had a master's and her PhD in education from Stanford and she is Living in Seattle, Washington. She is the headmistress of a private school in Seattle. She is married and she has two children Simon is 17 and Sadie is 14 Anna Phul: Can you were you like did you ever imagine that that she'd be married with two children? Nancy McDonald: No, never. Anna Puhl: Can you say that in a sentence? Does that make sense? Nancy McDonald: I think that every parent dreams about you know, what your children will become. They'll get married, heterosexual, they'll have children. They'll have you know, we will have lovely grandchildren. And you very quickly realize that's 5 �not the case. It is their life. And so when Morva came out we had to reconstruct our hopes and dreams for her. And one of the things was at that point in time, I didn't think she would ever be able to have a family. Not so. And so when she announced to us that she really wanted children, and she wanted us to be a part of that. We said absolutely. We love you no matter what. Held her hand. They're brother and sister [ pointing to a picture]. You know, you just that was not in our hopes and dreams for Morva. Even after she became after she came out, they thought she'll never have a family. But she does, she has a lovely family. Anna Puhl: That's so cool. Yeah,you're gonna like be a showstopper on these things, you know. [ Pointing to Joe McDonald] He can be the quiet one. Nancy McDonald: Super dad. 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/. 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We celebrate the 7th Anniversary of Marriage Equality for Oklahomans on October 6, 2021 Same-sex couples began marrying in Oklahoma on October 6, 2014, after the United States Supreme Court denied review of a federal legal case in which a federal judge and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit ruled that denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry in Oklahoma is unconstitutional. Learn More Here ...__--u.J.u----___, OlLAHOMAliS FOi EQUALITY ~~~ JOHif FAUL BRAMMER 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 3 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Lflffl RIG65 THEATRE DEnms R. IIEILL EQUALITY CEliTER ~11 E 4TH PRIDE ST RSVF FOR TICKETS An Evening with John Paul Brammer Tonight, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality has invited author and artist John Paul Brammer to Oklahoma as a part of our annual celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. John Paul Brammer is a writer and artist from rural Oklahoma who is currently based in Brooklyn. He will be interviewed by Donovid Sekulits, the Latinx Outreach & Library Services Coordinator. They will talk about what gay Latinx pride means to them and discuss his new memoir, ¡Hola Papi! There will be a small reception before the event in his honor. Our theater is equipped with an air filtration system, but we also require that anyone attending wears a mask during the event. Being fully vaccinated is highly encouraged. Prepackaged snacks and drinks will be provided. Click the ticket link below to RSVP to this event. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. Tickets 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 4 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... 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Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, October 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 9 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Wednesday Community Connections Transgender I01 with Dr. Al Carlozzi CENTENNIAL Program begins @ 5:30 pm, Classes @ 7 pm. Details: allsoulschurch.org/wcc Transgender 101 Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. Online This program is an introduction to the topic of transgender and gender-expansive identity. Come with an open mind and ask questions—part of Wednesday Community Connections. Program at 5:30 p.m., classes at 7 p.m. Drop-ins on zoom are welcome. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 10 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... This event will be facilitated by Al Carlozzi, Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University, and currently Interim Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, University of Tulsa; co-editor of the book, Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families. This Wednesday Community Connections class is on zoom and is free and open to adults. Details about WCC, allsoulschurch.org/wcc Link to Facebook Event LGBT Women's Network: October Happy Hour Wednesday, October 6, 5:45 p.m. Maggie's Music Box 201 E. Main S. Jenks, OK 74037 Join like-minded women in Tulsa at a monthly happy hour for LGBT professionals to meet new people and grow their business & personal networks lll?IT:1 A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 11 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... THURSDAY OCT. 7 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE ·, ' SPECIAL GUEST REV. ALVARO NOVA OCHOA COMUNIDAD DE ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH I : Jl : EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE Spirit! Spiritual Happy Hour with Rev. Alvaro Nova Ochoa Thursday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. Facebook Live What is SPIRIT? SPIRIT is a virtual happy hour-style discussion group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether their goal is to reconnect with faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce faith, or just connect with other people, SPIRIT is the group for individuals to explore faith and sexuality. Each Thursday, a spiritual advisor from the region and surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. The precepts of the group are C.A.R.E: 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices. Facebook Event Link 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 12 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... GEN Q First Thursday Art Gallery Kati Falcon's "Fluid Feathers" Thursday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m. Artist's Reception Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Fair Housing for LGBTQ+ Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 13 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. • • • 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 14 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... • • • Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In Registration to Participate October 15-17, 2021 The Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In 2021 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in middle school and high school from across the state to socialize, develop leadership skills, and have a great time! 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+ interested 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. In addition, there will be informative and motivational keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, and entertainment! Register Here ~ ¥ .OUTSIDE ·. THEB ~ 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 15 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... ~ cp.s Q %2 , • 2£ffY 4 C E7Ziiil5::' j •ii Outside the Box Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Velvet Moon Thursday, October 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 “Velvet Moon” will feature the voices of Mickey Casper, Gus Canady, Jr. and Sheila Alley performing timeless classics spanning the days of the Rat Pack, to current jazz and swing. Christy Stalcup will be on keys, of course! Buy Your Tickets Here E ALITY usiness Alliance 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 16 of 41 • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... I Fi ti tl:t¼ •, 111 h:1 i I 11 W•1t: 1•1 1I \'f \1:::67 11 t=+~ EBA Mixer Thursday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Triangle Coffee 314 S Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 www.trianglecoffee.co At Triangle Coffee, you can always expect great customer service, know you're free to be yourself at our shop and get an excellent cup of coffee. Triangle Coffee will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Please join us and bring a friend. Equality Business Alliance Beyond Brokeback October 28th through October 30th, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This powerful readers’ theatre piece will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Playwright Gregory Hinton (MORE SKY) assembled writings from a blog detailing how the film affected and changed the lives of so many. The production is directed by Vern and Lisa Stefanic, with music direction by Rick Fortner. And the cast is stellar: Kurt Harris, Travis Guillory, Nash McQuarters, Kia Hightower, Juan Reinoso, Kara Staiger, and Lisa Stefanic. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 17 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Buy Your Tickets Here Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: ~ Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Trans Resource Fair 2021 Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 18 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily, as well as those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect Let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Donate Here Sign Up Here 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 19 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 20 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought To You Bi the Letter B 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 21 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. ~ ~ ~ ·.·. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. •.•. • B -~ .. COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE . 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 22 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 23 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 24 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... ~ LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 25 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 26 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library EOO.K OF THE \/EE.K iHOLA PAPlf EY JOHl1 PAUL ERAMMER In iHola Papi!, JP shares his story of growing up biracial and in the closet in America's heartland, while attempting to answer some of life's toughest questions. How do I let go of the past? How do I become the person I want to be? Is there such a thing as being too gay? Should I hook up with my grade school bully now that he's out of the closet? Questions we've all asked ourselves, surely. AUTHOR 5FOTLIGHT 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 27 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... JOHif FAUL ERAMMER John Paul Brammer-is a writer and artist from rural Oklahoma who is currently based in Brooklyn. He started his advice column iHola Papi! in 2017, and thousands of letters later there is now a memoir of the same name published by Simon & Schuster's flagship imprint and available wherever books are sold. OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 28 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Click here to Support Monthly The City of Tulsa is committed to creat ng a respectful and professional work environment. e al onen at on gender n ty and gend r e pr ssion ar pro ec d. D criminat1on, h r m nt nd t It tion in ny 1d City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 29 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 30 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 11 ~ 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 31 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... I PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Support Group for Parents of 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 32 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 33 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGI! kAISElt FAMILY FOUNDATIOl<I Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health -... 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 34 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... A lliance ,. The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 35 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 36 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 37 of 41 for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 38 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 39 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-SOtllDIY lHIOEOltGIIUUHlt fAHlllY,OUNOATION 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 40 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President 4/28/26, 3:08 PM �An Evening with John Paul Brammer 41 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Evening-with-John-Paul-Bra... Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:08 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8d381ec7f2932d47416b35525c12823f.pdf 60964f6d5de7521df459f45c8d37daf6 PDF Text Text Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 12, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on Saturday, July 17th Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Oklahomans for Equality recognizes Will Inder for lending his time, talent, and effort to fabricate and install new flagpoles over the center. Thanks Will! William Inder is a local artist, builder, and ally. Will has donated his time and talent to fabricate three new extended flagpoles to fly above the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. His friends Hailey Lynn Thurman and Keith Mackey helped install the new poles right before Tulsa Pride 2021. Will is a big brother to two siblings and a friend to all. He is always looking for creative solutions to solve difficult problems and help others in his community. Will paints, sculpts, welds, and is producing a web series interviewing local artists, musicians, and interesting personalities throughout Tulsa. Visit his website www.williaminder.com to learn more. SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. At noon the Equality Van will shuttle SAGE members to the Senior Safety Lifestyle Fair at the Expo Center. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... S.A.G.E. Outing Friday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art 2021 E. 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74136 https://jewishmuseumtulsa.org/ - --------SAGE Tulsa will visit the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art on Friday, July 30th. Meet at the Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. We will tour the Museum and have lunch afterward. Please bring money for lunch. RSVP to Toby.jenkins@okeq.org Put Museum in the subject line when emailing Toby. RSVP HERE Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 30 2 - 7 p.m. Event Center Schedule an appointment at obi.org or call 877-340-8777 today! I All donors receive a Summer Story t-shirt• and their choice of the following tickets: Blood Drive with Oklahoma Blood Institute Friday, July 30, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. This blood drive will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30th 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The FDA has reduced the abstinence period for men who have sex with men. If you have not engaged in sexual activity in 90 days, you are eligible to donate blood. This abstinence period is still not what we want, but we encourage you to donate if you qualify. If you have an O-negative blood type, you're especially encouraged to donate. If you cannot join us on Friday, donate whenever possible! Schedule an appointment here https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/auth/ signin or call 918-703-4800. Using donor express, you can complete your predonation screening on your smartphone or tablet on the day of your appointment. https://obi.org/donor-express/ E GENO WILL RESUME ON AUGUST 5TH! Contact Us Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... art SHOW: JUL y 1 s 1 art RECEPTION·· JULY - July 31 s1 1 s1 6 I pm 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... ans for Equality Neill Equality Center t 4120 Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professors mentorships, Aaron's compositions are bold, balanced, and true. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online Click Here to Purchase Art See the Virtual Tour Below 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Lynette Erwin Waller June 26, 1960 - June 24, 2021 Click Here for Lynette Waller's Obituary 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Kenneth "Ken" Lee Roberts September 11, 1944 - June 16, 2021 Click Here for Ken's Obituary Visit our website "Trish" Agnes Patricia Spurgin January 6, 1941 - June 27, 2021 Married to Carrie Fleharty Celebrated their Anniversary is December, 15th 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna May 31, 1959 - June 18, 2021 Click Here for Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna's Obituary Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. • • 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... ./ {I( • ·: ••~LGBT_, ,,,, mnen s Network .. LGBT Women's Network: August Happy Hour Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Deco Lounge 607 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQIA+ come & go gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, have some fun, and network if you'd like to. ALL are welcome and we hope you will join us. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! (Q)~[E©) (C(Q)~~ £~ (C (Q) ~ [E (C 1r £ ~ [Q) (Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, August 15, 5:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. - - Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free. However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Aiden Thomas- Ai den Thomas received their MF A in Creative Writing from Mills College. Born in Oakland, Califomia, Ai den often haunted Mow1tain View Cemetery like a second home during their misspent youth. As a queer, trans-Latinx, Aiden advocates strongly for diverse representation in all media. AIDEN THOMAS 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat Th City of Tul a i committed to creat ng nd 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... I in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... • • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LO8TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... ,.. _~~- . ~ ·-: r '_ ..= :• ,, ;; ..;....,._. ___ ~ _;.: - CENTER _ >-·~ • l ••• Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma APPOINTMENT ONLINE ORG/OKEO·HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 26 of 34 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 29 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \., , ' J ~ l £ \/,, \ f \ m~ , "'' ri j~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... for Partners of Transgender People adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Unity, and Preparation for 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also provided by H.O.P.E. Testing strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------- -- OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NSORIDIY !:!::~:~~~::,: Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein 4/28/26, 2:45 PM �Last Chance to Buy Tickets for the Equality Gala 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Last-Chance-to-Buy-Tickets-for-t... Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:45 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e4be3ae1d82f1d3dc9982e33d0d1a4f8.pdf f363ba1b48f1fb9cca11785984231edc PDF Text Text Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 1 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 19, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 2 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Thank you for your incredible support of our 2021 Equality Gala. Remembering our 41 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community of Oklahoma was a reminder that we need each other more than ever. Your sponsorship, donations, attendance, and encouragement are greatly appreciated and deeply valued. Special thanks to our volunteers and 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 3 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Gala Chair Paul Allen, who directed our board and staff in presenting four decades of the vital work of Oklahomans for Equality. Thank you for standing with us during this moment of global uncertainty as we try to build a better world. SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 4 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. S.A.G.E. Outing Friday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art 2021 E. 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74136 https://jewishmuseumtulsa.org/ SAGE Tulsa will visit the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art on Friday, July 30th. Meet at the Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. We will tour the Museum and have lunch afterward. Please bring money for lunch. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 5 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... RSVP to Toby.jenkins@okeq.org ----Put Museum in the subject line when emailing Toby. RSVP HERE E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fully Promoted 8252 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145 Tulsa, OK 74145 www.fullypromoted.com We provide branded apparel, embroidery and screen print services along with promotional products and print to fully promote the local business community. From tradeshow gear to swag bags, if you need something branded, we are your one stop local source. 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 LGBTQ+ 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 4th Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 6 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... open to non-members as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. 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 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. Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 30 2 - 7 p.m. Event Center Schedule an appointment at obi.org or call 877-340-8777 today! I All donors receive a Summer Story t-shirt• and their choice of the following tickets: Blood Drive with Oklahoma Blood Institute Friday, July 30, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. This blood drive will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The FDA has reduced the abstinence period for men who have sex with men. If you have not engaged in sexual activity in 90 days, you are eligible to donate blood. This abstinence period is still not what we want, but we encourage you to donate if you qualify. If you have an O-negative blood type, you're especially 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 7 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... encouraged to donate. If you cannot join us on Friday, donate whenever possible! Schedule an appointment here https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/auth/ signin or call 918-703-4800. Using donor express, you can complete your predonation screening on your smartphone or tablet on the day of your appointment. https://obi.org/donor-express/ E GENO WILL RESUME ON AUGUST 5TH! Contact Us Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 8 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - is (918) 295-9429. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 9 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... art SHOW: JULY 1st - July 31 st art RECEPTION: JULY 1st, 6 pm ans for Equality Neill Equality Center t 4120 Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professors' mentorships, Aaron's compositions are bold, balanced, and true. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online Click Here to Purchase Art 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 10 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... See the Virtual Tour Below In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 11 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Lynette Erwin Waller June 26, 1960 - June 24, 2021 Click Here for Lynette Waller's Obituary Kenneth "Ken" Lee Roberts September 11, 1944 - June 16, 2021 Click Here for Ken's Obituary Visit our website 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 12 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... "Trish" Agnes Patricia Spurgin January 6, 1941 - June 27, 2021 Married to Carrie Fleharty; their Anniversary is December, 15th Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna May 31, 1959 - June 18, 2021 Click Here for Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna's Obituary Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 13 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... N 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 14 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 15 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Email Us fL'GBT~ Womens Network LGBT Women's Network: August Happy Hour Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Deco Lounge 607 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQIA+ come & go gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, have some fun, and network if you'd like to. ALL are welcome and we hope you will join us. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 16 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Karin Susan Cermak Monday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Artist Reception Thursday, August 5, at 6:00p.m. with Karin Susan Cermak Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990 she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 17 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show”. She donated her paintings for a fundraising show “Greater ASSets Art” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity and independence on the real image of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, August 2nd. The Artist Reception is Thursday, August 5th, at 6:00p.m. with Karin Susan Cermak. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org ©~~© (C(Q)~[p) £~ (C(Q)~~ (C1f £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 18 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Sunday, August 15, 5:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 19 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 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 :) Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK The Man Who Knew Too Much by David Leavitt 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 20 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... To solve one of the great mathematical problems of his day, Alan Turing proposed an imaginary computer. Then, attempting to break a Nazi code during World War 11, he successfully designed and built one, thus ensuring Allied victory. Turing became a champion of artificial intelligence, but his work was cut short. As an openly gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal in England, he was convicted and forced to w1dergo a hwniliating "treatment" that may have led to his suicide. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT David Leavitt- is the author of novels including The Body of Jonah Boyd and The Two Hotel Francforts, as well as story collections. The New York Public Library honored him as a Literary Lion. He teaches creative writing at the Universit of Florida, Gainesville, where he lives. DAVID LEAVITT OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 21 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 22 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Th City of ulsa 1s comm,tt d to creat ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. on I onin City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 23 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 24 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. Cl ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <:::) - -==- ;:. • • <:::) Cl • • • ~ \\ • ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 25 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... 11-s11• AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 26 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 27 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom ' This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 28 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 29 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 30 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 31 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 32 of 37 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 33 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! - - - - ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 34 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 35 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU f .. MILYfOUNOATIOII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 36 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes 4/28/26, 2:46 PM �Thank you for an amazing Equality Gala 37 of 37 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-an-amazing-Equal... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:46 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/693a5460229284c2af437153d1ade759.pdf a11a3e7ec5324c29efb0a1bb1a16263a PDF Text Text Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 1 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 26, 2021 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, July 30 2 - 7 p.m. Event Center Schedule an appointment at obi.org or call 877-340-8777 today! I ■ 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 2 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... All donors receive a Summer Story t-shirt* and their choice of the following tickets: Blood Drive with Oklahoma Blood Institute Friday, July 30, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute. This blood drive will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The FDA has reduced the abstinence period for men who have sex with men. If you have not engaged in sexual activity in 90 days, you are eligible to donate blood. This abstinence period is still not what we want, but we encourage you to donate if you qualify. If you have an O-negative blood type, you're especially encouraged to donate. If you cannot join us on Friday, donate whenever possible! Schedule an appointment here https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/auth/ signin or call 918-703-4800. Using donor express, you can complete your predonation screening on your smartphone or tablet on the day of your appointment. https://obi.org/donor-express/ Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their AntiHate Crime Ordinance! Schools gearing up for August classes St ory on Pa D Juty 20, 2021 City adopts anti-hate crime measure ull, bal.lery, tr vandall8m or threats to do lhO!!C - or other d lin ated - ct.s. It alM> mak It a lda or h a pc n r protected cl Protttwd crime to Lransmlt lhrea nclllses include mcc, rolor, ing me ges lelephonically, re~lgi?II_,_anceror, "':~• se~_ual el"':tron(~lly_~~-by 1?_'°'.'d: uncilors unanimously acta are motlvat.ed by h tlU- commit certain crim when against pn>U!Cwd classes. motivated by a malicious approve ordinance • tyTh and oped.fie intent to lntimmea,run, mod led cri:ating way I? pros..--cutc fler Tul ordln nee dty coundlora adopted ln 2020 ha1ccr1mc. By O.E. 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Crimes d llneated by the Th<, ordinance adopted Monday that creates a way ordinance, which are punish• able by up to Ix months In ID pro5CCu baui crim at by MU5kogee fty Council tho munldpat I v I If «n.ain m k It mlsd m nor Jail nd $760 nno, Include ~ cul m<><llum If Its "likely ID 1ndte or produce Imminent viol nee• trlhcrc IM lhe req. uil! te mnlidllWI and speallc intent. nsid ration oflhe MU5kogee ordlnanoo wa prompt,. be done"becau..e Ll.ilfl'Q re den re n t co,· red un• d r 11 haui crime ordfn nee.· ScoUy Otwell. president of Muskogee Equality. de,. ~CRIM IJ "On July 19th in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mayor Coleman and the rest have the City Council voted unanimously to pass Muskogee's first hate crime ordinance. We are extremely grateful to them. Today is a giant leap for progress. We would like to personally thank Roy Tucker and Mayor Coleman for drafting this ordinance. I would also like to thank the Muskogee Equality board. Their tireless dedication is but one of the reasons change is on the horizon. I am truly humbled by their greatness, generosity, and kindness. Pride is Power!" - Oklahomans for Equality Muskogee President, Scott Otwell Click Here for the Article SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 4 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. S.A.G.E. Outing Friday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art 2021 E. 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74136 https://jewishmuseumtulsa.org/ SAGE Tulsa will visit the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art on Friday, July 30th. Meet at the Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. We will tour the Museum and have lunch afterward. Please bring money for lunch. RSVP to Toby.jenkins@okeq.org Put Museum in the subject line when emailing Toby. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 5 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Karin Susan Cermak Thursday, August 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia, and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen, and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990, she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition, and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show.” She donated her paintings for a fundraising show, “Greater ASSets Art,” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 6 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity and independence on the real image of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, August 5th, and the artist reception will start at 6:00 p.m. with Karin Susan Cermak. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Thank you for your incredible support of our 2021 Equality Gala. Remembering our 41 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community of Oklahoma reminded us that we need each other more than ever. Your sponsorship, donations, attendance, and encouragement are greatly appreciated and deeply valued. Special thanks to our volunteers and Gala Chair Paul Allen, who directed our board and staff in presenting four decades of the vital work of Oklahomans for Equality. Thank you for standing with us during this moment of global uncertainty as we try to build a better world. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 7 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Click below to view photos from the event. The password to the gallery is 21gala Click Here for Photos PRAY AWAY Streaming on Netflix on August 3rd In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the “homosexual lifestyle.” They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex-gay” movement’s rise to power, its unscientific influence, and its legacy of profound harm. Net$ix a Watch on 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 8 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... GENO WILL RESUME ON AUGUST &TH! Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 9 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Lynette Erwin Waller June 26, 1960 - June 24, 2021 Click Here for Lynette Waller's Obituary "Trish" Agnes Patricia Spurgin January 6, 1941 - June 27, 2021 Married to Carrie Fleharty; their Anniversary is December, 15th Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 10 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 11 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 12 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us art SHOW: JULY 1st - July 31 st art RECEPTION: JULY 1 st, 6 pm ans for Equality Neill Equality Center t 4120 Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 13 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professors' mentorships, Aaron's compositions are bold, balanced, and true. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online Click Here to Purchase Art See the Virtual Tour Below 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 14 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... . •--fLGBT_ 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 15 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... .· w·mnens -- - :!I Network LGBT Women's Network: August Happy Hour Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Deco Lounge 607 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQIA+ come & go gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, have some fun, and network if you'd like to. ALL are welcome and we hope you will join us. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Contact via Facebook Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 16 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... For More Information Contact Us ©~[E©) t©~[p) £~ t©~(Et1f £~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, August 15, 5:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 17 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID tb, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 18 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... is (918) 295-9429. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 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 :) E ALITY Business Alliance 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 19 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... EBA Mixer Thursday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave. Ste H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 www.2020tulsa.com Twenty Twenty Eyecare strives to provide the best comprehensive eye care for all ages. We understand that each patient has a unique story, and we are committed to addressing your individual concerns. Twenty Twenty Eyecare is dedicated to providing superior service and attention to detail through the use of the latest technology. Expert Doctors & Staff. Unbeatable Selection. Twenty Twenty Eyecare will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for July. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Angry Queer Somali Boy by Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali Kidnapped by his father on the eve of Somalia's societal implosion, Mohamed Ali was taken first to the etherlands by his stepmother, and then later on to Canada. Unmoored from his birth family and caught hohAr oon huin ~lion<:1tino fnrt"oc nf i.:nm<:1li tr<:1nitinn <:1nn 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 20 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Western culture, Mohamed must forge his own queer coming of age. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali-was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and lived in the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands before immigrating to Canada as a teenager. He currently lives in Toronto. This is his first book. MOHAMED ABDULKARIM ALI OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 21 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 22 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Th City of ulsa 1s committ d to er at ng re p ctful nd professional wor environment. l r ty r on 0 t1on, ion in d. City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 23 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 24 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... help make you a custom pronoun pin. • - -::::- • • <:) ~ • • • ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 25 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... NOCOST! AN LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA ANDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 26 of 36 Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 27 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 28 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISH FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 29 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 30 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 31 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... for Parents of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers 32 of 36 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ----- - - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - - jess@anchoredbhc.com 33 of 36 sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 34 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 35 of 36 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL !~~:l~:~: Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:55 PM �Congratulations to Muskogee Passing their Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance! 36 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-Muskogee-Pas... ~~ ~~q'§ ~<,") ' t~11..I" Pictur /Courtesy of the Tulsa World Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:55 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/15b78d283c23e308f1825a03439a424e.pdf feceb392d27b23b7fe03c5994d07966e PDF Text Text Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 1 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 2nd, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Karin Susan Cermak Thursday, August 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia, and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen, and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990, she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition, and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show.” She donated her paintings for a fundraising show, “Greater ASSets Art,” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity and independence of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, August 5th, and the artist reception will start at 6:00 p.m. with Karin Susan Cermak. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Click Here to View Art Click Here to Purchase Art sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... LGBT Women's Network: August Happy Hour Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Deco Lounge 607 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQIA+ come & go gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, have some fun, and network if you'd like to. ALL are welcome and we hope you will join us. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Contact via Facebook POC Social: The Escape Tulsa Friday, August 20, 8:00 p.m. The Escape Tulsa 1448 Carson Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Join us at The Escape Tulsa for a fun night out! We will be solving the storyline, Area 405. The Alien Containment Facility has guarded state secrets for decades but you’re in the middle of a Level 5 disaster. The off-the-record experiments have become more and more dangerous lately, and the extra-terrestrials have started to be hostile. Something 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... has just happened in the lab, and you know it’s nothing good. As you enter this restricted area, can you protect this information…and yourselves? Area 405 transports you to an alien research lab gone awry, where you should expect the unexpected. The puzzles here will challenge your teamwork ability. Due to Covid-19 space is limited, email kao.morris@okeq.org to reserve your spot. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early. People of Color Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment ad thoughtful conversations. Tulsa Pride 2021: Crystal Methyd Meet and Greet. Thank you to Megan Torres, local photographer and small-business owner who helped capture our Tulsa Pride Meet and Greet with Crystal Methyd. Click Here for Crystal Methyd's Meet and Greet Pictures 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Thank you for your incredible support of our 2021 Equality Gala. Remembering our 41 years of service to the LGBTQ+ community of Oklahoma reminded us that we need each other more than ever. Your sponsorship, donations, attendance, and encouragement are greatly appreciated and deeply valued. Special thanks to our volunteers and Gala Chair Paul Allen, who directed our board and staff in presenting four decades of the vital work of Oklahomans for Equality. Thank you for standing with us during this moment of global uncertainty as we try to build a better world. Click below to view photos from the event. The password to the gallery is 21gala Click Here for Photos PRAY AWAY Streaming on Netflix on August 3rd In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the “homosexual lifestyle.” They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex-gay” movement’s rise to power, its unscientific influence, and its legacy of profound harm. Net$ix a Watch on City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who are unable to pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 9 of 33 U https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... I IYI I ~ NOW WHA Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us E GENO WILL RESUME ON AUGUST 5TH! 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Contact Us • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID tb, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. IndigiQueer Friday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We're back in action! This month IndigiQueer program will consist of planning for future events ranging from tabling, speakers, fundraisers, and camaraderie amongst each other. Food and drinks will be provided. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement.” – Vnokeckv. Email Kao Here 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... (Q)~[E@ (C(Q)~[p) £~ (C (Q) ~ [E (C 1r £ ~ [Q) (Q) A GROUP fOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, August 15, 5:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information ---- --Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. ---- --- 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave. Ste H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 www.2020tulsa.com Twenty Twenty Eyecare strives to provide the best comprehensive eye care for all ages. We understand that each patient has a unique story, 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... and we are committed to addressing your individual concerns. Twenty Twenty Eyecare is dedicated to providing superior service and attention to detail through the use of the latest technology. Expert Doctors & Staff. Unbeatable Selection. Twenty Twenty Eyecare will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for July. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 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 :) 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Orlando by Virginia Woolf irginia Woolf's most unusual creation, Orlando is a fantastical and funny biography, that explores the true nature of gender and sexuality. The story begins with Orlando, a passionate sixteen-year-old nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colorful delights of Queen Elizabeth I's court. By the close, three centuries will have passed, and he will have transformed into a thirty-six-year-old woman in the year 1928. Orlando's jou rney is also an internal one- he is an impulsive poet who learns patience in matter of the heart, and a woman who knows what it is to be a man. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT VIRGINIA WOOLF Virginia Woolf-Virginia Woolf is a renowned British novelist associated with the modernist movement in literature; her writing is characterized by experiments in language, narrative, and the treatment of time. Woolf is often considered one of the most innovative writers of the 20th century. In her work, she also discusses the issues and prejudices surrounding women's writing in the Western world. OKE 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat Th City of Tulsa i committed to creat ng respectful nd sional work env ronment. on on, n in ny 111 ls 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) - -==- ;;. • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTQlSJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma OKEQ.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 25 of 33 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED IIY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 28 of 33 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Virtual Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 29 of 33 allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 31 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONSOREDIY THEGIOIIGIKAISEII 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... .': .... •. _· ~. ... ' I I I I I~ . . . .·\ • • • ,_ • ' • I • ' • • • • Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Come See Karin Cermak on First Thursday 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-Karin-Cermak-on-Firs... Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b989a3a50b16ad5a4ce6fad7c5a74f20.pdf 6c37cb236fa7a5df6b756c3679b183b2 PDF Text Text Because We Are All Equal 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 9th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Visit to the Sand Springs Museum Friday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 10:30 and travel in the Equality Van for lunch at Napoli's in Sand Springs at 11:00 a.m. Please bring money for lunch. Afterward, we will tour the Sand Springs Museum at 1:00 p.m. For restaurant and menu information, follow this link www.sandspringsnapolis.com. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Link to Sand-Springs Museum Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... GEN Q Karaoke Night Thursday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Gen Q, our LGBTQIA+ social group for folks 18-30, for a karaoke night. Snacks and drinks will be provided—21+ to drink alcohol. IndigiQueer Friday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We're back in action! This month IndigiQueer program will consist of planning for future events ranging from tabling, speakers, fundraisers, and camaraderie amongst each other. Food and drinks will be provided. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement.” – Vnokeckv. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Email Kao Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health If you complete the survey both times, you’ll receive $45. In addition, you will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Art Exhibit: Karin Susan Cermak Throughout August Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia, and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen, and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990, she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition, and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show.” She donated her paintings for a fundraising show, “Greater ASSets Art,” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... and independence of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Watch the Virtual Art Show Below Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Click Here to View Art Click Here to Purchase Art FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, August 20, 6:00 p.m A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information. Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas. Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo POC Social: The Escape Tulsa Friday, August 20, 8:00 p.m. The Escape Tulsa 1448 Carson Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Join us at The Escape Tulsa for a fun night out! We will be solving the storyline, Area 405. The Alien Containment Facility has guarded state secrets for decades, but you’re in the middle of a Level 5 disaster. The off-the-record experiments have become more dangerous lately, and the extra-terrestrials have started to be hostile. Something has just happened in the lab, and you know it’s nothing good. As you enter this restricted area, can you protect this information…and yourselves? Area 405 transports you to an alien research lab gone awry, where you should expect the unexpected. The puzzles here will challenge your teamwork ability. Due to Covid-19 space is limited, email kao.morris@okeq.org to reserve your spot. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early. People of Color Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. ~ WELCOME 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Muskogee Pride in the Park Saturday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Bartlesville Pride in the Park Saturday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. 300 S.E. Adams Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006 Join us on August 28th to celebrate #BVLPRIDE2021. Pride starts at 5 and Josie Turrelle & Friends will be entertaining us with awesome performances until our headliner, Jill Sobule, makes her appearance at 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... We will have vendors, food trucks, Price Tower Patio drinks, a photo booth (courtesy of Lyndsey Stuart Photography), and kids' activities all evening, capped by a "lighting" of the Tower Center. Our popular Pride T-Shirts will be available for in-person purchase, as well as preorder (link to come), plus the Tulsa Pride Store will be on-site for all your pride merch. Afterward, Crossing 2nd will host the official after-party with music, drinks, and entertainment! We can't wait to see you at Bartlesville Pride 2021! City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Tulsa Pride 2021: Crystal Methyd Meet and Greet. Thank you to Megan Torres, local photographer and small-business owner who helped capture our Tulsa Pride Meet and Greet with Crystal Methyd. Click Here for Crystal Methyd's Meet and Greet Pictures In Memoriam remembering those we've lost William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that they are powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave. Ste H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 www.2020tulsa.com Twenty Twenty Eyecare strives to provide the best comprehensive eye care for all ages. We understand that each patient has a unique story, and we are committed to addressing your individual concerns. Twenty Twenty Eyecare is dedicated to providing superior service and attention to detail through the use of the latest technology. Expert Doctors & Staff. Unbeatable Selection. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Twenty Twenty Eyecare will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for July. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in Na~&Joe McDonald D--!-L-.-_..__ I ! L - - 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... ry BOOK OF THE WEEK Boys Like Us by Peter McGehee Zero left Arkansas for the cool, contemporary tones of gay life in Toronto. ow his best friend has been diagnosed with AIDS, and in the midst of trying to organize a support group, zero is called home to attend his mother's second marriage. Funny and bittersweet, Zero's adventures suggest that, although God is unfathomable, she must at least have a sense of humor. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Peter McGehee-was an American-born Canadian novelist, dramatist and short story writer. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He published his first novella, Beyond Happiness in 1985 and premiered his second revue, The Fabulous Sirs in 1987. In 1988, McGehee and his partner were both diagnosed HIV-positive. McGehee subsequently wrote two ...........;;.:i..i.~~:,;;,__~ --"-.;,,__..i........J.. novels, Boys Like Us and sweetheart, and a book of short stories. Boys Like Us was published in 1991, shortly before McGehee's death of AIDS-related causes. PETER MCCEHEE OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Register for HIV Wellness Retreat The City of Tulsa is committed to creat ng a respectful and professional work environment. e al onen at on gender n ty and gend r e pr ssion ar pro ec d. D criminat1on, h r m nt nd t It tion in ny 1d City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 11 ~ 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... I PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Support Group for Parents of 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGI! kAISElt FAMILY FOUNDATIOl<I Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health -... 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... A lliance ,. The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 29 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 30 of 34 for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-SOtllDIY lHIOEOltGIIUUHlt fAHlllY,OUNOATION 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President 4/28/26, 2:56 PM �Because We Are All Equal 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Because-We-Are-All-Equal.html?... Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ace0e63745c28a4e83229daba88df309.pdf 0cbf4f02c68001888537667afc3a9a25 PDF Text Text Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 1 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 17th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. BECAUSE =--~4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... eers o ears. Annual Meeting Thursday, September 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The 41st Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. There will be an inperson option for those who are vaccinated at the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center but space will be limited. Click the button below to get the Zoom link. Please put "Annual Meeting" in the subject line of your email. Request Zoom Link: ~ ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE •.•. • B -~ .. . ,?IA v:&I WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Visit to the Sand Springs Museum 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Friday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. 9 E. Broadway St. Sand Springs, OK 74063 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 10:30 and travel in the Equality Van for lunch at Napoli's in Sand Springs at 11:00 a.m. Please bring money for lunch. Afterward, we will tour the Sand Springs Museum at 1:00 p.m. For restaurant and menu information, follow this link www.sandspringsnapolis.com. ------28 E. Broadway St. Sand Springs, OK 74063 Link to Sand-Springs Museum PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener OKEQ Compas Conectando Friday, August 20, 6:00 p.m A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information. Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas. Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo POC Social: The Escape Tulsa Friday, August 20, 8:00 p.m. The Escape Tulsa 1448 Carson Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Join us at The Escape Tulsa for a fun night out! We will be solving the storyline, Area 405. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... The Alien Containment Facility has guarded state secrets for decades, but you’re in the middle of a Level 5 disaster. The off-the-record experiments have become more dangerous lately, and the extra-terrestrials have started to be hostile. Something has just happened in the lab, and you know it’s nothing good. As you enter this restricted area, can you protect this information…and yourselves? Area 405 transports you to an alien research lab gone awry, where you should expect the unexpected. The puzzles here will challenge your teamwork ability. Due to Covid-19 space is limited, email kao.morris@okeq.org to reserve your spot. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early. People of Color Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Muskogee Pride in the Park Saturday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 E -- ALITY usiness Alliance .1.l:al.... 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Has Resumed In-Person Meetings EBA Mixer Thursday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave. Ste H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 www.2020tulsa.com Twenty Twenty Eyecare strives to provide the best comprehensive eye care for all ages. We understand that each patient has a unique story, and we are committed to addressing your individual concerns. Twenty Twenty Eyecare is dedicated to providing superior service and attention to detail through the use of the latest technology. Expert Doctors & Staff. Unbeatable Selection. Twenty Twenty Eyecare will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. Bartlesville Pride in the Park Saturday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... 300 S.E. Adams Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006 Join us on August 28th to celebrate #BVLPRIDE2021. Pride starts at 5 and Josie Turrelle & Friends will be entertaining us with awesome performances until our headliner, Jill Sobule, makes her appearance at 8:00 p.m. We will have vendors, food trucks, Price Tower Patio drinks, a photo booth (courtesy of Lyndsey Stuart Photography), and kids' activities all evening, capped by a "lighting" of the Tower Center. Our popular Pride T-Shirts will be available for in-person purchase, as well as preorder (link to come), plus the Tulsa Pride Store will be on-site for all your pride merch. Afterward, Crossing 2nd will host the official after-party with music, drinks, and entertainment! We can't wait to see you at Bartlesville Pride 2021! 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Art Exhibit: Karin Susan Cermak Throughout August Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia, and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen, and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990, she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition, and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show.” She donated her paintings for a fundraising show, “Greater ASSets Art,” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity and independence of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Watch the Virtual Art Show Below Click Here to View Art Click Here to Purchase Art 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Dector Wright • Morgan Allen • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID tlz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a frionrl !It th o hnv nffiro !In m !ln!lrroc tn u-icit !li lt h or c hnn., c 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... and finally meet her heroine. Soon after, she becomes Kitty's dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as music-hall stars in an all-singing and dancing double act. At the same time, behind closed doors, they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT SARAH WATERS Sarah Waters-She is a British novelist. She is best known for her first novel, Tipping the Velvet, as well the novels that followed, including Affinity, Fingersmith, and The ight Watch. Waters went directly from her doctoral thesis to her first novel. It was during the process of writing her thesis that she thought she would write a novel; she began as soon as the thesis was complete OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... fFMYOKEQSHIRT As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Th City of Tul a is committed to creat ng respectful nd professional work env ronment. I orien a o t on o • tion, ion in ny d. City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 25 of 35 for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Ok'FO ODr./Ok'FO-MF Al TM-n INlr 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 27 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... OR CALL 918-938-6537! ---~ KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDH THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- Alphabet Soup Youth Group Equality Game Night Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - ---- Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC M'ONSOM11n THl-,..llArMI fAM-.T ,o,,,HIIA1- Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Muskogee Pride this Saturday! 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Muskogee-Pride-this-Saturday-.ht... Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2ee9588ab4b54afda990691995023826.pdf bbfa457032063acea72d98a870a0f5be PDF Text Text Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 1 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 23rd, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 2 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Bartlesville Pride in the Park Saturday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. 300 S.E. Adams Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006 Join us on August 28th to celebrate #BVLPRIDE2021. Pride starts at 5 and Josie Turrelle & Friends will be entertaining us with awesome performances until our headliner, Jill Sobule, makes her appearance at 8:00 p.m. We will have vendors, food trucks, Price Tower Patio drinks, a photo booth (courtesy of Lyndsey Stuart Photography), and kids' activities all evening, capped by a "lighting" of the Tower Center. Our popular Pride T-Shirts will be available for in-person purchase, as well as preorder (link to come), plus the Tulsa Pride Store will be on-site for all your pride merch. Afterward, Crossing 2nd will host the official after-party with music, drinks, and entertainment! We can't wait to see you at Bartlesville Pride 2021! Event Page 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 3 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave. Ste H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 www.2020tulsa.com Twenty Twenty Eyecare strives to provide the best comprehensive eye care for all ages. We understand that each patient has a unique story, and we are committed to addressing your individual concerns. Twenty Twenty Eyecare is dedicated to providing superior service and attention to detail through the use of the latest technology. Expert Doctors & Staff. Unbeatable Selection. Twenty Twenty Eyecare will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. For more information on the EBA and benefits of being a member click the button below. Equality Business Alliance Outside the Box 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 4 of 40 ~ v . _ • . , J I U 1w1v11uuy V I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... . . . . . . IYIVlll.11 UI. I ..., ••••• Outside the Box First Meeting September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 5 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 6 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 7 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Document of Life: The Legacy of Clogger Bill Saturday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Document of Life: The Legacy of Clogger Bill will have special performances by Clogger Bill. Carolyn Wiley, Kris Kohl, and Anita Richards. All are welcome. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. Click Here to Donate 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 8 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Annual Meeting Thursday, September 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The 41st Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. There will be an inperson option for vaccinated people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, but space will be limited. Click the button below to get the Zoom link. Please put "Annual Meeting" in the subject line of your email. Request Zoom Link: Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 9 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... S.A.G.E. Cookout in the A/C Tuesday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE is having a Cookout in the A/C Tuesday, August 24 2021 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join any Tuesday for SAGE. We will be making burgers and will have plenty of chips to go around. If you can, please bring a dish to share the love. SAGE members are at their best when food is in front of them. 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 later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Visit to the Sand Springs Museum Friday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. 9 E. Broadway St. Sand Springs, OK 74063 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 10:30 and travel in the Equality Van for lunch at Napoli's in Sand Springs at 11:00 a.m. Please bring money for lunch. Afterward, we will tour the Sand Springs Museum at 1:00 p.m. For restaurant and menu information, follow this link www.sandspringsnapolis.com. 28 E. Broadway St. Sand Springs, OK 74063 Link to Sand Springs Museum 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 10 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, September 7, at 10:00 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 has a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org - - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. t J ·.· ·.· . . RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. THURSDAV AUG 26 . • -~ 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE .. . . SPECIAL GUEST REV. KATHY BROWN 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 11 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... ST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: A Spiritual Happy Hour with Rev. Kathy Brown Thursday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Kathy Brown from St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Facebook Page f ACEBOOK LIVE WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 12 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... w'ITH FERfORMAfiCES EY EALLET FOLKLORICO SOL AZTECA & MARIEL LUfiA SEFTEMEER 16TH AT 7FM LYl111 RIGGS THEATRE DEl11115 R. 11EILL ~UALITY CENTER 621 E 4TH ST. Night of Latin Culture Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for a Night of Latin Culture in the Lynn Riggs Theatre in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be performances by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariel Luna. _. WIIIQ't Ii! ESENTS .. tll ~ .• alilftl~ I ENJOY A NIGHT OF LATIN MUSIC AND DANCING 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 13 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Club Arcoiris Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at Club Arcoiris for a night of Latin Music and Dancing with DJ Klave and DJ Tambora. Club Arcoiris is an 18 and up event with alcohol for those 21 and up. PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional SSO if vou oarticioate in an interview about vou . 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 14 of 40 - -· -·-· https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... - · · -· "'T - - • • ✓- - , - · - · - · ..- - - - · · · - · · ·· · - - · - · - ·· -- - - -✓--·, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 15 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 16 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Art Exhibit: Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Thursday, September 2, 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or in words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all, and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 17 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Visit the Art Gallery In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Memorial service will be held Monday, August 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Add'Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will take place in Collinsville at 2 p.m. further details are pending. Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 18 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 19 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 20 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Art Exhibit: Karin Susan Cermak Throughout August Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 21 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Tulsa, OK 74120 Karin is originally from Germany, lived in Czechoslovakia, and later in Canada. She is a naturalized American citizen, and the U.S.A. has become her final home. She worked as a mechanical engineer designing plumbing and A/C for 30 years. After moving to the U.S.A. in 1990, she has been pursuing her career as an artist. Karin has been active for many years in the Muskogee and Tulsa art communities. She is a member and supports Muskogee Art Guild, Tulsa Artists Guild, Tulsa Art Coalition, Oklahoma Visual Art Coalition, and the Tulsa Art Civic Association Alpha Rho Tau, where she has held many Board positions. Karin also designed and painted banners for many of the annual Azalea Festivals organized by Muskogee Parks and Recreation. Each year Karin supports the Tulsa Art Coalition by donating paintings for the “Miniature Paintings 5" x 5" Show.” She donated her paintings for a fundraising show, “Greater ASSets Art,” organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition for colon cancer awareness. "I enjoy the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting based on my creativity and independence of subjects. Both styles allow me to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express my feelings. The possibilities in abstract painting are endless. If a viewer connects with me through my art as it was created just for him/her, that’s the biggest award.” says Karin. "One of my goals in my artistic activity is to contribute to the cultural life of the community where I live. Art is and always will be part of my life". For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Watch the Virtual Art Show Below Click Here to View Art Click Here to Purchase Art 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 22 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Dector Wright • Morgan Allen 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 23 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 24 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK One Teacher in Ten (2nd Edition) edited by Kevin Jennings A collection of accounts by openly gay and lesbian teachers who tell about their struggles and victories as they have put their own careers on the line to fight for justice. In this edition of new essays, almost 40 educators tell their stories. Not only do educators from all over the us. weigh in on this critical topic, but essays from educators in Canada, England, and Japan are also included. one teacher in 10 "'' edited by kevin jennings .=====---=-=-=-=-=~.....L.~~====::::::!:::=======::::!....., AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Kevin Jennings-A monumental leader and crusader, 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 25 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... KEVIN )ENNINC.S Kevin Jennings has dedicated his career to ensuring safe schools for all students. In 1990, he founded the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education etwork (GLSE ), the nation's first organization combating discrimination against GLBT students. He then joined the Obama administration as Assistant Deputy secretary of Education and director of the Office of Safe & Drug-Free School in 2009 - 2011 . OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 26 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Click here to Support Monthly Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 27 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... The City of Tulsa s committed to ere t ng re pectful nd professional wor environment. l n r ty r on 0 t1on, ion in d. City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 28 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 29 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTOlSIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 30 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ' 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 31 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 32 of 40 ~PQ"'S0REOBY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 33 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 34 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing Virtual Thursday, September 9th, 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 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 35 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - --- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. i ~• !1 IT f ' .!· \/,r \ "', f\ m~ , ' 1111' I ~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 36 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Intersex, and Asexual Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, ( community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - - SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 37 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 38 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON$OHCl ■Y THlGEOt!GlKIIIH• 'IIMllY,OYNCIIITION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 39 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. 4/28/26, 3:00 PM �Bartlesville Pride this Saturday! 40 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bartlesville-Pride-this-Saturday-.h... Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8c146dc09a258188b8482fbd2689c5d5.pdf f3eeb6a5ab463e1f807f1e1fe92f770e PDF Text Text First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 1 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 30th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 2 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Art Exhibit: Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Thursday, September 2, 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything, I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 3 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. Visit the Art Gallery Neurodiversity Tulsa Drag Night Tuesday, September 7th, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 151 and 3rdruesday of e.tery month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Start Your Engines! Neurodiversity Tulsa is hosting its first Drag Night on Tuesday, September 7th. Bring your own wigs, makeup, costumes, or whatever you want to create your character. We'll have makeup tutorials from Kings and Queens, and a fashion 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 4 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... show at the end! This is a fun opportunity to learn about and try drag. This is not a competition, we are all winners in Neurodiversity Tulsa's Drag Race. Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c)-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 5 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, August 31, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, September 7, at 10:00 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 has a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. SAGE Museum Friday Friday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. and travel in the Equality Van to First Americans Museum. Please bring money for lunch. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 6 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... The First Americans Museum is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. You can find more information about the museum here: famok.org 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 7 of 36 , https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... I I " \ • 1,. * J ' All Are \\'~lcom~! Admission is FREE. Donations are accepted. 'WI .. Document of Life: The Legacy of Clogger Bill Saturday, September 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Document of Life: The Legacy of Clogger Bill will have special performances by Clogger Bill. Carolyn Wiley, Kris Kohl, and Anita Richards. All are welcome. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. Click Here to Donate Annual Meeting Thursday, September 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The 41st Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. There will be an inperson option for vaccinated people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, but space will be limited. Click the button below to get the Zoom link. Please put 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 8 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... "Annual Meeting" in the subject line of your email. Request Zoom Link: • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. OKEQ PRE5El1T5 \./ITH PERFORMAfiCE5 EY ..... BALLET FOLKLORICO 501 AZTECA & MARIEL LUfiA 5EPTEMEER 16TH AT 7PM 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 9 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... LYlflf RIGGS THEATRE DElflflS R. lfEILL E«lUALITY CENTER 621 E 4TH ST. Night of Latin Culture Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for a Night of Latin Culture in the Lynn Riggs Theatre in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be performances by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariel Luna. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 10 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Outside the Box Every r on ay of the onth a 7 p.m. Outside the Box: First Meeting Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 11 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Dector Wright • Morgan Allen • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 12 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in Club Arcoiris Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 13 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at Club Arcoiris for a night of Latin Music and Dancing with DJ Klave and DJ Tambora. Club Arcoiris is an 18 and up event with alcohol for those 21 and up. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main St. Tulsa, Ok 74119 www.securianmidamerica.com From everyday moments to major milestones, our strategies can help you focus on your most important asset: family. We will listen to what's important to you throughout our process and develop customized financial strategies that can help turn your goals into reality. Our team of professionals helps prepare you for the future, so you have the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: making memories with those who matter most. Securian Advisors will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. For more information on the EBA and the benefits of being a member, click the button below. Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 14 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... f ACEBOOK LIVE WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 15 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 16 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 17 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 18 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 19 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Memorial service will be held Monday, August 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Add'Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will take place in Collinsville at 2 p.m. further details are pending. Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 20 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK You Should See me in a Crown by Leah Johnson 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 21 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Liz has a plan to get out of her small town for college, but when her scholarship falls through, that dream is quickly dashed. However, she could just run for prom queen and because that title comes with a scholarship. The last thing Liz wants to do is subject herself to her social-media-obsessed classmates, but now this looks like her only way out. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Leah Johnson- Is an eternal mid westerner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, was a Stonewall Honor Book, the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick, and named a best book of the year by Amazon, Kirkus, Marie Claire, Publishers Weekly, and ew York Public Library. LEAH JOHNSON OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 22 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Th City of Tul a is committed to creat ng re pectful nd • rk env ronment. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 23 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 0 FREE PRONOUN PINS 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 24 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • - -==- 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 25 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 26 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 27 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 28 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 29 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 30 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. \. 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 31 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 32 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 33 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 34 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 35 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips 4/28/26, 3:01 PM �First Thursday Art Exhibit Opens September 2nd 36 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Exhibit-Opens... Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f32ab31bf349db12838d0f3b207ef008.pdf de9ca3703b62fdb44970e2043c1cf817 PDF Text Text OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 1 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 7th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 2 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Annual Meeting Thursday, September 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The 41st Annual Meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held virtually on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. There will be an inperson option for vaccinated people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, but space will be limited. Click the button below to get the Zoom link. Please put "Annual Meeting" in the subject line of your email. Request Zoom Link: 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 3 of 37 Neurodiversity Tulsa Drag Night Tuesday, September 7th, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 151 and 3rdTuesday of every month 630pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Start Your Engines! Neurodiversity Tulsa is hosting its first Drag Night on Tuesday, September 7th. Bring your own wigs, makeup, costumes, or whatever you want to create your character. We'll have makeup tutorials from Kings and Queens and a fashion show at the end! This is a fun opportunity to learn about and try drag. This is not a competition, we are all winners in Neurodiversity Tulsa's Drag Race. Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 4 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c)-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 5 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Museum Friday Friday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. and travel in the Equality Van to First Americans Museum. Please bring money for lunch. The First Americans Museum is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. You can find more information about the museum here: famok.org 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 6 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Let's Talk About Sex” Drag Show (Sex Education) Saturday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Host- Scrappy Legacy Gizele Monae~( Oklahoma State Health Department) Jalike Raine (Guiding Right) New Attendees Must speak with our Youth Coordinator before attending. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 7 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. OKEQ PRESEfiTS l,/ITH PERfORMAfiCES EY EALLET fOLKLORICO SOL AZTECA & MARIEL LUfiA SEPTEMEER 16TH AT 7PM LYnn RIGGS THEATRE DEflI115 R. NEILL E«IUALITY CEnTER 621 E 4TH ST. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 8 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Night of Latin Culture Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for a Night of Latin Culture in the Lynn Riggs Theatre in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be performances by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariel Luna. _,. ¥ .OUTSIDE ·. 'THE- B ~ ' Le.rj 3rJ MonJaj of }he. Mon}h a} 1pm Outside the Box: First Meeting Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 9 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Dector Wright • Morgan Allen • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 10 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 11 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 7PM-10:30PM - - - - - - - - - - AGE 18+ - - - - - - - - - - DENN IS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E 4TH ST TULSA, OK 74120 21+ TO DRINK 0 Club Arcoiris Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at Club Arcoiris for a night of Latin Music and Dancing with DJ Klave and DJ Tambora. Club Arcoiris is an 18 and up event with alcohol for those 21 and up. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main St. Tulsa, Ok 74119 www.securianmidamerica.com From everyday moments to major milestones, our strategies can help you focus on your most important asset: family. We will listen to what's important to you throughout our process and develop customized financial strategies that can help turn your goals into reality. Our team of professionals helps prepare you for the future, so you have 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 12 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: making memories with those who matter most. Securian Advisors will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. For more information on the EBA and the benefits of being a member, click the button below. Equality Business Alliance Pride Night at the State Fair Thursday, September 30 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 13 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality invites you to Queer the Tulsa State Fair in your identity colors. We want to see all the colors of the Rainbow! So come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride on September 30th! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the 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! ~u..tu-------., OILAHOMAIIS FOi EQUALITY ~~~ JOHif FAUL 13RAMNER 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 14 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... ·• • '" 11 WIILl'IIIKTPARKUIG LU DElffflS R. IIEILL EQUALITY C£lfTER ~21 E 4TB PRIDE ST RSVF FOR TICKETS A Night with John Paul Brammer Monday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As a part of our annual celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month, Oklahomans for Equality presents An Evening with gay, Latinx author John Paul Brammer. This event will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Monday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Please contact our Donovid Sekulits, the Latinx Outreach & Library Services Coordinator, for more information about this event. Contact Donovid to RSVP 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 15 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Art Exhibit: Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Thursday, September 2, 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything, I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. Visit the Art Gallery 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 16 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. .... • - .... COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . f[1A ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 17 of 37 I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ I Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ----------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 18 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Find Your Legislator PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 19 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 20 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Memorial service will be held Monday, August 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Add'Vantage Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will take place in Collinsville 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 21 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... at 2 p.m. further details are pending. Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary William Arnold Sherwin December 5, 1931 - July 20, 2021 Click Here for William Sherwin's Obituary Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 22 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt The inspiring true story of transgender actor and activist Nicole Maines, whose identical twin brother, Jonas, and ordinary American family join her on an extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all. It's a powerful portrait of a slowly but surely changing nation, and one that will inspire all of us to see the world with a little more humanity and understanding. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 23 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... AU I HUH ll'U I LllJH I Amy Ellis Nutt-on the Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for AMY ELLIS NUTT her feature series "The Wreck of the Lady Mary," about the 2009 sinking of a fishing boat off the ew Jersey coast. She is a health and science writer at The Washington Post, the author of Shadows Bright as Glass, and the co-author of the ew York Times bestseller The Teenage Brain. OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 24 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly The City of Tul a i committed to creat n a respectful nd profe ork env ronm nt. n er s on ny ls 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 25 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... flJ City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 26 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <:) - -==- ;:. • • <:) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 27 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTQlSJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 28 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 29 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 30 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 31 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 32 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, September 9th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People ~ I \, J ~ • \ aff • ' ,!, 11 1 1'. ~' ''\ • • . . ., . I ,. Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. ;i 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 33 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- · --- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 34 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 35 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org ---- --- 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 36 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPON50111D ■ V THIGEORGIK&IIH Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:02 PM �OKEQ Annual Meeting this Thursday 37 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Annual-Meeting-this-Thur... OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:02 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bbd37b52dfc16f271fef38fc6fa18c4b.pdf 91c1b25719270403ea0c74327b71d501 PDF Text Text A Night of Latin Culture 1 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 13th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 2 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... For More Information Click Here OKEQ PRESEflTS \s/lTH PERFORMAflCES BY BALLET FOLKLORICO SOL AZTECA & MARIEL LUflA SEPTEMBER 16TH AT 7PM LYl111 RIGGS THEATRE DEl1111S R. 11EILL ~UALITY CEl1TER ,m t' 4T.IL_c:T 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 3 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Night of Latin Culture Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for a Night of Latin Culture in the Lynn Riggs Theatre in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be performances by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariel Luna. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 4 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Museum Friday Friday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. and travel in the Equality Van to First Americans Museum. Please bring money for lunch. The First Americans Museum is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. You can find more information about the museum here: famok.org. Please RSVP with Toby.Jenkins@OKEQ.org and put OKC Museum in the subject line. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 5 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 6 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days Join OKEQ’s Brought to You Bi the Letter B (our Bisexual/Pansexual+ Support and Social Group) as we celebrate Bisexual/ Pansexual Visibility Days. Oaklake Naturist Resort Art Festival Day Saturday, September 18 24601 Milfay Rd. Depew, OK 74028 Bi at the Boxyard Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. 502 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Meet up for dinner, drinks, ice cream, and to be visible. Bi-Bike Ride with This Machine Tulsa Friday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Bi+ NEFF Pint night Friday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. 321 S Frankfort Ave. Suite #2, Tulsa, OK 74120 Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 7 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... .__. .OUTSIDE 'THE B ~ - . . £\/e.rj 3rd Mondaj of }he. Mon}h a} 1pm Outside the Box: First Meeting Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. LGBTQ+ Deaf Happy Hour Monday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. TSHA Inc. 8740 E. 11th St., Ste A Tulsa, OK 74112 Join TSHA and OKEQ for our first LGBTQ+ Deaf Happy Hour! This social event is for Deaf LGBTQ+ people to socialize and learn about services at TSHA and OKEQ. Translators will be present for participants. ~ NEU 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 8 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 9 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Decter Wright • Morgan Allen • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 10 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 11 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Club Arcoiris Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at Club Arcoiris for a night of Latin Music and Dancing with DJ Klave and DJ Tambora. Club Arcoiris is an 18 and up event with alcohol for those 21 and up. E ALITY usiness Alliance 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 12 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... EBA Mixer Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main St. Tulsa, Ok 74119 www.securianmidamerica.com From everyday moments to major milestones, our strategies can help you focus on your most important asset: family. We will listen to what's important to you throughout our process and develop customized financial strategies that can help turn your goals into reality. Our team of professionals helps prepare you for the future, so you have the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: making memories with those who matter most. Securian Advisors will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. For more information on the EBA and the benefits of being a member, click the button below. Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 13 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Pride Night at the State Fair Thursday, September 30 Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality invites you to Queer the Tulsa State Fair in your identity colors. We want to see all the colors of the Rainbow! So come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride on September 30th! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the 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! .,____--c...a.lu-----.,.., OlLAHOMAli5 FOR EQUALITY ,-___!~~ JOHfi FAUL ERAMMER 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 14 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... L11ffl i1G65 THEATiE DElffflS i. lfEILL EQUALITY C£1fTER ~21 E 4TH PRIDE ST RSVF FOR TICKETS A Night with John Paul Brammer Monday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 As a part of our annual celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month, Oklahomans for Equality presents An Evening with gay, Latinx author John Paul Brammer. This event will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in the Lynn Riggs Theatre on Monday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Please contact our Donovid Sekulits, the Latinx Outreach & Library Services Coordinator, for more information about this event. Contact Donovid to RSVP 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 15 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Month of September Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything, I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 16 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. Visit the Art Gallery ~ fT;! ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. . COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE •.• • B -~ .. . ,{!1A ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 17 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 18 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Equality Act Comprehensive federal protections for the LGBTQ+ community People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ----------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 SEE IF YOU QUALIFY: 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 19 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 20 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 21 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 22 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance & Being You by Katbryn Gonzales, MB.A, and Karen Rayne, PbD An honest, all-inclusive, uncensored guide with real-world information for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, gender-fluid, or questioning their gender identity. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Kathryn Gonzalez, MBA- is the Operations & Programs Director at Out Youth. a Co-Chair of the steering committee for the Central Texas Transgender Health Coalition Karen Rayne, PhD -is the author of Girl: Love, Sex, Romance and Being You. which was features in Teen Vogue. on npr.org, and earned a starred review in 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 23 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... KATHRYN CONZALEZ & KAREN RAYNE Publishers Weekly. She is Executive Director of the nonprofit UNIHUSHED, writes comprehensive sexuality materials, and trains professionals internationally OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 24 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... The City of Tulsa is committed to creat ng re pectful and professional wor environment. Se al orien at nder id ·ty r s ,on ar prot nation, h nt nd tion in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 25 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 26 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 27 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Support Group for Parents of Transgender People I ~~/ \ a 1' t· • ,,, I , \ ~\ p 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 28 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 29 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK..l,ISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 30 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 31 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 32 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... 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 OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, September 16th, 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. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 33 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 34 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 35 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-SOtllDIY lHIOEOltGIIUUHlt fAHlllY,OUNOATION 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 36 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President 4/28/26, 3:03 PM �A Night of Latin Culture 37 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/A-Night-of-Latin-Culture.html?so... Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3a55e316b0b09acf25536ca1b9704456.pdf 4fc221e7d41cb120a73a8832239de1b1 PDF Text Text Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 1 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 20th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 2 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Congratulations to Kao Morris, our BIPOC & Digital Media Coordinator, and Morgan Allen-White, our Center Director, on receiving the "Oklahoma NextGen Under 30" awards for Non-Profit organizations. We are very proud of our staff and their accomplishments. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 3 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days Join OKEQ’s Brought to You Bi the Letter B (our Bisexual/Pansexual+ Support and Social Group) as we celebrate Bisexual/ Pansexual Visibility Days. Bi at the Boxyard Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. 502 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Meet up for dinner, drinks, ice cream, and to be visible. Bi-Bike Ride with This Machine Tulsa Friday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Bi+ NEFF Pint night Friday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. 321 S. Frankfort Ave., Suite #2 Tulsa, OK 74120 Visit Us on Facebook 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 4 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Email Us sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 5 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Museum Friday Friday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 9:00 a.m. and travel in the Equality Van to First Americans Museum. Please bring money for lunch. The First Americans Museum is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. You can find more information about the museum here: famok.org. Please RSVP with Toby.Jenkins@OKEQ.org and put OKC Museum in the subject line. RSVP Here ~ ¥ .OUTSIDE ·. I Tu C' D -----------4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 6 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... I ~ !:!!-: ~ _',': j £\Je.rj 3rd Mondaj of }he. Mon}h a} 1pm Outside the Box: First Meeting Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. LGBTQ+ Deaf Happy Hour Monday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. TSHA Inc. 8740 E. 11th St., Ste A Tulsa, OK 74112 Join TSHA and OKEQ for our first LGBTQ+ Deaf Happy Hour! This social event is for Deaf LGBTQ+ people to socialize and learn about services at TSHA and OKEQ. Translators will be present for participants. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA _ 1st and3rdTuesdayofeverymonth _ _ 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 7 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 8 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeremy Stevens is back and reunited with a cast of Tulsa All-Stars featuring: • Lori Decter Wright • Morgan Allen • Cristen Burdell • Jacob Brockunier Please have your vaccination card to show at the door. Get Your Tickets Now! 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 9 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... GEN Q: Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Gen Q, our LGBTQIA+ social group for folks 18-30, for a karaoke night. Snacks and drinks will be provided—21+ to drink alcohol. GEN Q will join the Rainbow Room on Sept 23. RSVP below: RSVP Here 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 10 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 11 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH 7PM-10:30PM - AGE 18+ - - -- - - - - - - - - - DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E 4TH ST TULSA, OK 74120 21+ TO DRINK 0 Club Arcoiris Friday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at Club Arcoiris for a night of Latin Music and Dancing with DJ Klave and DJ Tambora. Club Arcoiris is an 18 and up event with alcohol for those 21 and up. E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main St. Tulsa, Ok 74119 www.securianmidamerica.com From everyday moments to major milestones, our strategies can help you focus on your most important asset: family. We will listen to what's important to you throughout our process and develop customized financial strategies that can help turn your goals into reality. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 12 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Our team of professionals helps prepare you for the future, so you have the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: making memories with those who matter most. Securian Advisors will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. For more information on the EBA and the benefits of being a member, click the button below. Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 13 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR THE FAIR You can sign up to volunteer for the fair online by clicking the button below: Click Here to Volunteer Pride Night at the State Fair Thursday, September 30 Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality invites you to Queer the Tulsa State Fair in your identity 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 14 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... colors. We want to see all the colors of the Rainbow! So come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride on September 30th! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the 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! ~u..lu-------., OILAHOMAIIS FOi EQUALITY ~~~ JOHif FAUL 13RAMNER Lflffl RIG65 THEATRE DEnms R. IIEILL EQUALITY CEliTER G21 E 4TH PRIDE ST 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 15 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... RSVF FOR TICKETS An Evening with John Paul Brammer Monday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality has invited author and artist John Paul Brammer to Oklahoma as a part of our annual celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. John Paul Brammer is a writer and artist from rural Oklahoma who is currently based in Brooklyn. He will be interviewed by Donovid Sekulits, the Latinx Outreach & Library Services Coordinator. They will talk about what gay Latinx pride means to them and discuss his new memoir, ¡Hola Papi! There will be a small reception before the event in his honor. Our theater is equipped with an air filtration system, but we also require that anyone attending wears a mask during the event. Being fully vaccinated is highly encouraged. Prepackaged snacks and drinks will be provided. Click the ticket link below to RSVP to this event. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. Tickets Donations Facebook Link Watch Video Below 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 16 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Simon & Schuster Books a Watch on 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 17 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Month of September Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything, I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. Visit the Art Gallery Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 18 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Trans Resource Fair 2021 Saturday November 13th, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 19 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, community, and to receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic material necessities that trans folks need on a daily basis, as well as those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. This is a FREE event – cash donations will be collected at the event, or you can donate online though the Equality Center by clicking the button below: Donate Here ~ fT;! ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. . COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE •.• • B -~ .. . ,{!1A ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 20 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 21 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ----------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 22 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 23 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 24 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library EOOK OF THE \/EEK CARLOS THE FAIRY BOY 13Y JUAfi A. RIOS VEGA Carlos is thrilled to travel to Panama's countryside with his parents. He is most excited about the Carnival stories his parents tell him. But when Carlos wants to join his cousins as fairies on the queen's float he finds out that boys are not allowed. Thankfully, he has a brilliant 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 25 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Abuela with a bright idea. A tale of family support, Carlos, 1 ~ (7~~ .-~~S::::Jf't the Fairy Boy expands a Carnival tradition to include a young boy while bringing light to the talented men who make the queen's gowns gorgeous. AUTHOR 5FOTLIGHT Juan A. Rios Vega- is a queer Latino educator and researcher JUAli A. RIOS VEGA from Panama who loves to write, read, and make things, especially puppets. He currently teaches in the Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership at Bradley university and is an active member in the Association for Joteria Arts, Activism. and Scholarship (AJAAS). OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 26 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Th City of Tulsa 1s committed to er at ng respectful nd professional work env ronment. I onen at nd r son 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 27 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 28 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • - -::::- • • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 29 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 30 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 31 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... coworkers. Question and answer sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 32 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... .. '1uu111a7 Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 33 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 34 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, September 16th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. \. 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 35 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 36 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 37 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 38 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 39 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 3:05 PM �Bi+ Visibility Celebration Days 40 of 40 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bi--Visibility-Celebration-Days.h... Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b60c0321c4191de533aa00c9c00da242.pdf e9d5bdd47099cf78ac0f34671e67bde5 PDF Text Text Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 1 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 27th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 2 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Pride Night at the State Fair Thursday, September 30 Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality invites you to Queer the Tulsa State Fair. We want to see all the colors of the Rainbow! So come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride on September 30th! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth in the Tulsa Expo Center with the 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! 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 3 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... My Name Is Pauli Murray – Now Showing Monday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Circle Cinema - Special screening 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 A look at the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist, and poet who influenced both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall. Both Pauli’s personal path and tireless advocacy foreshadowed some of the most politically consequential issues of our time. Told largely in Pauli’s own words, My Name is Pauli Murray is a candid recounting of that unique and extraordinary journey. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 4 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... This event will feature a post-film discussion with Jerry Goodwin (former associate publisher of The Oklahoma Eagle, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Tulsa Community College) and Toby Jenkins, Executive Director at Oklahomans For Equality. Link to Circle Cinema Event Watch the trailer below: sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 5 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. E ALITY usiness Alliance 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 6 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... EBA Mixer Thursday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S. Main St. Tulsa, Ok 74119 www.securianmidamerica.com From everyday moments to major milestones, our strategies can help you focus on your most important asset: family. We will listen to what's important to you throughout our process and develop customized financial strategies that can help turn your goals into reality. Our team of professionals helps prepare you for the future, so you have the confidence to focus on what's truly valuable: making memories with those who matter most. Securian Advisors will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. For more information on the EBA and the benefits of being a member, click the button below. Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 7 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR THE FAIR You can sign up to volunteer for the fair online by clicking the button below: Click Here to Volunteer ___________ .....__. _ , ...,..-... .•.. -· ···- - • -~ 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 8 of 43 • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... • UCm • CT l tlJ • 7 • • Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In Registration to Participate October 15-17, 2021 The Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In 2021 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in middle school and high school from across the state to socialize, develop leadership skills, and have a great time! 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+ interested 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. In addition, there will be informative and motivational keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, and entertainment! Register Here 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 9 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... GEN Q Pride Night at FAIR Thursday, September 30 RSVP for more details RSVP HERE ~ u..lu-----._, OILIJIOMAliS FOR EQUALITY ~~~ JOHff FAUL ERAMNER 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 10 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... L11Uf i1G65 THEATRE DElffflS R. IIEILL EQUALITY C£lfTER 611 E 4TH PRIDE ST RSVF FOR TICKETS An Evening with John Paul Brammer Monday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality has invited author and artist John Paul Brammer to Oklahoma as a part of our annual celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. John Paul Brammer is a writer and artist from rural Oklahoma who is currently based in Brooklyn. He will be interviewed by Donovid Sekulits, the Latinx Outreach & Library Services Coordinator. They will talk about what gay Latinx pride means to them and discuss his new memoir, ¡Hola Papi! There will be a small reception before the event in his honor. Our theater is equipped with an air filtration system, but we also require that anyone attending wears a mask during the event. Being fully vaccinated is highly encouraged. Prepackaged snacks and drinks will be provided. Click the ticket link below to RSVP to this event. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. Tickets Donations 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 11 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Facebook Link Watch Video Below Simon & Schuster Books a Watch on Wednesday Community Connections Transgender I01 with Dr. Al Carlozzi CENTENNIAL Program begins @ 5:30 pm, Classes @ 7 pm. Details: allsoulschurch.org/wcc Transgender 101 Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. Online This program is an introduction to the topic of transgender and gender-expansive identity. Come with an open mind and ask questions—part of Wednesday Community Connections. Program at 5:30 p.m., classes at 7 p.m. Drop-ins on zoom are welcome. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 12 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... This event will be facilitated by Al Carlozzi, Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University and currently Interim Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, University of Tulsa; co-editor of the book, Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families. This Wednesday Community Connections class is on zoom and is free and open to adults. Details about WCC, allsoulschurch.org/wcc Link to Facebook Event LGBT Women's Network: October Happy Hour Wednesday, October 6, 5:45 p.m. Maggie's Music Box 201 E. Main S. Jenks, OK 74037 Join like-minded women in Tulsa at a monthly happy hour for LGBT professionals to meet new people and grow their business & personal networks lll?IT:1 A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 13 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... THURSDAY OCT. 7 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE ·, ' SPECIAL GUEST REV. ALVARO NOVA OCHOA COMUNIDAD DE ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH I : Jl : EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE Spirit! Spiritual Happy Hour with Rev. Alvaro Nova Ochoa Thursday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. Facebook Live What is SPIRIT? SPIRIT is a virtual happy hour-style discussion group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether their goal is to reconnect with faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce faith, or just connect with other people, SPIRIT is the group for individuals to explore faith and sexuality. Each Thursday, a spiritual advisor from the region and surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. The precepts of the group are C.A.R.E: 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices. Facebook Event Link 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 14 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Kati Falcon Thursday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Kati Falcon is a Fluid Acrylic Artist and Tulsa native. Kati’s art combines the natural with the abstract and gets inspiration from nature and science. Bold colors and broad strokes help her achieve a wonderful fluid effect. When finished with resin, this medium takes on a personality of its own. “Experimentation, and the challenge of how far I can push it, keeps me painting.” “I really enjoy sharing art with the OKEQ. This is the first place that made me feel like a real artist. The center is inviting, and the staff are warm and welcoming, not to mention the patrons have excellent taste.” Kati Falcon The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, October 2nd, with COVID measures in place for those not vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, October 7th, at 6:00 p.m. with. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 15 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. ~· "' .OUTSIDE THEB ~ .. f.ve.rJ 3rd MoncltlJ of fhe. Monfh tlf 1pm 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 16 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Outside the Box Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: ~ Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Trans Resource Fair 2021 Saturday November 13th, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 17 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to quickly find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. This event is free – If you want to support trans programming at the center, cash donations will be collected, or you can donate online by clicking the button below: Donate Here Bonny Lee Hardgrove "The Psychotarium" Month of September Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 18 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... My work is a collaboration of all the states and seasons of my life. I draw heavily from my interest in Theatre and Literature. In everything, I consider myself a storyteller, whether that be in pictures or words. Generally, what I offer are not complete stories. They are lines of poems, flashes of dreams, lost puzzle pieces, and random debris carried by the wind and dropped wherever they are dropped. The viewers may conclude from them what they will, even if the conclusion is just as vague. Sometimes too many answers spoil the mystery. When putting together a collection of pieces that basically give illustration and form to the inner workings of the psyche, what better place than one that strives to offer hope, peace, and unity for those in our community who have historically had to work harder to achieve such things, the beasts and monsters of the mind are universal to all and like the parable of the two wolves, we decide which ones we feed. The Equality Center is where the benevolent parts of us are given a safe haven, where they can be figuratively fed. On a personal note, the LGTBQA+ community has always supported me and past projects, and I am certainly honored to be able to work with this community and be invited into this space. Love is love. Visit the Art Gallery 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 19 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 20 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Neurodiversity First and Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 21 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook ~ fTr1 ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~ . ·.·. •.• • B COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . ,{!1A ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 22 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page Bison Extracts is offering a scholarship to LGBTQ+ students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school within the US in Fall 2021. To apply, go to http:// www.bisonextracts.com/lgbtq-scholarship-application/ Applications are open from August 3rd to September 15th. Looking for LGBTQ+ Humans For a Photoshoot! All Ages, All Gender . . 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 23 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 24 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -- ----- - - Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 25 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 26 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 27 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Donald Fruechting July 4, 1938 - August 20, 2021 Click here for Donald Fruechting's Obituary Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 28 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... EOO.K OF THE \/EE.K \vHEI1 \vE LOVE SOMEOI1E \vE SII1G TO THEM/CUAI1D0 AMAMOS CAI1TAMOS by Ernesto Javier Martinez Is a story of a young boy who learns about a Mexcian tradition from his father about the art of song and a serenata. The boy learns that his art of song to show your love is traditionally between a male and a female but he wonders why it can't be between a boy and a boy because he wants to write one. AUTHOR 5FOTLIGHT ERffESTO JAVIER MARTiffEZ by Ernesto Javier Martinez- is a queer Chicano/Puerto Rican literary critic, educator, and writer. He is a tenured faculty member in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the university of Oregon and an Executive Board member of th Association for Joteria Arts, Activism, and Scholarship (AJAAS}. His work has received multiple recognitions, including a Lambda Literary Award in 2012. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 29 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... OKE 1 okeq. org/ donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 30 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Th City of ulsa s committ d to creat ng r pectful nd professional work environment. I nd r on t1on, nin City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 31 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 32 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <:) - -:::- •~ • <:) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 33 of 43 Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 34 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 35 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT OKEQ.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK..l,ISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 36 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 37 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 38 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --· - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 39 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by 2nd Tuesday of the 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. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners 11 . ........ ,.. v health outreach prevention education, Inc. 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 40 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... URL.I I I Business Alliance H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 41 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... , -· ~~. ' -=»1 _., I \ \ Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOIHOh lHIOE0RGElt4JSH ,.._ .. ILVPOUN~TIOtl Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 42 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees 4/28/26, 3:06 PM �Pride Night at the Tulsa State Fair - 11 Days of Awesome! 43 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-at-the-Tulsa-State-Fair... Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:06 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9db95a92d0692eb6cf3979b483c8527e.pdf 6e66510e43c17c48a18b05e464dd38cb PDF Text Text Count Down to Equality Gala 1 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 6, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information THANK YOU FOR MAKING PRIDE AMAZING 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Pride 2021 is officially in the books. You all did truly amazing work. I think we probably broke just about every record that we had on this one gang. The official details and numbers are still coming in, so this is just one grateful guy’s personal thoughts and observations. To every single person that made Pride this year the absolute smashing success that it was, THANK YOU!!! Words cannot express how proud (pun not intended) I am of each and every one of you. It took an absolute village to pull this one off, and we rose to that challenge. I want to invite all of you to join me in expressing gratitude for the tireless, selfless service each and every member of our volunteers and staff put in this weekend. I am not exaggerating when I say that they stayed through the night multiple times to make sure Pride happened and that we’re back to business this morning. I see you, and I love you. I wanted to share my gratitude with you knowing it’s just words in an email, but I truly am in awe of you all. Honored to serve with you. Chris Brecht-Smith OkEq Board President (pronouns: he/him/his) 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible S.A.G.E. Meeting 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Tuesday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. art SHOW: JULY 1st - July 31 st art RECEPTION: JULY 1st, 6 pm ans for Equality Neill Equality Center t 4120 Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professors mentorships, Aaron's compositions are bold, balanced, and true. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online Click Here to Purchase Art See the Virtual Tour Below 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Kenneth "Ken" Lee Roberts September 11, 1944 - June 16, 2021 Click Here for Ken's Obituary Visit our website 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... "Trish" Agnes Patricia Spurgin January 6, 1941 - June 27, 2021 Married to Carrie Fleharty Celebrated their Anniversary is December, 15th Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna May 31, 1959 - June 18, 2021 Click Here for Reginald "Regie" Finley aka Raghenna's Obituary 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Rhiannan Porterfield (Rhi) August 13, 2005 - June 6, 2021 Rhiannan was taken unexpectedly June 6, 2021, at age 15. She was a talented artist and aspiring animator. She was active in band, archery, and Girl Scouts. Rhiannan was a passionate content creator and a tireless champion of the LGBTQ+ community. She is survived by: Mother and Stepfather Brandy and Brian Schrader of Glenpool OK, Father Danny Rus (Irish) Porterfield II of Broken Arrow, OK, Brother Corbin Porterfield of Claremore, OK, Stepbrother Lane Schrader of Glenpool, OK, Maternal Grandparents Steve and Cindy Snow of Tulsa, OK and Linda Schrader of Wichita, KS, Paternal Grandparents Peggy Lindley of Broken Arrow, OK and Danny and Lorie Porterfield of Corinth, MS, Aunt & Uncle Heather and Ryan Palmatary of Oklahoma City, OK and Alan and Shaylene Schrader of Moore, OK, Uncle Mike Price of Tulsa, OK, Aunt Chelsea Raglin of Rochester, NY, Aunts and Uncles Angela and Jeff Andreason of Rienzi, MS and Shane and Cassie Rickman of Corinth, MS and Cindy and David Milliam of Phoenix, AZ, and Brandy and Roger Smith of Adamsville, TN and Danielle Porterfield of Rienzi, MS and Jori Porterfield of Corinth, MS and Landon Porterfield of Corinth, MS and numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins, and countless friends. Her memorial is at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120, on Friday, June 18th at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Rhiannan’s honor. Donate Here 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us .- {I( ••~LGBT~ ,,,, mnel'l s Network 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... .. LGBT Women's Network: July Happy Hour Wednesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. Fassler Hall Tulsa 304 S. Elgin Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQ++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome and we hope some of you will join us ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~(C1f£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, July 11, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID tb, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "firstcome, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Under the Rainbow: A Novel by Celia Laskey The story centers on a ragtag band of progressive activists who arrive in Big Burr, Kansas- dubbed "The Most Homophobic Town in the U.S."- with hopes of making a change in a small-town that appears very much adverse to it. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Her other work has appeared in Guemica, The :Minnesota Review, Day One, and elsewhere. She was also a finalist in Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers. She has an MFA from the university of New Mexico and currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and their doa: Whiskev. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... (ELIA LASKEY OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat Th City of Tulsa i committed to creat ng respectful nd sional work env ronment. on on, n in ny 111 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) - -==- ;;. • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... distancing practices will be in place. 'I-Sp• AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of Support group for anyone who 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 25 of 33 ~PQ"'S0REOBY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. I I r.' \ ~ ,1 1 ,; • • /'t\ .":.\ & I Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. r. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 28 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- · --- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 29 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - - sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 31 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPO"SORlDaY THICHOtlGIU,11H ... MllYfOO"D ..TIO" Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. 4/28/26, 2:43 PM �Count Down to Equality Gala 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Count-Down-to-Equality-Gala.ht... Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:43 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/20e44bad493c248fcaa9f514fe28b94b.pdf 344343870845e6819365e7063e6dbbd8 PDF Text Text Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 1 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 11th, 2021 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! Happy Indigenous Peoples Day from OKEQ! Oklahomans for Equality acknowledges each and every day that we sit on Muscogee Nation land. Today we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day and honor the contributions, culture, and history of indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples are still here, living and thriving. We must continue to stand in CELEBRATING OUR LGBTQ+ INDIGENOUS SIBLINGS 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 2 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... solidarity with our indigenous siblings #RiseToResilience Oct. 11, 2021, is National Coming Out Day! l\~1\0~~L COMING our DAY In the LGBTQ2S+ community, “coming out” is a process that never truly ends. First, we must come out to ourselves, accepting who we are in the community. Then comes telling others, which never really ends, as we have to keep coming out at work, with friendships, with family, and in other situations. It takes time. It takes tremendous self care. It takes a whole community of support to feel ready to come out! At Oklahomans for Equality, we are dedicated to helping individuals no matter where you are on your journey. Join us for our Coming Out Workshops, connect with our gender and sexuality support groups, ---- --------- -get sliding scale fee counseling, visit our OKEQ Health Clinic for HRT services, and check out our LGBTQ+ Youth Group. Coming out is a journey, and we are here to support you! Also, check out these online resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/national-coming-out-day YOU HEALTHCARE.GOV #MEDICAIDMATTERS #PEACEOFMIND Medicaid covers a range of services to Did you know that 1.2 million LGBTQ adults are enrolled in Medicaid as their primary source of health insurance? Celebrate National Coming Out Day by 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 3 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... address the diverse needs of the populations it serves. Many state plans cover services such as prescription drugs, physical therapy, eyeglasses, and dental care. Go to healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters finding out if you qualify for Medicaid by visiting healthcaree.gov. #MedicaidMatters #PeaceOfMind MCA . • OCTOBER 16, 2021 PII ·- SeE ROTARY PARK, McAlester 10 AM - 2 PM -,,cee PAlT With Performances by: Crystal Beth; Sara De La Hoya and Brandon KC Young! Food Trucks! Lip Sync Contest! Inflatable! Vendors! Family Games! FREE Testing by HOPE Mobile! And more! Saint Francis MINISTRIES FREE M ·_M ~~iii CREOKS Behavioral Has//h Services HUGS. ftA'61!ft 'IP A WI oklahomu1 ror -aualltv 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 4 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... RV'tl'l!;R.IAAI IICMJIYLT"fll,. UKLntm•• health outreach prevention education, Inc. P de Store Roadshow PRIDE in the Park in McAlester Saturday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rotary Park 801 N. 9th St. Mcalester, OK 74501 DiA DE MUERTHS Do you have a family member, friend, or loved one who has passed that you would like to see on our Ofrenda (Altar)? Please send digital high-resolution photos or bring physical photos you would like us to use. Must be between 2 x 2 inches and 3 x 5 inches. Send to donovid.sekulits@okeq.org The deadline to be included is by Monday, Oct 25th at 5pm 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 5 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Edmond Pride 2021 Saturday, October 23, 11:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Hafer Park 1034 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 Please join us as we celebrate the fourth Edmond Pride festival. Presented by Rightfully Proud, Edmond. We will have several vendors and entertainers. Including our headliner Symone! - Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. • LliDI; SHlr • • 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 6 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... •-U~K•.ltl • r CT l- l7 \ . • . • Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In Registration to Participate October 15-17, 2021 The Alphabet Soup Youth Leadership Lock-In 2021 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in middle school and high school from across the state to socialize, develop leadership skills, and have a great time! 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+ interested 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. In addition, there will be informative and motivational keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, and entertainment! Register Here 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 7 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... I Join us in the beautiful Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre at OkEq as I we present some of Tulsa's finest cabaret performers . Each Third Thursday at 8:00 p.m . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4 th Tulsa OK Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Velvet Moon Thursday, October 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 “Velvet Moon” will feature the voices of Mickey Casper, Gus Canady, Jr. and Sheila Alley performing timeless classics spanning the days of the Rat Pack, to current jazz and swing. Christy Stalcup will be on keys, of course! Buy Your Tickets Here sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 8 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. ‘We will be recognized’: Couple recalls fight for same-sex marriage in Oklahoma: 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 9 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... 11 --111r Read More Here Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Fair Housing for LGBTQ+ Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 10 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... presentations, which will be open to the public. Green Country Bears Meeting Thursday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. Siege Sausage Factory 8104 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74133 / ~ CIRCLECINEMA. oklahomans for equality Brokeback Mountain Thurs, 10/14 at 7 pm; Sat, 10/16 at 2 pm; Sun, 10/17 at 7 pm Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 “Brokeback Mountain,” Ang Lee’s historic and award-winning film about the love between two American cowboys, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with special showings at the Circle Cinema in October, followed two weeks later by the Tulsa premiere of “Beyond Brokeback,” a live theatre event directed by Vern Stefanic, featuring music and staged readings of people – gay and straight – whose lives were dramatically changed by watching the film. “Beyond Brokeback” play event will be performed at Lynn Riggs Theatre at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center: Thurs-Sat, 10/28-10/30. (At every movie 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 11 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... screening look for a discounted coupon that you may use for the play event.) Both the film and subsequent, complementary play are designed to spotlight LGBTQ+ History Month in Tulsa. About the film: In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre (Randy Quaid) as sheepherders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma (Michelle Williams), and Jack marries a fellow rodeo rider (Anne Hathaway), the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years. Academy Award Winner – Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay. “Brokeback Mountain” movie screenings at Circle: Thurs, 10/14 at 7pm; Sat, 10/16 at 2pm; Sun, 10/17 at 7pm. All Seats are only $5 and may be purchased by clicking below. Get Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 12 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... w at state t ey ca ome. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator _,. " .OUTSIDE . THEB ~ 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 13 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Outside the Box Monday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Triangle Coffee 314 S. Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 www.trianglecoffee.co At Triangle Coffee, you can always expect great customer service, know you're free to be yourself at our shop and get an excellent cup of coffee. Triangle Coffee will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Please join us and bring a friend. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 14 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Equality Business Alliance Beyond Brokeback October 28th through October 30th, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This powerful readers’ theatre piece will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Playwright Gregory Hinton (MORE SKY) assembled writings from a blog detailing how the film affected and changed the lives of so many. The production is directed by Vern and Lisa Stefanic, with music direction by Rick Fortner. And the cast is stellar: Kurt Harris, Travis Guillory, Nash McQuarters, Kia Hightower, Juan Reinoso, Kara Staiger, and Lisa Stefanic. Buy Your Tickets Here ~ QUEER ILACK VOICES No•ember 10th.,, 7pm 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 15 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... --~ "Kao1A , ------:;:.-- - - - -- - - - -~ .... 0 Live-streamed from Olclabomans for Equalit Faceboolc page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Wednesday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Facebook Live Event YouTube Playlist 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 16 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 17 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Presents: Kati Falcon's "Fluid Feathers" Through the Month of October Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Kati Falcon is a Fluid Acrylic Artist and Tulsa native. Kati's art combines the natural with the abstract and gets inspiration from nature and science. Bold colors and broad strokes help her achieve a wonderful fluid effect. When finished with resin, this medium takes on a personality of its own. "Experimentation, and the challenge of how far I can push it, keeps me painting." "I really enjoy sharing art with the OKEQ. This is the first place that made me feel like a real artist. The center is inviting, and the staff are warm and welcoming, not to mention the patrons have excellent taste." Kati Falcon Watch the Virtual Art Show Below: 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 18 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I ~ Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 19 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Trans Resource Fair 2021 Sponsored by Amazon Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect, let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Donate Here 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 20 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Sign Up Here Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa's very first meeting back! 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30om a the Dennis R. Neill Eaualiht Center 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 21 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... --- -r·. . -- - -- -- ··- • - • --··· -.-------J --- ·--· Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 22 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 23 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. rm ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE ·,·. • 9 -~ .. . ® WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 24 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here nA n,1r-1nA"T"1 IIU T l I r - ' ' ' " " ' · l"T"I I 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 25 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... t'A~ I ILlt'AI C 11\1 Inc YUU In AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 26 of 42 · https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 27 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library EOOK OF THE \/EEK '\r/HEff '\r/E LOVE SOMEOffE '\r/E SlffG TO THEM/CUAffDO AMAMOS CAffTAMOS by Ernesto Javier Martinez Is a story of a young boy who learns about a Mexcian tradition from his father about the art of song and a serenata. The boy learns that his art of song to show your love is traditionally between a male and a female but he wonders why it can't be between a boy and a boy because he wants to write one. AUTHOR SFOTLIGHT by Ernesto Javier Martinez- is a queer Chicano/Puerto Rican literary critic, educator, and writer. He is a tenured faculty member in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon and an Executive Board member of th Association for Joteria Arts, Activism, and Scholarship (AJAAS). His work has received multiple recognitions, ERffESTO JAVIER MARTlliEZ including a Lambda Literary Award in 2012. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 28 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 29 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Th City of Tulsa ·s committ d to ere t ng re pectful nd professional wor environment. l t on 0 I in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 30 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 31 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 32 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 33 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 34 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAIHR l'AMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 35 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... '',' : \_ ,, . . • ~ _' .:- -. • :,• . ,1. by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Our Clinic is Still Open Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Ar T n I I f\ 11/ 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 36 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... t\l.J U LI ~ r\ C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 37 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 38 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \ I ,·v,,,\ r, ~ t, ~ ~ ' ~ m~ , < .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom Support Group for Transgender Teens 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- · - - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 39 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Support Group for Partners of Transgender People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 40 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 41 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... i Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org M -- Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC •--on THl:-llAIHII ,AMllTl'OUNO""IOft Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:09 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 42 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:09 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/aa3ceff07698884d29fc0cbef1cf32ab.pdf 80ea6c5c38056835bdfafa9842885973 PDF Text Text Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 1 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 18th, 2021 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 Nonbinary Gender Marker Issued in Okl:1 hnm:1 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 2 of 42 ........ .. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... ' - ' ...., .... ~ - - - .. '-JIii' ........ ~ Oklahomans for Equality is proud to announce that the State of Oklahoma now issues gender nonbinary birth certificates, joining the ranks of states leading the country in this regard. Please be advised that on October 7, 2021, the State of Oklahoma Department of Health issued what is believed to be the first birth certificate in the state’s history with a gender nonbinary sex designation. The birth certificate was issued to Kit Vivien Lorelied. It is further believed that the Department of Health will be updating its website to include language regarding the proper procedural steps required for individuals seeking to amend or otherwise modify the sex on their birth certificates to nonbinary. As with other modifications to birth certificates, a request for a nonbinary designation must be accompanied by a valid court order; therefore, if you have any questions about this process and/or your rights in this regard, we highly suggest you seek legal representation. • Please be advised that Lorelied specifically authorized the use of their identifying information in regards to the release of this announcement. Birth certificates and information contained therein are generally confidential and may not be disclosed without consent. If you have any concerns about your privacy rights in regards to obtaining gender-conforming vital records, we suggest you raise the issues with a legal professional. You can speak with Christopher Brecht-Smith, the lead attorney on this case, by calling 918-382-9200 or emailing at cbrecht@ok-counsel.com. For information on this case, see Kit Vivien Loreleid v. Oklahoma State Department of Health, case numbers civ-20-819-f and cv-2021-1306. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 3 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Pride Night at TU Friday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. Hurricane Soccer and Track Stadium 800 S. Tucker Dr. Tulsa, OK 74104 TU Hurricanes vs Memphis at the Hurricane Stadium. We plan on providing resources and reading a statement before the game. Our players will be wearing our Tulsa script shirts, and we will hang flags in the stadium. Use the Promo Code: Pride Purchase Tickets Here Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 4 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 5 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Crystal Bridges Trip Friday, November 05, 12:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The SAGE group is going to Crystal Bridges at Bentonville, Arkansas. The van will leave the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at noon. You will need to take money for dinner. For more information about the museum please click the button below: Please RSVP Below with Crystal Bridges in the Subject Line: RSVP HERE Crystal Bridges Information 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 6 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... THEB Outside the Box Monday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Triangle Coffee 314 S. Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 www.trianglecoffee.co 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 7 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... At Triangle Coffee, you can always expect great customer service, know you're free to be yourself at our shop, and get an excellent cup of coffee. Triangle Coffee will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Please join us and bring a friend. Equality Business Alliance Beyond Brokeback October 28th through October 30th, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This powerful readers’ theatre piece will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Playwright Gregory Hinton (MORE SKY) assembled writings from a blog detailing how the film affected and changed the lives of so many. The production is directed by Vern and Lisa Stefanic, with music direction by Rick Fortner. And the cast is stellar: Kurt Harris, Travis Guillory, Nash McQuarters, Kia Hightower, Juan Reinoso, Kara Staiger, and Lisa Stefanic. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 8 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Purchase Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 9 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Edmond Pride 2021 Saturday, October 23, 11:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Hafer Park 1034 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 Please join us as we celebrate the fourth Edmond Pride festival. Presented by Rightfully Proud, Edmond. We will have several vendors and entertainers. Including our headliner Symone! - Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. DiA DE MDERTHS Do you have a family member, friend, or loved one who has passed that you would like to see on our Ofrenda (Altar)? Please send digital high-resolution photos or bring physical photos you would like us to use. Must be between 2 x 2 inches and 3 x 5 inches. Send to donovid.sekulits@okeq.org The deadline to be included is by 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 10 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Monday, Oct 25th at 5pm Guided Meditation: Starting November 1st Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on November 1st for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Medicaid can help with coverage so there's one less thing to worry about. You're not alone. Get the support you need at healthcare.gov. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis It's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be a form of breast cancer. Medicaid increases access to doctors, preventive screenings, and cancer treatments. Go to Healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 11 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 12 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Find Your Legislator ~ QUEER ILACK VOICES llo.,ember fOtlt, 7pm Live-streamed from Oklahomans for EqualitJ Faceboolc page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 13 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Facebook Live Event YouTube Playlist Twisted Arts Film Festival November 11, 12:00 p.m. - November 18, 11:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first annual LGBTQ+ film festival is taking over Circle Cinema this fall, with a dazzling line-up of local stories (“The Sound of Identity”); indigenous stories (“Being Thunder”); a biopic of Fanny, a band David Bowie called “the finest rock bands of their time”; out of this world animation; and closing the festival with a drag-extravaganza documentary about RuPaul Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet (“Being Bebe”). IN-PERSON EVENTS: Twisted Arts Film Festival will screen movies from November 11-14, 2021, at Circle Cinema. All screenings at Circle Cinema are free and open to the public, first-come, first seated. VIRTUAL SCREENINGS: Oklahoma residents can watch movies virtually from November 11-18, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for $10, or you can purchase a virtual all-access pass for $75. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 14 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... The twisted Arts Festival schedule of films and events is available online at the official Twisted Arts website. See Below: For More Information Click Here IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 15 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Fair Housing for LGBTQ+ Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 16 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Kati Falcon's "Fluid Feathers" Through the Month of October Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Kati Falcon is a Fluid Acrylic Artist and Tulsa native. Kati's art combines the natural with the abstract and gets inspiration from nature and science. Bold colors and broad strokes help her achieve a wonderful fluid effect. When finished with resin, this medium takes on a personality of its own. "Experimentation, and the challenge of how far I can push it, keeps me painting." "I really enjoy sharing art with the OKEQ. This is the first place that made me feel like a real artist. The center is inviting, and the staff are warm and welcoming, not to mention the patrons have excellent taste." Kati Falcon Watch the Virtual Art Show Below: 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 17 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I ~ Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 18 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Trans Resource Fair 2021 Sponsored by Amazon Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect, let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Donate Here 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 19 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Sign Up Here Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 20 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 21 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 22 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... on November 13th. rm ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE ·,·. • 9 -~ .. . ® WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 23 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 24 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 25 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 26 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library EOOK OF THE \/EEK \IE THE AffIMALS EY JU5Tlff TORRES A National Bestseller and an award-winning novel in stories surrounding a young, half-white, half-Puerto Rican boy grappling with life, love, and identity as he comes of age. In this groundbreaking debut, Justin Torres plunges us into the chaotic heart of one family, the intense bonds of three brothers, and the mythic effects of this fierce love on the people we must become. AUTHOR 5FOTLIGHT Justin Torres- His first novel We the Animals, is a national bestseller, has been translated into fifteen languages and is now a feature film. He has published short fiction in The ew Yorker, Harper's, Granta, Tin House, The Washington Post, JUSTlfi TORRES Glimmer Train, Flaunt, and other publications, as well as nonfiction pieces in publications like The Guardian and The Advocate. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is an Assistant Professor of English at UCLA. OKE 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 27 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 28 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Th City of Tulsa ·s committ d to ere t ng re pectful nd professional wor environment. l t on 0 I in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 29 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 30 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • ~ - -==- ;:. • • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LG8TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 31 of 42 our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 32 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 33 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISH FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 34 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 35 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 36 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 37 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - ---- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 38 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Transgender People Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 39 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 40 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC l~NSOIIED•Y T>!IGKORGau.1n11 fAMIUl'OUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 41 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Dani Byrd Whitney Cipolla Matt Else, D.O. Christian Fencer Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4/28/26, 3:12 PM �Oklahoma Issues First Non-binary Birth Certificate 42 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oklahoma-Issues-First-Non-binar... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:12 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/68b5293c9279d4512f6cb801b6976951.pdf 61a5c9e95319cf102ff59aad6d5933b2 PDF Text Text Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 1 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 25th, 2021 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! . A Asexual Aromantic Greysexual Greyromantic I. . SS i 1111... 1111... 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 2 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... ~ Demisexual Demiromantic Join us in celebrating Asexual Awareness Week / Ace Week! Asexual, Aromantic, Demisexual, and many more people on the Asexual spectrum are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Are you looking for Ace resources? Check out acesandaros.org/ resources Discuss your experiences or ask questions on the Asexuality Visibility & Education Network (AVEN) forum at www.asexuality.org Are you interested in Ace programming at OKEQ? Please email by clicking below: Contact Us Beyond Brokeback October 28th through October 30th, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This powerful readers’ theatre piece will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Playwright Gregory Hinton (MORE SKY) assembled writings from a blog detailing how the film affected and changed the lives of so many. The production is directed by Vern and Lisa Stefanic, with music direction by Rick Fortner. And the cast is stellar: Kurt Harris, Travis Guillory, Nash McQuarters, Kia Hightower, Juan Reinoso, Kara Staiger, and Lisa Stefanic. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 3 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 4 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Purchase Tickets Here First Nonbinary Gender Marker Issued in Oklahoma Oklahomans for Equality is proud to announce that the State of Oklahoma now issues gender nonbinary birth certificates, joining the ranks of states leading the country in this regard. Please be advised that on October 7, 2021, the State of Oklahoma Department of Health issued what is believed to be the first birth certificate in the state’s history with a gender nonbinary sex designation. The birth certificate was issued to Kit Vivien Lorelied. It is further believed that the Department of Health will be updating its website to include language regarding the proper procedural steps required for individuals seeking to amend or otherwise modify the sex on their birth certificates to nonbinary. As with other modifications to birth certificates, a request for a nonbinary designation must be accompanied by a valid court order; therefore, if you have any questions about this process and/or your rights in this regard, we highly suggest you seek legal representation. • Please be advised that Lorelied specifically authorized the use of their identifying information in regards to the release of this announcement. Birth certificates and information contained therein are generally confidential and may not be disclosed without consent. If you have any concerns about your privacy rights in regards to obtaining gender-conforming vital records, we suggest you raise the issues with a legal professional. You can speak with Christopher Brecht-Smith, the lead attorney on this case, by calling 918-382-9200 or emailing at cbrecht@ok-counsel.com. For information on this case, see Kit Vivien Loreleid v. Oklahoma State Department of Health, case numbers civ-20-819-f and cv-2021-1306. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 5 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 6 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Crystal Bridges Trip Friday, November 05, 12:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The SAGE group is going to Crystal Bridges at Bentonville, Arkansas. The van will leave the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at noon. You will need to take money for dinner. For more information about the museum please click the button below: Please RSVP Below with Crystal Bridges in the Subject Line: RSVP HERE Crystal Bridges Information E UALITY Business Al/1ance .a 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 7 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... EBA Mixer Thursday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Triangle Coffee 314 S. Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 www.trianglecoffee.co At Triangle Coffee, you can always expect great customer service, know you're free to be yourself at our shop, and get an excellent cup of coffee. Triangle Coffee will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Please join us and bring a friend. Equality Business Alliance DiA DE MUERTHS Do you have a family member, friend, or loved one who has passed that you would like to see on our Ofrenda (Altar)? Please send digital high-resolution photos or bring physical photos you would like us to use. Must be between 2 x 2 inches and 3 x 5 inches. Send to donovid.sekulits@okeq.org The deadline to be included is by Monday, Oct 25th at 5pm 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 8 of 42 . . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... ... ... Guided Meditation Starting November 1st Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on November 1st for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Medicaid can help with coverage so there's one less thing to worry about. You're not alone. Get the support you need at healthcare.gov. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis It's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be a form of breast cancer. Medicaid increases access to doctors, preventive screenings, and cancer treatments. Go to Healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 9 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Find Your Legislator 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 10 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... ~ QUEElt ■ LACK VOICES llo•ember 10th, 7pm Live-streamed from Olclabomans for Equalit Faceboolc page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Facebook Live Event YouTube Playlist 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 11 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Twisted Arts Film Festival November 11, 12:00 p.m. - November 18, 11:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first annual LGBTQ+ film festival is taking over Circle Cinema this fall, with a dazzling line-up of local stories (“The Sound of Identity”); indigenous stories (“Being Thunder”); a biopic of Fanny, a band David Bowie called “the finest rock bands of their time”; out of this world animation; and closing the festival with a drag-extravaganza documentary about RuPaul Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet (“Being Bebe”). IN-PERSON EVENTS: Twisted Arts Film Festival will screen movies from November 11-14, 2021, at Circle Cinema. All screenings at Circle Cinema are free and open to the public, first-come, first seated. VIRTUAL SCREENINGS: Oklahoma residents can watch movies virtually from November 11-18, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for $10, or you can purchase a virtual all-access pass for $75. The twisted Arts Festival schedule of films and events is available online at the official Twisted Arts website. See Below: For More Information Click Here 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 12 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Outside the Box Monday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 13 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 14 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" Artist Reception Thursday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery in Recognition of National Native American Heritage Month will feature Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, an artist was born. Schellye Bryant could be found as young as four years old, hiding under her bed, pen in hand, forming the beginnings of her adult profession. She would later further her education in graphic design at Oklahoma State University. Her skillful techniques with acrylics show a depth of emotions ranging from deep brokenness to comforting euphoria. Schellye's talents extend to murals, sign creation, illustrations of all kinds, and caricatures, specializing in soulful portraits, bringing loved ones to life. She has been featured in numerous art shows held in Texas and was awarded the esteemed honor of Gold Bars for her advanced illustrations. It is with honor and humble gratitude that Schellye presents to you her two-part series. These powerful pieces will sensually capture the eye with compelling depth, showing the gravity of thought that will embrace your very soul as visual calmness is attained. - Schellye Bryant The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, November 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. with the artist Schellye Bryant. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Artist Site: www.facebook.com/schellye Visit The Art Gallery Site 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 15 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Trans Resource Fair 2021 Sponsored by Amazon Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 16 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect, let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Sign Up Here Donate Here Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 17 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Fair Housing for LGBTQ+ Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 18 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Kati Falcon's "Fluid Feathers" Through the Month of October Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Kati Falcon is a Fluid Acrylic Artist and Tulsa native. Kati's art combines the natural with the abstract and gets inspiration from nature and science. Bold colors and broad strokes help her achieve a wonderful fluid effect. When finished with resin, this medium takes on a personality of its own. "Experimentation, and the challenge of how far I can push it, keeps me painting." "I really enjoy sharing art with the OKEQ. This is the first place that made me feel like a real artist. The center is inviting, and the staff are warm and welcoming, not to mention the patrons have excellent taste." Kati Falcon 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 19 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Watch the Virtual Art Show Below: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 20 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 21 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 22 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. rm ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~ . ·.·. •.• • B COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . tJA ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 23 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Facebook Page "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 24 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 25 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... haluat1cn Da·c', [rtcg1at1on anj lc·chn1cal Ass1stc1nc0 P,r,8ram ,rn1T, Study# STLJ00213711 The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener 0 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 26 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library Book of the Week Like a Boy: but Not a Boy: by: Andrea Bennett It explores author Andrea Bennett's experiences with gender expectations, being a non-binary parent, and the sometimes funny and sometimes difficult task of living in a body. The book's fourteen essays also delve incisively into the interconnected themes of mental illness, mortality, creative work, class, and bike mechanics. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 27 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Author Spotlight Andrea Bennett Andrea Bennett- is a ational lagazine Award-winning writer and editor. Andrea is a senior editor at The Tyee. Prior to that, the edited and designed at Talonbooks and were the Editor-in-Chief of Maisonneuve. They are the designer for PRIS l international. Born in Hamilton, they are now back on the west coast after a stint in ontreal. They hold a BA in English and French from the Univer it of Guelph, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 28 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly The City of Tulsa is committed to creat ng a respectful and professional work environment. Se al onen at on gender 1den 1ty nd g nd re pr ssion ar pro ec d. D scnminat1on, h r rn nt nd t It tion in ny 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 29 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 30 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON ·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) - -==- •~ • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 31 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PAREHTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 32 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 33 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 34 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT OKEQ.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK..l,ISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 35 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 36 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 37 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 38 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- . ---- Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, 2nd Tuesday of the 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 39 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... - H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 40 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sll'ONSOl!EOn fl1E0lOIIC:llUJSlll fAMl~YfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 41 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 3:14 PM �Beyond Brokeback Opens October 28th 42 of 42 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Beyond-Brokeback-Opens-Octobe... Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d06c8a487691a8bd7d2d2235b0862b31.pdf 2295f4130c196f037a1ecc2ada93270a PDF Text Text Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 1 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 1st, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 2 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Gay & Sue were featured in this article on Marriage Equality VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION: A Clothing-Optional Experience Saturday: November 6, 2021 FREE admission for all Veterans, Active Service Members and a Guest A full list of the day's activities can be found at www.oaklaketrails.com/veterans-day-2021. The day will conclude with a Cook-Off, Potluck and Dance. All visitors are encouraged to bring new men's stocking hats, gloves, socks or underwear as a donation that will go to the New Creation Lifework organization. ** Proceeds from the day's event will go to support New Creation Lifework, a non-profit organization supporting homeless veterans. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 3 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Click Here for More Information Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" Artist Reception Thursday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery in Recognition of National Native American Heritage Month will feature Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, an artist was born. Schellye Bryant could be found as young as four years old, hiding under her bed, pen in hand, forming the 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 4 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... beginnings of her adult profession. She would later further her education in graphic design at Oklahoma State University. Her skillful techniques with acrylics show a depth of emotions ranging from deep brokenness to comforting euphoria. Schellye's talents extend to murals, sign creation, illustrations of all kinds, and caricatures, specializing in soulful portraits, bringing loved ones to life. She has been featured in numerous art shows held in Texas and was awarded the esteemed honor of Gold Bars for her advanced illustrations. It is with honor and humble gratitude that Schellye presents to you her two-part series. These powerful pieces will sensually capture the eye with compelling depth, showing the gravity of thought that will embrace your very soul as visual calmness is attained. - Schellye Bryant The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, November 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. with the artist Schellye Bryant. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Artist Site: www.facebook.com/schellye Visit The Art Gallery Site CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Twisted Arts Film Festival November 11, 12:00 p.m. - November 18, 11:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 5 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first annual LGBTQ+ film festival is taking over Circle Cinema this fall, with a dazzling line-up of local stories (“The Sound of Identity”); indigenous stories (“Being Thunder”); a biopic of Fanny, a band David Bowie called “the finest rock bands of their time”; out of this world animation; and closing the festival with a drag-extravaganza documentary about RuPaul Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet (“Being Bebe”). IN-PERSON EVENTS: Twisted Arts Film Festival will screen movies from November 11-14, 2021, at Circle Cinema. All screenings at Circle Cinema are free and open to the public, first-come, first seated. VIRTUAL SCREENINGS: Oklahoma residents can watch movies virtually from November 11-18, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for $10, or you can purchase a virtual all-access pass for $75. The twisted Arts Festival schedule of films and events is available online at the official Twisted Arts website. See Below: For More Information Click Here 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 6 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. Take pride in your health. Visit out2enroll.org/enrollment-help to learn more. 4 in 5 people are able to find coverage for $10 a month on the ACA Marketplace. Open enrollment starts TODAY so head to healthcare.gov to get covered. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 7 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Fairy Tree 2021 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. You can sign up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center or by clicking the link below. Please confirm the gift number with a staff or volunteer before purchasing a gift. All wrapped gifts are due back by December 4th! Contact Alex First Nonbinary Gender Marker Issued in Oklahoma 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 8 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Oklahomans for Equality is proud to announce that the State of Oklahoma now issues gender nonbinary birth certificates, joining the ranks of states leading the country in this regard. Please be advised that on October 7, 2021, the State of Oklahoma Department of Health issued what is believed to be the first birth certificate in the state’s history with a gender nonbinary sex designation. The birth certificate was issued to Kit Vivien Lorelied. It is further believed that the Department of Health will be updating its website to include language regarding the proper procedural steps required for individuals seeking to amend or otherwise modify the sex on their birth certificates to nonbinary. As with other modifications to birth certificates, a request for a nonbinary designation must be accompanied by a valid court order; therefore, if you have any questions about this process and/or your rights in this regard, we highly suggest you seek legal representation. • Please be advised that Lorelied specifically authorized the use of their identifying information in regards to the release of this announcement. Birth certificates and information contained therein are generally confidential and may not be disclosed without consent. If you have any concerns about your privacy rights in regards to obtaining gender-conforming vital records, we suggest you raise the issues with a legal professional. You can speak with Christopher Brecht-Smith, the lead attorney on this case, by calling 918-382-9200 or emailing at cbrecht@ok-counsel.com. For information on this case, see Kit Vivien Loreleid v. Oklahoma State Department of Health, case numbers civ-20-819-f and cv-2021-1306. sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. . •' - I 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 9 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 10 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Crystal Bridges Trip Friday, November 5, 12:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The SAGE group is going to Crystal Bridges at Bentonville, Arkansas. The van will leave the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at noon. You will need to take money for dinner. For more information about the museum please click the button below: Please RSVP Below with Crystal Bridges in the Subject Line: RSVP HERE Crystal Bridges Information Guided Meditation Starting Today, November 1st Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on November 1st for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. OT _ _ll I~ l_&_f_ Dream Builder _ Life Mastery Consultant & Clinical Hypnosis OU _lJ______, .~ ~__,____ 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 11 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... 110-, Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator November Happy Hour Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 12 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Nothing's Left Brewing Co. 1502 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQ++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome and we hope some of you will join us Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. ~ QUEER ■ LACK VOICES llo.,ember fOt#t, 7pm Live-streamed from Oklahomans for Equality Faceboolc page 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 13 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Facebook Live Event YouTube Playlist Payton __________ _,_Law _ __Fir_____ 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 14 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... e on aw 1-1rm sponsors Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, November 10, 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 the 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 of 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. # PassTheEqualltyAct 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 15 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator _, • ., /'1n1 ITClnC'\\.. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 16 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... .V\J l~IIJL. THEB ., ~ Outside the Box Monday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 www.tulsagardencenter.org 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-.. The Tulsa Garden Center, located in the historic Snedden Mansion within Woodward Park at 2435 South Peoria Ave, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as horticultural headquarters with diverse educational opportunities for our community and to provide exceptional and unique guest experiences. The Tulsa Garden Center fulfills this role by offering numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and special events throughout the year, which are predominantly free for its Members. Additionally, over 20 affiliated organizations such as the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club, call Tulsa Garden Center home for their horticultural and environmental activities, supplementing our extensive list of educational opportunities with even more events open the public. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for November. Please join us and bring a friend. Equality Business Alliance I 0 60 86 08 I 0 6I J?;;;;;;;;;tr ~ ' ~ 0• 0• (:f.(•✓. ,;~:('(i'ff' '0 . . . . '• -- IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through 17 of 44 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 18 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Trans Resource Fair 2021 Sponsored by Amazon Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsa- 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 19 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... area trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect, let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Sign Up Here Donate Here Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Starting Monday, November 8, 12:00 pm Re-Occurs Each Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 20 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid 's Elissa Furlong. Brought To You Bi the Letter B 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 21 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Game Night Tuesday, November 16 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come out and enjoy a night of board games and fun with our Bi+ group. All are invited to participate. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 22 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center •• I • • • • 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 23 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 24 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Sheena Kaur Grewal April 17, 1984 - October 26, 2021 Sheena's Obituary Oklahomans for Equality is devastated to hear of the report that Sheena Grewal, a valued member of our LGBTQ+ community, died on October 26, 2021. Sheena was a former President of the board of directors of OkEq and a longtime advocate, not only for the LGBTQ+ community but for social justice for all people. We mourn this tragic loss of a life taken much too quickly. Sheena leaves behind a loving family, treasured friends, and a community that will miss her deeply. Please keep Sheena's family, friends, and loved ones in your hearts and spirit, during this time of sadness. Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 25 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR FOR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR FAITH. .... • - .... COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . f:lA ~ WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 26 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an ~,.J,.J;-1-;~~~I C:Cf\ ;.i:,,~,, ~~~-1-:~:~~-1-~ :~ ~~ :~-1-~~,,:~ .. , ~h~,,-1- ••~•• 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 27 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... CIUU I llUI ICII :)JV II yuu tJCI I llLltJCI LI::: 111 Cl( I II Ill:::( V 11:::VV Cl uuu l yuu, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 28 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 29 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... J Rainbow Library Book of the week The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. In Ehrensaft's new book, they explain the interconnected effects of biology, nurture, and culture to explore why gender can be fluid , rather than binary. As an advocate for the gender affirmative model and with the exper tise she has gained over three decades of pioneering work with children and families. she encourages caregivers to listen to each child, learn their particular needs, and support their quest for a true gender self. Author Spotlight Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. - is a developmental and clinical psychologist. At the University of California- San Francisco, she is the cofounder and director of mental health at the Child and Adolescent Gender Center, an associate professor of pediatrics, an an attending ps chologist at the Benioff Children's Hospital Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic. Her work with- and advocacy fornder creative children has been widely covered, including by Th ew York Times, the Huffington Post, and NPR. Diane Ehrensaft OKE 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 30 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 31 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Th City of Tulsa 1s committ d to creat ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. I t on 0 I in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 32 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • ALPHABET SOUP KIDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON Z • • C\. • - -==- C\. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 33 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF LOBTOlSIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 34 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 35 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma THE OKEO HEAL TH CLINIC NOW 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 36 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... TAKES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK..l,ISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 37 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 38 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 39 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 40 of 44 Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - --- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 41 of 44 A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 42 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONSOREOIY THEGIOIIGIKAISEII 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 43 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Board of Advisors 4/28/26, 3:36 PM �Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" opens this Thursday 44 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Schellye-Bryant-s--Painting-with-... Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e30ef465c9202784b170d5f0dd1f85ef.pdf b1dddcd44d79f058e7471047f4c4726e PDF Text Text Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 1 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 8th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 2 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Twisted Arts Film Festival November 11, 12:00 p.m. - November 18, 11:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first annual LGBTQ+ film festival is taking over Circle Cinema this fall, with a dazzling line-up of local stories (“The Sound of Identity”); 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 3 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... indigenous stories (“Being Thunder”); a biopic of Fanny, a band David Bowie called “the finest rock bands of their time”; out of this world animation; and closing the festival with a drag-extravaganza documentary about RuPaul Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet (“Being Bebe”). IN-PERSON EVENTS: Twisted Arts Film Festival will screen movies from November 11-14, 2021, at Circle Cinema. All screenings at Circle Cinema are free and open to the public, first-come, first seated. VIRTUAL SCREENINGS: Oklahoma residents can watch movies virtually from November 11-18, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for $10, or you can purchase a virtual all-access pass for $75. The twisted Arts Festival schedule of films and events is available online at the official Twisted Arts website. See Below: For More Information Click Here Transgender Resource Fair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Trans-Friendly Resources including: Health Care Cosmetic Clothing Closet Massage ~ I Mental Health Sexual Health Legal Assistance Hair Stylists Hosted by The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 4 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... , ' '' Trans Resource Fair 2021 Sponsored by Amazon Saturday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Equality Center for a day of community, wellness, and fun for Tulsaarea trans folks! You’ll get a chance to connect with trans-friendly medical doctors, legal counsel, wellness professionals, hairstylists, and make-up artists. Then, swing by the clothing swap and pick out some new additions to your wardrobe, show off your new style with a portrait photo session, do some arts & crafts activities with other fair-goers, and grab a bite to eat – it’s on us! This fair serves as an opportunity for trans folks to easily find resources, assistance, and community and receive supplies from community-vetted transfriendly resources. We especially hope to aid those who are financially unable to access basic necessities that trans folks need daily and those who might not be as plugged into the local trans community. **************************************************************** We Are Looking for help: Donation Collection: For the clothing swap, we are working to be established. If you have a place to collect, let us know. Clothing Donations: We are looking for New or Barely New. Dye and fragrance-free options are preferred whenever possible to accommodate anybody who wants to participate in the clothing swap. Our highest priority clothing items currently include: • Women’s shoes, size 10+ • Men’s & Women’s plus-sizes • Youth & junior sizes • New or unused make-up or beauty products However, we are accepting gently worn items for all ages, sizes, and bodies! To arrange a bulk donation pick-up, please fill out the form below. **************************************************************** Wanna help out? Please use our Google form to let us know how! Trans Fair Signup We’ll be in touch soon! Sign Up Here Donate Here 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 5 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Confused about health insurance? We've got you covered. Make your free appointment with an LGBTQ-affirming assister at out2enroll.org/enrollment-help. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 6 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Fairy Tree 2021 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. You can sign up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center or by clicking the link below. Please confirm the gift number with a staff or volunteer before purchasing a gift. All wrapped gifts are due back by December 4th! Contact Alex Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 7 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 8 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKLAHOMANS FOR E~ALITY CELEBRATES VETERANS THANI< YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 9 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... OS Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ & Clinical Hypnosis ~ QUEER ■ LACK VOICES 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 10 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... !ldJJEiJ llo,,ember fOt#t.,, 7pm Live-streamed from Olclabomans for Equality Faceboolc page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Facebook Live Event YouTube Playlist 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 11 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke h C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, November 10, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 12 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: My Life With Superman Thursday, November 18, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room welcomes Kaley Jobe and Clark Durland's show "My Life With Superman," a comedy cabaret about life with Clark's little sister. Click Here for Tickets Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Saturday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 13 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... 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. We will hold a candlelight vigil as we read the names of those we have lost this year, and there will be several speakers from the local trans community. Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" Open Through November Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery in Recognition of National 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 14 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Native American Heritage Month will feature Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, an artist was born. Schellye Bryant could be found as young as four years old, hiding under her bed, pen in hand, forming the beginnings of her adult profession. She would later further her education in graphic design at Oklahoma State University. Her skillful techniques with acrylics show a depth of emotions ranging from deep brokenness to comforting euphoria. Schellye's talents extend to murals, sign creation, illustrations of all kinds, and caricatures, specializing in soulful portraits, bringing loved ones to life. She has been featured in numerous art shows held in Texas and was awarded the esteemed honor of Gold Bars for her advanced illustrations. It is with honor and humble gratitude that Schellye presents to you her two-part series. These powerful pieces will sensually capture the eye with compelling depth, showing the gravity of thought that will embrace your very soul as visual calmness is attained. - Schellye Bryant The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, November 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. with the artist Schellye Bryant. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Artist Site: www.facebook.com/schellye CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Visit The Art Gallery Site MOVIE NIGHT TWISTED ARTS FILM FESTIVAL ,1,('SOUNDot ,a IDENTITY • _----, ~ ,., ~ 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 15 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... IRCLE CINEMA NOV. 11, 7PM GEN Q Movie Night at Twisted Arts Film Festival Thursday, November 11, 7:00 p.m. 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 GEN Q will meet at Circle Cinema on November 11 at 7:00 p.m. for a screening of "The Sound of Identity" as part of the Twisted Arts LGBTQ+ Film Festival opening night. You must RSVP to attend this event. RSVP to morgan.allen@okeq.org RSVP HERE Trailer 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 16 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... , .VU I ~IUC ' THEB ~ Outside the Box Monday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 17 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, November 8 and 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Game Night Tuesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come out and enjoy a night of board games and fun with our Bi+ group. All are invited to participate. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 18 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Contact Us E UALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 www.tulsagardencenter.org The Tulsa Garden Center, located in the historic Snedden Mansion within Woodward Park at 2435 S. Peoria Ave., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as horticultural headquarters with diverse educational opportunities for our community to provide exceptional guest experiences. The Tulsa Garden Center fulfills this role by offering numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and special events throughout the year, which are predominantly free for its Members. Additionally, over 20 affiliated organizations such as the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club call Tulsa Garden Center home for their horticultural and environmental activities supplementing our extensive list of educational opportunities with even more events open the public. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for November. Please join us and make sure to bring a friend! Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 19 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... ·. '~ /: ~:}(;!,_ ~~:~:~~~:: ~ ft 6 I6 .,J.!)J.f~.;: :J-j'JJJ ~6 ~6 : IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum ~· Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 20 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 21 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 22 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Sheena Kaur Grewal April 17, 1984 - October 26, 2021 Sheena's Obituary Oklahomans for Equality is devastated to hear of the report that Sheena Grewal, a valued member of our LGBTQ+ community, died on October 26, 2021. Sheena was a former President of the board of directors of OkEq and a longtime advocate, not only for the LGBTQ+ community but for social justice for all people. We mourn this tragic loss of a life taken much too quickly. Sheena leaves behind a loving family, treasured friends, and a community that will miss her deeply. Please keep Sheena's family, friends, and loved ones in your hearts and spirit, during this time of sadness. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 23 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Click Here to Contact Facilitator Patient A - A Play by Lee Blessing Thursday, December 2 - Saturday, December 4 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day, Echo Theatre Company is proud to present Lee Blessing’s PATIENT A, an exploration of the experience of Kimberly Bergalis, whose case marked the first known instance of HIV transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient. Issues of testing, discrimination, and personal responsibility are examined against the larger backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in America. Commissioned by the Bergalis family to explore daughter Kimberly’s case of contracting the AIDS virus, the playwright (Blessing) becomes part of the story as an essential observer. Kim’s encounters with Lee reflect their relationship in real life as well as the “playwright” and “character” in the play. A third character, Matthew, represents a composite of the thousands of gay men who have suffered in the AIDS epidemic. As the play recounts Kim’s case, spotlighting the media and political circuses surrounding it, we see all three characters struggle with the debate and with their innermost feelings about themselves and each other. The play is directed by Machele Miller Dill, director of Musical Theatre at Tulsa 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 24 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... University. Machele also serves on the advisory board for OkEq’s advisory board for the Lynn Riggs Theatre. L68T4+ PAI.ENT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP A Mt,NTULY ~t,VP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S WIT'U L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 25 of 46 Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. # PassTheEqualityAct 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 26 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ----------People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -- ----- - - Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. ~ I 1/lT;J A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 27 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 28 of 46 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... . . To view more work: www.sarahkstone.com "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT COVID-19 IMPACTS STUDY! Earn up to $45 for completing two online surveys, plus an additional $50 if you participate in an interview about you, your experiences during COVID-19, and your mental, physical, and emotional health. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 29 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... ELIGIBLITY ► AGES 14-24 ► LIVE IN THE USA U.S. territories welcome to participate! The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study Our partners at Evaluation, Data Integration, and Technical Assistance (EDIT) Program have a new exciting paid research opportunity. Please see their message below: Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know! If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes. How does it work? You’ll be asked questions about topics such as: · You · Your experiences during COVID-19 · Your mental, physical, and emotional health You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey. If you’re interested, we may also invite you to participate in an interview with us. If you agree to participate in an interview, you will receive an additional $50. If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 30 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study. If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at YYAhealth@northwestern.edu. Youth and Young Adults COVID-19 Survey Screener City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 31 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK X A D T HE C ITA DEL Sex and the Citadel Sex is entwined in religion, tradition, politics, economics. and culture, so it is the perfect lens through which to examine the complex social landscape of the Arab world. Filled with five years of groundbreaking research, This book gives us a unique and timely understanding of everyday lives in a part of the world that is changing before our eyes. INTIMAT E IN A IF HANG! G ARAB WORLD SHE REE EL FEKI AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT SHEREEN EL FEKI Shereen El Feki is a writer, broadcaster, and academic who started her professional life in medical science before going on to become an award-winning journalist for The Economist and a presenter on Al Jazeera English. She is former vice-chair of the U.N.'s Global Commission on HIV and Law, and a TED Global Fellow. She divides her time between London and Cairo. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 32 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 33 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Th City of Tul a is committ d to ere t ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. I t on 0 I in ny 111 . City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 34 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 35 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 36 of 46 for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 37 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Ok'FO ODr./Ok'FO-MF Al TM-n INlr 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 38 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... OR CALL 918-938-6537! ---~ KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDH THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 39 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 40 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 41 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 42 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Equality Game Night where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 43 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also provided by H.O.P.E. Testing strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------- -- OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 44 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC lHIGIO.Gll<AJIU ~AHlllVPOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 45 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Office Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Dont Miss the LGBTQ+ Film Festival This Week! 46 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dont-Miss-the-LGBTQ--Film-Fest... Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:37 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ccf670b7445579eaf12933fcb64b206c.pdf 3aa4468b603ed1e70d2a252b15fa87ec PDF Text Text Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 1 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 15th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 2 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 3 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Congratulations to OKEQ staff member AND Tulsa Pride King Emeritus Shay Brewer ( AKA Scrappy Legacy) on winning Mr. Gay Oklahoma United States! We are so proud of you! TRANSGENDER 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 4 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... AWARENESS WEEK NOV.13-19 Each year between November 13 – 19, we participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. We kicked off the week with our Transgender Resource Fair and will end the week with the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Saturday, 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. We will hold a candlelight vigil as we read the names of those we have lost. This year Rachel Tudor, who sued Southeastern State University for wrongful termination because of her transgender identity, will be our keynote speaker. In addition, Board of Director member Dani Byrd and Board of Advisors member Liz Ortiz will also speak. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 5 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Twisted Arts Film Festival November 11, 12:00 p.m. - November 18, 11:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first annual LGBTQ+ film festival is taking over Circle Cinema this fall, with a dazzling line-up of local stories (“The Sound of Identity”); indigenous stories (“Being Thunder”); a biopic of Fanny, a band David Bowie called “the finest rock bands of their time”; out of this world animation; and closing the festival with a drag-extravaganza documentary about RuPaul Season 1 winner Bebe Zahara Benet (“Being Bebe”). IN-PERSON EVENTS: Twisted Arts Film Festival will screen movies from November 11-14, 2021, at Circle Cinema. All screenings at Circle Cinema are free and open to the public, first-come, first seated. VIRTUAL SCREENINGS: Oklahoma residents can watch movies virtually from November 11-18, 2021. Virtual tickets are available for $10, or you can purchase a virtual all-access pass for $75. The twisted Arts Festival schedule of films and events is available online at the official Twisted Arts website. See Below: For More Information Click Here 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 6 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Fairy Tree 2021 The Fairy Tree is back! Every year we ask our constituents to donate gifts for people affected by HIV. You can sign up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center or by clicking the link below. Please confirm the gift number with a staff or volunteer before purchasing a gift. All wrapped gifts are due back by December 4th! Contact Alex sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 7 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... resumed. S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE II AI Ill! ATlnll C. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 8 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Tulsa, OK 74107 IIH V IUH I IUII U It e Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. ENROLLMENT • ATOKEQ EVERY TUES loAM - lPM • SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES •• Contact Sylvester I CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 H.O.P.E. Testing at the Center We have added another day to our testing schedule! We will now be able to offer H.I.V. testing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. w ~ ssu s AR OS I I E _POR ~ T OYOU? 1 Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 9 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 10 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... 621 East 4th Street-Tulsa - November 18-8:00 p.m. $20 Bi st ro Seatin g/ $ 15 Ge ne ra l Ad mi ss ion Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: My Life With Superman Thursday, November 18, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room welcomes Kaley Jobe and Clark Durland's show "My Life With Superman," a comedy cabaret about life with Clark's little sister. Click Here for Tickets Compas Conectando: Cafe y Concha Sunday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pancho Anaya 2420 E. Admiral Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74110 o;(~Q C01;J.P.:.\5J C01lfC{.:.\1100 Come learn more about how you can get involved with Oklahomans for Equality, and enjoy some Cafe and Concha with us at Pancho Anaya. Compas Conectando is a group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. Venga a aprender más sobre cómo puede involucrarse con Oklahoma para la Igualdad, y disfrutar de algunos cafés y Concha con nosotros en Pancho Anaya.Compas Conectando es un grupo de personas LGBTQ hispanas o latinx para conectarse acerca de la vida, la identidad y la cultura. Facebook Event Page Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 O□en Mind 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 11 of 46 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" Open Through November Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery in Recognition of National Native American Heritage Month will feature 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 12 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, an artist was born. Schellye Bryant could be found as young as four years old, hiding under her bed, pen in hand, forming the beginnings of her adult profession. She would later further her education in graphic design at Oklahoma State University. Her skillful techniques with acrylics show a depth of emotions ranging from deep brokenness to comforting euphoria. Schellye's talents extend to murals, sign creation, illustrations of all kinds, and caricatures, specializing in soulful portraits, bringing loved ones to life. She has been featured in numerous art shows held in Texas and was awarded the esteemed honor of Gold Bars for her advanced illustrations. It is with honor and humble gratitude that Schellye presents to you her two-part series. These powerful pieces will sensually capture the eye with compelling depth, showing the gravity of thought that will embrace your very soul as visual calmness is attained. - Schellye Bryant The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, November 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. with the artist Schellye Bryant. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Artist Site: www.facebook.com/schellye CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Visit The Art Gallery Site Click Here to See the Virtual Art Show A n11-r~1nr-\\. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 13 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... -~ .VU I ~IUC ' 'THE B ~ Outside the Box Monday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 14 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Game Night Tuesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come out and enjoy a night of board games and fun with our Bi+ group. All are invited to participate. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 15 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Contact Us E UALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 www.tulsagardencenter.org The Tulsa Garden Center, located in the historic Snedden Mansion within Woodward Park at 2435 S. Peoria Ave., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as horticultural headquarters with diverse educational opportunities for our community to provide exceptional guest experiences. The Tulsa Garden Center fulfills this role by offering numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and special events throughout the year, which are predominantly free for its Members. Additionally, over 20 affiliated organizations such as the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club call Tulsa Garden Center home for their horticultural and environmental activities supplementing our extensive list of educational opportunities with even more events open the public. Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for November. Please join us and make sure to bring a friend! Equality Business Alliance 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 16 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... ·. '~ /: ~:}(;!,_ ~~:~:~~~:: ~ ft 6 I6 .,J.!)J.f~.;: :J-j'JJJ ~6 ~6 : IndigiQueer: First Americans Museum ~· Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join IndigiQueer on November 19 for a trip to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and take the OKEQ Equality Van to the museum. We will arrive back in Tulsa before 5 p.m. Reserve your spot by November 11 by contacting Kao. "IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement." – Vnokeckv. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 17 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 18 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 19 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Sheena Kaur Grewal April 17, 1984 - October 26, 2021 Sheena's Obituary Oklahomans for Equality is devastated to hear of the report that Sheena Grewal, a valued member of our LGBTQ+ community, died on October 26, 2021. Sheena was a former President of the board of directors of OkEq and a longtime advocate, not only for the LGBTQ+ community but for social justice for all people. We mourn this tragic loss of a life taken much too quickly. Sheena leaves behind a loving family, treasured friends, and a community that will miss her deeply. Please keep Sheena's family, friends, and loved ones in your hearts and spirit, during this time of sadness. ~ QUEER ILAClt VOICES No,,ember fOtlt., 7pm Live-streamed from Oklahomans for Equali Face boo le page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Past Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 20 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Click Here to Watch A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Click Here to Watch A Conversation with Dani Byrd YouTube Playlist Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 21 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Patient A - A Play by Lee Blessing Saturday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day, Echo Theatre Company is proud to present Lee Blessing’s PATIENT A, an exploration of the experience of Kimberly Bergalis, whose case marked the first known instance of HIV transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient. Issues of testing, discrimination, and personal responsibility are examined against the larger backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in America. Commissioned by the Bergalis family to explore daughter Kimberly’s case of contracting the AIDS virus, the playwright (Blessing) becomes part of the story as an essential observer. Kim’s encounters with Lee reflect their relationship in real life as well as the “playwright” and “character” in the play. A third character, Matthew, represents a composite of the thousands of gay men who have suffered in the AIDS epidemic. As the play recounts Kim’s case, spotlighting the media and political circuses surrounding it, we see all three characters struggle with the 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 22 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... debate and with their innermost feelings about themselves and each other. The play is directed by Machele Miller Dill, director of Musical Theatre at Tulsa University. Machele also serves on the advisory board for OkEq’s Lynn Riggs Theatre. Reception starts at 7:00 p.m. with a show starting at 8:00 p.m. Ticket link will be available soon. L68Tt.Q+ PAUNT SVl¥61.T 61.0VP ____ __ ...,_____ A MONTULY 6/tOVP Foe PAeEN1'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 23 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert: "Behold, a Star!" December 7, 9, 10, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale will be performing on December 7th, 9th & 10th. It is called" Behold, a Star!" Tickets are for sale on the website www.counciloak.org. Go to "Tickets and Donations," show events, then Register on one of the three days. Seating is limited to 75 a night to meet Covid safety issues, and all audience members must wear a mask during the concert. So please don't wait to buy tickets. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 24 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, December 8, 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 the 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 of 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. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. • LEGALAID • ~ 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 25 of 46 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... SERVICES OF = -~~ OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 26 of 46 rntefu~ .Z, https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC Equitable Access, Everyone's Voice "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Thursday, December 2nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-to- 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 27 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... day stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 28 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act --------People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -- - - - - ----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. lll?IT:1 A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO ni::rn1.11.1i::rT w1Tu nn ni::rnui::n i::nnu Tui::1n i:: A ITU 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 29 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... nL\..Vl'll'IL\,, I n 11 n vn nL\..V Y L ir-1 nVIYI I nLln I Ml In. COMING SOON f ACEBOOK LIVE WITH SARA EVANS AND BRITTNEY HUDSON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. Facebook Page 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 30 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... . . . Text: 573.823.8969 To view more work : www.sarahkstone.com "Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date. She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required. Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant. Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing. All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting. Email Sarah Here City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 31 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Steven Universe: The Tale of Steven A companion book to the series, The Tale of Steven tells the story of "Change Your Mind" in the same style as the New York Times bestselling The Answer. Featuring an unusual and thought-provoking interactive format, readers will follow the story of Pink Diamond's escape from Homeworld, Rose Quartz's life on Earth, and the creation of Steven universe, from multiple conflicting perspectives. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Rebecca Sugar is the creator of Steven Universe and Steven Universe Future and the director of Steven Universe: The Movie. She is an artist, composer, and director who is most recognized for her work on Adventure Time, another Cartoon etwork original series. REBECCA SUGAR 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 32 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... OKE 1 okeq. org/ donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 33 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... The City of ulsa is committed to c re pectful nd environment. n r on tion, on in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 34 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 35 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 36 of 46 for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 37 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Ok'FO ODr./Ok'FO-MF Al TM-n INlr 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 38 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... OR CALL 918-938-6537! ---~ KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDH THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 39 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 40 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 41 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' -- · -- Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 42 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Equality Game Night where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 43 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. ideas, contacts, products and services, and also provided by H.O.P.E. Testing strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------- -- OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 44 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC lHIGIO.Gll<AJIU ~AHlllVPOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 45 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Advisors Julie Chase 4/28/26, 3:37 PM �Transgender Day of Remembrance This Saturday 46 of 46 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Day-of-Remembran... Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:37 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7d39d13050fb68b0808a72ab5151f096.pdf a1c64963b5e0b77f4726ce81999eecfe PDF Text Text Thankful for Your Continued Support 1 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 22nd, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 2 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 3 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... rnteful .Z,n ~ticO>JrJL h t JIJOLce. I" n , , 1th 111 \II "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Thursday, December 2nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-today stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 4 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Patient A - A Play by Lee Blessing Saturday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 5 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day, Echo Theatre Company is proud to present Lee Blessing’s PATIENT A, an exploration of the experience of Kimberly Bergalis, whose case marked the first known instance of HIV transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient. Issues of testing, discrimination, and personal responsibility are examined against the larger backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in America. Commissioned by the Bergalis family to explore daughter Kimberly’s case of contracting the AIDS virus, the playwright (Blessing) becomes part of the story as an essential observer. Kim’s encounters with Lee reflect their relationship in real life as well as the “playwright” and “character” in the play. A third character, Matthew, represents a composite of the thousands of gay men who have suffered in the AIDS epidemic. As the play recounts Kim’s case, spotlighting the media and political circuses surrounding it, we see all three characters struggle with the debate and with their innermost feelings about themselves and each other. The play is directed by Machele Miller Dill, director of Musical Theatre at Tulsa University. Machele also serves on the advisory board for OkEq’s Lynn Riggs Theatre. Reception starts at 7:00 p.m. with a show starting at 8:00 p.m. Buy Your Tickets Here sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 6 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT • AT OKEO EVERY TUES IOAM - !PM • I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES ....... 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 7 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... •• Contact Sylvester CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834A194 H.O.P.E. Testing at the Center We have added another day to our testing schedule! We will now be able to offer H.I.V. testing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. w ~ OS SSUESAR POR 'A T O YOU? I Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 8 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 9 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, November 30, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Network 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 10 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... December Happy Hour & Sushi Rolling Class Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Bar 46 107 N. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 LGBTQ+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! This month's happy hour is going to be a treat! We will have a very special guest teaching us how to roll sushi. The class portion will start at 6:00 PM. There will be 15 spots available (don't worry, couples, you can share a spot!) and they will be first come, first served. Please message us if you have questions! Contact the LGBTQ Women's Network Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 11 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 12 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Third Thursday in December Thursday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come out and enjoy Awkward Monologue with OKEQ and Blackjack Rewrite Company for an evening of laughs and awkwardness. Click below for tickets. Click Here for Tickets Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 13 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 14 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Contact Anna for more Information In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Phillip Long September 25, 1949 - November 18, 2021 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 15 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Sheena Kaur Grewal April 17, 1984 - October 26, 2021 Sheena's Obituary Oklahomans for Equality is devastated to hear of the report that Sheena Grewal, a valued member of our LGBTQ+ community, died on October 26, 2021. Sheena was a former President of the board of directors of OkEq and a longtime advocate, not only for the LGBTQ+ community but for social justice for all people. We mourn this tragic loss of a life taken much too quickly. Sheena leaves behind a loving family, treasured friends, and a community that will miss her deeply. Please keep Sheena's family, friends, and loved ones in your hearts and spirit, during this time of sadness. ' I 4~,.j,v~.,-·,, , 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 16 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" Open Through November Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery in Recognition of National Native American Heritage Month will feature Schellye Bryant's "Painting with Passion" In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, an artist was born. Schellye Bryant could be found as young as four years old, hiding under her bed, pen in hand, forming the beginnings of her adult profession. She would later further her education in graphic design at Oklahoma State University. Her skillful techniques with acrylics show a depth of emotions ranging from deep brokenness to comforting euphoria. Schellye's talents extend to murals, sign creation, illustrations of all kinds, and caricatures, specializing in soulful portraits, bringing loved ones to life. She has been featured in numerous art shows held in Texas and was awarded the esteemed honor of Gold Bars for her advanced illustrations. It is with honor and humble gratitude that Schellye presents to you her two-part series. These powerful pieces will sensually capture the eye with compelling depth, showing the gravity of thought that will embrace your very soul as visual calmness is attained. - Schellye Bryant The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Monday, November 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. with the artist Schellye Bryant. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org Artist Site: www.facebook.com/schellye Visit The Art Gallery Site CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 17 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Click Here to See the Virtual Art Show ~ QUEER ILACK VOICES llo.,ember fOtlt, 7pm Live-streamed from Oklahomans for EqualitJ Faceboolc page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn Past Facebook Live Event Join us for Queer Black Voices with Mikeal Vaughn. Mikeal is a Tulsa native, Founder, and Executive Director of the Urban Coders Guild. Urban Coders Guild's mission is to "provide greater computer science education, access, and opportunities to youth from historically underserved, underrepresented, otherwise under-resourced communities." Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris by clicking below: Contact Kao Click Here to Watch A Conversation with Mikeal Vaughn 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 18 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Click Here to Watch A Conversation with Dani Byrd YouTube Playlist Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 19 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... L p1,dJl1" ,svHt>'--r 61,.(:>VP ________ A ,-tt,,rrM~Y 6'.f;>VP Fl>t. pAl.fJl1'S Wl'T'M ~6~-r~+ 1(1 E>S'. (:}J PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 20 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... December 7th, 9th, & 10th 8:00pm Seating is limited to 75 attendees each night Purchase tickets online at Counciloak.org Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Uust south of Braums) Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert: "Behold, a Star!" December 7, 9, 10, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale will be performing on December 7th, 9th & 10th. It is called" Behold, a Star!" Tickets are for sale on the website www.counciloak.org. Go to "Tickets and Donations," show events, then Register on one of the three days. Seating is limited to 75 a night to meet Covid safety issues, and all audience members must wear a mask during the concert. So please don't wait to buy tickets. Click Here for Tickets Payton Law Law Fi rm s ~~~-----------4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 21 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, December 8, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 22 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 0KEQ Fa La La Ball December 18, 6:30-10:00 p.m . Dennis R. Neill E9uality Center Fa La La Ball Saturday, December 18, 6:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 23 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Join OKEQ at the Annual Fa La La Ball, where we don our gay apparel and celebrate all the holidays! This year we will have a family party hosted by Alphabet Soup, OKEQ's youth group. The family party will have a hot cocoa bar, live music, games, and food! It is a family event, so bring everyone! Scrappy Legacy, King of Tulsa Pride Emeritus, will be the EmCee along with Robin Hearts, our youth EmCee! The Lynn Riggs Theatre will host an event for those 21+. A cash bar will be provided. There will be performances by drag artists and other musicians as well! DJ Dec will be your DJ! Admission for youth is free. Admission for those over 18 is one of the following: Canned food item Board games Child's Toys Pet Food ~· "' .OUTSIDE THEB ~ .. f.ve.rJ 3rd MoncltlJ of fhe. Monfh tlf 1pm 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 24 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Outside the Box Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 25 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 26 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK You Can't Be Serious by Kai Penn Penn's book, is a serie of funny, consequential, awkward, and ridiculous stories from Kai Penn's idiosyncratic life. It's about being the grandson of Gandhian freedom fighter , and the son of immigrant parents: people who came to this country with very little and went very far- and whose vision of the American dream probably never included their son sliding off an oiled-up naked woman in the raunchy Ryan Reynolds movie van Wilder...or getting a phone call from Air Force One as Kai flew with the country's first Black president. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Kai Penn- Kai Penn has played leading roles in some of the Dtll ll world's most-watched television shows, including How I Met Your Mother, 24, Designated Survivor, House, and more. Kai has worked at the very highest levels of politics, as an Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. where he was President Obama's Liaison to Young Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the Arts communities in America. He was born and r~i corl in 1\Tou, Torcou 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 27 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... I\IIL f L 1111 OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 28 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... h f ulsa is committed r p ctful nd e v1ronment. on I n in n City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 29 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 30 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • • ---- • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. PARENTS OF L08TQ2SIA• YOUTH 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 31 of 41 Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 32 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOHSOIIED BY Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our THEGEOAGEkAISfR FAMILY FOUNDATIOl<I 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 33 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537 opt 1. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 34 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 35 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for Virtual Thursday, December 16, 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. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 36 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. i ~• !1 IT f ' .!· \/,r \ "', f\ m~ , ' 1111' I ~ o ,- ----u.ll:JJ.t:J ~ , I ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. ~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 37 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 38 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 39 of 41 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONsouon THIOEO•GIUIIH , ... MILVPOUNO.loTIOtl Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 40 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 4/28/26, 3:38 PM �Thankful for Your Continued Support 41 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thankful-for-Your-Continued-Sup... Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:38 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a99f5dce1377b3922d5bfce80aa4b8c4.pdf fdd2e7e68efbf6bda36422e5dcbdce18 PDF Text Text World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 1 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 29th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 2 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Please Welcome the Newest Member of our Board of Directors, Elizabeth Ortiz! Pride Street Signs Vandalized We are saddened to report that two of the Pride Street signs have been vandalized. Our staff tried to remove the graffiti, but the signs are permanently damaged. This is an act of intimidation and an attempt to scare us out of being who we are. We have fought for too long to be able to call this "Pride Street," and we will not back down. We have reported this to the City of Tulsa and will continue 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 3 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... to monitor these intersections for continued vandalism. Donate Here to Support the Sign Repair Gl ~ ING TUESDAY Giving Tuesday is November 30, and you have the chance to join people around the world in supporting causes close to your heart. This Giving Tuesday, help us give the gift of empowerment and encouragement to the LGBTQ+ community of Tulsa. Your donation will help establish OkEq chapters in small towns across Oklahoma. This gift will help sustain vital services that encourage LGBTQ+ youth navigating school, older adults who have been forgotten by our community, and those just coming out in these difficult times. Your support will strengthen our advocacy programs that encourage elected officials to push friendly policy changes and encourage companies to be more inclusive and supportive of the community. Donate Here 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 4 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 5 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... •• rAteful .Z, a.tic:»lrJI. "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Thursday, December 2nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-today stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 6 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Patient A - A Play by Lee Blessing Saturday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day, Echo Theatre Company is proud to present Lee Blessing’s PATIENT A, an exploration of the experience of Kimberly Bergalis, whose case marked the first known instance of HIV transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient. Issues of testing, discrimination, and personal responsibility are examined against the larger backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in America. Commissioned by the Bergalis family to explore daughter Kimberly’s case of contracting the AIDS virus, the playwright (Blessing) becomes part of the story as an essential observer. Kim’s encounters with Lee reflect their relationship in real life as well as the “playwright” and “character” in the play. A third character, Matthew, represents a composite of the thousands of gay men who have suffered in the AIDS epidemic. As the play recounts Kim’s case, spotlighting the media and political circuses surrounding it, we see all three characters struggle with the debate and with their innermost feelings about themselves and each other. The play is directed by Machele Miller Dill, director of Musical Theatre at Tulsa University. Machele also serves on the advisory board for OkEq’s Lynn Riggs 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 7 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Theatre. Reception starts at 7:00 p.m. with a show starting at 8:00 p.m. Buy Your Tickets Here SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Meeting 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 8 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Tuesday, November 30, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Holiday Light Tour Friday, December 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa, our program for LGBTQ older adults, will have their annual holiday light tour. We will meet at the Equality Center at 5:00 p.m., and then the Equality Van will take a holiday light tour of Tulsa County. Please bring money as we will be stopping for dinner. Restaurant to be determined. RSVP to toby.jenkins@okeq.org and put in the subject line Holiday Light Tour. SAGE Holiday Party Tuesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Holiday Celebration with SAGE Tulsa! We will have a holiday meal catered by TWAFAB Catering. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 9 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... December 7th, 9th, & 10th 8:00pm Seating is limited to 75 attendees each night Purchase tickets online at Counciloak.org Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Uust south of Braums) Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert: "Behold, a Star!" December 7, 9, 10, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale will be performing on December 7th, 9th & 10th. It is called "Behold, a Star!" Tickets are for sale on the website www.counciloak.org. Go to "Tickets and Donations," show events, then Register on one of the three days. Seating is limited to 75 a night to meet Covid safety issues, and all audience members must wear a mask during the concert. So please don't wait to buy tickets. Click Here for Tickets I OKEQ Game Night 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 10 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Tuesday, November 30, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT • AT OKEO EVERY TUES lOAM - lPM • I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES •• CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 H.O.P.E. Testing at the Center We have added another day to our testing schedule! We will now be able to offer H.I.V. testing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. W ~ SSUESARE ' E OS POR 'A T O YOU? 1 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 11 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 12 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis ~ Network December Happy Hour & Sushi Rolling Class Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Bar 46 107 N. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 LGBTQ+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! This month's happy hour is going to be a treat! We will have a very special guest teaching us how to roll sushi. The class portion will start at 6:00 PM. There will be 15 spots available (don't worry, couples, you can share a spot!) and they will be first come, first served. Please message us if you have questions! Contact the LGBTQ Women's Network 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 13 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Post-Op Support Group ,.. ,.,..~.. ..,.~"' ~ ~ 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 14 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us Third Thursday in December Thursday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Ever wonder what other people are thinking? Ever wonder what YOU are thinking? Blackjack Theatre unleashes that inner weirdo, so let’s wave our freak flag proudly! Hosted by Tulsa theatre favorite, Nick Caines. Click below for tickets. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 15 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center I• L ____ .. • • 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 16 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 17 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Clinton Hight November 24, 2021 Joshua Breshears March 19, 1994 - November 19, 2021 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 18 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Phillip Long September 25, 1949 - November 18, 2021 Live-streamed from Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Ahmyah Kanniainen Friday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Join us for Queer Black Voices with Ahmyah Kanniainen. Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 19 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Kao Morris. For information about this event contact Donovid Sekulits. Facebook Page Contact Kao Contact Donovid YouTube Playlist Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 20 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Click Here to Contact Facilitator L68Tt.Q+ PAUNT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP ____ A Mt,NTULY 6/tt,VP Ft,e PAeENrS WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 21 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, December 8, 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 the 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 of 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. Lawyer in the Center 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 22 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 L~liAL J-l.lU SERVICES OF ~h = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office ----phone is (918) 295-9429. 0KEQ Fa La La Ball December 18, 6:30-10:00 p.m . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Fa La La Ball Saturday, December 18, 6:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at the Annual Fa La La Ball, where we don our gay apparel and celebrate all the holidays! 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 23 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... This year we will have a family party hosted by Alphabet Soup, OKEQ's youth group. The family party will have a hot cocoa bar, live music, games, and food! It is a family event, so bring everyone! Scrappy Legacy, King of Tulsa Pride Emeritus, will be the EmCee along with Robin Hearts, our youth EmCee! The Lynn Riggs Theatre will host an event for those 21+. A cash bar will be provided. There will be performances by drag artists and other musicians as well! DJ Dec will be your DJ! Admission for youth is free. Admission for those over 18 is one of the following: Canned food item Board games Child's Toys Pet Food ~· "' .OUTSIDE THEB ~ .. f.ve.rJ 3rd MoncltlJ of fhe. Monfh tlf 1pm 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 24 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Outside the Box Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 25 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 26 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Na~& McDona ainbov, Library 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 27 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... BOOK OF THE WEEK After Francesco by Brian Malloy Two years after his partner, Francesco, died, twentyeight-year-old Kevin Doyle is dusting off his one good suit jacket for yet another funeral, yet another loss in their close-knit group. They had all been young, beautiful, and living the best days of their lives. though they didn't know it. That was before New York City began to feel like a war zone, its horrors somehow invisible, and ignored by the rest of the world. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Brian Malloy is the author of The Year of Ice, Brendan Wolf, and Twelve Long Months. His books have been a BookSense pick and a ew York Times new and notable title. They have won the Minnesota Book Award and the American Library Association's Alex Award. BRIAN MALLOY OKE okeq.org/donate _...,...,..... l"ll ■ IJIIIIIT 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 28 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 29 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Th City of Tulsa 1s committed to ere t ng re pectful nd professional work environment. l t on ro n in ny rn I City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 30 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 31 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 32 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Virtual 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 33 of 38 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Thursday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 34 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Equality Game Night where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 35 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 36 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISORIOay THIGIOIIGIUJHII f .. MILYfOUNOA.TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 37 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Board of Advisors 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �World AIDS Day December 1st, 2021 38 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/World-AIDS-Day-December-1st-... Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9a43cbab312afa448b9a9e79c12f4ca5.pdf 3675b86ceab5395030c25c121c585273 PDF Text Text Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 6th, 2021 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 for Supporting the Fairy Tree! Thank You! (l 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Thanks to your support we were able to gift presents to 54 people! You all have made the holidays happier for a lot of people! All gifts go to Tulsa Cares to support people living with HIV. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... rnteful .Z,n - ~ lr:11.. ][ lr:11..C:. l\n•,1thlll \II "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-today stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Visit The Art Gallery Site CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Pride Street Signs Vandalized We are saddened to report that two of the Pride Street signs have been vandalized. Our staff tried to remove the graffiti, but the signs are permanently damaged. This is an act of intimidation and an attempt to scare us out of being who we are. We have fought for too long to be able to call this "Pride Street," and we will not back down. We have reported this to the City of Tulsa and will continue to monitor these intersections for continued vandalism. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Donate Here to Support the Sign Repair is o id y Se o 1 I I • ♦ ◊ 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Kendra Scott Gives Back to Oklahomans for Equality Online December 10 - 11 In-Store December 10, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tulsa Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74133 Shop in-store or online to support Oklahomans for Equality. If Shopping in-store, be sure to mention Oklahomans for Equality at checkout. If shopping online, be sure to use code GIVEBACK-BDYNW in the coupon code box at checkout! Click Here to Visit The Kendra Scott Online Store 0KEQ Fa La La Ball December 18, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Fa La La Ball Saturday, December 18, 6:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at the Annual Fa La La Ball, where we don our gay apparel and celebrate all the holidays! This year we will have a family party hosted by Alphabet Soup, OKEQ's youth group. The family party will have a hot cocoa bar, live music, games, and food! It is a family event, so bring everyone! Scrappy Legacy, King of Tulsa Pride Emeritus, will be the EmCee along with Robin Hearts, our youth EmCee! The Lynn Riggs Theatre will host an event for those 21+. A cash bar will be provided. There will be performances by drag artists and other musicians as well! DJ Dec will be your DJ! Admission for youth is free. Admission for those over 18 is one of the following: Canned food item Board games Child's Toys Pet Food sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Holiday Light Tour Friday, December 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa, our program for LGBTQ older adults, will have their annual holiday light tour. We will meet at the Equality Center at 5:00 p.m., and then the Equality Van will take a holiday light tour of Tulsa County. Please bring money as we will be stopping for dinner. Restaurant to be determined. RSVP to toby.jenkins@okeq.org and put in the subject line Holiday Light Tour. SAGE Holiday Party Tuesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Holiday Celebration with SAGE Tulsa! We will have a holiday meal catered by TWAFAB Catering. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Third Thursday in December Thursday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Ever wonder what other people are thinking? Ever wonder what YOU are thinking? Blackjack Theatre unleashes that inner weirdo, so let’s wave our freak flag proudly! Hosted by Tulsa theatre favorite, Nick Caines. Click below for tickets. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... December 7th, 9th, & 10th 8:00pm Seating is limited to 75 attendees each night Purchase tickets online at Counciloak.org Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Uust south of Braums) Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert: "Behold, a Star!" December 7, 9, 10, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 The silence has been deafening, but after almost 2 years, Council Oak Mens Chorale is back with Holiday concerts scheduled in early December! Council Oak Men's Chorale will be performing on December 7th, 9th & 10th. Tickets are for sale on the website www.counciloak.org. Go to "Tickets and Donations," show events, then Register on one of the three days. Seating is limited to 75 a night to meet Covid safety issues, and all audience members must wear a mask during the concert. So please don't wait to buy tickets. Click Here for Tickets Live-streamed from Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Ahmyah Kanniainen Rescheduled to Friday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. Facebook Live Join us for Queer Black Voices with Ahmyah Kanniainen. Queer Black Voices is a monthly series that highlights Black Queer Oklahomans creating and giving them the space and opportunity to tell their stories and journeys as Black Queer folx. Queer Black Voices will live stream every first Friday of the month from the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page. You can also check out our first season on Oklahomans for Equality's youtube channel at the link below. If you would like to share your story or learn more about Queer Black Voices, contact Kao Morris. For information about this event contact Donovid Sekulits. Facebook Page Contact Kao Contact Donovid QBV YouTube Playlist Shop for the Holidays with , amazonsmile · 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... ;;, You shop. Amazon gives. ___ Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT • • ATOKEQ [VERY TUES lOAM - lPM I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES •• 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... H.O.P.E. Testing at the Center We have added another day to our testing schedule! We will now be able to offer H.I.V. testing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. W /.. SSUESAR '1 MOS POR 'A T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder _ Life Mastery Consultant & Clinical Hypnosis 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 6 and 20, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... -- • .OUTSIDE ·. THEB ~ Outside the Box Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Clinton Hight November 24, 2021 Joshua Breshears March 19, 1994 - November 19, 2021 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Phillip Long September 25, 1949 - November 18, 2021 I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, December 28, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. c..68-r•• p1,dJ(r StJHO'--r 61,.(,VP ________ ~ .. ..ru1_V_ ,At>VP Fl>'4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... (:)J _ PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, January 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. January Happy Hour Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Location to be Announced LGBTQ+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Contact the LGBTQ Women's Network 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... I GOT M COUR NOW WHA Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law ------~-__.~ •• r: - - - - - - - - -~ - - - - - - . - . ; a 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. .~ EMERGENCY RENTAL 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 26 of 39 lyf https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... ASSISTANCE PROGRAM City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK The 2000s Made Me Gay by Grace Perry Today's gay youth have dozens of queer peer heroes, both fictional and real, but former gay teenager Grace Perry did not ave that luxury. Instead, she had to search for queerness in the (largely straight) teen cultural phenomena the aughts had to offer: in Lindsay Lohan's fall from grace. Gossip Girl. Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl." country-era Taylor Swift, and Seth Cohen jumping on a coffee cart. And, for better or worse, these tnnrh nnint<: <:h<>n<>ti h<>r <1ti11lt iti<>ntitv ,h., r<>m<> nnt nn thP 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... other side like many millennials did: in her words, gay as hell. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT CRACE PERRY Grace Perry- Her work has been published in a variety of outlets, including The New Yorker, ew York magazine's The Cut, BuzzFeed, Outside, and Eater. She is also a longtime, regular contributor to The Onion and the feminist satire site Reductress. Most of her work, comedy and journalism alike, interrogates the intersection of queerness, pop culture and the internet. She lives in LA. OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Th City of ulsa 1s committ d to creat ng re pectful nd professional work environment. I n t on 0 I ion in n 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - ---- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 35 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Transgender People Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 37 of 39 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S.-ONS.ORID•V THIGIOIIGtlKAISH FA ... llYPOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Andi Gunter 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:39 PM �Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree 39 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Supporting-the-Fa... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7fe9b5e2f3809ef1f19180e9ec37e8d2.pdf 1d9729a8e2e69a7a005fd9086a9afc4e PDF Text Text Awkward Monologue Night 1 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 13th, 2021 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! ♦ ♦ ~ ) ~ .. • • •A\l'K\VARD ,._, a ~lO~OLOGl E 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 2 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Third Thursday in December Thursday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Ever wonder what other people are thinking? Ever wonder what YOU are thinking? Blackjack Theatre unleashes that inner weirdo, so let’s wave our freak flag proudly! Hosted by Tulsa theatre favorite, Nick Caines. Click below for tickets. Click Here for Tickets Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 3 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Holiday Light Tour Friday, December 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa, our program for LGBTQ older adults, will have their annual holiday light tour. We will meet at the Equality Center at 5:00 p.m., and then the Equality Van will take a holiday light tour of Tulsa County. Please bring money as we will be stopping for dinner. Restaurant to be determined. RSVP to toby.jenkins@okeq.org and put in the subject line Holiday Light Tour. SAGE Holiday Party Tuesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Holiday Celebration with SAGE Tulsa! We will have a holiday meal 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 4 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... catered by TWAFAB Catering. OKEQ Fa La La Ball December 18, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill E9uality Center Fa La La Ball Saturday, December 18, 6:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ at the Annual Fa La La Ball, where we don our gay apparel and celebrate all the holidays! The Lynn Riggs Theatre will host an event for those 21+. A cash bar will be provided. There will be performances by drag artists and other musicians as well! DJ Dec will be your DJ! This year we will have a family party hosted by Alphabet Soup, OKEQ's youth group. The family party will have a hot cocoa bar, live music, games, and food! It is a family event, so bring everyone! Scrappy Legacy, King of Tulsa Pride Emeritus, will be the EmCee along with Robin Hearts, our youth EmCee! Admission for youth is free. Admission for those over 18 is one of the following: Canned food item Board games Child's Toys Pet Food 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 5 of 37 PROUDLY A sPoNsoRED sY https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... • A ■ 1· mer1can Ir Ines OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 6 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Shop for the Holidays with i amazonsmile · ~----6;-J You shop. Amazon gives. ~ Now Supporting: Oklahomans for Equality Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree! 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 7 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Thanks to your support we were able to gift presents to 54 people! You all have made the holidays happier for a lot of people! All gifts go to Tulsa Cares to support people living with HIV. Pride Street Signs Vandalized We are saddened to report that two of the Pride Street signs have been vandalized. Our staff tried to remove the graffiti, but the signs are permanently damaged. This is an act of intimidation and an attempt to scare us out of being who we are. We have fought for too long to be able to call this "Pride Street," and 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 8 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... we will not back down. We have reported this to the City of Tulsa and will continue to monitor these intersections for continued vandalism. Donate Here to Support the Sign Repair BOB THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY ... ...·~ ...... . .. .... ·... ...-.....·..,.. .... . MARCH 11, 2022 Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11, 2022 Cain's Ballroom 423 North Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 9 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here -View Episode Here which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the EMMY AWARD FOR BEST UNSTRUCTURED REALITY SERIES, has a brand new comedy special Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's (View trailer here) as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" Drag My Dad trailer series, The Pit Stop HERE and her ever-popular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul All-Star Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 13 and 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 10 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 11 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... rAteful .2,)A -Cl>~ JI~c:. " n • , 1th I ii \ID_ ..JDI_ ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC _ Equitable Access. Everyone's Voice "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Ongoing till December 30th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-today stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 12 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Visit The Art Gallery Site CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 It e ENROLLMENT • AT OKEO EVERY TUES lOAM - lPM • •• I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 13 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Time's running out on open enrollment. Get covered ASAP. .. ... What are you wiating for? CD Need coverage for the New Year? Don’t wait! You must enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage that begins Jan. 1. Sign up now at HealthCare.gov. #GetCovered H.O.P.E. Testing at the Center We have added another day to our testing schedule! We will now be able to offer H.I.V. testing every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. W ~ SSUESAR E OS POR ~ T OYOU? 1 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 14 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 15 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Tulsa, OK 74120 Fair Housing presentation and Bingo with Legal Aid's Elissa Furlong. There will be Pizza and Prizes available for those in attendance. Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Post-Op Support Group 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 16 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 17 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information ~ "' .OUTSIDE · THEB - ~ -· . . Eve.rj 3rd Monclaj of fhe. Monfh af 1pm 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 18 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Outside the Box Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Carrie Lynn Hughes April 25, 1973 - December 9, 2021 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 19 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Jennifer Heisley March 17, 1975 - November 29, 2021 Clinton Hight November 24, 2021 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 20 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Joshua Breshears March 19, 1994 - November 19, 2021 Phillip Long September 25, 1949 - November 18, 2021 I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, December 28, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 21 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 22 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... p1,dJl1" ,svpPt>t.-r 61,/)VP ______ A ,-tt,,rrM~Y 6'.f;>VP Fl>t. PAt.f-111'S Wl'T'M ~6~-r~+ l(tE>S'. ~ PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, January 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 23 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... January Happy Hour Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Location to be Announced LGBTQ+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Contact the LGBTQ Women's Network Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 24 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 25 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... #PassTheEq The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for TULSA ncc:nnur\c: 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 26 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 27 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... BOOK OF THE WEEK Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life Alan Cummings second memoir "Takes us through the highs and lows of his career, his struggle with mental health, each failed relationship or encounter with a legend (Liza! X Men! Gore Vidal! Kubrick! Spice Girls!), every bad decision or moment of sensual joy, Cumming shows how every experience- good or bad- has shaped who he is today: a happy, flawed, vulnerable, fearless middle-aged man, with a lot of baggage. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ALAN CUMMING Alan Cumming is an actor, activist and humanitarian who has received over forty awards for his humanitarianism and social activism. He was made an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for his contributions to the arts and LBGT equality by the Queen. He is the author of five books including a #I ew York Times best-selling memoir. OKE okeq.org/donate - 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 28 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 29 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... ~ ~~~cA. -- -- -- • I Th City of ulsa ls comm1tt d to creat ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. on I ion in City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 30 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 31 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 32 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 33 of 37 for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 34 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 35 of 37 ' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... ' • Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org : Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NSORIOIY lHIOIO.Gll<AJIIR PAHlllVPOUN~TIOtl ~ 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 36 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:40 PM �Awkward Monologue Night 37 of 37 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Awkward-Monologue-Night.html?... ~ ;_q Pictu/ f t u rt.esy of the Tulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:40 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e362335c7d6f3b86ff5920459873614c.pdf b3ba966789479fa39a9ba2b71466d365 PDF Text Text Happy Holidays from OkEq 1 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 20th, 2021 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! sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 2 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... resumed. SAGE Holiday Party Tuesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Holiday Celebration with SAGE Tulsa! We will have a holiday meal catered by TWAFAB Catering. King & Queen OF TULSA PRIDE 2022 JANUARY 8TH • 7PM DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER HONOl.~NG 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 3 of 36 PROUDLY A sPoNsoRED BY https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... • A ■ 1· mer1can Ir Ines OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY INVITES YOU TO OUR - - - 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 4 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... DE DECEMBER 23RD, 2021 6PM- 9PM r otluck- Bring your favorite dish or dessert and celebrate the diversity of Hispanic/Latinx holiday traditions For address please RSvr to donovid.sekulits@okeq Compas Conectando: Fiesta de Navidad Thursday, December 23, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m For address, RSVP Celebrate the holidays with OKEQ Compas Conectando! Potluck style! Bring your favorite dish or dessert and celebrate the diversity of Hispanic/Latinx holiday traditions. For address, RSVP below: RSVP HERE Shop for the Holidays with • amazonsm1 e ------~ You shop. Amazon gives. Now Suooortina: 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 5 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... • - - - - - -· 1- 1- - • - •• •v . Oklahomans for Equality Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Artist Reception Thursday, January 6, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 6 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. Thank You for Supporting the Fairy Tree! /) 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 7 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Thanks to your support we were able to gift presents to 54 people! You all have made the holidays happier for a lot of people! All gifts go to Tulsa Cares to support people living with HIV. BOB THE DRAG QUEEN 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 8 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... CAIN'S BALLROOM ... ·.~........·-.. ~ FRIDAY : •..... ...-...... ·.~ ·-.. . MARCH 11, 2022 ~ ... ~ ~ Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11, 2022 Cain's Ballroom 423 North Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 9 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 10 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... te Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. ENROLLMENT • • ATOKEO EVERY TUES lOAM - lPM I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES •• Contact Sylvester W /.. ISSUES ARE T E OS POR ~ T OYOU? 1 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 11 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... . Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 12 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... I 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 13 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... "" .... ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC Equitable Access, Everyone's Voice "Access YOUR Voice, End HIV Stigma" Ongoing till December 30th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Not everyone is vocal; however, you can Access Your Voice through writing, painting, and drawing to get your voice heard. Unfortunately, the stigma is still strong surrounding HIV/AIDS, preventing people from seeking accessible testing and treatment, though access to treatment can also be hard depending on where you're located. "Art has always been a central part of my being. When I was diagnosed with HIV, making my art became a great way to express how I felt about it." -HIV+ artist, Anonymous. Positive since 2008. "Art is so healing for me! Making art is necessary to cope and deal with day-today stresses. Add in HIV and AIDS on top of that, and life becomes very challenging. Art helps me keep my sanity and balance in life." -HIV+ artist, local resident, Positive since 1993. "It's simply the fact that there are usually large organized walks, gatherings, and ceremonies for World AIDS Day, however with this pandemic going on worldwide, no one wants to risk the health and wellbeing of so many that already have an underlying health issue. So we thought this would be a great way to allow safe participation of all those wanting their voices heard in one place on this special day, just in a different way, with art." Paul McClure. The exhibit opens on Tuesday, December 1st, WORLD AIDS DAY. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday throughout the month. Art will be available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit A GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION, INC., a valuable local service for people living with HIV. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibit on the Oklahomans for Equality Facebook page and Youtube channel. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, with COVID measures for those not vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.gratefulday.org or www.okeq.org. Visit The Art Gallery Site 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 14 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Guided Meditation Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Sunday and Monday for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention. 0 en Mind Dream Builder Life Mastery Consultant _ _ & Clinical Hypnosis • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, January 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Post-Op Support Group . ,.,.. ~ ..,.'"' ~ ~ ~ 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 15 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us ~ "' .OUTSIDE · THEB - ~ -· . . Eve.rj 3rd Monclaj of fhe. Monfh af 1pm Outside the Box Tonight! Monday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 16 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Kyle Kirk May 26, 1963 - December 1, 2021 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 17 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... ' ~ Carrie Lynn Hughes April 25, 1973 - December 9, 2021 Jennifer Heisley March 17, 1975 - November 29, 2021 Clinton Hight November 24, 2021 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 18 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... -- - - &..68-r•• pA,sJTr StJHOl."r 61,/)IJP A Mf.>,n'M~Y 6U>VP Ff.>t. PAt.fJJ1'$ Wl'f'M ~6~-r~+ ,c.t 1>S'. c:)::J ~ PFLAG - - - - - - 2 . __ _ _ _ _ LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, January 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 19 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... r'os1 Name; uenae arre nange worKs-nup 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 20 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 21 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai th josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. GAME I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 22 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 23 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 24 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a nonprofit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 25 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... BOOK OF THE WEEK White Tears/Brown Scars: Bow White Feminism Betrays Women of Color Taking us from the slave era, when white women fought in court to keep "ownershiptt of their slaves, through the centuries of colonialism, when they offered a soft face for brutal tactics, to the modern workplace, White Tears/Brown Scars tells a charged story of white women's active participation in campaigns of oppression. It offers a long overdue validation of the experience of women of color. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Ruby Hamad is a jow·nalist. author, and RUBY HAMAD academic completing a Ph.D. in media studies at UNSW (Australia). Her Guardian article, 'How White women use Strategic Tears to Silence Women of Color,' became a global flashpoint for discussions of white feminism and racism and inspired her debut book OKE okeq.org/donate _..,,Glll'l'..rr -111/....ua'r 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 26 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 27 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Th City of Tulsa i committ d to creat ng re pectful nd rk environment. n r sson ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 28 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 29 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 30 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' Support Group 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 31 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... for Transgender Teens 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - --- Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, 2nd Tuesday of the 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. community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 32 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Every Tuesday and community. from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org/eba ---- provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 33 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 34 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S.-ONS.ORID•V THIGIOIIGtlKAISH FA ... llYPOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Andi Gunter 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 35 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy Holidays from OkEq 36 of 36 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-OkEq.html... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/443bb5acb4b666731e8dbbb438047a1f.pdf 4c37ff434d80a46a16ae982deafba7f9 PDF Text Text Happy New Year from OkEq 1 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 27th, 2021 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! sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 2 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, December 28, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 3 of 31 PROUDLY A sPoNsoRED BY https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... • A ■ 1· mer1can Ir Ines OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 4 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Artist Reception Thursday, January 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 5 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 6 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual that advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form BOB THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 7 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... '., ..' , '.... ·.~.. ........ ', FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2022 Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11, 2022 Cain's Ballroom 423 North Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 8 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, December 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION Ei t e ENROLLMENT • • ATOKEO EVERY TUES loAM - lPM I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 9 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Contact Sylvester •• 4 out of 5 HealthCare.gov customers found a plan for less than $10/month. Visit HealthCare.gov today to see how affordable quality health coverage really is. w ~ ssu SAR OS I POR 'A T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 10 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 11 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 12 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... THEB Outside the Box Monday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 13 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Kyle Kirk May 26, 1963 - December 1, 2021 Carrie Lynn Hughes April 25, 1973 - December 9, 2021 Jennifer Heisley March 17, 1975 - November 29, 2021 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 14 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... &.68-r•• p1,,sJTr ,svHt>'--r 61,1,VP ____________ A ,-tt>Nf'M~Y 61,.(>VP Fl>t. PAt.fJJf'S Wl1'M ~648-r~+ l'I E>S'. (:)::] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, January 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 15 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... I yy CUI IC)UU~ VI L VCI ~ l'IVI Ill 1, J:Jv - r.uuplT Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 16 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Neurodiversity First and Third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to people on the autism spectrum, people who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. For more information, or to join our next meeting, please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 17 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... ~nu'"' I:' u To contact Josh or Rebecca emai josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. GAME I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 18 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 19 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 20 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 21 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... BOOK OF THE WEEK unprotected: A Memoir This book is the life story of a singular artist and survivor in his own words. It is the story of a boy whose talent and courage opened doors for him, but only a crack. It is the story of a teenager discovering himself, learning his voice and craft amidst deep trauma. And it is the story of a young man whose unbreakable determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now; a proud icon who refuses to back down or hide. BILLYPORTER UNl!iWIDl AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT BILLY PORTER Billy Porter is an actor, singer. director, composer, and play,,vright from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the winner of the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Pray Tell in Pose- the first openly gay Black man to be nominated and win in any lead acting category. OKE okeq.org/donate -111/....ua'r 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 22 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 23 of 31 JOIN OUR TEAM! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Th City of Tulsa i committed to creat ng respectful nd profe ional work environment. r sson ny www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 24 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 25 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 26 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 27 of 31 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 28 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Every Tuesday and community. from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �_ ____ ______ Happy New Year from OkEq 29 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... ...., ,.,.,.. Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC l~NM>REOn Tl1EG•01tG.IUJIElt fAMlllfOU .. OATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 30 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... - : J; ' ' Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Board of Advisors 4/28/26, 3:41 PM �Happy New Year from OkEq 31 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year-from-OkEq.htm... Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/59896af5bf189cd200abb8e63a4d1ddc.pdf 192de090ba293777a25524dea4055be0 PDF Text Text In-Person Membership Focus Group 1 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 5th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 2 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... F ~ }7ayx.orr Rental Properfy Bookkeep, n1 Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 3 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. I TO GET THE ZOOM LINK! OkEq In-Person Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal Monday, April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person meeting to provide needed and necessary 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 4 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... membership feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs membership feedback before voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Monday, April 5th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 5 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Rainbow Room favorites as we re-open Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room with a spectacular cabaret remembering all of the wonderful music of days before Covid-19! Tickets will be limited, and we will offer pay-per-view streaming on Zoom of this performance. Click Here for Tickets GEN Q -- Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 6 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! RSVP NOW REV. KELLEY BECKER EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, April 8, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Kelley Becker, the senior minister with Disciples Christian Church in Bartlesville, OK. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 7 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... GEN Q: Jam Night Friday, April 8, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For this event, we will have a live jam session in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre and hang out. Adult beverages for people 21+. Bring your own instrument, play around, jam out, or just listen and chat! Covid measures are in place. Please wear a mask and check-in upon arrival. Contact Anna Puhl for more info: Click here to contact Anna (Jr:J(f)(J@()@(!!J(l(l[fl 2nd Friday of the month 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 8 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... IndigiQueer Friday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. Online Event Contact Kao below for the link. IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Contact Kao Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." Artist Reception On Thursday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 9 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Tulsa, OK 74120 Josh New is a commercial freelance photographer from Oklahoma specializing in portraiture and conceptual art. He received his MFA in Photography from the University of Tulsa in 2011, focusing on a thesis critically exploring modern American masculinity in both gay and straight cultures. He continues to create work showcasing the male form in hopes that one-day nudity, both male and female, will cease to be feared and brutally censored. This show is a celebration of male beauty and figure photography that is currently banned from most social media platforms because it goes against “community standards.” Even when not sexualized, the human body continues to be censored and excluded from discussion in modern American society. My hope is to present beautiful, emotional, and thought-provoking work and show that these “community standards” are actually an archaic barrier to healthy reflection and comfort with our own bodies. The show will feature giant prints of male nudes that I hope viewers will feel comfortable looking at, analyzing, and discussing in the hopes that confronting the fears and misconceptions of nude figure photography, particularly of the male body, can foster a change into what our community accepts. The show opens Thursday, April 1st, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120. On Thursday, April 8th, there will be a special artist reception with Josh New, and Covid measures will be in place. The show continues throughout the month. Purchase Here Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 10 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC . Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - is (918)295-9429. Oklahomans for Equality Presents HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, & THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FEATURING PANELISTS FROM • Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) • Tulsa County District Attorneys Office • Tulsa Police Department (TPD) Tuesday, April 13th , 2021 7:00 pm on Facebook Live 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 11 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Sexual Assault Awareness Month Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and the impact on the LGBTQ+ Community Tuesday, April 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Via Facebook Live. Join Oklahomans for Equality as we discuss human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and the impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. We will hear from representatives from the Tulsa County District Attorneys Office Criminal Division, Domestic Violence Intervention Services, the Human Trafficking & Vice Special Operations Team of the Tulsa Police Department, and the Special Victims Unit. Our goal is to create a dialog between these groups and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. This event will be broadcast on April 13th, at 7:00 pm via Facebook Live. Please note that this event will discuss mature themes and include examples of real-world violence. Viewer discretion is advised. This event is in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. OKEQ stands with and believes victims. Click Here for the Event Page on Facebook SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 12 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 13 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LGBTQ+ people experience sexual violence at higher rates than straight and cisgender people. Research suggests half of transgender people and bisexual/pansexual women will experience sexual violence at some point in their lifetimes. Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes can often take the form of sexual violence. Transgender women of color are the most vulnerable. LGBTQ+ individuals are less likely to report sexual assault than straight and cisgender individuals. Oklahomans for Equality wishes to open a dialog between the LGBTQ+ community and the agencies that support victims, investigate sex crimes, and prosecute offenders. Please join us on Tuesday, April 13th at 7 pm on Facebook Live to talk about sexual assault and the impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Oklahomans for Equality supports and believes survivors. If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of sexual violence, GET HELP NOW at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). E UALITY Business Alliance I • 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 14 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Has Resumed In Person Meetings EBA Mixer Thursday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cityscape Home Mortgage 1115 S. Lewis Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 www.cityscapehome.com till CITYSCAPE GIii HOME MORTGAGE The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Cityscape Home Mortgage will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for April. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. Visit Cityscape Home Mortgage Website EBA Information NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 15 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna FORNEWAND RETURNING OKEQ VOLUNTEERS • April Volunteer Training Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 16 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Interested in joining the OKEQ volunteer team? Already a volunteer but need to brush up on your service skills after the year-long service break? We are hosting volunteer training for new and returning volunteers to get ready for inperson programming and service at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will learn about the center, the duties and responsibilities of being a volunteer, and all of the necessary skills; all packed neatly into a 90-minute training! This training will be offered twice each month, so don't stress if you can't make it. However, these trainings are required to volunteer at OKEQ! We can't wait to see you! In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 17 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 Mylin Gipson July 6, 1974 - March 17, 2021 Jim Craven June 5, 1937 - March 16, 2021 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 18 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Kodee Shane Nov. 28, 1990 - March 13, 2021 Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK The Beautiful Room is Empty Is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young gay man's coming-of-age.The novel follows the nameless narrator and his experiences as a homosexual during the 1950s and 60s, up until the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Throughout the novel, the orota!lonist stru2'2'1es to build his career as a 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 19 of 44 --- - .- - - - - - c:, - - - - - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... - - - - - - c:,c:,- - - - - -- - - - - --- - - --- -- - -- -- writer, while simultaneously attempting to suppress his homosexual desires. The Beautiful Room Is Empty AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT EDMUND WHITE Edmund White is the author of the novels Fanny A Fiction, A Boy's Own Story, The Farewell Symphony, and The Married Man, a biography of Jean Genet, a study of Marcel Proust and most recently a memoir, My Lives. Having lived in Pari or many years, he has now settled in New York, and he teaches at Princeton university. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 20 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Click Here for Tickets While They Last 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 21 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form POC SOCIAL: Paint & Sip Friday, April 16, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come paint something magical and sip on some wine. 21+ to drink POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 22 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook I ~ I I I , I I I ' \.----- - I , ' ' ' ' ,',', I I \ ' I I I t I I I 1 \ ' \' I \ ' ' APRIL 17. IDAM OUT IN NATURE: TURKEY MOUNTAIN HIKE Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Parking Lot OUT in Nature is an outdoors group by and for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We host outings like hikes, bikes, runs, campouts, and more. For this adventure, we will explore the trails at Turkey Mountain. These trails are pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your pups! We will meet in the parking lot. Morgan will be the host, so feel free to email her with any questions at morgan.allen@okeq.org. Please wear a mask or neck gaitor while on the trail. We are always open to new ideas and activities, as we are just getting started! 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 23 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, April 18, 5:00 p.m Online and In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para zoom meeting ID Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 24 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 30, 10:00 p.m Club Majestic 124 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every Fifth Friday of the quarter, we will hit the town and dance the night away. OKEQ will cover the cost of admission for GEN Q members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook ( • J .,1 .,1 I ·1·1, ·J . ( , • '• / ) I ( . , .J"l LIVE STREAMED • ONFACEBOOK APRIL2ND, 2021AT7PM Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Donald Rose 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 25 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Join OKEQ as we continue the Queer Black Voices series with Donald Rose. Donald is a US Army Veteran serving from 1985 to 1994. Donald did Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, and Duty Stations at Fort Lewis Washington, Hannau, Germany, Fort Leonardwood, MO. This event was pre-recorded via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Contact Kao Watch it Here OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 26 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • - ---- • 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 27 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... • • • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 28 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 29 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LG8TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 30 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 31 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 32 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Condom-Mania! Saturday, April 10, 7:00p.m. Virtual Event Condom-Mania! is a fabulous party, fashion show, lip-synch contest & fundraising event for the LBH. Fashions are made from colorful condoms! Click below for more information: Condom-Mania Information Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 33 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment RIBBON CUTTING 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 34 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... CEREMONY OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC In Case you missed it you can watch the recording of the OKEQ Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, by clicking the button below. Click here to Watch Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 35 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider TULSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 36 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 37 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 38 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 39 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, April 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 40 of 44 Support Group for Parents of Transgender People https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 41 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Ages 18+. jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 42 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'OtlSOIIIOIY lHIGIOltQl~Al- ■ 11 fAMILYfOUNOATIOfl 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 43 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President 4/28/26, 2:26 PM �In-Person Membership Focus Group 44 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/In-Person-Membership-Focus-Gr... Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:26 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/324119d9c9c8ffeeba25b90bada9cd18.pdf 686ad2c39315c9d6d5c410d674208b35 PDF Text Text Get Registered for Your Vaccination 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 11, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... To Register Yourself Click Here POC SOCIAL: Movie Night Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Bursting with the colorful street style and music of Nairobi’s vibrant youth culture, RAFIKI (2018) is a tender love story between two young women in a country that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been told that “good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives” - but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety. - 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Download the Rave - Watch Party app in your app store and for more information contact: Kao by clicking the button below. Contact Kao EURODIVER TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30-7:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies you are welcome in this group! Allies, friends, and support systems are also welcome! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Our first meeting will be a game night on January 19th at 6:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Inauguration Watch Along and Flag Raising Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10am for Flag Raising Join OKEQ as we celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Weds. Jan. 20, 2021. We will be honoring this historic day by changing the flags that fly above our building to mark the change in administration and our hope for a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ citizens in the US. We will also be live on Facebook during the inauguration! Join us in celebration of a new day in America! Click here for OKEQ's Facebook Page . fI ' f •♦ f f f (J[[J(j)(J@(j@J!}__(l(l(g 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... JANIIARYBBND, 7PM Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information, contact: Kao below: Contact Kao QUEER BLACK VOICES kAO MORRI S MAUR[ [ TU RN[R BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OK HOUSE REP 88 LIVE STREAM FEBURAR Y 5TH , 2020 . 7PM. Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner Virtual Event Friday, February 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Join OKEQ as we kick off Black History Month with the newlyelected OK House of Representative District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19. Click Here to go to the Event on Facebook Presents: The January Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Lizzie DiSilvestro: “Warm Simplicity” Lizzie DiSilvestro’s work explores a visual representation of the feeling of being content, which brings us closer to or further from that state, and the healing impact of choosing joy. She challenges her viewers to remember the warm peace we feel when everything in life is 'just fine.' These may only be moments in between the chaos and thrills, but the way we design our lives and the choices we make every day can lead to a more constant feeling of contentment and 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... appreciation. DiSilvestro celebrates these often overlooked, often private moments that come in between the extremes of our existence because they provide the most honest look at life. Inspired by her father’s adage, “Most of life is not spent in the highs or lows, but somewhere right in the middle,” Lizzie believes there is nothing more beautiful than the contentedness and warm simplicity that results from finding joy in the ordinary. While creating, Lizzie allows space to observe her behaviors and intentions. Still, ultimate interpretation and conclusion are left up to the viewer, allowing a shared experience resulting in increased self-awareness. Throughout Lizzie's work, elements that remain constant are strong brush strokes, meticulously chosen color, and rich texture, all working together to emulate life’s opulent moments alongside the mundane. Growing up in Kansas City, Lizzie was exposed to a wide range of rich culture and world-class experiences from a young age. Greatly influenced by her paternal grandmother, a vibrant and strong female with a passion for all things artistic, Lizzie has been encouraged to create since she could speak. With a vivacious personality and a strong sense of self, the question has never been "would Lizzie express herself, but how." The medium of choice has changed over the years, but paint and fiber have remained constant throughout recent years. With a science and nursing background, Lizzie takes an analytical look at her surrounding milieu's temperament, those that inhabit it, and the interplay between the two as a mirror for her art. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 on Thursday, January 7th,2021, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit ldisilvestroart.com or www.okeq.org. Take a virtual tour by clicking the below link to Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube channel: 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... To Purchase Click Here 0 G 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Click Here to Sponsor the Center for a Day Stimulate the Community with your stimulus check. Please consider Oklahomans for Equality. These donations will help sustain programs serving the LGBTQ community. Click Here to Donate 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Call for Artists - Deadline for submissions February 7th The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is now accepting proposals for the 2021 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 artist's opening night reception on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after the 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 before 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 that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. The deadline for submissions is February 7th, 2021. Notifications will be sent out by March 1, 2021. Please submit your entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Submit Entry Here 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP DIO~IAII 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... ~IIUUIIIIIII Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, the Dennis R. Neill Center installed air scrubbers in our HVAC system to help keep our constituents and visitors healthy when visiting Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is important for everyone, those with health concerns, and those without. Please see more on these units using the link below: See more on Air Scrubbers olclohomo ~{E~ Volunteer, Save a Life ~-~-~-~~- Ok ahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) Is seeking volunteers medical or non-medical to help w· h COVID-19 rehef. Please visit okmrc.org to earn more An Important Volunteer Opportunity - 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (“OKMRC”). Despite the name, there is a huge need for non-medical as well as medical personnel to volunteer to assist with Covid vaccinations, COVID testing and future disasters, such as tornados, wildfires and other situations. The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps okmrc.org works in conjunction with health departments to support emergency response needs. Currently, OKMRC volunteers are working with health departments across the state to support vaccination and testing sites. Nonmedical volunteers are helping with traffic control, registration and other needs. In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Willard Myron Wentz Sept 26, 1965 - Jan 07, 2021 It is with great sorrow to hear the passing of one of our Green County Bears Willard Myron Wentz R.I.P. you will be greatly missed my friend. Services to be Announced Jerry Perigo 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... June 4, 1946 - December 25, 2020 Services to be Announced Charles S. Kopp April 7, 1930 - Nov. 27, 2020 Charles S. Kopp passed in the early morning hours of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was 90 years old. Charles is the father of Norman Kopp, a volunteer at OkEq and PFLAG Tulsa. Charles attended many OkEq and PFLAG dinners at the Equality Center, art shows with the lovely Allie Jensen, and other programs. In 2007, he brought supplies to the Pride Store booth at the Pride Festival, and food to the OkEq Gala volunteers at the Warren Doubletree later that same day. Charles helped Norman prepare when he played in the softball league sponsored by the Equality Center, especially when he was the Green Onion team manager in the spring of 2011. An enjoyable moment for him was meeting Sue Welch, who was in charge of rehabbing the Equality Center building in 2006-2007; Norman 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... was one of the volunteers working on the project. His father got a tour before it was ready for occupancy. Charles and Norman not only loved each other, they liked each other, and it showed. In later years, they would come to the Equality Center on occasional Sundays to see that month's art show. To read more about Charles' life, see his obituary here: Charles S. Kopp Obituary Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK Of THE WEEK Something to Talk About by Meryl Wisner In this slow-bum heartwarmer, a hotshot Hollywood screenwriter and her winsome personal assistant are caught acting flirtatious on the red carpet, fueling rumors that the two are secretly involved. The rumors, of course, aren't so far from the truth. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before recently returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife. MFDVI W11 ~NFD 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 17 of 39 1 - ■ L ■• https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... ■ L ■■ IL-,IWL ■ • SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... SAGE is interested in learning about how LGBTQ+ older adults are feeling about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Do you want to get the new Covid-19 vaccine? Are you worried about it or confident? SAGE wants to know! As we’ve all seen, the new Covid-19 vaccines are being rolled out to medical personnel and nursing home residents. We want to know what you are thinking about the vaccine. Do you want to be vaccinated? Are you skeptical or worried about it? While we don’t yet know when older adults across the country will be eligible for the vaccine, your input is greatly appreciated and will inform our SAGE planning efforts. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and confidential. Take the Survey Protect Yourself and loved ones from Medicare fraud Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. OVID-19 VACCINE Be on the lookout ror COVID-19 scams: 8 You likely will not need to pay anything out-of-pocket to get the vaccine during this public hea Ith emergency. 8 You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine early. 8 No one from Medicare or the Health Department will contact you. B Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer will call and ask for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or banking inform_ation to sign you up for a vaccine. contact the SMP to report Medicare lraud, errors, or abuse at 877 .808.2468 or at smpresource.org. SUPPORTED BY GRANT # 90MPRC0002 FROM ACL Click here to Learn More Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency develops. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term health co nditions who appear to have a higher risk for serious Wness from COVID-19. Fraudsters are attempting to brn Medicare for sham tests or treatments related to the coronavirus and are targeting individuals to illegally obtain money or Medicare numbers. COVID-19 Vaccine Schemes Scammers rapidly alter their tactics and adapt t heir schemes to the changing landscape, and we anticipate that they will leverage the COVID-19 vaccine to prey on unsuspecting beneficiaries. Be vigilant and protect yourself from potentia l fraud concerni ng COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Here are t hings you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine: • You likely will not need to pay anything out-of-pocket to get the vaccine during t his public health emergency. • You cannot pay to put your na me on a list to get the vaccine . • You cannot pay to get early access to t he vacci ne. • You will not be solicited door to door to receive the vaccine. • No one from Medicare or the Health Department with contact you . • No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, like a private insurance company, will call you asking for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or yo ur credit card or bank accou nt information to sign you up to get the vaccine. What Does Medicare Cover in Relation to COVID-19? • Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers COVID-19 tests when ordered by your doctor or health care provider on or after Fe bru ary 4, 2020. • Medicare covers all medically necessary hospitalizations, including extra days in the hospital for patients who had to stay Ion er under COVID-19 quarantine. • Medicare also recently expanded coverage of te lehealth services to enable beneficiaries to access a wider range of services from their providers without having to trave l to a facHity. o This Includes access to doctors, nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, and licensed clinical ~nd.aJ wocluH 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... o During this emergency, there are also more options for the ways your providers can talk with you under this provision. • For Medicare coverage questions, contact your local State Hea lth Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at SHIPTAcenter.org or l -877-839-267S. . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazons mile ---~ You shop. Amazon gives. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... ' . : ,,- .. , . .,; ..;._~ - - - - ~ : ., ··1·:' .::.... I - .' ~• _t -~ _., • anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us, and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends. Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent in Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions, please contact Liz at the button below. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras Email Us Here All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... , R~\I . ~/ VOICE LGBTQIA• Y~ UTH CHOIR NOONS ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTE: LLEN@OKEO.ORG E-MAIL MF~~Gl~~~RMATION _._ SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 26 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOBY THE GEORGE KAIHR l'AMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to give you peace of mind quickly. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing, and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For intormation mat leads to the Arrest and conuiction ot the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob at Rover Taxi s ■ 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Anvone wtth lnfonnauon Is asked to contact the McAlester Police Depanment at 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bV Calling the Agencv's TIP line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emailing u s osb . k. v McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/28/26, 2:14 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... 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. OkEq Board Meeting Virtual Thursday, January 14th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Regularly Scheduled Programming Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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 Ikley-Freeman Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Get Registered for Your Vaccination 32 of 39 ~ �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 33 of 39 transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... ~~ : , ---"1.1.J[;:lll:J if\ \ ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Support Group for Partners of Transgender People supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy (LGBTQIA+) youth by 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Experienced Anew) providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! COVID-19 Canceled: Programming 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 35 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... • 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 necessary. ARTS AND CRAFTS Nim !f AT THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER . -~ 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 37 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOIIEOh !~~::~~~~~:~~ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner Tracy Allen SAGE 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla 4/28/26, 2:14 PM �Get Registered for Your Vaccination 39 of 39 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Registered-for-Your-Vaccinati... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4d13524e1e194e3216bb8ca78d362666.pdf d7938412d0759810411c56ea4148a93d PDF Text Text Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 18, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Click Here to Sponsor the Center for a Day •• INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE .•• 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from OKEQ. At Oklahomans for Equality, we believe that Black Lives Matter and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. The work of civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bayard Rustin influences the work of the advocates who are pushing for change today. Thank you, Dr. King, for your work, and may we all be committed to your dream. You can see the OKEQ van in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade airing Monday on News Channel 8 on your TV or on Facebook Live. 1 11 Sports are about ~~amwork, 111 I II not compet1t1on. Support !our Team I 11 11 11 ,. \1 11 11 11 I III 11 11 1 /r ~ ~ \' A r, 1 1 \ ~.-- Jit NO fo S8331 WI ~ , ' I \ Trans teens deserve I~~ to be part of the team 11 I 11 I 11 11 1 11 ACTION ALERT: 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 4 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Oklahomans For Equality condemns Oklahoma State Senate Bill SB331, a new state senate bill introduced that prohibits transgender students from participating on the sports teams of their gender identity. Sports are about teamwork, confidence building, friendship-making, and leadership development. Denying transgender youth opportunities to participate in sports like basketball, soccer, softball, and more denies them opportunities to develop critical social-emotional life skills. Our transgender youth deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and they deserve to have the chance to play on a team. Say NO to SB331. To contact your legislator, click the button below: Contact Your Legislator Inauguration Watch Along and Flag Raising Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. for Flag Raising Join OKEQ as we celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Weds. Jan. 20, 2021. We will be honoring this historic day by changing the flags that fly above our building to mark the change in administration and our hope for a brighter future for LGBTQIA+ citizens in the US. We will also be live on Facebook during the inauguration! Join us in celebration of a new day in America! Click here for Facebook Event Page 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30-7:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 6 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Neurodiversity Tulsa Game Night Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:30 p.m. Virtual Event Regular Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Them Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Email Click Here to Attend (J[J){f)(J@(l@(!J(l{l(Jl IndigiQueer Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq - 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 7 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... For more information, contact: Kao below: Contact Kao Email Click for Facebook Event Na~& McDona ainbov, Library 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 8 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... BOOK Of THE WEEK Under the Rainbow: A Novel by Celia Laskey The story centers on a ragtag band of progressive activists who arrive in Big Burr, Kansas- dubbed "The Most Homophobic Town in the U.S."- with hopes of making a change in a small-town that appears very much adverse to it. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Her other work has appeared in Guernica, The Minnesota Review, Day One, and elsewhere. She was also a finalist in Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers. She has an MFA from the University of New Mexico and currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and their dog Whiskey. (ELIA LASKEY QUEER BLACK VOICES kAO MORRIS MAl.JR[[ TlJRN[R BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OK HOUSE REP. 88 LIVE STREAM FEBURARY 5TH, 2021. 7PM. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner Virtual Event Friday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we kick off Black History Month with the newly-elected OK House District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19. Click Here to Attend fBfT. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. fEB 4, 6PM LIVE ON f ACEBOOK EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: A Happy Hour Panel on Faith and Sexuality Thursday, February 4, 2021, 6 p.m. on Facebook Live Join OKEQ as we kick off a new weekly program with a special Facebook Live edition of our religion and sexuality conversational group. We are excited to welcome Reverend Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Reverend W. Lee Dominick from Trinity Episcopal, and Reverend Bonnie Lebak from House Church Tulsa, as our hosts for the evening. SPIRIT is a virtual happy hour-style discussion group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether their goal is to reconnect with faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce faith, or just connect with other people, SPIRIT is the group for individuals to explore faith and sexuality. Each Thursday, 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... a spiritual advisor from the region and surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Click Here to Attend Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 Approved: Protocol #: IRB-20-213 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 11 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Click Here for More on the Study Presents: The January Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Lizzie DiSilvestro: “Warm Simplicity” Lizzie DiSilvestro’s work explores a visual representation of the feeling of being content, which brings us closer to or further from that state, and the healing impact of choosing joy. She challenges her viewers to remember the warm peace we feel when everything in life is 'just fine.' These may only be moments in between the chaos and thrills, but the way we design our lives and the choices we make every day can lead to a more constant feeling of contentment and appreciation. DiSilvestro celebrates these often overlooked, often private moments that come in between the extremes of our existence because they provide the most honest look at life. Inspired by her father’s adage, “Most of life is not spent in the highs or lows, but somewhere right in the middle,” Lizzie believes there is nothing more beautiful than the contentedness and warm simplicity that results from finding joy in the ordinary. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 12 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... While creating, Lizzie allows space to observe her behaviors and intentions. Still, ultimate interpretation and conclusion are left up to the viewer, allowing a shared experience resulting in increased self-awareness. Throughout Lizzie's work, elements that remain constant are strong brush strokes, meticulously chosen color, and rich texture, all working together to emulate life’s opulent moments alongside the mundane. Growing up in Kansas City, Lizzie was exposed to a wide range of rich culture and world-class experiences from a young age. Greatly influenced by her paternal grandmother, a vibrant and strong female with a passion for all things artistic, Lizzie has been encouraged to create since she could speak. With a vivacious personality and a strong sense of self, the question has never been "would Lizzie express herself, but how." The medium of choice has changed over the years, but paint and fiber have remained constant throughout recent years. With a science and nursing background, Lizzie takes an analytical look at her surrounding milieu's temperament, those that inhabit it, and the interplay between the two as a mirror for her art. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 on Thursday, January 7th,2021, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit ldisilvestroart.com or www.okeq.org. Take a virtual tour by clicking the below link to Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube channel: 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 13 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... To Purchase Click Here Stimulate the Community with your stimulus check. Please consider Oklahomans for Equality. These donations will help sustain programs serving the LGBTQ community. Click Here to Donate 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 14 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Call for Artists - Deadline for submissions February 7th The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is now accepting proposals for the 2021 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 artist's opening night reception on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed the Tuesday prior, and no additional work will be accepted after the 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. Artists must provide a bio and artist statement by the 1st of the month before the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. If your exhibit can be showed early, please let us know as the early months are difficult to fill. The deadline for submissions is February 7th, 2021. Notifications will be sent out by March 1, 2021. Please submit your entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal." Submit Entry Here 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP DIO~IAII 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... ~IIUUIIIIIII Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 17 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, the Dennis R. Neill Center installed air scrubbers in our HVAC system to help keep our constituents and visitors healthy when visiting Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is essential for everyone, those with health concerns, and those without. Please see more on these units using the link below: See more on Air Scrubbers In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Willard Myron Wentz Sept 26, 1965 - Jan 07, 2021 It is with great sorrow to hear one of our Green County Bears' passing, Willard Myron Wentz R.I.P. You will be greatly missed, my friend. Services to be Announced 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 18 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Jerry Perigo June 4, 1946 - December 25, 2020 Services to be Announced SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 19 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Contact Us sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE is interested in learning about how LGBTQ+ older adults are feeling about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Do you want to get the new Covid-19 vaccine? Are you worried about it or confident? SAGE wants to know! As we’ve all seen, the new Covid-19 vaccines are being rolled out to medical personnel and nursing home residents. We want to know what you are thinking about the vaccine. Do you want to be vaccinated? Are you skeptical or worried about it? While we don’t yet know when older adults across the country will be eligible for the vaccine, your input is greatly appreciated and will inform our SAGE planning efforts. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and confidential. Take the Survey Protect Yourself and loved ones from Medicare fraud Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. OVID-19 VACCINE Be on the lookout ror COVID-19 scams: h/. You likelv will not need to pay 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... anything out-of-pocket to get the vaccine during this public hea Ith emergency. ~ You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine early. ~ No one from Medicare or the Health Department will contact you. ~ Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer will call and ask for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or banking inform_ation to sign you up for a vaccine. contact the SMP to report Medicare lraud, errors, or abuse at 877 .808.2468 or at smpresource.org. SUPPORTED BY GRANT ff 90MPRC0002 FROM ACL Click here to Learn More Scams related to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, are rapidly increasing as the public health emergency develops. Scammers are targeting older adults and those with serious long-term health conditions who appear to have a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Fraudsters are attempting to bill Medicare for sham tests or treatments related to the coronavlrus and are targeting individuals to illegally obtain money or Medicare numbers. COVID-19 Vaccine Schemes Scammers rapidly alter their tactics and adapt their schemes to t he changing landscape, and we anticipate that they will leverage the COVID-19 vaccine to prey on unsuspecting beneficiaries. Be vigilant and protect yourself from potential fraud concerning COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Here are things you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine: • You likely will not need to pay anything out-of-pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency. • You cannot oav to out vour name on a list to 2et the vaccine. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... • You cannot pay to get early access to t he vaccine . • You will not be solicited door to door to receive the vaccine. • No one from Medicare or the Health Department with contact you . • No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, like a private insurance company, will ca ll you aski ng for your Medicare number, Social Sec urity number, or your credit card or bank accou nt information to sign you up to get the vaccine. What Does Medicare Cover in Relation to COVID-19? • Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers COVID-19 tests when ordered by your doctor or health care provider on or after February 4, 2020. • Medicare covers all medically necessary hospita lizations, including extra days in the hospital for patients who had to stay longer under COVID-19 quarantine. • Medicare also recently expanded coverage of telehealth services to enable beneficiaries to access a wider range of services from their providers without having to travel to a facility. o This Includes access to doctors, nurse practitioners, clinical psycho logists, and licensed clinical social workers. o During this emergency, there are also more options for the ways your providers can talk with you under this provision. • For Medicare coverage questions, contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at SHIPTAcenter.org or 1-877-839-2675. . . Shop. with Amazon . . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile You shop. Amazon gives. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 23 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... - ...... \\I" ,; ~ ~ '1'~~ ·. ~~ n1 ~ VOICI LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR ~ NOONS ON ZOOM SATURDAY AFTE: LLEN@OKEO.ORG MAIL MORGAN. EFOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 24 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 25 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 26 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDBY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 27 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to give you peace of mind quickly. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing, and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 28 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 29 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider For information that leads to the Arrest and conu1c11on 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor the murder 01 Dustin Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shot and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' Anvone with information is asked to conlact the McAlester Police Deuanment al 918-423-1212 or the 0SBI bv Calling Iha Auanc1ts Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng u s OS Lol ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 30 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 31 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �- A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, February 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting " 1('" Support Group for Transgender Teens ✓ I I I 32 of 38 Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. 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. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 4/28/26, 2:15 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da.. Regularly Scheduled Programming Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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 Ikley-Freeman Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day \::,;J'- I �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 33 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 34 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sa<re ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Email youth@okeq.org for more information. way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! --- - - COVID-19 Canceled: Programming • LEGAL A10 tsi. , SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month Free Yoga Class at OkEq 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 35 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 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. ARTS AND CRAFTS N~;~~ • AT THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 36 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 37 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... ~ • ii iii I T,. :""'........ 7'11! I i Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org iill .-.. Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~NSORIDIY lHIG10•011<£J1111 ~AHlllVPOUN~TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee 4/28/26, 2:15 PM �Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day 38 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Da... Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 25, 2021 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! Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featur-LV\,g TvtLbo<Jea ux: Tvie Tax Tvier-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Thank you, President Joe Biden 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... ' I• 0 • "- On his first day in Office. President Joe Biden signed the "Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation" to fulfill his campaign promise to the LGBTQ+ community and ensure everyone equal protections under the law. Presents: The February Exhibition in the Allie Jensen, Memorial Art Gallery will feature Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” My Blackness and Queerness enter the very same rooms I do, as is true for many men who present as Black and self identify as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. To create this series of work, I sat down and spoke candidly with several peers who exist at this intersection. I created work grounded in these experiences that allowed these men (and myself) to share authentic, personal truths about the challenges and triumphs of being Black, Queer, and male. No single identity supersedes the other, yet we exist—we thrive—in a world that seeks to pigeonhole us, often relegating us to small confines of an imposed identity we mush ultimately shed to grow beyond such limitations. Serpents are creatures demonized and vilified in western culture. So are Black men. Although we often project our own emotions and ideas on animals and use science to support our claims that we are more enlightened and cognitively advanced than all other creatures, many indigenous cultures and eastern philosophies implore us not to lord ourselves over all creation but rather learn, protect, and respect creatures beyond ourselves. This series of 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... work incorporates subtle and overt serpentine motifs to draw the connection be them and us. Contrary to many beliefs in the west, snakes are not, in fact, slimy. And while many believe they are only capable of acting upon instinct, they are social creatures to certain extents—not unlike us. They have been known to coordinate with one another to increase the likelihood of success in hunting and develop meaningful social bonds with one another. Like us, they’re selective about who they bond with. My goal, however, is not entirely to humanize these misunderstood creatures. I instead consider several idiosyncrasies of their behaviors and the correlations therein with our own—particularly the shedding of skin. Molting or ecdysis is a special and unique process for serpents to undergo. They are arguably at their most vulnerable when engaging in this process. What’s more, this process helps them remove harmful parasites that could kill them. While there are several complexities to this process and corresponding variables that deeply impact it, one thing remains true; they must complete it to become and/or remain healthy. Through this series, I assert that the men I held space for (myself included) must do the same to become and/or remain healthy. Identities placed upon us by society—by our own family, friends, etc. must be shed. When we no longer subscribe to them, we inherently subscribe less and less to toxic masculinity as it has long been normalized and codified into socially acceptable behaviors. Portraiture and critical use of blue and pink hues that allude to masculine and feminine binaries are prevalent throughout this series. Many compositions include statements by the subjects themselves to amplify further their truths oriented in such ways that audiences must crane their necks to and fro—they must physically change their perspective to engage with them. Much like antivenom, exposure to the toxins is necessary… The show’s namesake was selected because this work is ultimately about binding and neutralizing the venom that is toxic-masculinity. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 4th, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. QUEER BLACK VOICES 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OK HOUSE REP. 88 LIVE STREAM FEBURARY 5TH, 2021. 7PM. Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner Virtual Event Friday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we kick off Black History Month with the newly-elected OK House District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19. Click Here to Attend Oklahomans for ~quality proudly SUl!J!Orls Oklahoma House Bill 1190 _ _ _ AUBREY ALERT _.. This bill will create an alert to law enforcement and the media when one of our Indigenous relatives goes missing in the state of Oklahoma/Indian Country In honor of Aubrey Dameron: missing since March 9th, 2019 from Grove, Oklahoma. On Jan 20, 2021, State Representative Daniel Pae presented and filed The Aubrey Alert bill for missing natives in Oklahoma. We need each of our Oklahoma friends and family to call your representative and tell them to vote yes to HB1790. 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Contact Your Legislator 1 11 Sports are about ~~amwork, 111 I II 11 11 11 I III 11 11 1 not compet1t1on. Support !our Team I \j 11 11 11 ,. /14 ~ ~ A \' 1 \ , , 1""- ' '.Ji ' l ' ~ NO fo S8331 Trans teens deserve iQ ... to be part of the team 11 I 11I 11 11 1 11 ACTION ALERT: Oklahomans For Equality condemns Oklahoma State Senate Bill SB331, a new state senate bill introduced that prohibits transgender students from participating on the sports teams of their gender identity. Sports are about teamwork, confidence building, friendship-making, and leadership development. Denying transgender youth opportunities to participate in sports like basketball, soccer, softball, and more denies them opportunities to develop critical social-emotional life skills. Our transgender youth deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and they deserve to have the chance to play on a team. Say NO to SB331. To contact your legislator, click the button below: 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Contact Your Legislator JUSTICE FOR ALL President Joe Biden rescinded the previous admin istration 's ban on transgender individuals openly serving in the United States Mil itary. Trans rights are human rights . 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Contact Us URODIVE TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30-7:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa Regular Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Email Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Tomboyland by Melissa Faliveno Like the Midwest, where the author grew up, Faliveno's dynamic essay collection is "a place that transcends boundaries, that defies definition, a body that holds within it a multitude of identities." AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Melissa Faliveno is a writer, editor, teacher, and Wisconsinite in ew York City. Her debut essay collection, TOMBOYL D, was published by Topple Books in August, and was named by NPR and the ew York Public Library as a Best Book of 2020 .. 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... I ILL ■ ..,..,n I nL ■ • LI~'-' fBIT! A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR FOR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR FAITH. fEB 4, 6PM LIVE ON f ACEBOOK W. LEE DOMENICK TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH EQ,UALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: A Happy Hour Panel on Faith and Sexuality Thursday, February 4, 2021, 6 p.m. on Facebook Live Join OKEQ as we kick off a new weekly program with a special Facebook Live edition of our religion and sexuality conversational group. We are excited to welcome Reverend Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Reverend W. Lee Dominick from Trinity Episcopal, and Reverend Bonnie Lebak from House Church Tulsa as our hosts for the evening. SPIRIT is a virtual happy hour-style discussion group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether their goal is to reconnect with faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce faith, or just connect with other people, SPIRIT is the group for individuals to explore faith and sexuality. Each Thursday, a spiritual advisor from the region and surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Click Here to Attend - -~ aW'.- - - - - -- ·-------~----~----....J 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... In l\llemor1am remembering those we've lost Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easly Jr. Feb. 12, 1959 - Nov. 15, 2020 Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easley Jr. Obituary Willard Myron Wentz Sept 26, 1965 - Jan 07, 2021 It is with great sorrow to hear one of our Green County Bears' passing, Willard Myron Wentz R.I.P. You will be greatly missed, my friend. Willard Myron Wentz Obituary Jerry Perigo 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... June 4, 1946 - December 25, 2020 Services to be Announced Welcome to Welcome to Tulsa / Confronting Our Past, Embracing Our Future Sunday, January 31, 12:30 p.m. Presented by the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture: While 2021 marks the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, today's Tulsans see this as a starting place, not a finish line. This event will explore how the spirit of Greenwood continues today and is guiding its renaissance through a screening of the new documentary short Welcome to Tulsa, followed by a panel discussion. Panelists: Trey Thaxton (Welcome to Tulsa director, Owner of Goldmill Co.), Venita Cooper (Owner of Silhouette Sneakers and Art, Greenwood Main Street Board Member), Phil Armstrong (Project Director for Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission) Moderator: Brandon Oldham (George Kaiser Family Foundation Officer on the Vibrant and Inclusive Tulsa team) 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Click Here for Free Screening Queering Cinema in Oklahoma Sunday, January 31, 4:00 p.m. A panel discussion featuring Oklahoma filmmakers that reflects on the evolution of Queer cinema and how these films affect the communities they represent. Panelists: Laron Chapman (Writer/Director), Yousef Kazemi (Writer/Director), Alexandra Nicole (Writer/Director), Lance McDaniel (Filmmaker), Veronika Payton (Writer/Producer/Director/Composer) Moderator: Russ Kirkpatrick (Film Producer) Click Here for Free Screening 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... • D 9AM TO NOON VIA ZOOM Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration GENERAL REGISTRATION: $25 R TIO okla.st/ChautauquaREG STUDENT REGISTRATION: ARST 50 STUDENTS TO REGISTER ARE FREE - ONCE THIS HITS CAPACITY, THE $25 GENERAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REQUIRED. T okla.st/ChautauquastudentREG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE AT CFR@OKSTATE.EDU CE DF PARTMFNT OF ER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE COi Jt- or E.>JLahJn 1d HLni.. sc.,~l HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE Register Now! Spring 2021 CHAUTAUQUA Conference on Family Resilience: Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration: Join us for the 2021 Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience- Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration. General Registration is $25 The first 50 students to register through the registration link will receive free admission to the conference. Once this hits capacity, the $25 General Registration fee will be required. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available! General Registration HERE Student Registration HERE 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, the Dennis R. Neill Center installed air scrubbers in our HVAC system to help keep our constituents and visitors healthy when visiting Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is essential for everyone, those with health concerns, and those without. Please see more on these units using the link below: See more on Air Scrubbers ~LIFE S(NIOR S(RYlt(S~ 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Call LIFE's Seniorline at (918) 664-9000 if you need help registering on the Oklahoma COVID-19 Vaccination Portal We can assist you if: • you don't have an email • you don't have internet access or if • you just need help walking through the process LIFE's Seniorline is available from 8:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom ~ !1 11'.s,A~ , ~ , ft1 • Tf ;iJ VOICE 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF L08TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org - --- Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org --- Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? ~-=- • -~ --::;___:=. l - = ~ .. Jf D111 1,- . . . 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 ApproYod: Protocol /1: LRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 25 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... ~l"ONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 28 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. 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 call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, February 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 29 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Ages 18+. jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 31 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sll'ON-..:on Tl11GIO•DIIUUH• ~AMllYfOUNGATIGtl Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell 4/28/26, 2:17 PM �Justice for All 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Justice-for-All.html?soid=110249... Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:17 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f3191221bbbb009d2c4682a0586c34f9.pdf 0dda32a995710dc4a753744771775ad9 PDF Text Text OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 1 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 1, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 2 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... F ~ }7ay.R.Oll Rental Propafy Bookkeeping Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owned, ._ F .1.-r . -J:,JJ. ev...artu:L__ ___, 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 3 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2020 Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2020 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 QUEER BLACK VOICES MAUR[[ TU R~[R 9'AO MORRI S BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OK HOUSE REP . 66 LIVE STREAM FEBURARY 5TH , 2021. 7PM. Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner Virtual Event Friday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we kick off Black History Month with the newly-elected OK House District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 4 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Click Here to Attend Presents: The February Exhibition in the Allie Jensen, Memorial Art Gallery will feature Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” My Blackness and Queerness enter the same rooms I do, as is true for many men who present as Black and self identify as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. To create this series of work, I sat down and spoke candidly with several peers who exist at this intersection. I created work grounded in these experiences that allowed these men (and myself) to share authentic, personal truths about the challenges and triumphs of being Black, Queer, and male. No single identity supersedes the other, yet we exist—we thrive—in a world that seeks to pigeonhole us, often relegating us to small confines of an imposed identity we must ultimately shed to grow beyond such limitations. Serpents are creatures demonized and vilified in western culture. So are Black men. Although we often project our own emotions and ideas on animals and use science to support our claims that we are more enlightened and cognitively advanced than all other creatures, many indigenous cultures and eastern philosophies implore us not to lord ourselves over all creation but rather learn, protect, and respect creatures beyond ourselves. This series of works incorporate subtle and overt serpentine motifs to draw the connection be them and us. Contrary to many beliefs in the west, snakes are not, in fact, slimy. And while many believe they are only capable of acting upon instinct, they are social creatures to certain extents—not unlike us. They have been known to coordinate with one another to increase the likelihood of 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 5 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... success in hunting and developing meaningful social bonds with one another. Like us, they’re selective about who they bond with. My goal, however, is not entirely to humanize these misunderstood creatures. I instead consider several idiosyncrasies of their behaviors and the correlations therein with our own—particularly the shedding of skin. Molting or ecdysis is a special and unique process for serpents to undergo. They are arguably at their most vulnerable when engaging in this process. What’s more, this process helps them remove harmful parasites that could kill them. While there are several complexities to this process and corresponding variables that deeply impact it, one thing remains true; they must complete it to become and/or remain healthy. Through this series, I assert that the men I held space for (myself included) must do the same to become and/or remain healthy. Identities placed upon us by society—by our own family, friends, etc. must be shed. When we no longer subscribe to them, we inherently subscribe less and less to toxic masculinity as it has long been normalized and codified into socially acceptable behaviors. Portraiture and critical use of blue and pink hues that allude to masculine and feminine binaries are prevalent throughout this series. Many compositions include statements by the subjects themselves to amplify their truths oriented so that audiences must crane their necks to and fro—they must physically change their perspective to engage with them. Much like antivenom, exposure to the toxins is necessary… The show’s namesake was selected because this work is ultimately about binding and neutralizing the venom that is toxicmasculinity. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 4th, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. Since 1976, the United States has observed the month of February as Black History Month. It is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the lives of Black people through their shared history and culture. Black Americans experience extreme bias and disparities daily in this 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 6 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... country. Despite these challenges, are instrumental in the foundation of this country and have contributed to American society and culture in many historic ways. Oklahomans for Equality will highlight the intersectionality of Q.ueer Black individuals that have worked and continue to work for the advancement of Black and Q.ueer people. ~~ ] ] 3 ~ ~ Ritchie Torres Ritchie John Torres is an American politician representing New York’s 15th Congressional district. In November of 2020, he became one of the first openly gay Black and Afro-Latino men elected to Congress, making Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ history. This monumental achievement landed him a 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 7 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... position as one of the nine co-chairs of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, which works to achieve equality in the US. Representing New York City, Torres is passionate about being a “champion for the urban poor” and is vocal about equal access to housing, mental health stigma, and representation in government. ~ PIB1T1 ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. [L!J ·..· ·..· . 9 -~ .Mt ■ •0 • : fEB 4, 6PM LIVE ON f ACEBOOK ■ TODD FREEMAN W. LEE DOMENICK COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH BONNIE LEBAK HOUSE CHURCH TULSA EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: A Happy Hour Panel on Faith and Sexuality Thursday, February 4, 2021, 6 p.m. on Facebook Live Join OKEQ as we kick off a new weekly program with a special Facebook Live edition of our religion and sexuality conversational group. We are excited to welcome Reverend Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Reverend W. Lee Dominick from Trinity Episcopal, and Reverend Bonnie Lebak from House Church Tulsa as our hosts for the evening. SPIRIT is a virtual happy hour-style discussion group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether their goal is to reconnect with faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce faith, or just connect with other people, SPIRIT is the group for individuals to explore faith and sexuality. Each Thursday, a spiritual advisor from the region and surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Click Here to Attend 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 8 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Bad Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay Roxane Gay taJces us through the journey of her evolution as a woman of color while also taking readers on a ride Uu-ough culture of the last few years and commenting on the state of feminism toda . Bad Feminist is a sharp, funny, and spot-on look at the ways in which the culture we consume becomes who we are, and an inspiring call-to-arms of au the wa s we still need to do better, coming from one of our most interesting and important cultural critics. Feminist - - - - - - - - Essays Roxane Gay AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Roxanne Gay is an American writer, professor, editor, and social commentator. Gay is the author of The New York Times best-selling essay collection Bad Feminist (2014), as well as the short story collection Ayiti (20ll), the novel An Untamed State (2014), the short story collection Difficult women (2017), and the memoir L--------------~==~, Hunger (2017). ROXANNE CAY 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 9 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... remembering those we've lost Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easly Jr. Feb. 12, 1959 - Nov. 15, 2020 Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easley Jr. Obituary 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 10 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Willard Myron Wentz Sept 26, 1965 - Jan 07, 2021 It is with great sorrow to hear one of our Green County Bears' passing, Willard Myron Wentz R.I.P. You will be greatly missed, my friend. Willard Myron Wentz Obituary 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 11 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us ctrtti 1J£ collection: and Ob:cr /ion: NEURODIVERSITY TULSA VIRTUAL tROUP FEBRUARY 2 ND 6:30PM ON ZOOM Neurodiversity Tulsa Regular Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. This week's group theme is Show and Tell: Obsessions and Collections. Show off some fun things you collect or tell us about your hobbies! Let's chat and make friends. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 12 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Contact Anna Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Starts Monday, February 15th Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step by step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage There are only ten spots for this first round of classes, so sign up for this free class today! Classes start Monday, February 15th. Contact Alex ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 13 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE February 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Online Event Sunday, February 21, at 5:00 p.m. A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 14 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... We have recently launched the Release Them Now campaign which seeks to release I.C.E. detainees from Oklahoma jails, we will be working closely with the community. 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 designs will be presented in a FASHION SHOW fundraiser on April l 0, 202 l at our virtual CONDOM-MANIA! Sign-up by March l sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .org/SpecialEvents Sponsored by: @, little blue houH made entirely out of condoms! ...._.__. ... ......, 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 15 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... SAVE THE D~ EFEBRUARY 26, 2021 9AM TO NOON VIA ZOOM Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration GENERAL REGISTRATION: $25 okla.st/ChautauquaREG STUDENT REGISTRATION: ARST 50 STUDENTS TO REGISTER ARE FREE - ONCE THIS HITS CAPACITY, THE $25 GENERAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REQUIRED. T G NL • okla.st/ChautauquastudentREG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE AT CFR@OKSTATE.EDU CEWER FOR 0FPARTMFNT OF FAMILY RESILIENCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE C • •al Ec>.1cdhJn d tl,., , Set..-=, Register Now! Spring 2021 CHAUTAUQUA Conference on Family Resilience: Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration: Join us for the 2021 Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience- Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration. General Registration is $25 The first 50 students to register through the registration link will receive free admission to the conference. Once this hits capacity, the $25 General Registration fee will be required. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available! General Registration Student Registration 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 16 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... HERE HERE All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 17 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... #~ n1•".P 11'.stA~~ VOICE A LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOI OONSONZOOM SATURDAY AFTE':.LEN@OKEQ.ORG E-MAIL MORGAN. FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 18 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 19 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Trans ender Peo le 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 20 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of Support group for anyone who 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 21 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 22 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Appron,d: Protocol /r: IRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 23 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOHSOIIED BY THE GEORGE k.AISH FAMILY FOUNDATIO,. Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 24 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 25 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 26 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex Virtual Thursday, February 11th, 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. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 27 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced providing fun group activities, 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 28 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... community, and volunteer Anew) opportunities. Alphabet Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 29 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... --~- - health outreach prevention education, Inc. UALITY Business Alliance H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 30 of 31 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOh THIGfOltGl~A.IIU , .. MILYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �OKEQ Celebrates Black History Month 31 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Celebrates-Black-History... OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/66741da937c549cfed08786189632c5a.pdf 2073fec1dafda41cc560834770548c67 PDF Text Text Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 8, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... VOTE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES THAT SUPPORT LGBTQIA+ YOUTH. VOTE IN THE TULSA SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS TUES. FEB. 9 2021 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Tuesday, Feb. 9 is an Election Day in Tulsa, and our LGBTQIA+ youth are counting on us to elect school board members who recognize and affirm their identities in and out of the classroom. OKEQ encourages you to get out and VOTE! Vote for our youth. Vote for our future! F~ }7ayROll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featur-L~g TvtLbo<Jea ux: Tvie Tax Tvier-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2020 Tax Donation Letters 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2020 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 Presents: The February Exhibition in the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery featuring Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” My Blackness and Queerness enter the same rooms I do, as is true for many men who present as Black and self identify as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. To create this series of work, I sat down and spoke candidly with several peers who exist at this intersection. I created work grounded in these experiences that allowed these men (and myself) to share authentic, personal truths about the challenges and triumphs of being Black, Queer, and male. No single identity supersedes the other, yet we exist—we thrive—in a world that seeks to pigeonhole us, often relegating us to small confines of an imposed identity we must ultimately shed to grow beyond such limitations. Serpents are creatures demonized and vilified in western culture. So are Black men. Although we often project our own emotions and ideas on animals and use science to support our claims that we are more enlightened and cognitively advanced than all other creatures, many indigenous cultures and eastern philosophies implore us not to lord ourselves over all creation but rather learn, protect, and respect creatures beyond ourselves. This series of works incorporate subtle and overt serpentine motifs to draw the connection be them and us. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Contrary to many beliefs in the west, snakes are not, in fact, slimy. And while many believe they are only capable of acting upon instinct, they are social creatures to certain extents—not unlike us. They have been known to coordinate with one another to increase the likelihood of success in hunting and developing meaningful social bonds with one another. Like us, they’re selective about who they bond with. My goal, however, is not entirely to humanize these misunderstood creatures. I instead consider several idiosyncrasies of their behaviors and the correlations therein with our own—particularly the shedding of skin. Molting or ecdysis is a special and unique process for serpents to undergo. They are arguably at their most vulnerable when engaging in this process. What’s more, this process helps them remove harmful parasites that could kill them. While there are several complexities to this process and corresponding variables that deeply impact it, one thing remains true; they must complete it to become and/or remain healthy. Through this series, I assert that the men I held space for (myself included) must do the same to become and/or remain healthy. Identities placed upon us by society—by our own family, friends, etc. must be shed. When we no longer subscribe to them, we inherently subscribe less and less to toxic masculinity as it has long been normalized and codified into socially acceptable behaviors. Portraiture and critical use of blue and pink hues that allude to masculine and feminine binaries are prevalent throughout this series. Many compositions include statements by the subjects themselves to amplify their truths oriented so that audiences must crane their necks to and fro—they must physically change their perspective to engage with them. Much like antivenom, exposure to the toxins is necessary… The show’s namesake was selected because this work is ultimately about binding and neutralizing the venom that is toxicmasculinity. The show is currently open at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. Take a virtual tour by clicking the below link to Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube channel: 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us Since 1976, the United States has observed the month of February as Black History Month. It is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the lives of Black people through their shared history and culture. Black Americans experience extreme bias and disparities daily in this country. Despite these challenges, are instrumental in the foundation of this country and have contributed to American society and culture in many historic ways. Oklahomans for Equality will highlight the intersectionality of Q.ueer Black individuals that have worked and continue to work for the advancement of Black and Q.ueer people. ~lIDmn~ ]]3~ ~ 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 8 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... estine Eckstein Ernestine Eckstein is known for being one of the leading Black Lesbian voices in the early gay rights movement. She was a vice president and active member of the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, one of the first lesbian civil rights organizations in the United States. She was once asked if she considered herself radical in regards to her activism, and her response was, “I personally consider myself, um, very average and normal in every sense of the word. Not radical, but just simply…This to me is the way to be.” She was unapologetic in her belief that the fight for gay rights was equally important to the civil rights movement, which made her ahead of her time. ~ rBIT. ~ ~ - A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ... ... . B .~ FEB 11, 6PM JOIN US ON ZOOM 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... W. LEE DOMENICK TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH EQ.UALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, February 11, 2021, 6 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. This week, our guest host is Father W. Lee Domenick from Trinity Episcopal Church. TO JOIN: email morgan.allen@okeq.org for a zoom invitation Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library ft - - -- - - ---- ·••---4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 10 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... HOOK Of THE WEEK Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde It is a biomythography, which combines history, biography, and myth. It recounts Audre Lorde's vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s. The nature of Audre Lorde's work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Audre Lorde was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist. She was a self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," who dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and homophobia L---======-- -=====:.---=~~ AUDRE LORDE Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Starts Monday, February 15th Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step by step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage There are only ten spots for this first round of classes, so sign up for this free class today! Classes start Monday, February 15th. Contact Alex In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easly Jr. Feb. 12, 1959 - Nov. 15, 2020 Cloyd Alvin Stotler-Easley Jr. Obituary Willard Myron Wentz Sept 26, 1965 - Jan 07, 2021 It is with great sorrow to hear one of our Green County Bears' passing, Willard Myron Wentz R.I.P. You will be greatly missed, my friend. Willard Myron Wentz Obituary Neurodiversity Tulsa Regular Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. NEURODIVERSITY ~ -~••• ~a._ _ 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a 1st and 3rd ruesday of every month program of OKEQ focused 6:30pm on Zoom on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna ©~~© t©~[p) &~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE February 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... OKEQ Compas Conectando Online Event Sunday, February 21, at 5:00 p.m. A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid We have recently launched the Release Them Now campaign which seeks to release I.C.E. detainees from Oklahoma jails, we will be working closely with the community. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 15 of 32 Calling All https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... 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 designs will be presented in a FASHION SHOW fundraiser on April l 0, 202 l at our virtual CONDOM-MANIA! Sign-up by March 1sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .org/SpecialEvents Sponsored by: made entirely out of condoms! 'PII; ~ little blue house ..w.iw..ni..__., Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration GENERAL REGISTRATION: $25 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... STUDENT REGISTRATION: ARST 50 STUDENTS TO REGISTER ARE FREE - ONCE THIS HITS CAPACITY, THE $25 GENERAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REQUIRED. ON LINK: okla.st/ChautauquastudentREG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE AT CFR@OKSTATE.EDU _ CEWER FOR DfPARTM<NT OF FAMILY RESILIENCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE C Jl"· or EwLdt~n ·1d H 1 .! St1enc:cs Register Now! Spring 2021 CHAUTAUQUA Conference on Family Resilience: Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration: Join us for the 2021 Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience- Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration. General Registration is $25 The first 50 students to register through the registration link will receive free admission to the conference. Once this hits capacity, the $25 General Registration fee will be required. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available! General Registration HERE Student Registration HERE I 11111 111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 17 of 32 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ON ZOOM SATUROAV AFTERNOON 3-4PM ~ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... o ·o • . <:::) o • () ~ ~ ~ ---- ~ . . {\ ---- {\ ~ ~ • '':. \\ YOUTH PROGRAMS • • . • ~ <:::) ~ ~ • . <:l ARE GOING VIRTUAU ) o 4 1 All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom • / ~ 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... VOICE LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQlSIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- ---- Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 22 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Join an OSU study of text-massage based, transgandar and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative affects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405- 744-9188 Appl'O\·od: Protocol /i: IRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 24 of 32 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 25 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 26 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 27 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, February 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 28 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group where all letters are welcome! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 29 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan youth@okeq.org for more information. the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! ---- ---- Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 30 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits 4/28/26, 2:18 PM �Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” Opens This Week 31 of 32 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alexander-Tamahn---Antivenom-... 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Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7058337d0c23c8be4a45954f7ce59a35.pdf 9e12f988abdecf1f2d30cda40b68aa2b PDF Text Text Urgent Call to Action SB676 1 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 15, 2021 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! HEALTHCARE WORKERS WHO SUPPORT TRANS YOUTH SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED FOR OING l:KEIR TRANS YOUTH e DESERVE 00 HEALTH CARE ( NOTO SB676 ....-. ~ 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 2 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... JOB. NO TO S1676 SB676 - Authored by Senator Warren Hamilton, SB676 would prohibit transgender healthcare to any person under 21. The bill also creates felony penalties and sentencing for any doctor who intentionally provides such services to any person who is not age 21 or older. Our transgender youth know who they are, and they deserve fair and equal access to healthcare. Doctors should not be punished for caring for transgender youth. Say NO to SB676. Urgent Call to Action Contact Senator Greg McCortney, and ask him to say NO to SB676 Phone: 405-521-5541 Email: greg.mccortney@oksenate.gov Website: https://oksenate.gov/senators/greg-mccortney Mailing address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 534 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Please tell Senator McCortney, the Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, that this bill SB676 is an extreme attack on transgender young people. This bill shows a fundamental lack of understanding of transgender children, and if passed, would criminalize best-practice medical care. The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Medical Association, and other leading medical authorities agree on best practice medical care for transgender youth. Transgender children, like all children, have the best chance to thrive when they are supported and safe. Giving SB 676 a hearing would put doctors, transgender youth, and their families at serious risk. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 3 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... F~ }7ayROll Rental PToperfy Bookkeeping Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Fe~tur-LV\-g TviLbocAeaux: Tvie Tax Tvie..-aptj Dog Proud/ servin Oklahoma's LGB7i communit since 1982. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 4 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP fOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LlfE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE February 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Online Event Sunday, February 21, at 5:00 p.m. A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 5 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Watch Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner OKEQ kicked off Black History Month with the newly-elected OK House District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. Click the video below to watch the recorded live stream on Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube Channel. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 6 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 7 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. via conference call You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us ~ SPIRIT! ~ ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. . . --· •.• • B FEB 18, 6PM FACEBOOK LIVE -~ . . ,{!1A ~ KELLI DRISCOLL DISCIPLES Of CHRIST EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, February 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. This week, our guest host is Rev. Kelli Driscoll, a member of the Disciples of Christ. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 8 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend IndigiQueer Thursday, February 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more info click the buttons below: Contact Kao for Zoom Link 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 9 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... POC SOCIAL: Club Quarantine Thursday, February 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. on Watch Party App POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Club Quarantine allows you to party from the safe social distance of inside your home! Come chill, listen, and bop to some throwbacks and new bangers from your favorite artists and discover some new ones! Download the Rave - Watch Party app in your app store and for more information or for more info click the buttons below: Contact Kao Join Facebook Group 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 10 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... FEB. 25. 6PM OKEQ Membership Focus Group Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom You are invited to participate in this focus group to discuss Membership enhancement and duties being explored by the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality. Participants must be a member in good standing with their $50.00 donation membership current with Oklahomans for Equality. Participants will review the proposed by-law amendments recommended by the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. RSVP for the zoom link by clicking the button below: RSVP Here ~ Since 1976, the United States has observed the month of February as Black History Month. It is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the lives of Black people through their shared history and culture. Black Americana experience extreme bias and disparities daily in this country. Despite these challenges, they are instrumental in the foundation of this countr and have contributed to American aocie~ 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 11 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... and culture in many historic ways. Oklahomans for Equality will highlight the intersectionality of Q.ueer Black individuals that have worked and continue to work for the advancement of Black and Q.ueer people. ~@~~ ] ] 3 ~ ~ Philwllson Phil Wilson is more than just an advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. He is also a survivor of HIV. He is the founder and executive director of the Black AIDS Institute, an organization he created in 1999 to help end the AIDs epidemic and address how it disproportionately affects the African American community. Its mission is to end HIV in Black communities by engaging & mobilizing Black institutions & individuals to confront the epidemic. Wilson has been involved in HIV advocacy since the beginning of his professional career. He is the co-founder 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 12 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... of the National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum, was the AIDs Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles, was the co-chair of Los Angeles County HIV Health Commission, and has also been apart of the National Task Force on AIDS Prevention. He was appointed to the President’s Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS by former President Barack Obama. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK Of THE WEEK B-Boy Blues by James Earl Hardy Hardy's debut novel from 1994 was the first gay hip hop love story and is credited for inspiring a new sub-genre. The first in a six-book series. It follows the relationship of 27year-old journalist Mitchell Crawford and 21-year -old bic cle messenger Raheim Rivers, who meet at a gay bar in Greenwich Village during the summer of 1993. Rivers is known as a "B-boy" or "banjee boy," which is a term that originated in ballroom AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT James Earl Hardy is an American playwright, novelist, and journalist. Generally considered the first to depict same-sex love stories that take place within the hip-hop community, his writing is c:::::,;;;;;;;;~=========~;;;;;;;;;;=0 largely characterized by its exploration of the African-American LGBTQ experience. )AMES EARL HARDY 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 13 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... 2021 Legislative Agenda To find your legislator and raise your voice about these bills, visit www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislature.aspx Visit Our Legislative Page Here 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 14 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Presents: The February Exhibition in the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery featuring Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” My Blackness and Queerness enter the same rooms I do, as is true for many men who present as Black and self identify as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. To create this series of work, I sat down and spoke candidly with several peers who exist at this intersection. I created work grounded in these experiences that allowed these men (and myself) to share authentic, personal truths about the challenges and triumphs of being Black, Queer, and male. No single identity supersedes the other, yet we exist—we thrive—in a world that seeks to pigeonhole us, often relegating us to small confines of an imposed identity we must ultimately shed to grow beyond such limitations. Serpents are creatures demonized and vilified in western culture. So are Black men. Although we often project our own emotions and ideas on animals and use science to support our claims that we are more enlightened and cognitively advanced than all other creatures, many indigenous cultures and eastern philosophies implore us not to lord ourselves over all creation but rather learn, protect, and respect creatures beyond ourselves. This series of works incorporate subtle and overt serpentine motifs to draw the connection be them and us. Contrary to many beliefs in the west, snakes are not, in fact, slimy. And while many believe they are only capable of acting upon instinct, they are social creatures to certain extents—not unlike us. They have been known to coordinate with one another to increase the likelihood of success in hunting and developing meaningful social bonds with one another. Like us, they’re selective about who they bond with. My goal, however, is not entirely to humanize these misunderstood creatures. I instead consider several idiosyncrasies of their behaviors and the correlations therein with our own—particularly the shedding of skin. Molting or ecdysis is a special and unique process for serpents to undergo. They are arguably at their most vulnerable when engaging in this process. What’s more, this process helps them remove harmful parasites that could kill them. While there are several complexities to this process and corresponding variables that deeply impact it, one thing remains true; they must complete it to become and/or remain healthy. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 15 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Through this series, I assert that the men I held space for (myself included) must do the same to become and/or remain healthy. Identities placed upon us by society—by our own family, friends, etc. must be shed. When we no longer subscribe to them, we inherently subscribe less and less to toxic masculinity as it has long been normalized and codified into socially acceptable behaviors. Portraiture and critical use of blue and pink hues that allude to masculine and feminine binaries are prevalent throughout this series. Many compositions include statements by the subjects themselves to amplify their truths oriented so that audiences must crane their necks to and fro—they must physically change their perspective to engage with them. Much like antivenom, exposure to the toxins is necessary… The show’s namesake was selected because this work is ultimately about binding and neutralizing the venom that is toxicmasculinity. The show is currently open at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. Take a virtual tour by clicking the below link to Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube channel: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 16 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... •I - I ' Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Start Date Postponed to Monday, February 22nd Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step by step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage There are only ten spots for this first round of classes, so sign up for this free class today! Classes start Monday, February 22nd. Contact Alex In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 17 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Cody Wayne Allen Obituary Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdruesday of every month 6:30pm on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 18 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna HealthCare.gov is open for business from Feb. 15 to May 15. You should NEVER face discrimination no matter who you are or where you live. Need help finding health insurance? Worried about how much it will cost? You're not alone! Connect today with a FREE LGBTQ-friendly expert to make sure you're getting the best deal on coverage. Visit out2enroll.org/enrollment-help and enroll at HealthCare.gov. Looking for transition-related care? We've got you covered with TRANS HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDES. Find your state at out2enroll.org/2021-cocs/ and enroll at HealthCare.gov. ■ 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 19 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... ALLIE JENSEN MEMORIAL A R T G AL L E\R Y Presents: r • --- The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces, in an effort to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” “I am a native Tulsan in my second year of medical school at OSU-COM, with hopes of becoming an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have always been an artist of sorts, mainly photography and 2-D art, but I picked up painting in March of 2020 when COVID restrictions began. Now, it has blossomed into a full-blown business that helps me make the most of my study breaks. A lot of what I hope to embody in my medical practice is reflected in my art – that women deserve to feel sexy and powerful and worthy; that they deserve to celebrate their beauty and feel empowered in their skin. I want to use color and texture to accentuate the parts of femininity that I sometimes struggle to appreciate about myself. More 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 20 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... than anything, my work has helped me accept my beauty and power and helps me feel confident enough to empower other women in my professional life. I hope to incorporate creativity and artistry into my medical career to inspire change in the world of medicine.” - Audrey Byrd The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, March 4th with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. 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 fash ion 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 April l 0, 202 l at our virtual CONDOM-MANIA! Sign-up by March 1sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa .edu. Visit our website for additional information: Little BlueHouseAtTU .org/SpecialEvents made entirely out of condoms! Sponsored by: • SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 26, 2021 9AM TO NOON VIA ZOOM 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 21 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration GENERAL REGISTRATION: $25 okla.st/ChautauquaREG STUDENT REGISTRATION: ARST 50 STUDENTS TO REGISTER ARE FREE - ONCE THIS HITS CAPACITY, THE $25 GENERAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REQUIRED. TR Tl okla.st/ChautauquastudentREG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE AT CFR@OKSTATE.EDU CE ER FOR Df PARTMFNT OF FAMILY RESILIENCE ( t"<,ll"' or EWldt n ·1d Hu, ~ Sc.,~~ HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE Register Now! Spring 2021 CHAUTAUQUA Conference on Family Resilience: Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration: Join us for the 2021 Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience- Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration. General Registration is $25 The first 50 students to register through the registration link will receive free admission to the conference. Once this hits capacity, the $25 General Registration fee will be required. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available! General Registration HERE Student Registration HERE 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 22 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... () • All Youth Programming has Resumed on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 23 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... n1•~ "~~ , 0~ VOICI LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR OONSONZOOM SATURDAY AFTE':.LEN@OKEO.ORG E-MAIL MF~~Gl~~~RMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 24 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 25 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 26 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... you to find community and connect to resources. l l JJ l l J All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 27 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 28 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 Appnm-d: Protocol #: LRB-20-21 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 29 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREoay THEGEORGEltAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 30 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... ~ 111ance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 31 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 32 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, March 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 33 of 38 Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 34 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 35 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 36 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC M'ONSO!tlOn lHE-=--llAlff• FAMll'l'PO<.INOA1- Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 37 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips 4/28/26, 2:19 PM �Urgent Call to Action SB676 38 of 38 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Urgent-Call-to-Action-SB676.htm... Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:19 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/14763c8b70902aef51b3431361eabd73.pdf 5ec901efc4e9ffa0f1319d98bd28940d PDF Text Text Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 22, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... F ~ }7ay.R.Oll Rental Propafy Bookkeeping Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owned, ._ F .1.-r . -J:,JJ. ev...artu:L__ ___, 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Tell Your Oklahoma Senator To Pass The Equality Act Discrimination is still commonplace for LGBTQ+ Americans. Opponents of LGBTQ+ equality continue to file discriminatory bills in states across the country in an attempt to undermine existing protections in adoption, marriage, and access to basic public services and businesses. The Equality Act would ensure that all LGBTQ+ Americans can live, work, and access public spaces free from discrimination, no matter what state they call home. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... The nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute recently found that national support for the Equality Act is around 83 percent. This is the strongest level of support the bill has ever seen. We must tell lawmakers that now is the time to pass this legislation. Take action today by contacting your Senator by email or phone. It's so simple just a few clicks will get it done. You can even record a 30-second video! Click below and follow the prompts: Click here to Contact Your Senator FEB. 25. 6PM OKEQ Membership Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom You are invited to provide needed and necessary community feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws, regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. Participants must be a member in good standing with their $50.00 donation membership current with Oklahomans for Equality. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leadership and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, selfnominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy and OkEq needs community feedback prior to voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. RSVP for the zoom link by clicking the button below: RSVP Here 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. via conference call You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us SAGE Tulsa in person meetings will resume Tuesday, March 6, 2021. Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Start Date Monday, February 22nd Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step-by-step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage There are only ten spots for this first round of classes, so sign up for this free class today! Classes start Monday, February 22nd. Contact Alex 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... rm ~ ~ ·.·. • •.•. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. - FEB 25, 6PM LIVE ON f ACEBOOK -~ .. . f£lA ~ CARMEN WHITE JANAK EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Carmen White Janak. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... POC SOCIAL: Club Quarantine Thursday, February 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. on Watch Party App POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Club Quarantine allows you to party from a safe social distance inside your home! Come chill, listen, and bop to some throwbacks and new bangers from your favorite artists and discover some new ones! Download the Rave - Watch Party app in your app store and click the buttons below for more information: Contact Kao Join Facebook Group ~ 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Black History Month. It is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the lives of Black people through their shared history and culture. Black Americana experience extreme bias and disparities daily in this country. Despite these challenges, they are instrumental in the foundation of this country and have contributed to American society and culture in many historic ways. Oklahomans for Equality will highlight the interaectionality of Q.ueer Black individuals that have worked and continue to work for the advancement of Black and Q.ueer people. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Andrea Jenkins s a self-described Poet, Writer, Activist, Artist, and Humanitarian. In 2017 she was elected to represent Ward 8 on the Minneapolis City Council and became the first openly Black trans woman to hold public office in the United States. She grew up in Chicago in the 1960s and later moved to Minneapolis for college. She would eventually become a council policy aid and curator of the Transgender Oral History Project at the University of Minnesota. She is very immersed in the Minneapolis art scene and is the author of two books, "Tributaries: Poems Celebrating Black History" and "Pieces of a Scream." Her work has been published in several newspapers, journals, and anthologies. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin The book focuses on the events in the life of an American man living in Paris and his feelings and frustrations with his relationships with other men in his life, particularly an Italian bartender named Giovanni whom he meets at a Parisian gay bar. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT He was born in New York on August 2,1924. He was an openly gay, African-American writer. He is considered one of the most - - - 1 !C! - __ __ _!._ _ _ _ - C - --- "'!- - a C! - - -- - ! . . ! 1 - --1 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... pruuuc wrners u1 uur tune. A uerce c1vu anu social rights critics. He was known for his essays on the Black experience in America. )AMES BALDWIN - - _I - -J _ _ .., __ - __:j~ - -- .., ____ __,I • __ ., - J-..J -= _. ___; -- ✓ ~ ._)- ~ - ..,_ • • .J _.,_~ I" ✓ --- Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Monique Washington FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Live Streamed via Facebook Monique was raised in Oklahoma, and fitness has been her passion ever since she can remember. She holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma, and she has been training some of Tulsa’s finest for the past 20 years. Eight years ago, she and her wife Joy opened a private fitness studio, Physiques by Monique. They have an 18-year-old son and an 8-year-old English Bulldog. As a wife and a mother with a biracial family, diversity means the world to her. Monique serves on the board of directors for Oklahomans for Equality and leads the monthly conversations on addressing systemic racism. Click Here to View the Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Presents: r The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking, “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” “I am a native Tulsan in my second year of medical school at OSU-COM, with hopes of becoming an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have always been an artist of sorts, mainly photography and 2-D art, but I picked up painting in March of 2020 when COVID restrictions began. Now, it has blossomed into a full-blown business that helps me make the most of my study breaks. A lot of what I hope to embody in my medical practice is reflected in my art – that women deserve to feel sexy and powerful and worthy; that they deserve to celebrate their beauty and feel empowered in their skin. I want to use color and texture to accentuate the parts of femininity that I sometimes struggle to appreciate about myself. More than anything, my work has helped me accept my beauty and power and helps me feel confident enough to empower other women in my professional life. I hope to incorporate creativity and artistry into my medical career to inspire change in the world of medicine.” - Audrey Byrd The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, March 4th, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3-4PM • • • o ~ ·o ~ • . <:) • • \\ • \\ -::::- ALPHABET SOUP SATURDAY NIGHTS 5-BPM YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ <:) ~ARE BACK IN PERSONI) 0 RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR • 4 SATURDAY AFTERNOON 4-5PM • YOUTH GROUPS RESUME MARCH 6, 2021 Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group will resume Saturday, March 6, 2021, starting at 3:00 pm. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... 2021 Legislative Agenda To find your legislator and raise your voice about these bills, visit www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislature.aspx Visit Our Legislative Page Here In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Cody Wayne Allen 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna #GetCove 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... HealthCare.gov is open for business from Feb. 15 to May 15. You should NEVER face discrimination no matter who you are or where you live. Need help finding health insurance? Worried about how much it will cost? You're not alone! Connect today with a FREE LGBTQ-friendly expert to make sure you're getting the best deal on coverage. Visit out2enroll.org/enrollment-help and enroll at HealthCare.gov. Looking for transition-related care? We've got you covered with TRANS HEALTH INSURANCE GUIDES. Find your state at out2enroll.org/2021-cocs/ and enroll at HealthCare.gov. Watch Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Mauree Turner 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... OKEQ kicked off Black History Month with the newly-elected OK House District 88 Representative Mauree Turner. Turner is the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. Turner is queer/non-binary and uses they/ them and she/her pronouns. Click the video below to watch the recorded live stream on Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube Channel. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Presents: 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... The February Exhibition in the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery featuring Alexander Tamahn: “Antivenom” My Blackness and Queerness enter the same rooms I do, as is true for many men who present as Black and self-identify as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. To create this series of work, I sat down and spoke candidly with several peers who exist at this intersection. I created work grounded in these experiences that allowed these men (and myself) to share authentic, personal truths about the challenges and triumphs of being Black, Queer, and male. No single identity supersedes the other, yet we exist—we thrive—in a world that seeks to pigeonhole us, often relegating us to small confines of an imposed identity we must ultimately shed to grow beyond such limitations. Serpents are creatures demonized and vilified in western culture. So are Black men. Although we often project our own emotions and ideas on animals and use science to support our claims that we are more enlightened and cognitively advanced than all other creatures, many indigenous cultures and eastern philosophies implore us not to lord ourselves over all creation but rather learn, protect, and respect creatures beyond ourselves. This series of works incorporate subtle and overt serpentine motifs to draw the connection be them and us. Contrary to many beliefs in the west, snakes are not, in fact, slimy. And while many believe they are only capable of acting upon instinct, they are social creatures to certain extents—not unlike us. They have been known to coordinate with one another to increase the likelihood of success in hunting and developing meaningful social bonds with one another. Like us, they’re selective about who they bond with. My goal, however, is not entirely to humanize these misunderstood creatures. I instead consider several idiosyncrasies of their behaviors and the correlations therein with our own—particularly the shedding of skin. Molting or ecdysis is a special and unique process for serpents to undergo. They are arguably at their most vulnerable when engaging in this process. What’s more, this process helps them remove harmful parasites that could kill them. While there are several complexities to this process and corresponding variables that deeply impact it, one thing remains true; they must complete it to become and/or remain healthy. Through this series, I assert that the men I held space for (myself included) must do the same to become and/or remain healthy. Identities placed upon us by society—by our own family, friends, etc. must be shed. When we no longer subscribe to them, we inherently subscribe less and less to toxic masculinity as it has long been normalized and codified into socially acceptable behaviors. Portraiture and critical use of blue and pink hues that allude to masculine and feminine binaries are prevalent throughout this series. Many compositions include statements by the subjects themselves to amplify their truths oriented so that audiences must crane their necks to and fro—they must physically change their perspective to engage with them. Much like antivenom, exposure to the toxins is necessary… The show’s namesake was selected because this work is ultimately about binding and neutralizing the venom that is toxicmasculinity. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... The show is currently open at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. Take a virtual tour by clicking the below link to Oklahomans for Equality's YouTube channel: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on {JCJ(p)(J@(J@(!J(l(l(fl : =f}J(j){/(f?/Jfj @l][!,fj(!Jff?til!, ! I(}~ r:J(Jfj()(j /JjJJJ;:} ~ ' MARCH 12TH, 7PM ' IndigiQueer LGBT-2Spirit Cultural Training Thursday, March 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Join us for the history of 2spirit culture, the roles of the 2spirit person, and how they helped their tribe and their people through their gifts from the Creator. This training is led by John Co-cke from Muscogee Creek Nation. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more info, click the buttons below: Contact Kao for Zoom Link ©~~© t©~[p) &~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE March 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Online Event Sunday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... ~)·~·~J,ri, ., R~ $~%¾ / ,'. ■ ~ ~!l /4 ~ !J VOICE LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LG8TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Calling All Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 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 designs will be presented in a FASHION SHOW fundraiser on April l 0, 202 l at our virtual CONDOM-MANIA! Sign-up by March 1sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .org/SpecialEvents 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 24 of 39 Sponsored by: t1R QI' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... __ ~ rriade entirely out of condoms! ... little blue ho use SAVE TH ATE FEBRUARY 26, 2021 9AM TO NOON VIA ZOOM Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration GENERAL REGISTRATION: $25 okla.st/ChautauquaREG STUDENT REGISTRATION: ARST 50 STUDENTS TO REGISTER ARE FREE - ONCE THIS HITS CAPACITY, THE $25 GENERAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE REQUIRED. NLI K: okla.st/ChautauquastudentREG FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CENTER FOR FAMILY RESILIENCE AT CFR@OKSTATE.EDU CE ~ER FOR DfPARTMfNT OF FAMILY RESILIENCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE Cd ;i •or EwLdhJn d HL111.! Sc.1eocr1 Register Now! Spring 2021 CHAUTAUQUA Conference on Family Resilience: Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Celebration: Join us for the 2021 Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience- Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families: Pride and Celebration. General Registration is $25 The first 50 students to register through the registration link will receive free admission to the conference. Once this hits capacity, the $25 General Registration fee will be required. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available! General Registration HERE Student Registration HERE 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 26 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP PIDGRIM 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 27 of 39 ■ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... ■1 •~ ■ •ar• ,■ Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 ApproYod: Protocol /1: LRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON50REDBY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a 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 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, March 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 35 of 39 Transgender People https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group where all letters are welcome! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:20 PM �Tell Your U.S. Senator To Pass The Equality Act 37 of 39 ' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tell-Your-U-S--Senator-To-Pass-... . 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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! Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 2 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owneci Fe~tur-LV\,g TvtLboc{etA u_x: & operc;:,.;td Tvte TIA)( TvteYtA"f)t'.J Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. The Equality Act Passes the Hause! 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 3 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... r:a11 your senator ana ask them to say YES to Equality! The Equality Act Passes in U.S. House Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections Oklahomans for Equality applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ quick passage of the Equality Act. This landmark federal law would protect LGBTQ Americans in virtually all areas of daily life. The bill would amend existing civil rights laws to explicitly ban LGBTQ discrimination in employment, housing, education, credit, jury service, and other areas and explicitly extend sex discrimination protections to public accommodations and federally funded programs. A companion bill, S.788, was introduced on February 23rd in the Senate. LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination in their daily lives. A recent study found one in three LGBTQ Americans facing discrimination in the previous year, including three in five transgender Americans. Currently, half of LGBTQ people live in the 29 states that still lack comprehensive statewide laws, while opponents of equality continue to file discriminatory legislation aimed at eroding existing protections for LGBTQ people and their families. The Equality Act would ensure that all LGBTQ Americans can live, work, and access public spaces free from discrimination, no matter what state they call home. It has broad and deep support across lines of political parties, faith traditions, and geography, with 83 percent of Americans saying they favor LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections, including 68 percent of Republicans and a majority in every state in the country. Take action today by contacting your Senator by email or phone. It's so simple - just a few clicks will get it done. You can even record a 30-second video! Click below and follow the prompts: Click here to Contact Your Senator SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings will resume Tuesday, March 2, 2021. 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 4 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ c)-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa will resume meeting in-person Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. SAGE Movie Club will view "SuperNova" at 12:30 p.m. In "SuperNova", Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth play a gay couple together for several decades taking a road trip. One partner has been diagnosed with dementia. Watch the trailer by clicking below: StudiocanalUK a Watch on 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 5 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us Presents: r 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 6 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” The opening Reception is Thursday, March 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking, “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” “I am a native Tulsan in my second year of medical school at OSU-COM, with hopes of becoming an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have always been an artist of sorts, mainly photography and 2-D art, but I picked up painting in March of 2020 when COVID restrictions began. Now, it has blossomed into a full-blown business that helps me make the most of my study breaks. A lot of what I hope to embody in my medical practice is reflected in my art – that women deserve to feel sexy and powerful and worthy; they deserve to celebrate their beauty and feel empowered in their skin. I want to use color and texture to accentuate the parts of femininity that I sometimes struggle to appreciate about myself. More than anything, my work has helped me accept my beauty and power and helps me feel confident enough to empower other women in my professional life. I hope to incorporate creativity and artistry into my medical career to inspire change in the world of medicine.” - Audrey Byrd For a Virtual Tour Click the Video Below: 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 7 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Monique Washington Friday, March 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Live Streamed via Facebook Monique was raised in Oklahoma, and fitness has been her passion ever since she can remember. She holds a degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma, and she has been training some of Tulsa’s finest for the past 20 years. Eight years ago, she and her wife Joy opened a private fitness studio, Physiques by Monique. They have an 18-year-old son and an 8-year-old English Bulldog. As a wife and a mother with a biracial family, diversity means the 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 8 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... world to her. Monique serves on the board of directors for Oklahomans for Equality and leads the monthly conversations on addressing systemic racism. Click Here to View the Event on Facebook CELEBRA Tl NS 1 HISTORY MONTH Oklahomans for Equality recognizes March as Women's History Month. Since our founding in 1980, women have been critical to the operation and success of our organization. We have seen amazing women leaders who have served as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, staff members, and program creators and facilitators. Nationally, LGBTQ+ women, especially our transgender women of color, have pushed our movement to be more inclusive and have led the fight for equality since the very beginning. This month, OKEQ will highlight LGBTQ+ women who have made an impact in our community. May they inspire us all to continue our fight for equality. 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 9 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Ill ~ 0 ~ ► a: LAVERNE COX #womenshistorymonth 0 IenI a: Ill :c Laverne Cox is a trailblazer and an icon. In her breakout role as Sophia Burset on Orange is the New Black, Cox brought the experience of so many transgender women into the world of mainstream media. She was the first transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. In 2015, she won a Daytime Emmy for her special Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word, making her the first transgender woman to win the award. She was also the first transgender woman on the cover of Time Magazine. Cox is known for using her platform to educate and bring awareness to transgender issues and the overall experience of being a transgender woman of color. ~ SPIIIIT! ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. [L!J ._.. • - ·..· -~ .. MARCH 4, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE . 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 10 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... SCOTT HAMIL TON EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, March 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host Rev. Scott Hamilton this week is a minister with United Church of Christ. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend • ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3-4PM • • • • \\ • -\\ YOUTH PROGRAMS \\ 5::)ARE BACK IN PERSONI) RAISE YOUR VOICE YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOON 4-5PM • • • Sf ARTING M~RCH 61 ~ \\ ~ ~ \\ ~ • 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 11 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... YOUTH GROUPS RESUME MARCH 6, 2021 Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group will resume Saturday, March 6, 2021, starting at 3:00 pm. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. ,r; ~ First Thursday . Art Gallery Meet-Up ~GEN Q, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ group for young adults 18 to 26-ish GEN Q: First Thursday Art Gallery Meet-Up Thursday, March 4, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For our kick-off event, we will be meeting up at the First Thursday Art Gallery Show, Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine.” This will be a laid-back event. Masks are required. For questions, please email Kao with the Contact button below. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 12 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... RSVP ON FACEBOOK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Monday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. FREE ONLINE SCREENING EVENT via Circle Cinema Circle Cinema is proud to partner with local leaders as Tulsa’s festivities for International Women’s Day shift online this year. The event will be a FREE online program beginning at 7pm with an International Fashion showcase featuring music and cultural dance, then a live panel discussion at 8pm intersecting the themes of this year’s celebration. Crystal Ifekoya (Women Helping Other Women) will moderate a fantastic panel with Leeann Crosby (Tulsa Women’s March), Vanessa Hall-Harper (manager Tulsa Health Department’s Healthy Living Program) and Felisa Hilbert (founder, Multicultural Diversity Festival). Additional community partners include Just A Push Foundation and Tulsa Global Alliance. FREE to watch - need to RSVP RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 13 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 14 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Tulsa Pride: Parking Lot Bingo Thursday, March 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we kick off Pride Bingo with Rainbow Granny! Bar and concessions will be open inside, as will the bathrooms. Tickets are live at the OKEQ Pride Store. Social distancing and masks are required. Dress appropriately for the weather. Purchase Ticket Here 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 15 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Thank you Cherokee l\lation Supre01e Court for Ackno\Nledging l\lonbinary Identities Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 16 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... BOOK OF THE WEEK Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown Groundbreaking for when it was published in 1973, It is widely known as one of the first lesbian coming of age novels. It tells the story of oily Bolt the adoptive daughter of a poor southern couple. It chronicles her life and it begins with her childhood, following her journey though womanhood and self discovery. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT _ Rita Mae Brown is the bestselling author of the Sister Jane novels-Outfoxed, Hotspur, Full cry, The Hunt Ball. The Hounds and the Fur . The Tell-Tale Horse. and Hound d to Death-as well as the Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and Rubyfruit Jungle. In Her Day, Six of One, and The Sand castle, among many others. An Emmy-nominated ___;_....1...._ _--==;J>,c reenwriter and a poet, Brown lives in Afton. Virginia. RITA MAE BROWN Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step-by-step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 17 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage This class started Monday, February 22nd, but you can jump in anytime! Contact Alex to get started. Contact Alex In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 18 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Virtual Event NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdruesday of every month 6:30pm on Zoom Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 19 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna (JCJ(f)(J@()@{!!J(l(l(f1 ! (!f?j]J[j=WfJ(J(j/Jzj @!J[!Jl(!]ffllif!, , ' WfJ~ t!J(JfJ[f) /1iCfJ:} ~ I MABCH 12TH, '7PM ! I ' : I IndigiQueer LGBT-2 Spirit Cultural Training Thursday, March 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Join us for the history of 2spirit culture, the roles of the 2spirit person, and how they helped their tribe and their people through their gifts from the Creator. This training is led by John Co-cke from Muscogee Creek Nation. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more info, click the buttons below: Contact Kao for Zoom Link 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 20 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... POC SOCIAL: GAME NIGHT Thursday, March 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Are you bored? Come play board games! Snacks and drinks will be provided; 21+ to drink. Contact Kao Join Facebook Group (Q)~[E©) (C(Q)[M][p) £~ _ e ~~~ ~o~~~~-4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 21 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... A GROUP FOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE March 21at, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Online Event Sunday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 22 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... VOICE LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 23 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 24 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 25 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 ApproYod: Protocol /1: LRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 26 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 27 of 35 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 28 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 29 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 30 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef / Jessica LandisRase Samira and Jessica have joined OKEQ Counseling team as masters interns. They are excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samiria and Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, March 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 31 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \., , J ~ £ , ,t ,, , r, l m~ , "'' ri : , II ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 32 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Unity, and Preparation for Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 33 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 34 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:21 PM �"The Divine Feminine" Opens 35 of 35 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-The-Divine-Feminine--Opens.ht... ·~· '6· ' ~,!..,.~ PictuefCourtesy of the Tulsa World Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f3d41dfb93516056be2936dda2a38c6a.pdf 18a74b064a3cba68101cc2a03edc5dc9 PDF Text Text BI Health and Awareness Month 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 8th, 2021 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! Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owneci Fe~tur-LV\,g TvtLboc{etA u_x: & operc;:,.;td Tvte TIA)( TvteYtA"f)t'.J Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 8/+ HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... #8/HEALTHMONTH bisexual resource ---- center It’s #BiHealthMonth! Join us and the Bisexual Resource Center all month long in calling for bisexual+ equity in social, educational, and healthcare spaces. Bisexual+ people make up more than half of the LGBTQ+ community. Still, they receive minimal funding to tackle the major physical, emotional & social health disparities they face at higher rates than their gay peers. By centering the unique needs of the bi+ community, we can fight back against bi-antagonism in media, health care, research and education, and improve the physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of bi+ people. Learn more about the bisexual+ community’s well-being here: bihealthmonth.org Thank you, Bisexual Resource Center, for continually advocating for the bi+ community! Other special thanks to OKEQ's Bi+ group OkEq Brought to You Bi the Letter B! If you are in the Tulsa area and identify as bi+, join Brought to You Bi the Letter B online! Click Here for More Information 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... The Equality Act Passes in U.S. House Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections Take action today by contacting your Senator via phone or email. It's so simple - just a few clicks will get it done. You can even record a 30-second video! Click below and follow the prompts: Click here to Contact Your Senator A Message from OkEq Board President Chris Brecht-Smith As many of you are aware, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It is the latest in a series of steps towards true equality for everyone. Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is beyond elated that the Equality Act is one step closer to becoming the law of the land in this country and prays that the U.S. Senate follows suit to pass the Act. However, it should be noted that none of Oklahoma’s representatives – Kevin Hern; Markwayne Mullin; Frank Lucas, Tom Cole; or Stephanie Bice – voted in support of the Equality Act this past week. OkEq is aware that each of these representatives received notice from their constituents voicing support for the Equality Act; 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... thus, it cannot be said that the State of Oklahoma stood unanimously opposed to the Act. It further bears mention that opponents of the Equality Act, including Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, are asserting that the Equality Act will threaten people’s religious freedoms if passed. OkEq could not disagree more. Granting equal rights and dignity to all LGBTQ+ persons should not and does not inhibit any person from living and practicing their faith. Religious freedom has been used as a rallying cry to discriminate against people, historically, on the basis of racial and gender lines. History has shown us, though, that the Constitution can protect religious people and LGBTQ+ people, simultaneously. We live in a beautiful, yet incredibly diverse, country. It is time that all people are celebrated and protected for those diversities. Please contact your U.S. Senators, James Lankford and Jim Inhofe, and let them know that Oklahoma supports the passage of the Equality Act. Additionally, please take a moment and remind your Representatives that their “nay” votes to the Equality Act are not representative of you, their constituents. Chris Brecht-Smith OkEq Board President (pronouns: he/him/his) okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Click here to Support Monthly SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... . ' DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... GEN Q: Movie Night Thursday, March 11, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Join us for a socially distant movie made for, with, and about LGBTQ+ people. In honor of Women's History Month, we've suggested But I'm a Cheerleader, The Watermelon Woman, or Jennifer's Body to watch. This will be a laid-back event. Masks are required. For questions, please email Anna with the Contact button below. Contact Anna Here RSVP ON FACEBOOK rBIT. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. • 11 MARCH 11, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Father Joshua M. Shawnee from the Parish Church of Saint Jerome. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend VOTING BYLAW CHANGE! lA A oru 1J.-. J.-.OlA 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 11 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... IYINn"-n 1v, Vr'IYI OkEq Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Zoom You are invited to provide much-needed membership feedback on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, selfnominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a significant change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs membership feedback before voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 16th, by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive a Zoom link. RSVP HERE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC OKEQ Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. for the OKEQ Health Clinic ribbon cutting. Though our clinic has been seeing patients since 2020, COVID kept us from commemorating the occasion, and we felt like LGBTQ+ Health Week was the perfect time for an official grand opening. You will hear from Lily Piña, our Nurse Practioner; Alex Wade, our Medical Services Director; and Wes Smith. We will also be dedicating the clinic waiting room in honor of Wes's partner, Doug Campbell, who continually supported the center's health and theater programming. Community partners and elected officials will also be present for this ribbon cutting. You can view the ceremony on Facebook Live or in-person. CELEBRA Tl N'S HISTORY MONTH Oklahomans for Equality recognizes March as Women's History Month. Since our founding in 1980, women have been critical to the operation and success of our organization. We have seen amazing women leaders who have served as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, staff members, and program creators and facilitators. Nationally, LGBTQ+ women, especially our transgender women of color, have pushed our movement to be more inclusive and have led the fight for equality since the very beginning. This month, OKEQ will highlight LGBTQ+ women who have made an impact in our community. May they inspire us all to continue our fight for equality. 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... / ~c::!J -:. her-story moment Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon #Womenshistorymonth Her-Story Moment: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon devoted their lives to the cause of equality for LGBTQ+ women. Phyllis Lyon, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, met Del Martin in 1950, and the two were together until her death in 2008. Together they formed the Daughters of Bilitis, the first national lesbian organization in the United States, and produced the lesbian newsletter "The Ladder" for almost ten years. They were the first lesbian couple to join the National Organization for Women (NOW) and worked tirelessly to decriminalize homosexuality in California and the US. Perhaps the most notable action the couple took on was marriage equality in California. They were the first same-gender couple to be married in San Francisco in 2004 and again in 2008 after California legalized gay marriage. We celebrate these women and their impact on our movement. • • 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... t..---ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • t..---- \\ • ~ • ---- ;::, • • <:) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Tulsa Pride: Parking Lot Bingo Friday, March 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we kick off Pride Bingo with Rainbow Granny! Bar and concessions will be open inside, as will the bathrooms. Tickets are live at the OKEQ Pride Store. Social distancing and masks are required. Dress appropriately for the weather. Purchase Ticket Here 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Thi~ Bridge The Bridge Called My Back Edited by Cherrie Moraga & Gloria Anzaldua The fourth edition of Tbis Bridge Called My Back returns to circulation the collected artwork, essays, and poems of a self-described group of "radical women of color." The anthology was first published Callccl Mu Buck in 1981 Writings by Radical Women of Color I 1lt1t·-l l11 I 11,·111,· \l,11,1~,11; 1,l,,ri;1 \ :11,il,111.1 AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Cherrie Moraga -Born in Los Angeles, and raised two blocks from the San Gabriel Mission, She is an internationally recognized poet, playwright, essayist an memoirist. She is also a founding member of La Red Xicana lndigena, an advocacy net\l'tork of Xicanas working in education, the arts, spiritual practice, and indigenous women's rights. CHERRIE MORAGA Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step-by-step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage This class started Monday, February 22nd, but you can jump in anytime! Contact Alex to get started. Contact Alex In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Nataleigh Ann LaLonde June 16, 1994 - Jan. 17, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary Anthony "Tony" Carney July 4, 1965 - January 3, 2021 We celebrate the life of Tony and honor his memory. Tony was a long time volunteer at Oklahomans for Equality. Helping out in so many ways such as working the front desk, maintained the flags for years, the front door greeter at the Equality Gala for years, always in charge of the coat check at the Falalala Ball, and would organize the food drive and pet food drive. Tony's contributions have helped so many, and he will be dearly missed. 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Presents: r ) - --- The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” Continues until March 31, The Show is open from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking, “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” For more information, please visit www.okeq.org/art-gallery For a Virtual Tour, Click the Video Below: 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Virtual Event NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rd r uesday of every month 6:30pm on Zoom Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... ()CJ(j)()@(}@{!J(l(l(g ! I (NJJfJ=WfJJ(J(l?f}fj @IJ(!,f/(!Jfl?tif}, ' , W(}W t!J(jfj[Jj /lifJJ:J ~ MABCH 12TH, '7PM .t. I ' : I IndigiQueer LGBT-2 Spirit Cultural Training Friday, March 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Join us for the history of 2spirit culture, the roles of the 2spirit person, and how they helped their tribe and their people through their gifts from the Creator. This training is led by John Co-cke from Muscogee Creek Nation. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more info, click the buttons below: Contact Kao for Zoom Link 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... POC SOCIAL: GAME NIGHT Friday, March 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Are you bored? Come play board games! Snacks and drinks will be provided; 21+ to drink. Contact Kao Join Facebook Group Sunday. March 21 at 2pm 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... OUT IN NATURE: Oxley Nature Center Trail Hike Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Oxley Nature Center 6700 Mohawk Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74115 OUT in Nature is an outdoors group by and for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We host outings like hikes, bikes, runs, campouts, and more. For this adventure, we will explore the trails at Oxley Nature Center. These trails range in length (but always less than a mile) and offer beautiful views of Tulsa's birds and greenery! We will meet outside the Oxley Nature Center building. For this event, no pups will be allowed! Sorry! Please wear a mask or neck gaiter while on the trail. We are always open to new ideas and activities, as we are just getting started! Sign Up Here ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE March 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Sunday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. Online Event A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... GEN Q: Trivia and Karaoke Night Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Thursday, March 25, we will have a trivia and karaoke night! Come with your favorite song and your fun facts. We will have snacks and drinks. This will be a laid-back event. Masks are required. For questions, please email Kao with the Contact button below. Contact Kao RSVP ON FACEBOOK - VOICE I r-DTl"\T A .. Vl"\I ITLI l'Lll"\TD 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 26 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 ApproYod: Protocol /1: LRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef / Jessica LandisRase Samira and Jessica have joined OKEQ Counseling team as masters interns. They are excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samiria and Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, March 11th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 35 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by 2nd Tuesday of the 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. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 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, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan jess@anchoredbhc.com Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 37 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'OtlSOIIIOIY lHIGIOltQl~Al- ■ 11 fAMILYfOUNOATIOfl 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President 4/28/26, 2:22 PM �BI Health and Awareness Month 39 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BI-Health-and-Awareness-Month.... Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:22 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d4b54b1b835cbe6d4ff5270a4816ffdf.pdf 47d7df8e241068f7e5869feba712b120 PDF Text Text OKEQ Membership Meeting 1 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 15th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 2 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... F ~ Pa.fR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeprng Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owneci 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 3 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... VOTING BYLAW CHANGEI OkEq Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Zoom You are invited to provide much-needed membership feedback on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 4 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, selfnominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a significant change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs membership feedback before voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 16th, by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive a Zoom link. RSVP HERE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC OKEQ Health Clinic Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. On Facebook Live Please join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. for the OKEQ Health Clinic ribbon cutting. Though our clinic has been seeing patients since 2020, COVID kept us from commemorating the occasion, and we felt like LGBTQ+ Health Week was the perfect time for an official virtual grand opening. You will hear from Dr. Bruce Dart with the Tulsa Health Department; Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, our supervising physician; Lily Piña, our Nurse Practitioner; Alex Wade, our Medical Services Director; Kara Joy McKee, Tulsa City Councilor for District 4; Krystal Reyes, the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Tulsa and Mercedes Millberry-Fowler, the Manager of Community Affairs with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma. We will be naming the waiting room in memory of Doug Campbell, a long-time supporter of the Equality Center who died of ALS in 2019. Wes Smith, Doug's former partner, and Doug's sons Brent and David will be sharing about Doug's legacy. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 5 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... You can view the ceremony on Facebook Live. Facebook Live Event WEKNEEL WITH NORMAN The Racial Justice Task Force of Oklahomans for Equality kneels with the Norman High School Girls Basketball Team At OkEq an extremely important part of the work we do is in supporting our youth. These youth represent a whole host of intersectional identities that deserve respect and honor. We not only denounce this terrible display of racism targeted at young people, but we denounce racism directed at anyone. Our youth deserve 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 6 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... to be loved and cherished for everything they are and we will continue to do that work every day. Our youth should not be put down, reprimanded, or impeded in their efforts for equality as there are no laws against them and they too have freedom of speech. -The Racial Justice Taskforce OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 7 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 8 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 9 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... • • . 0 . • JEN LOGSDON-KELLOGG EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, March 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Jen Logsdon- Kellogg with Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend • OKEQ Gen Q (18-26ish LGBTQ+) Craft Nilfht· w / free wine (if 21+) • ~ ◄ 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 10 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... GEN Q: CRAFT NIGHT Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This week, we will have a casual craft night complete with sketching, beadwork, paints, and, of course, wine (ONLY FOR THOSE 21+, and we will check ID!). We will have soda, water, and la Croix as well! Masks are required! Contact Alex for More Information 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 11 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... POC SOCIAL: GAME NIGHT Friday, March 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Are you bored? Come play board games! Snacks and drinks will be provided; 21+ to drink. Contact Kao Join Facebook Group Sunday. March 21 at 2pm OUT IN NATURE: Oxley Nature Center Trail Hike Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Oxley Nature Center 6700 Mohawk Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74115 OUT in Nature is an outdoors group by and for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We host outings like hikes, bikes, runs, campouts, and more. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 12 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... For this adventure, we will explore the trails at Oxley Nature Center. These trails range in length (but always less than a mile) and offer beautiful views of Tulsa's birds and greenery! We will meet outside the Oxley Nature Center building. For this event, no pups will be allowed! Sorry! Please wear a mask or neck gaiter while on the trail. We are always open to new ideas and activities, as we are just getting started! Sign Up Here ©~~© t©~[p) &~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE March 218t, 2021 5-6pm email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 13 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Online Event A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture: we will speak in English and Spanish. Email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for Zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultural. Se habla ingles y español. Enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para Zoom meeting ID Contact Donovid GEN Q: Trivia and Karaoke Night Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Thursday, March 25, we will have a trivia and karaoke night! Come with your favorite song and your fun facts. We will have snacks and drinks. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 14 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... This will be a laid-back event. Masks are required. For questions, please email Donovid with the contact button below. Contact Donovid RSVP ON FACEBOOK 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 15 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Tulsa Pride: Parking Lot Bingo Friday, March 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we kick off Pride Bingo with Rainbow Granny! Bar and concessions will be open inside, as will the bathrooms. Tickets are live at the OKEQ Pride Store. Social distancing and masks are required. Dress appropriately for the weather. Purchase Tickets Here CELEBRA Tl NS 1 HISTORY MONTH Oklahomans for Equality recognizes March as Women's History Month. Since our founding in 1980, women have been critical to the operation and success of our organization. We have seen amazing women leaders who have served as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, staff members, and program creators and facilitators. Nationally, LGBTQ+ women, especially our transgender women of color, have pushed our movement to be more inclusive and have led the fight for equality since the very beginning. _ _Ihis month. Q_J(EO ill hie:hlie:ht LGBTI 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 16 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... made an impact in our community. May they inspire us all to continue our fight for equality. Her-Story Moment: Sally Ride Sally Ride was a Space pioneer and lesbian icon. Not only was she the first American woman to go to space, but she was also the youngest American astronaut to ever travel to space. After retiring from NASA in 1987, she became an educator, encouraging young people, especially girls, to explore STEM careers. Although she was extremely private about her personal life, Ride's partner of 27 years also served as the co-author of her children's books, was her closest childhood friend, and was the founder of Sally Ride Science, her educational company. Even after her death in 2012, Sally Ride continues to 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 17 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... inspire LGBTQ+ women around the world in STEM. • - -::::- • • <:) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library r BOOK OF THE WEEK I 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 18 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... The Comedienne by V.G. Lee When Joanie Littler moves back home to look after her mother, she quickly falls for their stylish neighbour Susan, who has an admirable lounge but never invites Joanie to her patio parties. Finding herself with just her cat Edith Piaf for company, our heroine AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT V.G. Lee is the critically-acclaimed author of five novels and a collection of short stories. In 2012, Lee was nominated for a Stonewall Award for writing and in 2014 she won the Ultimate Planet Award for Best Established Author. V.t. LEE ( :J , .. I )I .' J. l I 6 • Q LIVE STREAMED • ON FACEBOOK • APRILZND, 2021AT7PM I • Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Donald Rose Friday, April 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 19 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Join OKEQ as we continue the Queer Black Voices series with Donald Rose. Donald is a US Army Veteran serving from 1985 to 1994. Donald did Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, and Duty Stations at Fort Lewis Washington, Hannau, Germany, Fort Leonardwood, MO. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook POC SOCIAL: Paint & Sip Friday, April 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 20 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Come paint something magical and sip on some wine. 21+ to drink POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every 4th Friday of the month, we will hit the town and dance the night away. We will pay for entry on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 21 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... RSVP Event on Facebook 8/+ HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH #8IHEALTHMONTH bisexual resource ._,___ center It’s #BiHealthMonth! Join us and the Bisexual Resource Center all month long in calling for bisexual+ equity in social, educational, and healthcare spaces. Bisexual+ people make up more than half of the LGBTQ+ community. Still, they receive minimal funding to tackle the major physical, emotional & social health disparities they face at higher rates than their gay peers. By centering the unique needs of the bi+ community, we can fight back against bi-antagonism in media, health care, research and education, and improve the physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and spiritual health 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 22 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... of bi+ people. Learn more about the bisexual+ community’s well-being here: bihealthmonth.org Thank you, Bisexual Resource Center, for continually advocating for the bi+ community! Other special thanks to OKEQ's Bi+ group OkEq Brought to You Bi the Letter B! If you are in the Tulsa area and identify as bi+, join Brought to You Bi the Letter B online! Click Here for More Information Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 23 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us The Equality Act Passes in U.S. House Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections Take action today by contacting your Senator via phone or email. It's so simple - just a few clicks will get it done. You can even record a 30-second video! Click below and follow the prompts: 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 24 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Click here to Contact Your Senator A Message from OkEq Board President Chris Brecht-Smith As many of you are aware, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It is the latest in a series of steps towards true equality for everyone. Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is beyond elated that the Equality Act is one step closer to becoming the law of the land in this country and prays that the U.S. Senate follows suit to pass the Act. However, it should be noted that none of Oklahoma’s representatives – Kevin Hern; Markwayne Mullin; Frank Lucas, Tom Cole; or Stephanie Bice – voted in support of the Equality Act this past week. OkEq is aware that each of these representatives received notice from their constituents voicing support for the Equality Act; thus, it cannot be said that the State of Oklahoma stood unanimously opposed to the Act. It further bears mention that opponents of the Equality Act, including Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, are asserting that the Equality Act will threaten people’s religious freedoms if passed. OkEq could not disagree more. Granting equal rights and dignity to all LGBTQ+ persons should not and does not inhibit any person from living and practicing their faith. Historically, religious freedom has been used as a rallying cry to discriminate against people based on racial and gender lines. History has shown us, though, that the Constitution can protect religious people and LGBTQ+ people simultaneously. We live in a beautiful and incredibly diverse country. It is time that all people are celebrated and protected for those diversities. Please contact your U.S. Senators, James Lankford, and Jim Inhofe, and let them know that Oklahoma supports the passage of the Equality Act. Additionally, please take a moment and remind your Representatives that their “nay” votes to the Equality Act are not representative of you, their constituents. Chris Brecht-Smith OkEq Board President (pronouns: he/him/his) 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 25 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step-by-step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage This class started Monday, February 22nd, but you can jump in anytime! Contact Alex to get started. Contact Alex In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 26 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Kodee Shane Nov. 28, 1990 - March 13, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde June 16, 1994 - Jan. 17, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 27 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Presents: r } The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” Continues until March 31, The Show is open from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 28 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Tulsa, OK 74120 “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking, “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” For more information, please visit www.okeq.org/art-gallery ----For a Virtual Tour, Click the Video Below: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Virtual Event Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you NEURODIVERSllY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm on Zoom 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 29 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month (on zoom until further notice) to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook for the zoom link or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna - . . ,. . . , II ~ R·l A 'Ir, ~ ~ 0~ !J ~~ .....7 ;;,,o/, ' VOICE LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 30 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 31 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 32 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: . . 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 33 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-7 44-9188 < Approved: Protocol #: IRB--0-213 Click Here for More on the Study Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma OKEO.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 34 of 43 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED 9Y THEGEDRGEltAIIER FAMILY FDUNDATIDN https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 35 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 36 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. ~=::::::=::;;;.;:;:::::::::::i.:..11 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 37 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef / Jessica LandisRase Samira and Jessica have joined OKEQ Counseling team as masters interns. They are excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samiria and Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing Virtual Thursday, April 8th, 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 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 38 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Support Group for supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 39 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... (Therapy Experienced Anew) Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --· - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 40 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 41 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'ONSOIIED ■v fHIDWIIGIKAIHlt fAHlllYfOUNDATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 42 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... luke.scuitto@okeq.org donna.mathews@okeq.org Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �OKEQ Membership Meeting 43 of 43 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Membership-Meeting.html... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8a6484c3dee99c05814446446bbd8a74.pdf d93cfeb78f16af39f016955fbfd45772 PDF Text Text Remembering Tracy Allen 1 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 22nd, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 2 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... F ~ Pa.fR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeprng Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owneci 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 3 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 4 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... u u ~r 1___________ 1 ------------ Tracy Allen July 8, 1966 - March 22, 2021 Oklahomans for Equality remembers Tracy Allen, an incredible staff member who served OKEQ for over 24 years. "I could always count on Tracy to be there for our community. We met as volunteers, we became board members, we became staff, but always were friends first, I have lost one of my dearest friends and I must never let him down by failing to serve our community. You have finished your race Tracy, I will continue to run my race with you in my heart." -- Toby "Tracy, you're forever in our memories and forever in our hearts. Thank you for all the work you've done for our community. We miss you, Tracy." -- Kao "Tracy always made time to listen to anyone who needed an ear."-- Allison "Tracy was so dedicated to the cause. We all learned from him and his infinite wisdom." -- Morgan "Tracy's smile and laugh always made you feel welcome and better."-- Paul "Tracy was one of the first people I met at the center. He trained me as a volunteer, and as I 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 5 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... got more involved, I saw how much of a rock he was for this organization. Anything that needed to be done, if Tracy could do it, he would. More than anything else, I will remember Tracy's laugh and his smile. He always filled the room with cheer. I already miss the light he brought to this building." -- Alex "Tracy is an incredible advocate and mentor for us here at OKEQ. His presence and personality will be greatly missed." -- Krissy "Thank you Tracy, for sharing the history of this organization with myself and countless others."-- Anna "Tracy was a mentor and friend, I'm thankful that I got to experience his kindness and learn from the wisdom he shared with me." -- Donovid "There are so many words that can define such a sweet, loving person that is a joy to be around. I remember the first time I met you. We were cutting a rug on the dance floor. Down the line, I got the pleasure of being on staff with you. Your presence was always good vibes. You served the community and took time to give back. I'm really gonna miss you, and our last conversation in text will be saved forever. Your mission is complete. Now you get to dance with the best. Love you." --Scrappy Legacy "Tracy Allen was a force of nature that we will never forget and can never replace. For decades, Tracy was one of the faces greeting you when you entered the Equality Center and one of the voices wishing you well when you left. Tracy embodied everything we stood for as an organization and was a constant warrior in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in this community. Tracy met every person with compassion and approached every problem with a genuine desire to be a part of the solution. We have lost a beloved member of our family and, while we mourn this incredible loss, we also celebrate a man that helped so many people, saved so many lives. We each carry a piece of the light that shown brightly in Tracy with us. We will carry it with us every day and, hopefully, make the world a brighter place in remembrance of our brother, who was sadly taken much too soon." -Board of Directors, Oklahomans for Equality. Mylin Gipson July 6, 1974 - March 17, 2021 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 6 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Jim Craven June 5, 1937 - March 16, 2021 Kodee Shane Nov. 28, 1990 - March 13, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde June 16, 1994 - Jan. 17, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 7 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 8 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Tulsa Pride: Parking Lot Bingo Friday, March 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ as we kick off Pride Bingo with Rainbow Granny! Bar and concessions will be open inside, as will the bathrooms. Tickets are live at the OKEQ Pride Store. Social distancing and masks are required. Dress appropriately for the weather. Purchase Tickets Here RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY HEALTH 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 9 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... C OKEQ Health Clinic Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. On Facebook Live Please join us on Facebook Live on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. for the OKEQ Health Clinic ribbon cutting. Though our clinic has been seeing patients since 2020, COVID kept us from commemorating the occasion, and we felt like LGBTQ+ Health Week was the perfect time for an official virtual grand opening. You will hear from Dr. Bruce Dart with the Tulsa Health Department; Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, our supervising physician; Lily Piña, our Nurse Practitioner; Alex Wade, our Medical Services Director; Kara Joy McKee, Tulsa City Councilor for District 4; Krystal Reyes, the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Tulsa and Mercedes Millberry-Fowler, the Manager of Community Affairs with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma. We will be naming the waiting room in memory of Doug Campbell, a long-time supporter of the Equality Center who died of ALS in 2019. Wes Smith, Doug's former partner, David Gourd, Doug's caregiver, and Doug's sons Brent and David will be sharing about Doug's legacy. You can view the ceremony on Facebook Live. Facebook Live Event 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 10 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... STOP ASIAN HATE Oklahomans For Equality stands with the Asian community, especially our LGBTQIA+ Asian siblings, during this time of Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks. Together as a community we must raise our voices and stand up against antiAsian hate speech, acts of violence, and the more subtle microaggressions the community experiences. Since the start of the global pandemic in March 2020, Stop AAPI Hate, a center that tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, and child bullying against the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) community, has reported over 2,800 firsthand accounts of anti-Asian hate from 47 states and the District of Columbia. Racism and discrimination are words that are not new to any of us. As marginalized people, we must recognize the connections of our own implicit biases to the oppression of others. At times of social unrest and uncertainty, we may feel like there is nothing we can do to make the world a better place, but that is never the case. Together we can achieve great things. To find out what you can do to #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate Click the box below for additional Anti-Asian violence resources: Anti-Asian Violence Resources SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Advocac & 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 11 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2.MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 12 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... rm ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~--·. . MARCH 25, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE ·.• • 9 -~ .. . ® REV. BOB LA WREN CE EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Bob Lawrence with the United Church of Christ. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 13 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... NEU DDIVEASITY T lSA Now in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Cen er Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 14 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... )J LJ '◊ 0 Gen O(LCBTO+ Young Adults 18 to 26-ish) 0 0 GEN Q: Trivia and Karaoke Night Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18 to 26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Thursday, March 25, we will have a trivia and karaoke night! Come with your favorite song and your fun facts. We will have snacks and drinks. This will be a laid-back event. Masks are required. For questions, please email Donovid with the contact button below. Contact Donovid RSVP ON FACEBOOK CELEBRA Tl Wlilll' NS HISTORY MONTH 1 Oklahomans for Equality recognizes March as Women's History Month. Since our founding in 1980, women have been critical to the operation and success of our organization. We have seen amazing women leaders who have served as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, staff members, and program creators and facilitators. Nationally, LGBTQ+ women, especially our transgender women of color, have pushed our movement to be more --- 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 15 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... inclusive and have led the fight for equality since the very beginning. This month, OKEQ will highlight LGBTQ+ women who have made an impact in our community. May they inspire us all to continue our fight for equality. Her-Story Moment: Cecilia Chung Cecilia Chung is an internationally recognized civil rights activist who advocates 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 16 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... for transgender people and people living with HIV/AIDS. In 2004, she co-founded the Sacramento Trans March, an event demanding equal treatment and protections for transgender people in response to a recent rise in violence against trans people. She has worked for the Transgender Law Center since 2005. Through this organization, she launched Positively Trans in 2015, a self-advocacy network for transgender people living with HIV. For the last 30 years, her work has focused on reducing the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, advocating for transgender equality, and stopping violence towards the LGBTQ+ and the HIVpositive communities. Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." Opens Thursday, April 1 Artist Reception On Thursday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Josh New is a commercial freelance photographer from Oklahoma specializing in portraiture and conceptual art. He received his MFA in Photography from the University of Tulsa in 2011, focusing on a thesis critically exploring modern American masculinity in both gay and straight cultures. He continues to create work showcasing the male form in hopes that one-day nudity, both male and female, will cease to be feared and brutally censored. This show is a celebration of male beauty and figure photography that is currently banned from most social media platforms because it goes against “community standards.” Even when not sexualized, the human body continues to be censored and excluded from discussion in modern American society. My hope is to present 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 17 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... beautiful, emotional, and thought-provoking work and show that these “community standards” are actually an archaic barrier to healthy reflection and comfort with our own bodies. The show will feature giant prints of male nudes that I hope viewers will feel comfortable looking at, analyzing, and discussing in the hopes that confronting the fears and misconceptions of nude figure photography, particularly of the male body, can foster a change into what our community accepts. The show opens Thursday, April 1st, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120. On Thursday, April 8th, there will be a special artist reception with Josh New, and Covid measures will be in place. The show continues throughout the month. First Thursday llrt Gallery Meet-lip GEN Q, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ group for young adults 18 to 26-ish 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 18 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Gen Q: First Thursday Art Gallery Meet-Up Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For this event, we will be meeting up at the First Thursday Art Gallery Show, Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." NOTE: This gallery exhibit contains explicit imagery of the Assigned Male At Birth (AMAB) form. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Black On Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by c. Riley Snorton C. Riley Snorton identifies multiple intersections between blackness and transness from the mid-nineteenth century to present-day anti-black and anti-trans legislation and violence. Drawing on a deep and varied archive of materials, Snorton attends to how slavery and the production of racialized gender provided the foundations for an understanding of gender as mutable. I ll'Tl ■ ~n r n ~ T I II' l l ' T 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 19 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... AU I nuK lrU I Lil.In I C. Riley Snorton is a transgender scholar and author, and activist whose work focuses on historical perspectives of gender and race, specifically Black transgender identities. (.RILEY SNORTON ( J······· ••••• I ·.J , .. (, J 6 • Q LIVE STREAMED • ON FACEBOOK • APRIL2ND, 2021AT7PM I • Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Donald Rose Friday, April 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Join OKEQ as we continue the Queer Black Voices series with Donald Rose. Donald is a US Army Veteran serving from 1985 to 1994. Donald did Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, and Duty Stations at Fort Lewis Washington, Hannau, Germany, Fort Leonardwood, MO. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 20 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... RSVP Event on Facebook OkEq In-Person Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal Monday, April 5th at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person meeting to provide needed and necessary membership feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws, regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 21 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy and OkEq needs membership feedback prior to voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Monday, April 5th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE FORNEWAND RETURNING OKEQ VOLUNTEERS • April Volunteer Training Saturday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 22 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Interested in joining the OKEQ volunteer team? Already a volunteer but need to brush up on your service skills after the year-long service break? We are hosting volunteer training for new and returning volunteers to get ready for inperson programming and service at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will learn about the center, the duties and responsibilities of being a volunteer, and all of the necessary skills; all packed neatly into a 90-minute training! This training will be offered twice each month, so don't stress if you can't make it. However, these trainings are required to volunteer at OKEQ! We can't wait to see you! Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - is (918)295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 23 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 8 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 24 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Join Rainbow Room favorites as we re-open Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room with a spectacular cabaret remembering all of the wonderful music of days before Covid-19! Tickets will be limited, and we will offer pay-per-view streaming on Zoom of this performance. Check back next week for the ticket link! POC SOCIAL: Paint & Sip Friday, April 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come paint something magical and sip on some wine. 21+ to drink POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 25 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook E UALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cityscape Home Mortgage 1115 S. Lewis Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 www.cityscapehome.com till CITYSCAPE GIii HOME MORTGAGE The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Cityscape Home Mortgage will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for April. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. Visit Cityscape Home Mortgage EBA Information 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 26 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every 4th Friday of the month, we will hit the town and dance the night away. We will pay for entry on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook WEKNEEL 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 27 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... NORM The Racial Justice Task Force of Oklahomans for Equality kneels with the Norman High School Girls Basketball Team "At OkEq an extremely important part of the work we do is in supporting our youth. These youth represent a whole host of intersectional identities that deserve respect and honor. We not only denounce this terrible display of racism targeted at young people, but we denounce racism directed at anyone. Our youth deserve to be loved and cherished for everything they are and we will continue to do that work every day. Our youth should not be put down, reprimanded, or impeded in their efforts for equality as there are no laws against them and they too have freedom of speech." -The Racial Justice Task Force OKE , •- - - - 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 28 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 29 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • - -::::- • • <:) ~ • • • ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 8/+ HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 30 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... #8/HEALTHMONTH bisexual resource ._,___ center It’s #BiHealthMonth! Join us and the Bisexual Resource Center all month long in calling for bisexual+ equity in social, educational, and healthcare spaces. Bisexual+ people make up more than half of the LGBTQ+ community. Still, they receive minimal funding to tackle the major physical, emotional & social health disparities they face at higher rates than their gay peers. By centering the unique needs of the bi+ community, we can fight back against bi-antagonism in media, health care, research and education, and improve the physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of bi+ people. Learn more about the bisexual+ community’s well-being here: bihealthmonth.org Thank you, Bisexual Resource Center, for continually advocating for the bi+ community! Other special thanks to OKEQ's Bi+ group OkEq Brought to You Bi the Letter B! If you are in the Tulsa area and identify as bi+, join Brought to You Bi the Letter B online! Click Here for More Information 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 31 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 32 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... The Equality Act Passes in U.S. House Senators Must Now Prioritize LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections Take action today by contacting your Senator via phone or email. It's so simple - just a few clicks will get it done. You can even record a 30-second video! Click below and follow the prompts: Click here to Contact Your Senator A Message from OkEq Board President Chris Brecht-Smith As many of you are aware, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It is the latest in a series of steps towards true equality for everyone. Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is beyond elated that the Equality Act is one step closer to becoming the law of the land in this country and prays that the U.S. Senate follows suit to pass the Act. However, it should be noted that none of Oklahoma’s 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 33 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... representatives – Kevin Hern; Markwayne Mullin; Frank Lucas, Tom Cole; or Stephanie Bice – voted in support of the Equality Act this past week. OkEq is aware that each of these representatives received notice from their constituents voicing support for the Equality Act; thus, it cannot be said that the State of Oklahoma stood unanimously opposed to the Act. It further bears mention that opponents of the Equality Act, including Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, are asserting that the Equality Act will threaten people’s religious freedoms if passed. OkEq could not disagree more. Granting equal rights and dignity to all LGBTQ+ persons should not and does not inhibit any person from living and practicing their faith. Historically, religious freedom has been used as a rallying cry to discriminate against people based on racial and gender lines. History has shown us, though, that the Constitution can protect religious people and LGBTQ+ people simultaneously. We live in a beautiful and incredibly diverse country. It is time that all people are celebrated and protected for those diversities. Please contact your U.S. Senators, James Lankford, and Jim Inhofe, and let them know that Oklahoma supports the passage of the Equality Act. Additionally, please take a moment and remind your Representatives that their “nay” votes to the Equality Act are not representative of you, their constituents. Chris Brecht-Smith OkEq Board President (pronouns: he/him/his) Empowerment. Through. Art. MAKE. -~R'f. From. Home. Art2Go: Five-Week at Home Art Class Five art classes in a box delivered directly to your door once a week for five weeks! Learn a little art history, a little art theory, and then get creative with art supplies, step-by-step instructions, and virtual support. Projects include: • Altered books • Found object sculpture 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 34 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... • Paper art quilting • Grafitti Stamping • Collage This class started Monday, February 22nd, but you can jump in anytime! Contact Alex to get started. Contact Alex Presents: 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 35 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... r ) \ The March Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine” Continues until March 31, The Show is open from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 “My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking, “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.” For more information, please visit www.okeq.org/art-gallery ----For a Virtual Tour, Click the Video Below: 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 36 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 37 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 1 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 38 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 39 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 40 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-7 44-9188 < Approved: Protocol #: IRB--0-213 Click Here for More on the Study Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma OKEO.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 41 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... OR CALL 918·938·6537! ---~ KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 42 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 43 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 44 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 45 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, April 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 46 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... People your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. 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. Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 47 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 48 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOh THlGEOltGl~A.ISU , .. MILYfOUNOATION 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 49 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... ■ ',, . I ' • . • e • • ·■ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org In Memoriam Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez 4/28/26, 2:23 PM �Remembering Tracy Allen 50 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remembering-Tracy-Allen.html?s... Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Corey Thompson Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fc3ca0715a353d01ca9449c4c39b7c63.pdf 2dfaefbb2c38b507064b54208744d648 PDF Text Text Springing OUT! 1 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 29th, 2021 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Oklahomans for Equality is Sponsored by: Michael and Chris Brecht-Smith •v: ! . . . . . .~:1fil!. ' 'L~ I I, 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 2 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... F ~ Pa.fR.Oll Rental Properfy Bookkeeprng Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com F~owneci 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 3 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Memorial Service for Tracy Allen Saturday, April 3, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us as we celebrate the life of Tracy Allen alongside his family and friends. Tracy served Oklahomans for Equality for over 25 years and was a valued member of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as a dedicated volunteer and staff member. The memorial will be held in the Bruce Goff Room of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St Tulsa OK, 74120). The service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please post your favorite memories and pictures of Tracy on the Facebook event page, and we will add them to a celebration of life slideshow for Saturday. We will live stream this event for those who cannot attend in person. Please wear a mask. RSVP ON FACEBOOK AND LEAVE YOUR MEMORY 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 4 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." Opens Thursday, April 1 Artist Reception On Thursday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Josh New is a commercial freelance photographer from Oklahoma specializing in portraiture and conceptual art. He received his MFA in Photography from the University of Tulsa in 2011, focusing on a thesis critically exploring modern American masculinity in both gay and straight cultures. He continues to create work showcasing the male form in hopes that one-day nudity, both male and female, will cease to be feared and brutally censored. This show is a celebration of male beauty and figure photography that is currently banned from most social media platforms because it goes against “community standards.” Even when not sexualized, the human body continues to be censored and excluded from discussion in modern American society. My hope is to present beautiful, emotional, and thought-provoking work and show that these “community standards” are actually an archaic barrier to healthy reflection and comfort with our own bodies. The show will feature giant prints of male nudes that I hope viewers will feel comfortable looking at, analyzing, and discussing in the hopes that confronting the fears and misconceptions of nude figure photography, particularly of the male body, can foster a change into what our community accepts. The show opens Thursday, April 1st, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120. On Thursday, April 8th, there will be a special artist reception with Josh New, and 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 5 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Covid measures will be in place. The show continues throughout the month. SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. I DKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: I 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 6 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Contact Us First Thursday llrt Gallery Meet-lip GEN Q, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ group for young adults 18 to 26-ish Gen Q: First Thursday Art Gallery Meet-Up Thursday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 7 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For this event, we will be meeting up at the First Thursday Art Gallery Show, Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." NOTE: This gallery exhibit contains explicit imagery of the Assigned Male At Birth (AMAB) form. t l ·.· . · . RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. . • • •~ APRIL 1, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE M'i ~ CLINTON SHANE BRADLEY EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, April 1, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is: Chaplain Bradley Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 8 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to Attend NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 9 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna ( J • .,1 .,1 I ·1·1, ·J . ( , • ,. / ) I ( . , ·1 LIVE STREAMED • ONFACEBOOK APRIL2ND, 2021AT7PM Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Donald Rose Friday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Join OKEQ as we continue the Queer Black Voices series with Donald Rose. Donald is a US Army Veteran serving from 1985 to 1994. Donald did Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, and Duty Stations at Fort Lewis Washington, Hannau, Germany, Fort Leonardwood, MO. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. RSVP Event on Facebook Contact Kao ...... . ... 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 10 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... • FORNEWAND RETURNING OKEQ VOLUNTEERS April Volunteer Training Saturday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Interested in joining the OKEQ volunteer team? Already a volunteer but need to brush up on your service skills after the year-long service break? We are hosting volunteer training for new and returning volunteers to get ready for inperson programming and service at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will learn about the center, the duties and responsibilities of being a volunteer, and all of the necessary skills; all packed neatly into a 90-minute training! This training will be offered twice each month, so don't stress if you can't make it. However, these trainings are required to volunteer at OKEQ! We can't wait to see you! In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 11 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Tracy Allen July 8, 1966 - March 22, 2021 Oklahomans for Equality remembers Tracy Allen, an incredible staff member who served OKEQ for over 24 years. "I could always count on Tracy to be there for our community. We met as volunteers, we became board members, we became staff, but always were friends first, I have lost one of my dearest friends and I must never let him down by failing to serve our community. You have 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 12 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... finished your race Tracy, I will continue to run my race with you in my heart." -- Toby "Tracy, you're forever in our memories and forever in our hearts. Thank you for all the work you've done for our community. We miss you, Tracy." -- Kao "Tracy always made time to listen to anyone who needed an ear."-- Allison "Tracy was so dedicated to the cause. We all learned from him and his infinite wisdom." -- Morgan "Tracy's smile and laugh always made you feel welcome and better."-- Paul "Tracy was one of the first people I met at the center. He trained me as a volunteer, and as I got more involved, I saw how much of a rock he was for this organization. Anything that needed to be done, if Tracy could do it, he would. More than anything else, I will remember Tracy's laugh and his smile. He always filled the room with cheer. I already miss the light he brought to this building." -- Alex "Tracy is an incredible advocate and mentor for us here at OKEQ. His presence and personality will be greatly missed." -- Krissy "Thank you Tracy, for sharing the history of this organization with myself and countless others."-- Anna "Tracy was a mentor and friend, I'm thankful that I got to experience his kindness and learn from the wisdom he shared with me." -- Donovid "There are so many words that can define such a sweet, loving person that is a joy to be around. I remember the first time I met you. We were cutting a rug on the dance floor. Down the line, I got the pleasure of being on staff with you. Your presence was always good vibes. You served the community and took time to give back. I'm really gonna miss you, and our last conversation in text will be saved forever. Your mission is complete. Now you get to dance with the best. Love you." --Scrappy Legacy "Tracy Allen was a force of nature that we will never forget and can never replace. For decades, Tracy was one of the faces greeting you when you entered the Equality Center and one of the voices wishing you well when you left. Tracy embodied everything we stood for as an organization and was a constant warrior in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in this community. Tracy met every person with compassion and approached every problem with a genuine desire to be a part of the solution. We have lost a beloved member of our family and, while we mourn this incredible loss, we also celebrate a man that helped so many people, saved so many lives. We each carry a piece of the light that shown brightly in Tracy with us. We will carry it with us every day and, hopefully, make the world a brighter place in remembrance of our brother, who was sadly taken much too soon." -Board of Directors, Oklahomans for Equality. 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 13 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Mylin Gipson July 6, 1974 - March 17, 2021 Jim Craven June 5, 1937 - March 16, 2021 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 14 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Kodee Shane Nov. 28, 1990 - March 13, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde June 16, 1994 - Jan. 17, 2021 Nataleigh Ann LaLonde Cody Wayne Allen Sept. 4, 1993 - Feb. 3, 2021 Cody Wayne Allen Obituary 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 15 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... ----- . ~-- .......'.:~ . .. ( ? " ,. ,.~ . . CELEBRA Tl ~ N'S HISTORY MONTH Oklahomans for Equality recognizes March as Women's History Month. Since our founding in 1980, women have been critical to the operation and success of our organization. We have seen amazing women leaders who have served as Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, staff members, and program creators and facilitators. Nationally, LGBTQ+ women, especially our transgender women of color, have pushed our movement to be more inclusive and have led the fight for equality since the very beginning. This month, OKEQ will highlight LGBTQ+ women who have made an impact in our community. May they inspire us all to continue our fight for equality. er to~moment 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 16 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Syl•ia Rioera #womenshistorymonth Her-Story Moment: Sylvia Rivera Sylvia Rivera devoted her entire life to the cause of transgender liberation and equality. Rivera was just 17 years old at the time of the Stonewall Uprising, and she protested for all six nights at the Stonewall Inn with her friend Marsha P. Johnson. She frequently raised her voice against other gay rights leaders to make sure that transgender people were included in the fight for equality. She formed the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) to organize around the transgender community in New York City and to provide housing for homeless transgender women. Her work centered people who were often pushed to the sidelines of the movement, and she was known as a mother to many young, queer youth. Today, organizations like the Sylvia Rivera Law Project carry on her incredible legacy. Na~&Joe McDonald --• L ____ 1 !L---4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 17 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... BOOK OF THE WEEK ure TNice Tasting Life Twice edited by E.J. Levy This Lambda Literary Award anthology showcases the diverse visions of literary lesbian writers--women who have loved women and write from that place; includes great pieces by terrific writers such as Mary Gaitskill, Cheryl Strayed, Ana Castillo, Carole Maso, Carol Anshaw, Stephanie Grant, and others. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT E.). LEVY E.J. Levy's work has been featured in The Best American Essa ys, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The ation and The Paris Review, and has received a Pushcart Prize. Her anthology, Tasting Life Twice: Literary Lesbian Fiction by ew American Writers, won the Lambda Literary Award. She holds a degree in History from Yale and an MFA from Ohio State University, and currently teaches in the lFA Program at Colorado State University. 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 18 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... OkEq In-Person Focus Group: Voting Bylaws Change Proposal Monday, April 5th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person meeting to provide needed and necessary membership feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws, regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy and OkEq needs membership feedback prior to voting on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Monday, April 5th by 3:00 p.m. to register and 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 19 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE ,_ , _ . . _ , _ , , _ , _ _,___,_ . ,_ _,_ _-,-.--,--,I • i♦ ,,...,_ • fI (J[[J{f)(J@()@(!!J(]{l/2 2nd Friday of the month ♦ I •♦ ! I 1 I IndigiQueer Friday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. Online Event Contact Kao below for the link. IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Kao at kao.morris@okeq.org Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 20 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - is (918)295-9429. Oklahomans for Equality Presents HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, & THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FEATURING PANELISTS FROM • Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) • Tulsa County District Attorneys Office • Tulsa Police Department (TPD) Tuesday, April 13th , 2021 7:00 pm on Facebook Live Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 21 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Join Oklahomans for Equality as we discuss human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and the impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. We will hear from representatives from the Tulsa County District Attorneys Office Criminal Division, Domestic Violence Intervention Services, the Human Trafficking & Vice Special Operations Team of the Tulsa Police Department, and the Special Victims Unit. Our goal is to create a dialog between these groups and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. This event will be broadcast on April 13th, at 7:00 pm via Facebook Live. Please note that this event will discuss mature themes and include examples of real-world violence. Viewer discretion is advised. This event is in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. OKEQ stands with and believes victims. Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 22 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 8 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Rainbow Room favorites as we re-open Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room with a spectacular cabaret remembering all of the wonderful music of days before Covid-19! Tickets will be limited, and we will offer pay-per-view streaming on Zoom of this performance. Check back next week for the ticket link! 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 23 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... POC SOCIAL: Paint & Sip Friday, April 16, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come paint something magical and sip on some wine. 21+ to drink POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook ~ I I , I I I t \ ' , ' ' I 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 24 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... OUT IN NATURE: TURKEY MOUNTAIN HIKE Saturday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Parking Lot OUT in Nature is an outdoors group by and for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We host outings like hikes, bikes, runs, campouts, and more. For this adventure, we will explore the trails at Turkey Mountain. These trails are pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your pups! We will meet in the parking lot. Morgan will be the host, so feel free to email her with any questions at morgan.allen@okeq.org. - - Please wear a mask or neck gaitor while on the trail. We are always open to new ideas and activities, as we are just getting started! E EBA Mixer Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cityscape Home Mortgage 1115 S. Lewis Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 www.cityscapehome.com ALITY usiness Alliance till CITYSCAPE GIii HOME MORTGAGE The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Cityscape Home Mortgage will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for April. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. Visit Cityscape Home Mortgage 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 25 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... EBA Information GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 23, 2021, at 9:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every 4th Friday of the month, we will hit the town and dance the night away. We will pay for entry on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 26 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 27 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ~ SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) - -==- ;:, • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 28 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 29 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 30 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 31 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join c e N D(l)M-MAN IA! Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 7:00pm 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 32 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 33 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Condom-Mania! Saturday, April 10, 7:00p.m. Virtual Event Condom-Mania! is a fabulous party, fashion show, lip-synch contest & fundraising event for the LBH. Fashions are made from colorful condoms! Click below for more information: Condom-Mania Information Want to build some distress reduction skills with a gender affirming focus? Join an OSU study of text-message based, transgender and nonbinary affirmative, cognitive behavioral interventions designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! The Study Includes: - Pre-Intervention Evaluation - Free 6-week Skill Building Intervention - Post-Intervention Evaluations - Progress Report - $20 Gift Card for Successful Completion 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 34 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Contact Us Today By Sending a Text Stating Your Interest To 405-744-9188 Apprm·od: Protocol /r: IRB-20-213 Click Here for More on the Study Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 35 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOHSOIIED BY THEGEOIIGEUISEII FAMILYFOUHDATIOH Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC In Case you missed it you can watch the recording of the OKEQ Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, by clicking the button below. Click here to Watch Equality 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 36 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 37 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 38 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 39 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, April 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 40 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---or alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \., , ' Support Group for Transgender Teens or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom J ~ l £ \/,, \ f \ m~ , "'' ri j~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 41 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Support Group for Partners of Transgender People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---or alex.wade@okeq.org sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 42 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 43 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 5POf,iSQ9l0 ■ Y THIOIO.OIK ..111• ••MILY~NOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:25 PM �Springing OUT! 44 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Springing-OUT-.html?soid=1102... '/l'" - Pictur/c-.,urtesy of the Tulsa World In Memoriam Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a96fbe265585224a20603e3469a9da66.pdf acdefbe542ddfe6afd3bedb39e7f90ef PDF Text Text Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 5, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Click Here to Sponsor the Center for a Day Presents: The January Oklahomans for Equality Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery will feature Lizzie DiSilvestro: “Warm Simplicity” 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Lizzie DiSilvestro’s work explores a visual representation of the feeling of being content, which brings us closer to or further from that state, and the healing impact of choosing joy. She challenges her viewers to remember the warm peace we feel when everything in life is 'just fine.' These may only be moments in between the chaos and thrills, but the way we design our lives and the choices we make every day can lead to a more constant feeling of contentment and appreciation. DiSilvestro celebrates these often overlooked, often private moments that come in between the extremes of our existence because they provide the most honest look at life. Inspired by her father’s adage, “Most of life is not spent in the highs or lows, but somewhere right in the middle,” Lizzie believes there is nothing more beautiful than the contentedness and warm simplicity that results from finding joy in the ordinary. While creating, Lizzie allows space to observe her behaviors and intentions. Still, ultimate interpretation and conclusion are left up to the viewer, allowing a shared experience resulting in increased self-awareness. Throughout Lizzie's work, elements that remain constant are strong brush strokes, meticulously chosen color, and rich texture, all working together to emulate life’s opulent moments alongside the mundane. Growing up in Kansas City, Lizzie was exposed to a wide range of rich culture and world-class experiences from a young age. Greatly influenced by her paternal grandmother, a vibrant and strong female with a passion for all things artistic, Lizzie has been encouraged to create since she could speak. With a vivacious personality and a strong sense of self, the question has never been "would Lizzie express herself, but how." The medium of choice has changed over the years, but paint and fiber have remained constant throughout recent years. With a science and nursing background, Lizzie takes an analytical look at her surrounding milieu's temperament, those that inhabit it, and the interplay between the two as a mirror for her art. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 on Thursday, January 7th,2021, with Covid measures in place. The show continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit ldisilvestroart.com or www.okeq.org. • ♦ ♦ • ♦ . • • ♦• • • Stimulate Your • • Community •. ♦ 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... $ 1:ii1,ai,1...,. ~ ~~Okla:.-.=.:hol=m=aa~ns;ifor~Eqniua~li\y Stimulate the Community with your stimulus check. Please consider Oklahomans for Equality. These donations will help sustain programs serving the LGBTQ community. Click Here to Donate Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions February 7th Call For Artists! The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is now accepting proposals for the 2021 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 artist's opening night reception (s) on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after the 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 before 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 that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... 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. The deadline for submissions is February 7th, 2021. Notifications will be sent out by March 1, 2021. Please submit your entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Submit Entry Here Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on New Year, New Me! Starting in 2021, Oklahomans for Equality will offer scholarships for transgender persons seeking a name and gender marker changes. This scholarship will cover the cost of an attorney and all filing fees. Applicants will be chosen based on financial need and a dedication to volunteer service. This scholarship is open to anyone in Oklahoma, not just the Tulsa area. We will select scholarships monthly as funds allow. Apply Here 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... NAME CHANGE GENDER MARKER CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsor an individual's legal name and/or gender marker change. Oklahomans For Equality's Transgender Programming is launching a new Gender Marker and Name Change Scholarship fund! Help raise money for transgender and gender non-conforming folks in Oklahoma to secure funds for legal fees, gender marker change, and name change fees. The full cost for each scholarship is $300, but any amount helps! Donate Here NEURODIVER TULSA 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30-7:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies you are welcome in this group! Allies, friends, and support systems are also welcome! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like minded individuals in our community. Our first meeting will be a game night on January 19th at 6:30pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... oklohomo ~~~ Volunteer, Save a Life ~-~-~-~~- Ok ahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) Is seeking volunteers medical or non-medical to help w· h COVID-19 rehef. Please visit okmrc.org to earn more 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... An Important Volunteer Opportunity Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (“OKMRC”). Despite the name, there is a huge need for non-medical as well as medical personnel to volunteer to assist with Covid vaccinations, COVID testing and future disasters, such as tornados, wildfires and other situations. The Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps okmrc.org works in conjunction with health departments to support emergency response needs. Currently, OKMRC volunteers are working with health departments across the state to support vaccination and testing sites. Nonmedical volunteers are helping with traffic control, registration and other needs. Breath of Fresh Air: In July 2020, the Dennis R. Neill Center installed air scrubbers in our HVAC system to help our constituents and visitors healthy when visiting Oklahomans for Equality. Clean air is important for everyone, those with health concerns, and those without. Please see more on these units using the link below: See more on Air Scrubbers SAGE Tulsa has moved their weekly in-person meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to a conference call. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... You can join the SAGE call at (918) 398-8780 and enter the access code, 60#. If you are 50 or older and would like to be a part of our SAGE Tulsa program or would like to help, please contact us today. Contact Us sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE is interested in learning about how LGBTQ+ older adults are feeling about the COVID-19 Vaccine. Do you want to get the new Covid-19 vaccine? Are you worried about it or confident? SAGE wants to know! As we’ve all seen, the new Covid-19 vaccines are being rolled out to medical personnel and nursing home residents. We want to know what you are thinking about the vaccine. Do you want to be vaccinated? Are you skeptical or worried about it? While we don’t yet know when older adults across the country will be eligible for the vaccine, your input is greatly appreciated and will inform our SAGE planning efforts. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and confidential. Take the Survey HRC RELEASES 9TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX A NATIONWIDE EVALUATION OF MUNICIPAL LAW 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... * ....... ..... Equality Federation Institute Tulsa Improves its score on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index. Oklahomans for Equality applauds the City of Tulsa in improving their score on the annual Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index from a 62 in 2019 to 78. The staff, board, and membership of Oklahomans for Equality work closely with Mayor GT Bynum's office and the Tulsa City Council to improve policies, adopt ordinances and expand services to improve the lives of LGBTQ Tulsans. 2020: HRC Equality Index -2020 - -Municipal ----- - -Scorecard ---2019: HRC Equality Index -2019 - -Municipal ----- - -Scorecard ---Thank you for all of your work to make sure Tulsa improved their score. Your visibility, reaching out to public policymakers, and advocating for our community have made these incremental steps towards equality. LGBTQ+ individuals and their families considering a move to Tulsa can check these sources to find out if a city is a hostile environment or inclusive. We still have a long way to go to get a 100, but the evidence is in, and Tulsa is improving. . . Shop. with Amazon . . Smile . Donate to.Oklahomans for. Equality . . . . . . • . One Convenien.t Place amazonsmile You shop. Amazon gives. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Jerry Perigo June 4, 1946 - December 25, 2020 Services to be Announced 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Charles S. Kopp April 7, 1930 - Nov. 27, 2020 Charles S. Kopp passed in the early morning hours of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was 90 years old. Charles is the father of Norman Kopp, a volunteer at OkEq and PFLAG Tulsa. Charles attended many OkEq and PFLAG dinners at the Equality Center, art shows with the lovely Allie Jensen, and other programs. In 2007, he brought supplies to the Pride Store booth at the Pride Festival, and food to the OkEq Gala volunteers at the Warren Doubletree later that same day. Charles helped Norman prepare when he played in the softball league sponsored by the Equality Center, especially when he was the Green Onion team manager in the spring of 2011. An enjoyable moment for him was meeting Sue Welch, who was in charge of rehabbing the Equality Center building in 2006-2007; Norman was one of the volunteers working on the project. His father got a tour before it was ready for occupancy. Charles and Norman not only loved each other, they liked each other, and it showed. In later years, they would come to the Equality Center on occasional Sundays to see that month's art show. To read more about Charles' life, see his obituary here: Charles S. Kopp Obituary Narq&Joe McDonald 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... a1nbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK A NOVEL Memorial: A Novel A funny, sexy, profound dramedy about a family in all its strange forms, joyful and hard-won vulnerability, and two young people at a crossroads in their relationship and the limits of love. AUTHOR or I.OT AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Brian Washington is an American writer. He published his debut short story collection, Lot, in 2019 to critical acclaim and published his first novel Memorial, in 2020. BRIAN WASHINGTON 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... anish Speaking Social Su rupo de apoyo social de hispana L TQ + ird Friday of the Month at 7 21 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Spanish Speaking Mixer Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The group will be for Spanish-speaking queer people, exploring and allies. It is a social and support group where people can ask questions. Where we can find out together how we feel and how we can move forward with a better understanding of both our identities and our attractions, what the recommendations are to approach other people with questions about us, and how we could potentially come out to our families and friends. Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if you are fluent in Spanish. We are hosting a mixer to meet and greet one another. We are still practicing Safe social distancing here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We will be observing the W.H.O. safety guidelines. For questions, please contact Liz at the button below. El grupo será para personas queer de habla hispana, exploradores y aliados. Es un grupo social y de apoyo donde las personas pueden hacer preguntas. Donde 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... podemos descubrir juntos cómo nos sentimos y cómo podemos avanzar con una mejor comprensión de nuestras identidades y nuestras atracciones, cuáles son las recomendaciones para acercarnos a otras personas con preguntas sobre nosotros y cómo podríamos llegar a nuestras familias y amigos. Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill si habla español con fluidez. Estamos organizando una mesa de mezclas para conocernos y saludarnos. Todavía estamos practicando el distanciamiento social seguro aquí en el Centro de Igualdad Dennis R. Neill. Estaremos observando la W.H.O. reglas de seguridad. Para preguntas, comuníquese con Liz en el botón a continuación. Contact Us / Contacta con nosotras ♦ ♦ ♦· (Jr:J(j)()@()@(!J(l(l(f1 ,1JINUJIBY22ND, '7PM ♦ I ' ♦ - ♦I . ; I I Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Meets via Zoom IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information, contact: Kao below: Email Us Here ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ON ZOOM • • 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... All Youth Programming Resumes on Zoom January 9th, 2021 I 1~ VOICI LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS ON ZOOM E-MAIL MORGAN.ALLEN@OKEQ.ORG - FOR INFORMATION SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \..,,_.,/ 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us Coming Out Workshop 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOBY THE GEORGE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment H.O.P.E. Testing at OKEQ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. offers free HCV and HIV testing at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and has been a long time partner with OKEQ in helping the LGBTQ+ community. Most tests have rapid results to give you peace of mind quickly. H.O.P.E.’s outreach specialists are certified in HIV Counseling, HIV Testing, and Referral (CTR), and work to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, no matter the outcome. HIV and /or HCV Test: • Confidential • Results in 20-30 minutes • Free Click Here to Make an Appointment WE OFFER FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM ANY AGE, ANY GENDER. PEllel. CAll 918-74J-4297 OR PICKUP AT 621 f. 4TH ST. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... When it comes to cancer, health providers aren’t very educated on what we need. If you are an LGBTQI+ cancer survivor, please share your story so doctors can get better information on how we experience cancer, please take Out: The National Cancer Survey. Click Here to Take the Survey LGBTQ Health and Coronavirus Survey n,1s res.areh ls• collaborative project ot Gender Benders , Rooted Reslst..ance# and Sociologists et Kenyon College . FOi'" .are inf~tion cant.act Alatln H JotwlMJn, PhD J~lkenyon edu The LGBTQ+ Health and Coronavirus Survey aims to investigate the specific hardships and unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the time of COVID-19, specifically those who reside in the U.S. Southeast and the U.S. Midwest. Under ordinary circumstances, LGBTQ people in these two regions are underserved and largely understudied. In extraordinary circumstances, such as a global health pandemic, this lack of resources and data leads to more pronounced hardship and increased disparities across outcomes for queer and trans people who call the South and Midwest home. A collaborative, community-engaged research project led by Sociologists at Kenyon College and community organizers at Gender Benders and Rooted Resistance, this project responds to the current moment and seeks to identify key areas of need for LGBTQ people in these two regions during this ongoing crisis. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Click Here to Take the Survey For intormauon mat leads to the Arrest and conuiclion 01 the Person or Persons Responsible tor me murder 01 ousun Parker On Januarv 1, 2020 around 6:30 AM, Dustin Parker was shol and killed while on the iob al Rover Taxi s ' I I I Anvone with information is asked to conlact die McAlester Police oeuanment at 918-423-1212 or die DSBI bv Calling the Agencv's Tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or bV Emalllng d s OSbl II. ov McAlester police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are continuing to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the investigation can contact the OSBI Tip Line at 1-800-522-8017 or can call McAlester police at 918-423-1212. You can remain anonymous. Dustin was a founding member of the Oklahomans for Equality McAlester chapter SeEq. Dustin was senselessly killed on New Years Day, and at this time, the murderer is still at large. We honor his memory to the LGBTQIA+ movement in Oklahoma. #justicefordustin 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. OSU - Tulsa Counseling 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Services Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 14th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - or alex.wade@okeq.org - - - --- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People "x.,I ,~,,rr,, \ /',. . ri "' ".;.,1 Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 29 of 34 Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or alex.wade@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be Every Saturday Upstairs area of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -or alex.wade@okeq.org sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! -- - -- COVID-19 Canceled: 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 Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ARTS AND CRAFTS N~;~~ •• AT THE OENN!S R NEILL EQUAUTY CENTER 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. 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 Arts and Crafts Night 1st and 3rd Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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, paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sisters in Song Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sisters in Song would like to invite new women to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now choosing music for our holiday performances, so it's a great time to start! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~N10J111oav lHIGEOIIG!•4lHR ,.MILVPOUNOUION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Tracy Allen SAGE He / Him / His Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 4/28/26, 11:20 AM �Warm Simplicity Opens This Week 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Warm-Simplicity-Opens-This-Wee... Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 12th, 2021 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! BELONG 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 2 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... _________ _ I Trans youth deserve I b _________ to be part of the team _ II l_ .._ _ "" URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, just want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities and trans kids belong. Call your legislator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name F ~ }7ayROll Rental PToperfy Bookkeep1n9 Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 3 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Fe~tur-LV\,g TviLboc{eaux: Tvie Tax Tvier-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Rainbow Room favorites as we re-open Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room with a spectacular cabaret remembering all of the wonderful music of days before Covid-19! 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 4 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tickets will be limited, and we will offer pay-per-view streaming on Zoom of this performance. Click Here for Tickets GEN Q -- Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Thursday, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! RSVP NOW 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 5 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Oklahomans for Equality Presents HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, & THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FEATURING PANELISTS FROM • Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) • Tulsa County District Attorneys Office • Tulsa Police Department (TPD) Tuesday, April 13th , 2021 7:00 pm on Facebook Live Sexual Assault Awareness Month Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and the impact on the LGBTQ+ Community Tuesday, April 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Via Facebook Live. Join Oklahomans for Equality as we discuss human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and the impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. We will hear from representatives from the Tulsa County District Attorneys Office Criminal Division, Domestic Violence Intervention Services, the Human Trafficking & Vice Special Operations Team of the Tulsa Police Department, and the Special Victims Unit. Our goal is to create a dialog between these groups and the LGBTQIA2S+ community. This event will be broadcast on April 13th, at 7:00 pm via Facebook Live. Please note that this event will discuss mature themes and include examples of real-world violence. Viewer discretion is advised. This event is in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. OKEQ stands with and believes victims. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 6 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Click Here for the Event Page on Facebook SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 7 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... ~ fTc! ~ A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. ~ . •.• • - ·.·. APRIL 15, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . PA ~ EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE RABBI LILY KOWALSKI SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, April 15, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rabbi Lily Kowalski with Temple Israel. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook ' a 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 8 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... IV I GEN Q: GAME NIGHT 1 GEN Q: Game Night Thursday, April 22, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This week we are hosting a game night! Contact Donovid RSVP to Event on Facebook Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID tGZ) SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 9 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - - is (918)295-9429. OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 10 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... -, April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LGBTQ+ people experience sexual violence at higher rates than straight and cisgender people. Research suggests half of transgender people and bisexual/pansexual women will experience sexual violence at some point in their lifetimes. Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes can often take the form of sexual violence. Transgender women of color are the most vulnerable. LGBTQ+ individuals are less likely to report sexual assault than straight and cisgender individuals. Oklahomans for Equality wishes to open a dialog between the LGBTQ+ community and the agencies that support victims, investigate sex crimes, and prosecute offenders. Please join us on Tuesday, April 13th at 7 pm on Facebook Live to talk about sexual assault and the impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Oklahomans for Equality supports and believes survivors. If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of sexual violence, GET HELP NOW at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). E ALITY usiness Alliance 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 11 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Has Resumed In Person Meetings EBA Mixer Thursday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cityscape Home Mortgage 1115 S. Lewis Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 www.cityscapehome.com ■■ CITYSCAPE GIii HOME MORTGAGE The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Cityscape Home Mortgage will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for April. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. Visit Cityscape Home Mortgage Website EBA Information 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 12 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Click Here for Tickets While They Last NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 13 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Neurodiversity Tulsa (Group on Break Tuesday, April 20th, and will resume Tuesday, May 4th,) 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. (Group on Break Tuesday, April 20th, and will resume Tuesday, May 4th,) Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 14 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Josh New is a commercial freelance photographer from Oklahoma specializing in portraiture and conceptual art. He received his MFA in Photography from the University of Tulsa in 2011, focusing on a thesis critically exploring modern American masculinity in both gay and straight cultures. He continues to create work showcasing the male form in hopes that one-day nudity, both male and female, will cease to be feared and brutally censored. This show is a celebration of male beauty and figure photography that is currently banned from most social media platforms because it goes against “community standards.” Even when not sexualized, the human body continues to be censored and excluded from discussion in modern American society. My hope is to present beautiful, emotional, and thought-provoking work and show that these “community standards” are actually an archaic barrier to healthy reflection and comfort with our own bodies. The show will feature giant prints of male nudes that I hope viewers will feel comfortable looking at, analyzing, and discussing in the hopes that confronting the fears and misconceptions of nude figure photography, particularly of the male body, can foster a change into what our community accepts. The show opens Thursday, April 1st, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120. The show continues throughout the month with Covid measures in place.. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 15 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL ART SHOW In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Donnie Suggs died March 31, 2021 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 16 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 Mylin Gipson July 6, 1974 - March 17, 2021 Jim Craven June 5, 1937 - March 16, 2021 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 17 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Kodee Shane Nov. 28, 1990 - March 13, 2021 Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK EX A D TH E C I TAD L Sex and the Citadel Sex is entwined in religion, tradition, politics, economics, and culture, so it is the perfect lens through which to examine the complex social landscape of the Arab world. Filled with five years of groundbreaking research, This 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 18 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... book gives us a unique and timely understanding of everyday lives in a part of the world that is changing before our eyes. IN A HANGI G ARAB WORLD II EREE EL FE KI AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT SHEREEN EL FEKI Shereen El Feki is a writer, broadcaster, and academic who started her professional life in medical science before going on to become an award-winning journalist for The Economist and a presenter on Al Jazeera English. She is former vice-chair of the U.N.'s Global Commission on mv and Law, and a TED Global Fellow. She divides her time between London and Cairo. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 19 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... In-Person Special Membership Meeting Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person Special Membership Meeting to vote on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs the membership to vote on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom by requesting special permission. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Wednesday, May 12th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP HERE 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 20 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 21 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... POC SOCIAL: Paint & Sip Friday, April 16, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come paint something magical and sip on some wine. 21+ to drink POC Social is a space for people of color across a variety of backgrounds to come together and create a community through friendship, connections, entertainment, and thoughtful conversations. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook ~ I I I I ' I I \ ' '' APRIL 7.10AM OUT IN NATURE: TURKEY MOUNTAIN HIKE Saturday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. Turkey Mountain Parking Lot 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 22 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... OUT in Nature is an outdoors group by and for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We host outings like hikes, bikes, runs, campouts, and more. For this adventure, we will explore the trails at Turkey Mountain. These trails are pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your pups! We will meet in the parking lot. Morgan will be the host, so feel free to email her with any questions at morgan.allen@okeq.org. Please wear a mask or neck gaitor while on the trail. We are always open to new ideas and activities, as we are just getting started! ©~~© (C(Q)~[p) £~ (C(Q)~~ (C1f £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, April 18, 5:00 p.m Online and In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 23 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para zoom meeting ID Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 30, 10:00 p.m Club Majestic 124 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every Fifth Friday of the quarter, we will hit the town and dance the night away. OKEQ will cover the cost of admission for GEN Q members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 24 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Online Event Please RSVP for Link Below Friday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19 Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 25 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Queer Black Voices: A Conversation with Donald Rose Join OKEQ as we continue the Queer Black Voices series with Donald Rose. Donald is a US Army Veteran serving from 1985 to 1994. Donald did Basic Training at Fort Dix, NJ, and Duty Stations at Fort Lewis Washington, Hannau, Germany, Fort Leonardwood, MO. This event was pre-recorded via zoom and live-streamed on Facebook due to Covid-19. Contact Kao Watch it Here Owasso Pride in Your Park Redbud Festival Park 20 N. Main St, Owasso, OK Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Join us at Redbud Festival Park for Owasso Pride in Your Park! This will be the first pride picnic in Owasso and OKEQ is proud to be a part of this event. Masks 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 26 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... will be required! More details will follow. We hope to see you there. OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 27 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON ·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • ~ - -==- •~ • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 28 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Virtual Programming Resumes In-Person April 26th 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Meets via Zoom Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 29 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... (}(f)(f)(}@()(ff/!J(l(l(jl 2nd Friday of the month ♦I I •♦I I . ' IndigiQueer Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Online and In-Person Event Contact Kao below for the link. IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao Saturdays 11-S m 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 30 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... AM LGBTQIA+ YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF L08TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's NEW youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's new support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 31 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 32 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 33 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Eauality 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 34 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... ■ • Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider TULSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 35 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 36 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 37 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 38 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 39 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 40 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 41 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 42 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... i I Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org -. , ..... - ~ Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'ONSOll(D ■ Y THIG!ORGIKAISH F.1,MllYFOUND ..TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:27 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Returns!!! 43 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa World In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0fdcc4c5fa43f5980b9591d3b53366c2.pdf 378186f48323ad9d308a4edcaead1ab4 PDF Text Text Spend an Evening With Granny 1 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 19th, 2021 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! BELONG 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 2 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... _________ _ I Trans youth deserve I b _________ to be part of the team _ II l_ .._ _ "" URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, just want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name F ~ }7ayROll Rental PToperfy Bookkeep1n9 Let us help you file your 2020 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 3 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 525 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Fe~tur-LV\,g TviLboc{eaux: Tvie Tax Tvier-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 4 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Click Here for Tickets While They Last E EBA Mixer Thursday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cityscape Home Mortgage 1115 S. Lewis Ave., Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 www.cityscapehome.com ALITY Business Alliance till CITYSCAPE GIii HOME MORTGAGE The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Cityscape Home Mortgage will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for April. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 5 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Visit Cityscape Home Mortgage Website EBA Information SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 6 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. □ KEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 7 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev Chuck Breckenridge of Diversity Christian Fellowship Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook GEN Q: GAME NIGHT a I 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 8 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... GEN Q: Game Night Thursday, April 22, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This week we are hosting a game night! Contact Donovid RSVP to Event on Facebook Sexual Assault Awareness Month 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 9 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LGBTQ+ people experience sexual violence at higher rates than straight and cisgender people. Research suggests half of transgender people and bisexual/pansexual women will experience sexual violence at some point in their lifetimes. Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes can often take the form of sexual violence. Transgender women of color are the most vulnerable. LGBTQ+ individuals are less likely to report sexual assault than straight and cisgender individuals. Oklahomans for Equality wishes to open a dialog between the LGBTQ+ community and the agencies that support victims, investigate sex crimes, and prosecute offenders. Oklahomans for Equality supports and believes survivors. If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of sexual violence, GET HELP NOW at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Brought To You Bi the Letter B Resumes In-Person April 26th 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 10 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi Support Outreach group is now Virtual! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. The group will meet virtually via Zoom. You will be able to access it via Video, Chat, and/or telephone. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 11 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Neurodiversity Tulsa (Group on Break Tuesday, April 20th, and will resume Tuesday, May 4th,) 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. (Group on Break Tuesday, April 20th, and will resume Tuesday, May 4th,) Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna GEN Q will not meet on April 29, but join us April 30 at Club Majestic! 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 12 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 30, 10:00 p.m Club Majestic 124 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every Fifth Friday of the quarter, we will hit the town and dance the night away. OKEQ will cover the cost of admission for GEN Q members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918)295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 13 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Renee Anthony July 25, 1944 - March 31, 2021 Donnie Suggs Passed March 31, 2021 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 14 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 New In the PRIDE STORE 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 15 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Wrap yourself up in our new blankets available at the OKEQ Pride Store! We have super soft blankets in the Bisexual, Pansexual, and Transgender flag colors! (Rainbow is coming soon!) $20–tax included! Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Anthony Blunt: His Lives This Biography recounts Anthony Blunt's 50 years inside the British power elite and the astonishing history of one of the century's greatest acts of duplicity. It traces Blunt's transformations, from a young member of the Bloomsbury circle to a leftwing intellectual to a camouflaged member of the establishment. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Miranda Carter is the author of Anthon Blunt: His Lives, which won the Orwell Prize for political writing and the 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 16 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Royal Society of Literature W. H. Heinemann Award and w chosen as one of the New York Times Book Review's seven Best Books of 2002. She is also the author of The Three Emperors: Three Cousins, Three Empires and the Road to World War One, The Strangler Vine, and The Infidel Stain. Sh lives in London with her husband and two sons. MIRANDA (ARTER In-Person Special Membership Meeting Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 17 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... You are invited to an In-Person Special Membership Meeting to vote on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs the membership to vote on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom by requesting special permission. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Wednesday, May 12th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP Here 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 18 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities Equality Gala Tickets July 17, 2021 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Ctr Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 19 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Click Here for Tickets and More Information Josh New “Confronting the Male Nude: A Figure Study of the Male Form." Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Josh New is a commercial freelance photographer from Oklahoma specializing in portraiture and conceptual art. He received his MFA in Photography from the University of Tulsa in 2011, focusing on a thesis critically exploring modern American masculinity in both gay and straight cultures. He continues to create work showcasing the male form in hopes that one-day nudity, both male and female, will cease to be feared and brutally censored. This show is a celebration of male beauty and figure photography that is currently banned from most social media platforms because it goes against “community standards.” Even when not sexualized, the human body continues to be censored and excluded from discussion in modern American society. My hope is to present beautiful, emotional, and thought-provoking work and show that these “community standards” are actually an archaic barrier to healthy reflection and comfort with our own bodies. The show will feature giant prints of male nudes that I hope viewers will feel comfortable looking at, analyzing, and discussing in the hopes that confronting the fears and misconceptions of nude figure photography, particularly of the male body, can foster a change into what our community accepts. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 20 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... The show opens Thursday, April 1st, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120. The show continues throughout the month with Covid measures in place.. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL ART SHOW 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 21 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form (Q)~[E©) (C(Q)~[p) £~ (C (Q) ~ [E (C 1r £ ~ [Q) (Q) A GROUP fOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, May 16, 5:00 p.m Online and In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. We will speak in both English and Spanish. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 22 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para zoom meeting ID Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Online Event Please RSVP for Link Below Friday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19 Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 23 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Owasso Pride in Your Park Redbud Festival Park 20 N. Main St, Owasso, OK Saturday, May 1, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Join us at Redbud Festival Park for Owasso Pride in Your Park! This will be the first pride picnic in Owasso and OKEQ is proud to be a part of this event. Masks will be required! More details will follow. We hope to see you there. OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 24 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 25 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM Z ~ • • ·o \\ • • • ~ • ~ - -==- ~ • ~ 0 • • • ~ • \\ \\ ~ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. I : I♦ ♦I (J[JJ{f)(J@(J@(!!J(l(l(fl 2nd Friday of the month 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 26 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... IndigiQueer Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Online and In-Person Event Contact Kao below for the link. IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao 11-Sp• 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 27 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LGBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org - --- Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 28 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... ◄ 2021 Summer Camp Dates ► Session 1: June 13-18 (Gluten Free) Session 2: June 20-25 (LGBTQ+) Session 3: June 27 - July 2 Session 4: July 4-9 ► Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week campers will gain knowledge about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 29 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 30 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 31 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... HlueCross HlueShield of Oklahoma THE OKEQ HEAL TH CLINIC NOW TAKES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 32 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider TULSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 33 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 34 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 35 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 36 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 37 of 41 Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 38 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Ages 18+. Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. ---- ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 39 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S~IIIOllliOay THIGIOIICll~Al-■11 fAMllYfOUIIOATIOfl 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 40 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee 4/28/26, 2:28 PM �Spend an Evening With Granny 41 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spend-an-Evening-With-Granny.h... Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:28 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d6d1ed8f9adec4bcfe1ab64553087f79.pdf fcadeb4aa29bcc19feb9ad6686f29e0e PDF Text Text "Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 1 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 26th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 2 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day! Oklahomans for Equality celebrates the lesbian community and the vital role they have played in the organization and in the LGBTQIA+ movement worldwide. -----------1-----------1 II I are about ~~amwork, II Sportsnot compet1t1on. II II Support rour Team I ,. '\.f {''-' ) 11 11 11 ~ ~ ,, ~ \ 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 BELONG NotOSe2 11 youth Trans deserve 11 t) to be part of the team II _ _________ _ I _________ _ _ .__ . . ., URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, just want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 3 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name Brought To You Bi the Letter B Resumes In-Person April 26th 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 4 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ~~~~~:~~:r c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 5 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Sage Tulsa Pizza Party Tuesday, May 4th, at 11:30 a.m. SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 6 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. rm IB?IT:1 ~ ~ ·.·. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. •.• . . 9 APRIL 29, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . ® NATHANIEL TALMIDGE PONS/ AUST AR ABULAF IA TURRELLE EQ.UALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, April 29, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 7 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Our guest host this week is Nathaniel Talmidge Pons/Alistar Abulafia Turrelle, a spiritualist Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook GEN Q will not meet on April 29, but join us April 30 at Club Majestic! GEN Q: Night Out Friday, April 30, 10:00 p.m Club Majestic 124 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every Fifth Friday of the quarter, we will hit the town and dance the night away. OKEQ will cover the cost of admission for GEN Q members on a first-come, first-serve basis. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 8 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook Artist Reception with Garon Ebersole Thursday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Garon Ebersole is a local artist and native Tulsan. Growing up in Broken Arrow, he attended Union High school and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Business Administration degree. Garon has continued to work and live in the Tulsa area. Creativity was always a strength, but Garon has only been painting for a few years. After several trips to the local paint and sips, he decided to sign up for some lessons at the Tulsa Art Center with Marie Sullivan. After several months of 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 9 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... instruction and collaboration with Marie, Garon started experimenting with several techniques in his garage at home. He continues to paint at home but has upgraded from the garage to a studio in a converted bedroom. Garon is primarily an abstract artist, influenced by impressionism and expressionism. His art evolves as he paints. When starting a new piece, the only preparation is picking the canvas size, the paint colors, and maybe what technique he wants to use. Garon uses colors, sheen, and layering to create depth and texture. His favorite pieces happen purely by accident. Sometimes it takes starting over mid-painting to get a better result, but unfortunately impossible to recreate. Garon has exhibited in the Tulsa Art Crawl and even donated pieces to local charities. One of those donations was for the 2019 Equality Gala benefiting OKEQ. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Garon was honored to exhibit his work at OKEQ. “I believe in the great work OKEQ does for our community, and to be able to support that by doing something I love is an honor.” The Artist Reception is Thursday, May 6, at 6:00p.m. with Garon Ebersole at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 10 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... In-Person Special Membership Meeting Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person Special Membership Meeting to vote on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs the membership to vote on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom by requesting special permission. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Wednesday, May 12th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP Here I I 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 11 of 39 'v https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... ■ IIIIIDli:!~ First Thursday Art Gallery Meet-lip GEN Q, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ group for young adults 18 to 26-ish GEN Q: First Thursday Art Gallery Opening Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Join us at the First Thursday Art Gallery Opening featuring the work of Garon Ebersole. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 12 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month, at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 13 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Owasso Pride in Your Park Redbud Festival Park 20 N. Main St, Owasso, OK Saturday, May 1, 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Join us at Redbud Festival Park for Owasso Pride in Your Park! This will be the first pride picnic in Owasso and OKEQ is proud to be a part of this event. Masks will be required! OKEQ will have the Pride Store Roadshow, so come out and get your pride gear and support Oklahomans for Equality! Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Online Event Please RSVP for Link Below Friday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19 Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 14 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGAL AID ttz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918)295-9429. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 15 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Renee Anthony July 25, 1944 - March 31, 2021 Donnie Suggs Passed March 31, 2021 Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 16 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... ~ll)l' TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COIVIIVIISSION Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre. There are events all throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website New In the PRIDE STORE 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 17 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Wrap yourself up in our new blankets available at the OKEQ Pride Store! We have super soft blankets in the Rainbow Pride, Bisexual, Pansexual, and Transgender flag colors! $20–tax included! Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Raising my Rainbow Is a mother's frank, heartfelt, and brutally funny account of her and her family's adventures of Raising My Rainbow um rms IN lllSINI I FIIILOUS, mm CIIIIIII SU 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 18 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... distress and happiness raising a gender-creative son. Whereas her older son, Chase, is a Lego-loving. sports-playing boy's boy, her younger son, C.J., would much rather twirl around in a pink sparkly tutu. with a Disney Princess in each hand while singing Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" Lori Duron Foreword by NE I L PATR IC K HARRIS and DAVID BURT KA AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT LORI DURON Lori Duron is the mother of two and lives with her husband and children. Her book, is the first parenting memoir to chronicle the journey of raising a gender nonconforming child, the book is based on her blog of the same name. Duron's blog, RaisingMyRainbow.com is the first "Mommy Blog" to chronicle raising a gender creative child. and has had more than one million readers in nearly 180 countries. Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 19 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities Equality Gala Tickets July 17, 2021 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Ctr Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 20 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form ©~~© t(Q)~[p) £~ t©~~t1r £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 21 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... UUUUYIU.81Cfi:Ulll8'!!'Ufi:!Cq.u1- for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, May 16, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid OKE 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 22 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly (}(f){f)(}@()@(!!J(l(l(fl 2nd Friday of the ♦I I •♦I I ; ' IndigiQueer Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Online and In-Person Event 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 23 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Contact Kao below for the link. IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 24 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. ~ ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM 0 ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <:) ---- ;:, • • <:) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 25 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions, and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 26 of 39 to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- ◄ 2021 Summer Camp Dates ► Session 1: June 13-18 {Gluten Free) Session 2: June 20-25 {LGBTQ+) Session 3: June 27 - July 2 Session 4: July 4-9 ► Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week campers will gain knowledge about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 27 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... they are. Learn More and Register Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, ' 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 28 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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. 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 29 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality U ........ l.a.L 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 30 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... n 1:u1,n Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider TULSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 31 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 32 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 33 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 34 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 35 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 36 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 37 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 38 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... i I Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org -. , ..... - ~ Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'ONSOll(D ■ Y THIG!ORGIKAISH F.1,MllYFOUND ..TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:29 PM �"Brought to You Bi The Letter B" Resumes In-Person Tonight! 39 of 39 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Brought-to-You-Bi-The-Letter-B... Tulsa World In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Allison Ikley-Freeman Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:29 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a0a7066d149af722ab67082790d3849e.pdf 5137e85968dcfe4b1c985abc2accfa00 PDF Text Text Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 1 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 3rd, 2021 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Oklahomans for Equality is Sponsored by: SAGE Tulsa 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 2 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 3 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Garon Ebersole: “An Abstract Composition of Color, Light, and Texture" Thursday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Garon Ebersole is a local artist and native Tulsan. Growing up in Broken Arrow, he attended Union High school and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Business Administration degree. Garon has continued to work and live in the Tulsa area. Creativity was always a strength, but Garon has only been painting for a few years. After several trips to the local paint and sips, he decided to sign up for some lessons at the Tulsa Art Center with Marie Sullivan. After several months of instruction and collaboration with Marie, Garon started experimenting with several techniques in his garage at home. He continues to paint at home but has upgraded from the garage to a studio in a converted bedroom. Garon is primarily an abstract artist, influenced by impressionism and expressionism. His art evolves as he paints. When starting a new piece, the only preparation is picking the canvas size, the paint colors, and maybe what technique he wants to use. Garon uses colors, sheen, and layering to create depth and texture. His favorite pieces happen purely by accident. Sometimes it takes starting over mid-painting to get a better result, but unfortunately impossible to recreate. Garon has exhibited in the Tulsa Art Crawl and even donated pieces to local charities. One of those donations was for the 2019 Equality Gala benefiting OKEQ. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Garon was honored to exhibit his work at OKEQ. “I believe in the great work OKEQ does for our community, and to be able to support that by doing something I love is an honor.” 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 4 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... The Artist Reception is Thursday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. with Garon Ebersole at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 5 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... In-Person Special Membership Meeting Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person Special Membership Meeting to vote on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs the membership to vote on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom by requesting special permission. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Wednesday, May 12th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP Here SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 6 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. Sage Tulsa Pizza Party Tuesday, May 4th, 11:30 a.m. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 7 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 28th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP DKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES. PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 8 of 47 .... • - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. .... MAY 6, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ .. . PA \:J& ~ WITH REV TWILA GIBBENS EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev Twila Gibbens a retired United Methodist minister. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 9 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Friday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. Online Event Please RSVP Below Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. Lincoln Cochran is the creator of the exhibit called "Marvin Blades Faces of Greenwood Experience" now on display in Greenwood District. The exhibit includes exclusive pictures from the University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Special Collections and is open to the public on Saturdays at 100 N. Greenwood. Lincoln has an extensive background as an educator, producer, director, designer, and digital content creator. This event will be held via zoom and live-streamed due to Covid-19. Contact Kao RSVP Event on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 10 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Oklahomans for Equality is celebrating Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. In a time of heightened violence against our AAPI community, it is critical to uplift Asian voices, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Join us this month in highlighting LGBTQ+ Asian American-Pacific Islanders from across the nation and throughout history. GEORGE CHOY 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 11 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... AA- PI Heritage Month Asian American-Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ History Highlight: George Choy George Choy was an American activist who fought for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and AIDS awareness in the '80s and '90s. He was inspired to make a difference at a young age after seeing protests against the forcible removal of Filipinos in his small San Francisco neighborhood. He fought for full civil and human rights to LGBTQ+ Asians. and Pacific Islanders. As a Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) board member, he helped pass Project 10, a counseling program for LGBT teenagers in San Francisco public high schools. He worked as the Community HIV Project Liaison for GAPA, providing resources to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living with HIV/AIDS. He died of AIDS in 1993. George Choy is remembered and revered for his invaluable contributions to the AAPI, LGBTQ+, and HIV+ communities. "We have a special capacity to love one another. We understand that this love is real and valid. We understand that this special flame will light the way for us." First Thursday llrt Gallery Meet-lip GEN Q, OKEQ's LGBTQIA+ group for young adults 18 to 26-ish GEN Q: First Thursday Art Gallery Opening Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 12 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Join us at the First Thursday Art Gallery Opening featuring the work of Garon Ebersole. Contact Kao at Dustbowl Lanes lrUESDIM MIM4TH G:30 PM ~ ~~~ Meet in the parking lot of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! 621 E4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 13 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is heading out to Dustbowl Lanes this week! Meet in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center parking lot this Tuesday, May 4th, at 6:30 p.m., and we'll travel to Dustbowl together! See you then! Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information PRIZES - SNACKS - DRINKS 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 14 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... SCRAPPY LEGACY - ADAM MITCHELLE LEGACY - J'AOORE CHIFFON - LULU CHIFFON PONYBOY ROY • EMBER • ROBIN HEARTS · CAT· BUNNY BLISS · VALENTINE 21 E 4 HST JUL Ol 4120 - A ES 13-1 Alphabet Soup: Youth Bingo Night Saturday, May 8, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alphabet Soup, Oklahomans for Equality's LGBTQ+ Youth Group is excited to host BINGO NIGHT for youth under 18! This event will feature performances by some of your favorite drag royalty including Scrappy Legacy, King of Tulsa Pride Emeritus. There will be fun prizes for winners. Contact Morgan Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID ttz, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 15 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - is (918)295-9429. BELONG URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities, and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 16 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... GEN Q: "House" Show Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Gen Q "House" Show featuring Charlotte Bumgarner, Scatter Girls!, Hyperventilate, Bella Rose, Letter Addiction, Henry Bennett, & Rogelio Esparza. We're going to get loud and rock the "House that Equality Built." Bar for 21+, Masks Required. GEN Q is a social group for young lgbtq+ adults 18-26ish to 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open.. hang out and do cool stuff. Contact Anna for more Information 1- 1 -1~ 1 - l - J -I - l_ l 1- 1 -l- l - L _____._,_,_ l - l - l _ t - . J . - J -l~ I . tJit .I .I (!)l)l){jjff)!JW@(l)[J ~ " J. ' - l *:• 11I t! i [IJJJef}(J} ~ I r:Jr!Jd @ (f)/H}O l]f,Jr:J IndigiQueer: Game Night Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao 17 of 47 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 18 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Get Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 19 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... FORNEWAND RETURNING OKEQ VOLUNTEERS • Volunteer Training Saturday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Interested in joining the OKEQ volunteer team? Already a volunteer but need to brush up on your service skills after the year-long service break? We are hosting volunteer training for new and returning volunteers to get ready for inperson programming and service at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will learn about the center, the duties, and responsibilities of being a volunteer, and all of the necessary skills packed neatly into a 60-minute training! This training will be offered twice each month, so don't stress if you can't make it. However, these trainings are required to volunteer at OKEQ! We can't wait to see you! RSVP Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 20 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook QUEER CABARET 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 21 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... GEN Q: Queer Cabaret Thursday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This Thursday, we will be hosting a Queer Cabaret featuring Alyssa Brown and her company! This is a FREE event, and there will be a cash bar! E-mail Morgan for more information! RSVP OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series Friday, May 21, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series is 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 22 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... a FREE quarterly wellness education event brought to you by Bison Extracts, an LGBTQ+ Female Oklahoman-owned and operated cannaco dedicated to creating and designing clean, safe, premium quality Full Spectrum ingestibles and topicals. Hosted by Bison Extracts Brand Educator Jessi Lane is a Certified Cannacian II with continued education through Trichome Institute. This Bison Cannabis as Medicine Classroom will consist of • Introduction to your Endocannabinoid System • Cannabis the plant- an overview of descriptive vocabulary as it pertains to retail interaction • Bison Extracts guided interactive product tour *There will be a short break and Q&A built-in, Beverages provided Get your FREE ticket In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Renee Anthony July 25, 1944 - March 31, 2021 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 23 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Donnie Suggs Passed March 31, 2021 Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 ~11~1, TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL ~ ....... II. .II II. .III .............. I ....... II,,. I 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 24 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... L.. LI IVI IVI I::::,::::, I LI I" Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre. There are events throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website (RE)MEMBERING THE SACRED INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG~ \ c,,/iJ W HE : June 10 -12, 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLGBTQ+ aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLGBTQ+ community , pride , and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit.ly/sacredindigiqueer BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer, Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 25 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... New In the PRIDE STORE Wrap yourself up in our new blankets available at the OKEQ Pride Store! 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 26 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... We have super soft blankets in the Rainbow Pride, Bisexual, Pansexual, and Transgender flag colors! $20–tax included! Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Blue Boy by Rakesh Satyal RAKESH SATYAL As an only son, Kiran has obligations--to excel in his studies, to honor the deities, to find a nice Indian girl, and, above all, to make his mother and father proud-standard stuff for a boy of his background. Blue Boy is n extremely entertaining, heartwarming story about a boy trying to come to terms with who he is and mostly liking himself while reconciling the desires of his parents and his need to be "normal." AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT RAKESH SATYAL Rakesh Satyal-is an American novelist, best known for his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut novel Blue Boy. Blue Boy won the 2009 Prose/Poetry Award from the Association of Asian American Studies and Satyal was a recipient of a 2010 Fellowship in Fiction from the ew York Foundation for the Arts 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 27 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 28 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17, 2021 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 29 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form ©~~© t(Q)~[p) £~ t©~~t1r £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, May 16, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 30 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 31 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 32 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... ~ • • \\ • - ~ -==- ;:, • • ~ I • • • ~ ~ • \\ ~ \\ 0 • 4 YOUTH@OKEQ.ORG ~ FOR MORE INFO! • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 33 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- --- Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 34 of 47 ... '111111111 '111111111 • ◄ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... • • • ◄ 2021 Summer Camp Dates ► Session 1: June 13-18 (Gluten Free) Session 2: June 20-25 (LGBTQ+) I • Session 3: June 27 - July 2 Session 4: July 4-9 ► ~ Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 35 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 36 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 37 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma THE OKEO HEAL TH CLINIC NOW TAKES BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE Gl!ORGIE KAIHR FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 38 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 39 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 40 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg David and Randee Charney Kristoffer Barefield Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting 'i'" Support Group Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Regularly Scheduled Programming Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. C- 41 of 47 OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Katie Zink 4/28/26, 2:30 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open.. 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. Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week ✓ �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 42 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... for Transgender Teens information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 43 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 44 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 45 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC M'ONSOM11n THl-,..llArMI fAM-.T ,o,,,HIIA1- Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 46 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 2:30 PM �Garon Ebersole Art Exhibit Opens This Week 47 of 47 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Garon-Ebersole-Art-Exhibit-Open... Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:30 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a6be507ef04b4db971c722f6d0f09242.pdf e0f76fe2aabbfcb92f1ddb9395effdfb PDF Text Text OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 1 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 10th, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 2 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Oklahomans for Equality applauds President Biden's commitment to protecting LGBTQ persons and their families in healthcare settings. Oklahoma legislators have repeatedly tried to restrict access to healthcare for LGBTQ individuals and their families. It is refreshing to know that the current administration in the White House sees these legislative actions as discriminatory and has vowed to fight them. Oklahoma already suffers from inadequate health services for transgender persons and there is an overall lack of services for LGBTQ 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 3 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... persons in rural Oklahoma. By affirming LGBTQ person's right to healthcare services, we can work towards a future where biased health services are no longer the norm. In-Person Special Membership Meeting Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to an In-Person Special Membership Meeting to vote on a proposed amendment to the OkEq bylaws regarding how the organization currently elects the OkEq Board of Directors. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. This is an OKEQ membership 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 4 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... meeting only. Presently, OkEq bylaws require that the Board of Directors be elected by popular vote of its members in good standing. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. This is a major change in organizational policy, and OkEq needs the membership to vote on this issue. Please join us and make your voice heard. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You may also join this meeting remotely by Zoom by requesting special permission. You must be a member in good standing with your $50 membership fee current. You must RSVP to get a zoom link to participate. Please RSVP by contacting us below by Wednesday, May 12th by 3:00 p.m. to register and receive the Zoom link. RSVP Here 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 5 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Get Your Tickets Here SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 6 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in-person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 28th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. □ KEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES. PRACTICE SOCIAL 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 7 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - - is (918)295-9429. .., ~ rf.;;fi .• • ~ ~l j. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO ·.· ·.· . . • • •~ .. RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. MAY 13, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE .. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 8 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... WITH REV CHRIS MOORE ~ EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Chris Moore from Fellowship Congregational Church. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 9 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information R " MAY 13 7-8:30 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 10 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... es L GEN Q: "House" Show Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a Gen Q "House" Show featuring Charlotte Bumgarner, Scatter Girls!, Hyperventilate, Bella Rose, Letter Addiction, Henry Bennett, & Rogelio Esparza. We're going to get loud and rock the "House that Equality Built." Bar for 21+, Masks Required. GEN Q is a social group for young lgbtq+ adults 18-26ish to hang out and do cool stuff. Contact Anna for more Information I If tI I f ♦ , f I 1 !}[f)@)(J@(J(ff/!J(l(l(12 ~ (f)f&Jlil ' ~ , ' I •~I ~ T..~ 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 11 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... IndigiQueer: Game Night Friday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. – Vnokeckv. Add our IndigiQueer Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/indigiqueerokeq For more information contact: Join our IndigiQueer Facebook group! Contact Kao • FORNEWAND RETURNING OKEQ VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Training Saturday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 12 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Interested in joining the OKEQ volunteer team? Already a volunteer but need to brush up on your service skills after the year-long service break? We are hosting volunteer training for new and returning volunteers to get ready for inperson programming and service at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! You will learn about the center, the duties, and responsibilities of being a volunteer, and all of the necessary skills packed neatly into a 60-minute training! This training will be offered twice each month, so don't stress if you can't make it. However, these trainings are required to volunteer at OKEQ! We can't wait to see you! RSVP (Q)~[E©) (C(Q)~~ £~ (C(Q)~[E t i £~lQ)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectado Sunday, May 16, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 13 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid QUEER CABARET GEN Q: Queer Cabaret Thursday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 14 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... This Thursday, we will be hosting a Queer Cabaret featuring Alyssa Brown and her company! This is a FREE event, and there will be a cash bar! E-mail Morgan for more information! RSVP OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series Friday, May 21, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series is a FREE quarterly wellness education event brought to you by Bison Extracts, an LGBTQ+ Female Oklahoman-owned and operated cannaco dedicated to creating and designing clean, safe, premium quality Full Spectrum ingestibles and topicals. Hosted by Bison Extracts Brand Educator Jessi Lane is a Certified Cannacian II with continued education through Trichome Institute. This Bison Cannabis as Medicine Classroom will consist of • Introduction to your Endocannabinoid System • Cannabis the plant- an overview of descriptive vocabulary as it pertains to retail interaction • Bison Extracts guided interactive product tour *There will be a short break and Q&A built-in, Beverages provided 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 15 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Get your FREE ticket Youth GAYla Pride Dance Saturday, May 22, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alphabet Soup is hosting the Youth GAYla, a dance by and for LGBTQIA+ youth in Oklahoma. Join us in the Event Center at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for an evening of dancing, drag performances, and snacks! This event is for youth 13-18 (those in Middle and High School). This is a free event! Contact Morgan to RSVP 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 16 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Garon Ebersole: “An Abstract Composition of Color, Light, and Texture" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Garon Ebersole is a local artist and native Tulsan. Growing up in Broken Arrow, he attended Union High school and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Business Administration degree. Garon has continued to work and live in the Tulsa area. Creativity was always a strength, but Garon has only been painting for a few years. After several trips to the local paint and sips, he decided to sign up for some lessons at the Tulsa Art Center with Marie Sullivan. After several months of instruction and collaboration with Marie, Garon started experimenting with several techniques in his garage at home. He continues to paint at home but has upgraded from the garage to a studio in a converted bedroom. Garon is primarily an abstract artist, influenced by impressionism and expressionism. His art evolves as he paints. When starting a new piece, the only preparation is picking the canvas size, the paint colors, and maybe what technique he wants to use. Garon uses colors, sheen, and layering to create depth and texture. His favorite pieces happen purely by accident. Sometimes it takes starting over mid-painting to get a better result, but unfortunately impossible to recreate. Garon has exhibited in the Tulsa Art Crawl and even donated pieces to local charities. One of those donations was for the 2019 Equality Gala benefiting OKEQ. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Garon was honored to exhibit his work at OKEQ. “I believe in the great work OKEQ does for our community, and to be able to support that by doing something I love is an honor.” 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 17 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Watch the Virtual Tour Below: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 18 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Oklahomans for Equality is celebrating Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. In a time of heightened violence against our AAPI community, it is critical to uplift Asian voices, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Join us this month in highlighting LGBTQ+ Asian American-Pacific Islanders from across the nation and throughout history. • AA~PI. Heritage Month KIM C.OCO ·IWAMOJO Asian American-Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ History Highlight: Kim Coco Iwamoto 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 19 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... When Kim Coco Iwamoto won her 2006 Hawai'i Board of Education Election, she became the first openly transgender person to win a statewide election. She was re-elected to a second term in 2010, with 25% more votes than her previous election. From 2012 to 2016, she served as a commissioner on the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. She identifies as yonsei, a fourth-generation American of Japanese ancestry. In her young adulthood, she volunteered with homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City. After law school, Kim Coco Iwamoto returned to her home of Hawai'i where she became a licensed therapeutic foster parent and started her political career focusing on children, schools, and families. Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. Lincoln Cochran is the creator of the exhibit called "Marvin Blades Faces of Greenwood Experience" now on display in Greenwood District. The exhibit includes exclusive pictures from the University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Special Collections and is open to the public on Saturdays at 100 N. Greenwood. Lincoln has an extensive background as an educator, producer, director, designer, and digital content creator. Contact Kao Watch the Facebook Live 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 20 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Click Here To Watch The Marvin Blades Sr. "FACES OF GREENWOOD Timeline Experience!" BELONG URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities, and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 21 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 22 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Visit Us on Facebook In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Renee Anthony July 25, 1944 - March 31, 2021 Donnie Suggs Passed March 31, 2021 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 23 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 Grateful Day's GRILL & CHILL Grateful Day Foundation Fundraiser Grill & Chill Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 6:00p.m Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120 $8 a plate 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 24 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Raising funds for annual HIV wellness retreat. ~11~1, TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COIVIIVIISSION Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre. There are events throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 25 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Th City of Tulsa 1s committed to ere t ng r spectful nd professional work environment. I ty on 0 nt ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many of its labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays and sick time. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 26 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to provide employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. (RE)MEMBERINC THE SACRED \ r.flJ INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG ~ W HE : June 10 -12 , 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLGBTQ+ aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLGBTQ+ community , pride , and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit.ly/sacredindigiqueer BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer, Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 27 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK MRNIL SURI The City of Devi by Manil Suri Mumbai has emptied under the threat of imminent nuclear annihilation; gangs of marauding Hindu and Muslim thugs rove the desolate streets; yet Sarita can think of only one thing: buying the last pomegranate that remains in perhaps the entire city. She is convinced that the fruit holds the key to reuniting her with her physicist husband, Karun, who has been mysteriously missing for more than a fortnight. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT MANIL SURI Manil Suri - is a native of Mumbai (formerly Bombay), has J.ived in the United States since 1979. He is a professor of mathematics at the Univer si ty of Mar land, Baltimore County. His fiction ha appeared in The ew Yorker. His novels The Death of Vishnu (2001), The Age of Shiva (2008) and The City of Devi (2013) form a trilogy based on the present. past and imagined future of India. His fiction has been translated into 27 foreign languages and has w on several honors and awards. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 28 of 48 ... . ,__,_- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... ~ . ------- - Post Name/Gender Mark • n • • • ~ 1s1 Wednesday of Every !r Ct~ange Workshop on , 5:30-7:00pm - Wednesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 29 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17, 2021 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 30 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form OKE 1 okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 31 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 32 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 33 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... 11-Sp• AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOHEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SJA• YOUTH 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 34 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org ---- If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org -- ◄ ◄ 2021 Summer Camp Dates • ► Session 1: June 13-18 (Gluten Free) Session 2: June 20-25 (LGBTQ+) I • Session 3: June 27 - July 2 Session 4: July 4-9 ~ ► ~ ► A ~ ► ~ A ~ Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 35 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 36 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 37 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISH FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 38 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 39 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 40 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg David and Randee Charney Kristoffer Barefield Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 41 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 42 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 43 of 48 Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org 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. providing fun group activities, Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 44 of 48 sage https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - - ---- Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 45 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 46 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONS01t1oav THIGIO•Glk.&IIH FAMllY•OUND4TIOtO Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 47 of 48 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Aderyn Lonigan, C.P.A. Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla 4/28/26, 2:33 PM �OKEQ Special Membership Meeting 48 of 48 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Special-Membership-Meet... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/79e243b4cd5a0a2ab5bb981a6f35196e.pdf 8ed6f437c6349b67302cee98861b149f PDF Text Text Join Granny and be a Winner 1 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 17th, 2021 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! Bylaw Changes and New Board Members Thursday, May 13th, the membership of OkEq voted in favor of the measure to move to a succession board. This would mean that the OkEq Board of Directors would, annually, with the advice and recommendations from our constituency, self-nominate the successor Directors to fulfill all the terms and conditions of a Director for the organization. OkEq is seeking to implement current best practices for an LGBTQ+ community organization of its size, based on feedback from national and local LGBTQ+ leadership organizations, with guidance from Oklahoma nonprofits and other local 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 2 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... leaders and fundraising organizations, and move the OkEq Board of Directors to a succession board. Please welcome our newest board members! Tery DeShong (she/her) Stephen Rundell (he/him) 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 3 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Get Your Tickets Here OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series Friday, May 21, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OKEQ Bison Extracts Cannabis as Medicine Classroom Series is a FREE quarterly wellness education event brought to you by Bison Extracts, an 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 4 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... LGBTQ+ Female Oklahoman-owned and operated cannaco dedicated to creating and designing clean, safe, premium quality Full Spectrum ingestibles and topicals. Hosted by Bison Extracts Brand Educator Jessi Lane is a Certified Cannacian II with continued education through Trichome Institute. This Bison Cannabis as Medicine Classroom will consist of • Introduction to your Endocannabinoid System • Cannabis the plant- an overview of descriptive vocabulary as it pertains to retail interaction • Bison Extracts guided interactive product tour *There will be a short break and Q&A built-in, Beverages provided Get your FREE ticket Youth GAYla Pride Dance Saturday, May 22, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alphabet Soup is hosting the Youth GAYla, a dance by and for LGBTQIA+ youth in Oklahoma. Join us in the Event Center at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for an evening of dancing, drag performances, and snacks! This event is for youth 13-18 (those in Middle and High School). This is a free event! Contact Morgan to RSVP 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 5 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information Have you Heard? 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 6 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Are you ready to BOUNCE, Tulsa? Big Freedia Queen Diva is headlining Tulsa Pride Friday, June 25th! Thank you for your support George Kaiser Family Foundation. #TulsaPride #PrideOnTheMotherRoad Oklahomans for Equality applauds President Biden's commitment to protecting LGBTQ persons and their families in healthcare settings. Oklahoma legislators have repeatedly tried to restrict access to healthcare for LGBTQ individuals and their families. It is refreshing to know that the current administration in the White House sees these legislative actions as discriminatory and has vowed to fight them. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 7 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Oklahoma already suffers from inadequate health services for transgender persons, and there is an overall lack of services for LGBTQ persons in rural Oklahoma. By affirming LGBTQ person's right to healthcare services, we can work towards a future where biased health services are no longer the norm. SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ~~~~~:~~:r c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. We will be celebrating May birthdays this Tuesday, May 18th! SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 8 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 28th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. □ KEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 9 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... f ACEBOOK LIVE WITH REV JACK BRYANT UNIT ARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURC ~ Q_UALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. Our guest host this week is Rev. Jack Bryant with the Unitarian Universalist Church. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practices Click Here to RSVP on Facebook 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 10 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSITY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 11 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information ©~~© ((:(Q)~[p) £~ ((:(Q)~~((:1]' £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, June 13, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 12 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. - - Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid QUEER CABARET GEN Q: Queer Cabaret Thursday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 13 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This Thursday, we will be hosting a Queer Cabaret featuring Alyssa Brown and her company! This is a FREE event, and there will be a cash bar! E-mail Morgan for more information! RSVP 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 14 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Thursday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art by artists 4th through 12th-grade students. The art for the exhibit was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! The Artist Reception is Thursday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. with Artists and Artist Representatives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Art Gallery Website ________ ,~ ,,,.. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 15 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Oklahomans for Equality is celebrating Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. In a time of heightened violence against our AAPI community, it is critical to uplift Asian voices, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Join us this month in highlighting LGBTQ+ Asian American-Pacific Islanders from across the nation and throughout history. AUTHO~ SPOTLIGHT K~I C~ENG T~OM 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 16 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Asian American-Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ History Highlight: Kai Cheng Thom Kai Cheng Thom is a Canadian author, poet, and speaker whose work focuses on the transgender experience, transformative justice, spiritual healing, and love. She is also a social worker, somatic coach, and consultant that aids in conflict resolution, dealing with trauma, and loving oneself. Her work has been nominated for a Lambda Literary Award and awarded the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Emerging Writer. Check out her books Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir and I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World in the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. Lincoln Cochran is the creator of the exhibit called "Marvin Blades Faces of Greenwood Experience," now on display in Greenwood District. The exhibit includes exclusive pictures from the University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Special Collections and is open to the public on Saturdays at 100 N. Greenwood. Lincoln has an extensive background as an educator, producer, director, designer, and digital content creator. Contact Kao 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 17 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Watch the Facebook Live Click Here To Watch The Marvin Blades Sr. "FACES OF GREENWOOD Timeline Experience!" -----------1-----------1 I Sports are about ~~amwork, II II II Support rour Team II I I ~. F'\ I 11 ,, s \ 11 not compet1t1on. ~ 111 11 11 111 BELOHG NotOSe2 1II 1 _________ _ Trans youth deserve lb to be part of the team II ~"'- --------_.._ URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring their own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities, and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 18 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 19 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Email Us Visit Us on Facebook VIDEO GAME NIIHT GEN Q: Video Game Night Thursday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For this event, we will be having a video game night! We will also have some board games. Contact the Facilitator Visit the Facebook Event 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 20 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Garon Ebersole: “An Abstract Composition of Color, Light, and Texture" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Garon Ebersole is a local artist and native Tulsan. Growing up in Broken Arrow, he attended Union High school and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Business Administration degree. Garon has continued to work and live in the Tulsa area. Creativity was always a strength, but Garon has only been painting for a few years. After several trips to the local paint and sips, he decided to sign up for some lessons at the Tulsa Art Center with Marie Sullivan. After several months of instruction and collaboration with Marie, Garon started experimenting with several techniques in his garage at home. He continues to paint at home but has upgraded from the garage to a studio in a converted bedroom. Garon is primarily an abstract artist, influenced by impressionism and expressionism. His art evolves as he paints. When starting a new piece, the only preparation is picking the canvas size, the paint colors, and maybe what technique he wants to use. Garon uses colors, sheen, and layering to create depth and texture. His favorite pieces happen purely by accident. Sometimes it 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 21 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... takes starting over mid-painting to get a better result, but unfortunately impossible to recreate. Garon has exhibited in the Tulsa Art Crawl and even donated pieces to local charities. One of those donations was for the 2019 Equality Gala benefiting OKEQ. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Garon was honored to exhibit his work at OKEQ. “I believe in the great work OKEQ does for our community, and to be able to support that by doing something I love is an honor.” Watch the Virtual Tour Below: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID tb, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 22 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918)295-9429. Visit the Facebook Event Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room at OKEQ is proud to present an encore performance of THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 23 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... GEN Q: Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! Gen Q is an open group for LGBTQIA+ young adults 18-26ish 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 24 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Oaklake Trails Naturist Park Experience the Freedom"" PRIDE Day at Oaklake Trails Naturist Park Saturday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. Oaklake Trails Naturist Park 24601 Milfay Rd. Depew, OK 74028 Join Oaklake Trails Naturist Park as we gear up for Tulsa Pride and celebrate Pride On the Mother Road! Come and spend a day in the sun and a dip in the pool! For more information and itinerary follow: Click Here to Follow the Event In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Renee Anthony July 25, 1944 - March 31, 2021 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 25 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Donnie Suggs Passed March 31, 2021 Tracy Allen July 8, 1965 - March 22, 2021 Grateful Day's GRILL & CHILL [ hamburgers & hotdogs with all the fixings) 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 26 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Grateful Day Foundation Fundraiser Grill & Chill Saturday, May 22, 6:00p.m Tulsa Eagle 1338 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Food will be $8 a plate. This event will be raising funds for the annual HIV wellness retreat. ~11~1, TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COIVIIVIISSION Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre. There are events throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 27 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... The City of ulsa is committed to creat ng respectful nd professional work environment. Se al orien a on gender d n ty and g nd re p ssion ar pro c d. D cnmination, h r m nt nd t It t on in ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 28 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. (RE)MEMBERINC THE SACRED \ r.fll INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG ~ W HE : June 10 -12, 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLCBTQ+ aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLCBTQ+ community , pride . and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit.ly/sacredindigiqueer 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 29 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer, Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK MRNIL SURI The City of Devi by Manil Suri Mumbai has emptied under the threat of imminent nuclear annihilation; gangs of marauding Hindu and Muslim thugs rove the desolate streets; yet Sarita can think of only one thing: buying the last pomegranate that remains in perhaps the entire city. She is convinced that the fruit holds the key to reuniting her with her physicist husband, Karun, who has been mysteriously missing for more than a fortnight. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Manil Suri - is a native of Mumbai (formerly Bombay), has lived in the United States since 1979. He is a professor of mathematics at the Univer si ty of Mary land, Baltimore County. His fiction has appeared in The ew Yorker. His novels The Death of Vishnu (2001), The Age of Shiva (2008) 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 30 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... MANIL SURI and The City of Devi (2013) form a trilogy based on the present, past and imagined future of India. His fiction has been translated into 27 foreign languages and has won several honors and awards. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Wednesday, June 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 31 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Tulsa Threat vs. Iowa Phoenix Saturday, June 19, 7:00p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action) Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!" View Event of Facebook Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 32 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 33 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 0 FREE PRONOUN PINS 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 34 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ALPHABET SOUP KIDS ~ SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) ---- •~ • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 35 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 36 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 37 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 38 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Learn More and Register Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 39 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 40 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISH FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 41 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 42 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 43 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg David and Randee Charney Kristoffer Barefield Ascension St. John Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 44 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 45 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Virtual Thursday, June 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 46 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- --- Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) 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, Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 47 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 48 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONSOREDIY THEGIOIIGIKAISEII 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 49 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President 4/28/26, 2:34 PM �Join Granny and be a Winner 50 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Granny-and-be-a-Winner.htm... Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Shannon Gordon Fair Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Stephen Rundell Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f224702d98e43c3b20dc26d561cca2a2.pdf c6cfc12dba78dccd8e1420ac3260f187 PDF Text Text 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 1 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 24th, 2021 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! -••••rm 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 2 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... -~i1y~r TULSA RACE1Hll MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed from Saturday, May 29th through Tuesday, June 1st, out of respect for the Race Massacre Centennial events around Tulsa. We encourage all of our constituents to participate in the events taking place across the city to acknowledge and remember the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. I TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 3 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Massacre. There are events throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website WORLD STAGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS N D WITH TIM REID lilM RElli> WILi!. ~ISOWSS TrlilE IMPACll' .ANB lif.lE 1!:EGACY' OF lif.lE Rt.-CE M~SS~CRE ON 1111S WORK .ANll> SO MWOl!I MOREi 14, 21211 VIP RECEPTION 5:30-6:30 PM MAIN EVENT 7:00-9:00 PM 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 4 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... OK1L~fUlM~N5 FO'R ~Ulrl~LlliY tY.NN AIG~GS TNE1Ai'fAE lil~ IC.lEl'liS AVAILABLE AT W,WN;'l;Q ~ WORLll>SiJlAGE~8RG Behind the Curtain with Tim Reid Friday, June 4, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In partnership with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission and Oklahoman’s for Equality, World Stage Theatre Company will feature Tim Reid in their inaugural “Behind The Curtain” event, June 4 2021. We will have a rare opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Tim about his relationship with Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, the entertainment industry as a whole, his encounters with race and racism, his desire to establish an on-ramp for future filmmakers and his unwavering love of telling the stories of the history and impact of African American’s worldwide. This is a masterclass for those who are interested in the industry and an informative and entertaining evening of storytelling for the general audience. Additionally, we will feature California poet, Artist JoeMac and a sneak peek into the play, “A Song of Greenwood” based on the story of Race Massacre Survivor, AJ Smitherman, along with a special Q&A with his descendant and playwrights. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 5 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information Have You Heard? Kao Morris a Watch on Crystal Methyd is headlining Tulsa Pride 2021 Saturday, June 26th! Thank you to the George Kaiser Family Foundation for your support! #PrideOnTheMotherRoad 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 6 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Are you ready to BOUNCE, Tulsa? Big Freedia Queen Diva is headlining Tulsa Pride Friday, June 25th! Thank you for your support George Kaiser Family Foundation. #TulsaPride #PrideOnTheMotherRoad SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sao-e ;~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 7 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. SAGE Road Trip to Arkansas Grand Canyon Meet at 8:00 a.m. Friday, May 28th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE Tulsa in the OKEQ Equality van on a trip to the Arkansas Grand Canyon! You must RSVP as seating is limited. RSVP 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 8 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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. 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. If you would like to attend, please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to RSVP. RSVP 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 9 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 10 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information VIDEO BAME NIIHT GEN Q: Video Game Night Thursday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 11 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. For this event, we will be having a video game night! We will also have some board games. Contact the Facilitator Visit the Facebook Event 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 12 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Sat, May 29, 5pm Alphabet Soup Bowling Night Saturday, May 29, 5:00 p.m. Andy B's Bowling 8711 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137 Alphabet Soup will meet at Andy B's Bowling on Saturday, May 29, instead of the regular meeting place! Bowling is free, but RSVP with Shannon Fair. RSVP 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 13 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... NOW WH Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 14 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Thursday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art by artists 4th through 12th-grade students. The art for the exhibit was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! The Artist Reception is Thursday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. with Artists and Artist Representatives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Art Gallery Website 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 15 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Oklahomans for Equality is celebrating Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May. In a time of heightened violence against our AAPI community, it is critical to uplift Asian voices, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community. Join us this month in highlighting LGBTQ+ Asian American-Pacific Islanders from across the nation and throughout history. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 16 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... KITTY TSUI Asian American-Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ History Highlight: Kitty Tsui Kitty Tsui is a Chinese-American author, poet, actor, and bodybuilder. Her 1983 groundbreaking “Words Of A Woman Who Breathes Fire” was the first book by a Chinese American lesbian. After coming out in 1973 and being rejected by her family, Tsui became an instrumental figure in the birth of the Asian Pacific Islander lesbian movement in San Francisco. She is an original member of the first Asian women’s group and a member of Asian Pacific Sisters, the editor of Phoenix Rising and New Phoenix Rising. She was co-founder of the first Asian American women’s performance group, Unbound Feet. An accomplished bodybuilder, Tsui won the gold medal at Gay Games III and the bronze medal at Gay Games II in women’s physique. She was co-president of Arcadia Bodybuilding Society (ABS) and co-producer/co-director of Physique ’87, the first gay and lesbian bodybuilding championship. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 17 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. Lincoln Cochran is the creator of the exhibit called "Marvin Blades Faces of Greenwood Experience," now on display in Greenwood District. The exhibit includes exclusive pictures from the University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Special Collections and is open to the public on Saturdays at 100 N. Greenwood. Lincoln has an extensive background as an educator, producer, director, designer, and digital content creator. Contact Kao Watch the Facebook Live Click Here To Watch The Marvin Blades Sr. "FACES OF GREENWOOD Timeline Experience!" -----------1-----------1 II I are about ~~amwork, II Sportsnot compet1t1on. II II Support rour Team I 111 I 11 11 ~ ~. r'\ 111 ,, s \ 11 I BELOHG NotOSe2 1II 1 _________ _ Trans youth deserve l_ . . _to be part of the team 11 b II ~"'- --------- URGENT ACTION ALERT: SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. Once again, the Oklahoma Legislature is ignoring its own procedural deadlines to push anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation. This time they’re trying to stop transgender kids from participating in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unconstitutional. We need your help to stop this bad bill now! Legislators have slipped anti-transgender language 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 18 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... into a completely unrelated bill and are moving fast to push this discriminatory attack on children. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities, and trans kids belong. Call your Senator NOW and tell them NO TO SB2. Contact Your Legislator and say No Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name for Transgender Inclusion; No on SB 2! Athletes and Coaches: Add Your Name Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 19 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID t ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 20 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Visit the Facebook Event In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth Tuesday, June 8 @ 7 pm LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. Online Event In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Join us for inspirations of RBG and the LGBTQ community and learn about the intersectional and inclusive work of OKEQ. In Her Honor is a series of events celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to women’s rights. The monthly presentations by notable women from our community and beyond celebrate and inform us of the progress women have made toward equality, equity, and justice. All are welcome to attend, regardless of gender identity. The Women of All Souls looks forward to engaging programs and conversations. All who identify as women are welcome to join Women of All Souls on the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm! Register below to access the link. Click Here to Register 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 21 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room at OKEQ is proud to present an encore performance of THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 22 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... GEN Q: Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. Gen Q is an open group for LGBTQIA+ young adults 18-26ish. You must RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! RSVP Here j i" ist Park Experience the Freedom"' PRIDE Day at Oaklake Trails Naturist Park Saturday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. Oaklake Trails Naturist Park 24601 Milfay Rd. Depew, OK 74028 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 23 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Join Oaklake Trails Naturist Park as we gear up for Tulsa Pride and celebrate Pride On the Mother Road! Come and spend a day in the sun and a dip in the pool! For more information and itinerary follow: Click Here to Follow the Event ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, June 13, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 24 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid Garon Ebersole: “An Abstract Composition of Color, Light, and Texture" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 25 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Garon Ebersole is a local artist and native Tulsan. Growing up in Broken Arrow, he attended Union High school and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Business Administration degree. Garon has continued to work and live in the Tulsa area. Creativity was always a strength, but Garon has only been painting for a few years. After several trips to the local paint and sips, he decided to sign up for some lessons at the Tulsa Art Center with Marie Sullivan. After several months of instruction and collaboration with Marie, Garon started experimenting with several techniques in his garage at home. He continues to paint at home but has upgraded from the garage to a studio in a converted bedroom. Garon is primarily an abstract artist, influenced by impressionism and expressionism. His art evolves as he paints. When starting a new piece, the only preparation is picking the canvas size, the paint colors, and maybe what technique he wants to use. Garon uses colors, sheen, and layering to create depth and texture. His favorite pieces happen purely by accident. Sometimes it takes starting over mid-painting to get a better result, but unfortunately impossible to recreate. Garon has exhibited in the Tulsa Art Crawl and even donated pieces to local charities. One of those donations was for the 2019 Equality Gala benefiting OKEQ. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Garon was honored to exhibit his work at OKEQ. “I believe in the great work OKEQ does for our community, and to be able to support that by doing something I love is an honor.” Watch the Virtual Tour Below: Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ART 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 26 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... TIILSA PRIDE ON YOIIR STREET #TULSAPRIDE2021 #PRIIDEONTHEMOTHERROAD TULSA PRIDE ON YOUR STREET RETURNS In addition to Tulsa Pride 2021 taking place downtown on June 25-27, OKEQ is excited to announce the return of the Tulsa Pride on Your Street house decorating competition! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. Winners will be announced at Tulsa Pride 2021 on June 26! Register Here 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 27 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 28 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form Th City of Tul a is committed to ere t ng r pectful nd professional env ronment. l on t on ro 10n, ion in ny d 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 29 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. (RE)MEMBERING THE SACRED 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 30 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... \ c.fiJ INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG ~ W HE · June 10 -12, 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLGBTQ + aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLGBTQ + community , pride , and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit. ly/sacredind igiqueer BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer, Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Felix Ever After Felix Love has never been in love- and, yes, he's painfully aware of the irony. He desperately w ants to know w hat it's like and w hy it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. What's worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he's one marginalization too many - A.l <:> rv r nu:,or <:> nrl t r <:> n c oonrlor- to o u o r oot hi e ou.r n 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 31 of 50 Ll.au .... n , '1. U '--'-- .a, u.a.a'-..& ...... u.a.a.;,5 .... .a.a,..... .... .a https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... l.V '--" .... .a 5'-- '- J..aJ..;J v "" J.J. happily-ever-after. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Kacen Callender-Born and raised in St. Thomas of the us Virgin Islands, they are a bestselling and award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Hurricane Child and King and the Dragonflies, the young-adult novels This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story and Felix Ever After, and the adult novel Queen of the Conquered and its forthcoming sequel King of the Rising. KACEN (ALLENDER Tulsa Threat vs. Iowa Phoenix Saturday, June 19, 7:00p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 View Event of Facebook 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 32 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... I• Hosted by Bison Extracts 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 33 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 34 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. 0 ... :,,. ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM ~ • • ·o \\ • • ~ • • <::) - -==- • <::) 0 • • • ~ • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 35 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 36 of 50 Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 37 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 38 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 39 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 40 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON5011ED BY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 41 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 42 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 43 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg David and Randee Charney Kristoffer Barefield Ascension St. John Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 44 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 45 of 50 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Virtual Thursday, June 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikley- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 46 of 50 freeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --· - - Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) 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 Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 47 of 50 Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ----- -- Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 48 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONSOREDIY THEGIOIIGIKAISEII 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 49 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Advisors Amairani Perez 4/28/26, 2:35 PM �1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Remember and Rise 50 of 50 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/1921-Tulsa-Race-Massacre-Cente... Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:35 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a87b39ec99ad7673d783310bba63f18d.pdf 39ecd08c1875317038885b0e2ce49c4d PDF Text Text Remember and Rise 1 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 31st, 2021 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! -••••rm 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 2 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... -~i1y~r TULSA RACE1Hll MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed from Saturday, May 29th through Tuesday, June 1st, out of respect for the Race Massacre Centennial events around Tulsa. We encourage all of our constituents to participate in the events taking place across the city to acknowledge and remember the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. I TULSA RACE MASSACRE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION Oklahomans for Equality encourages everyone to participate in the 2021 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission's events honoring the centennial of the Tulsa Race 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 3 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Massacre. There are events throughout the Spring and Summer all over the city. Join us as we reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of Greenwood. Visit the Commission Website AN INTERSECTIONAL PRIDE SERIES SPONSORED BY : --- [INCLUSION IN ART] (UNIQUE REGISTER: BIT.LY/NYTAGTULSA100 Intersectional Pride Series 2021: Healing with Pride Thursday, June 3, 12:00 p.m. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Staff Members, Kao Morris (he/him), Donovid Sekulits (he/him), Shay Brewer 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 4 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... (he/him), and Board Advisor, Dani Byrd (she/hers), as they participate in New York Transgender Advocacy Group's Healing with Pride Panel on June 3rd! This discussion is about racial healing within the LGBTQIA+ community in Tulsa. A virtual panel co-presented with Oklahomans for Equality moderated by healing justice facilitator and LGBTQ+ ally, Quraysh Ali Lansana (he/him), featuring licensed therapist and co-chair of the Central Oklahoma Two-Spirit Society, Kelley Blair (They/Them/Their), and other Oklahoma-based LGBTQIA2S+ leaders discussing the ways the LGBTQIA2S+ community finds healing and resilience within our community. Therapy Sessions / Healing Circles from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. WORLD STAGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS N D WITH TIM REID lilM RElli> WILL ~ISOWSS il1ME IMPACll" ANB 1if.lE l!.EG'ACY' OF lif.lE RtACE M~SS~CRE ON 1:11S WORK AND SO MWOl!I MOREi 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 5 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... VIP RECEPTION 5:30-6:30 PM MAIN EVENT 7:00-9:00 PM O~lAHDM~NS FOR EDU~UmY f.-YNN RIG~GS ThlE1AiTRE lileKlEiliS AV.AII.ABIJE AT W,V/,W.Q~WORl:ll>SiFA'.GE.8RG Behind the Curtain with Tim Reid Friday, June 4, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 In partnership with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Commission and Oklahomans for Equality, World Stage Theatre Company will feature Tim Reid in their inaugural “Behind The Curtain” event on June 4, 2021. We will have a rare opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Tim about his relationship with Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, the entertainment industry as a whole, his encounters with race and racism, his desire to establish an on-ramp for future filmmakers, and his unwavering love of telling the stories of the history and impact of African Americans worldwide. This is a masterclass for those who are interested in the industry and an informative and entertaining evening of storytelling for the general audience. Additionally, we will feature California poet, Artist JoeMac, and a sneak peek into the play, “A Song of Greenwood” based on the story of Race Massacre Survivor, AJ Smitherman, along with a special Q&A with his descendant and playwrights. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 6 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Thursday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art from 4th through 12th-grade students. The art was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! The Artist Reception is Thursday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. with Artists and Artist Representatives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 with Covid measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Art Gallery Website 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 7 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room at OKEQ is proud to present an encore performance of THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC with Kia Hightower, Nash McQuarters, and Jen Thomas! Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 8 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information Have You Heard? Kao Morris a Watch on Crystal Methyd is headlining Tulsa Pride 2021 Saturday, June 26th! Thank you to the George Kaiser Family Foundation for your support! #PrideOnTheMotherRoad 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 9 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Are you ready to BOUNCE, Tulsa? Big Freedia Queen Diva is headlining Tulsa Pride Friday, June 25th! Thank you for your support George Kaiser Family Foundation. #TulsaPride #PrideOnTheMotherRoad Mark your Calendar for Friday, June 4th! We’re about to enter our second #PrideMonth in the global pandemic. There’s no doubt #COVID19 has significantly impacted our #LGBTQ family, but @proctergamble and @iheartmedia are making sure nothing cancels the spirit of the LGBTQ+ movement with their second annual #CantCancelPride. The virtual benefit will raise support and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community with special guests and performances. Proud to join in once again this year. #CantCancelPride #LeadWithLove #CenterLink 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 10 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Click Here to Learn More SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE will not meet on Tuesday, June 1. We will meet again on Tuesday, June 8 at the regularly scheduled time. SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 11 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. 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. If you would like to attend, please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to RSVP. RSVP OKEQ COVID· 19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPA□ AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 12 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... 5. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 13 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. Queer Black Voices: A Greenwood Conversation with Lincoln Cochran Join OKEQ as we continue our Queer Black Voices series with Lincoln Cochran. Lincoln Cochran is the creator of the exhibit called "Marvin Blades Faces of Greenwood Experience," now on display in Greenwood District. The exhibit includes exclusive pictures from the University of Tulsa’s McFarlin Special Collections and is open to the public on Saturdays at 100 N. Greenwood. Lincoln has an extensive background as an educator, producer, director, designer, and digital content creator. Contact Kao Watch the Facebook Live 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 14 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Click Here To Watch The Marvin Blades Sr. "FACES OF GREENWOOD Timeline Experience!" • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID SERVICES OF t~ = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. Visit the Facebook Event In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth Tuesday, June 8 @7 pm :,_ 6 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 15 of 44 ~ - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. Online Event In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Join us for inspirations of RBG and the LGBTQ community and learn about the intersectional and inclusive work of OKEQ. In Her Honor is a series of events celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to women’s rights. The monthly presentations by notable women from our community and beyond celebrate and inform us of the progress women have made toward equality, equity, and justice. All are welcome to attend, regardless of gender identity. The Women of All Souls looks forward to engaging programs and conversations. All who identify as women are welcome to join Women of All Souls on the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm! Register below to access the link. Click Here to Register I I I I I I I GEN Q: Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 16 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. Gen Q is an open group for LGBTQIA+ young adults 18-26ish. You must RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! RSVP Here PRIDE KLA Experience the Freedom"" PRIDE Day at Oaklake Trails Naturist Park Saturday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. Oaklake Trails Naturist Park 24601 Milfay Rd. Depew, OK 74028 Join Oaklake Trails Naturist Park as we gear up for Tulsa Pride and celebrate Pride On the Mother Road! Come and spend a day in the sun and a dip in the pool! For more information and itinerary follow: 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 17 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Click Here to Follow the Event ©~~© ((;(Q)~[p) &~ ((;(Q)~~ttf £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP fOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, June 13, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 18 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org - - - - para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 19 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 20 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us ' TIILSA PRIDE ON YOIIR STREET #TU LSAPR I DE2021 #PRIIDEONTHEMOTHERROAD TULSA PRIDE ON YOUR STREET RETURNS In addition to Tulsa Pride 2021 taking place downtown on June 25-27, OKEQ is excited to announce the return of the Tulsa Pride on Your Street house decorating competition! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. Winners will be announced at Tulsa Pride 2021 on June 26! 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 21 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Register Here Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 22 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 23 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Th City of Tulsa 1s comm,tt d to ere t ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. I t on 0 m 111 I in n . City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 24 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. (RE)MEMBERINC THE SACRED \ r.flJ INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG ~ W HE : June 10 -12 , 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLGBTQ+ aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLGBTQ+ community , pride , and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit.ly/sacredindigiqueer BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here Ma!:_ICY &Joe 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 25 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... ..........na Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin The story happens in San Francisco in 1976, as a yow1g woman named Mary Ann Singleton, looking for a modification in her life, moves to the city and lives at 28 Barbary Lane. There, she ends up interweaved with her neighbors and their perplexing lives. By investigating the culture of 1970s San Francisco, especially the developing gay culture as well as underground developments, the book researches topics of sexual and enthusiastic freedom, homophobia, counterculture movements, and being a family. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ARMISTEAD MAUPIN Armistead Maupin- is the author of the nine-volume Tales of the City series, which includes Tales of the City, More Tales of the City, Further Tales of the City, Babycakes, Significant Others, Sure of You, Michael Tolliver Lives, Mary Ann in Autumn, and now The Days of Anna ladrigal. Maupin's other novels include Maybe the Moon and The ight Listener. laupin was the 2012 recipient of the Lambda Literary Foundation's Pioneer Award.Arts 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 26 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... , , i~ I ~ XENIT \ ' A - (j • . KT \ Tulsa Threat vs. Iowa Phoenix Saturday, June 19, 7:00p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 View Event of Facebook 2021OKEQ I• Hosted by Bison Extracts 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 27 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 28 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Click here to Support Monthly FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • ALPHABET SOUP KIDS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON 3·4PM • 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 29 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... ~ ~ • • • ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. AM LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 30 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... AMDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 31 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 32 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 33 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 34 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk ., BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THE GEORGE KAISH FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 35 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality Sponsors George Kaiser Family Foundation Flint Family Foundation Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation Boomtown Tees 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 36 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Temple Israel Bank of Oklahoma Phillips 66 Creoks Mental Health Services Phillips Theological Seminary Dennis R. Neill and John Southard Kelly Kirby CPA Dwight Kealiher Timothy T. Cole and Chance Phillips Larry Ward Richard and Debra Gordon Sasha and Ethan Warlick Jason McVicker and Justin Clary Joe and Nancy McDonald The Estate of John Raveill Al and Renee Carlozzi Marylyn Tippeconnic Barbara Abercrombie and Tery DeShong Cynthia Phillips and Chere Gibbs William Murphy and Todd Holland Joe Hukills David Nelson Christopher and Michael Brecht-Smith Mark Fitch Daniel S. Burnstein and Martin Martinez Kristopher Wilmes and Dusty Gross Danny Thomason GOOGLE College Hill Presbyterian Church Darci Hazelwood and Sharon Kimberlin Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Anonymous Trevor Project 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 37 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Linda Ford ONEOK Fellowship Congregational Church UCC AEP/PSO Harry Cramton Jane Wiseman Runnymeade Foundation Jacob and Lacey Grinnell George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma James Monroe Bob and Oliver Dale Hanson Williams Peter Athens Philip and Miranda Kaiser Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Wes Smith Jacob and Lacey Grinnell Bison Extracts Lars Freisberg David and Randee Charney Kristoffer Barefield Ascension St. John Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 38 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 39 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... 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 OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, June 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 40 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- - - - Children/Siblings of Trans*/Nonr, " ' f T ~ I Arlvor.~r.v& 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 41 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... ~OYt: I se~cesJfo~ 0 LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Binary 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan --- - ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba ------ Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 42 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 43 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl>ONS0111on 1Hl01011011!AJSU fAMllYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:36 PM �Remember and Rise 44 of 44 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Remember-and-Rise.html?soid=1... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b4809f96ec05da557d5a66c47b0d9ac7.pdf cfdccc36b55f94eba935a12b2b867d88 PDF Text Text The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 1 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 7, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 2 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... ·V TE Make sure you vote on the Tulsa Public Schools 2021 Bond Proposal! Make sure you vote tomorrow, June 8th on the Tulsa Public Schools 2021 Bond Proposal! 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 3 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room at OKEQ is proud to present an encore performance of THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC with Kia Hightower, Nash McQuarters, and Jen Thomas! Click Here for Tickets Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 4 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 5 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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 has a railing with steps to help people into the pool. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to attend, please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to RSVP. RSVP OKEQ COVID-19 GUIDELINES: 1. AIR SCRUBBERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN ALL ROOMS IN THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. 2. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AMASK, WE WILL PROVIDE ONE FOR YOU. 3. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TEMPERATURES TAKEN WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING. 4. EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN USING THE IPAD AT THE FRONT DESK TO ANSWER ASYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE. IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY HOME. 5. OKEO WILL CONTINUE TO SANITIZE SURFACES. PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN GROUPS, AND MONITOR THE ONGOING SITUATION. 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 6 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art from 4th through 12th-grade students. The art was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! Art Gallery Website 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 7 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. AN INTERSECTIONAL PRIDE SERIES SPONSORED BY • -=-r.a....... [INCLUSION IN ART] CLINIQUE REGISTER: BIT.LY/NYTAGTULSA100 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 8 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Intersectional Pride Series 2021: Healing with Pride Did you miss this amazing panel? Watch Staff Members Kao Morris (he/him), Donovid Sekulits (he/him), and Board Advisor, Dani Byrd (she/hers), participate in New York Transgender Advocacy Group's Healing with Pride Panel on June 3rd! This discussion is about racial healing within the LGBTQIA+ community in Tulsa. A virtual panel co-presented with Oklahomans for Equality moderated by healing justice facilitator and LGBTQ+ ally, Quraysh Ali Lansana (he/him), featuring licensed therapist and co-chair of the Central Oklahoma Two-Spirit Society, Kelley Blair (They/Them/Their), and other Oklahoma-based LGBTQIA2S+ leaders discussing the ways the LGBTQIA2S+ community finds healing and resilience within our community. Watch it Here • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID t ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. Visit the Facebook Event 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 9 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth Tuesday, June 8 @ 7 pm LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. Online Event In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Join us for inspirations of RBG and the LGBTQ community and learn about the intersectional and inclusive work of OKEQ. In Her Honor is a series of events celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to women’s rights. The monthly presentations by notable women from our community and beyond celebrate and inform us of the progress women have made toward equality, equity, and justice. All are welcome to attend, regardless of gender identity. The Women of All Souls looks forward to engaging programs and conversations. All who identify as women are welcome to join Women of All Souls on the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm! Register below to access the link. Click Here to Register I I I 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 10 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marker Ch C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca email th josh@joshuapaytonlaw com Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic - Legal Extern The OkEq Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic welcomes Rebecca Sheetz as an extern for the summer. In this role, she will assist attorney Joshua Payton with client name changes with an emphasis on research and writing. Rebecca has completed her first year at the University of Tulsa College of Law and is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (B.S.B.A. Nonprofit Management, 2020). She served as the fundraising chair for Pete’s Pet Posse throughout college, a program providing therapy dogs to OSU’s campus. In law school, Rebecca has been able to get involved with Phi Alpha Delta, the Federal Bar Association, Tulsa Bar Association, and Paw Law. She also received the prestigious Cali Award for Future Excellence in Torts. “I wanted to work for the Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic because I’ve witnessed the constant harassment that transgender people face in Oklahoma and desire to do everything I can to prevent that harassment from continuing, specifically in legal processes. Like all people, trans individuals in Oklahoma have a right to body autonomy and freedom to live their authentic lives as they 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 11 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... choose.” “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic at the Equality Center this summer and look forward to helping our clients achieve their legal goals.” I 11 GEN Q: Third (Second) Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, June 10, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. We will attend Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room together! Wear a mask! There will be a cash bar at this event. Gen Q is an open group for LGBTQIA+ young adults 18-26ish. You must RSVP to reserve your ticket for Gen Q members! RSVP Here • 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 12 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Experience the Freedom"' PRIDE Day at Oaklake Trails Naturist Park Saturday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. Oaklake Trails Naturist Park 24601 Milfay Rd. Depew, OK 74028 Join Oaklake Trails Naturist Park as we gear up for Tulsa Pride and celebrate Pride On the Mother Road! Come and spend a day in the sun and a dip in the pool! For more information and itinerary follow: Click Here to Follow the Event ©~~© t©~[p) £~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every srd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 13 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... UODOVUL8e~"C8@/0.K:eq.or for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, June 13, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 14 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 15 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information ~ 1Tc1 ~ ~ ·.·. A SPIRITUAL HAPPY HOUR f OR THOSE LOOKING TO RECONNECT WITH OR RECOVER FROM THEIR f AITH. - .... • THURSDAYS, 6PM f ACEBOOK LIVE -~ . 0 . ....___...._......,\,,o~ SPECIAL GUEST, REV . DONNIE ANDERSON • ..... JUNE 17 EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 16 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. This week, our guest host is Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson, whose credentials are recognized by the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the American Baptist Churches USA. She currently serves as an educator, counselor, and social activist and lives in Rhode Island. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practice RSVP HERE ~ ~ ~ M~EPRIDE RIDE c:N RENT. RIDE . REPEAT. 000 JUNE 17, 6:30PM GEN Q PRIDE RIDE Thursday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. This week we are partnering with This Machine Tulsa for a Pride Bike Ride from the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to the Gathering Place! 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 17 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... RSVP Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 18 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us TIILSA PRIDE ON YOIIR STREET #TULSAPRIDE2021 #PRIIDEONTHEMOTHERROAD TULSA PRIDE ON YOUR STREET RETURNS In addition to Tulsa Pride 2021 taking place downtown on June 25-27, OKEQ is excited to announce the return of the Tulsa Pride on Your Street house decorating competition! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. Winners will be announced at Tulsa Pride 2021 on June 26! Register Here 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 19 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Pooches for Pride Picture Contest Is your pooch ready for pride? Pooches for Pride is an online fundraiser for Tulsa Pride 2021. Nominate your dog by donating $1 (or more), and your friends, neighbors, and LGBTQ+ buddies can vote for your pup to win Pride Pet Supplies and a Pride Store gift card for you! We will also show your pet's picture on our Pride mainstage! Pets must be registered by June 21st! Winners will be announced on June 26th! Register You Pet Here 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 20 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 21 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 22 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Th City of Tulsa is commrtt d to ere t ng re p ctful nd professional wor environment. l t ro m n on 10n, ion in n City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 23 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. (RE)MEMBERINC THE SACRED \ r.flJ INDIGIQUEER PHOTO CAMPAIG ~ W HE : June 10 -12 , 2021 WHO : Al/AN and 2SLGBTQ+ aged 14 and up WHAT : Be a part of a new photo campaign to make visible our 2SLGBTQ+ community , pride , and connectedness to our cultures ! \ \)JJlv- Register today at bit.ly/sacredindigiqueer BIO: Indigiqueer Joy in four cities this June, and Tulsa is one of them! Indigiqueer Joy is responding to calls from young 2SLGBTQ+ people, saying they don’t have images or visions of indigiqueer joy, what it means or looks like. Photographer Evan Atwood, who is Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+, will be in Tulsa from June 10 through 12th. Register Here 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 24 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Simon vs. the Hom o Sapiens Agenda Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his clrama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. ow change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out- without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ► BECKY ALBERTALLI Becky Albertalli- Becky Albertalli is a clinical psychologist who has had the privilege of conducting therapy with dozens of smart, weird, irresistible teenagers. She also served for seven years as co-leader of a support group for gender nonconforming chilclren in Washington, D.C. She now lives with her family outside of Atlanta. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is her first novel. 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 25 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Tulsa Threat vs. Iowa Phoenix Saturday, June 19, 7:00p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 View Event of Facebook 2021OKEQ I• Hosted by Bison Extracts 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 26 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 27 of 43 fflll J Ul\1:USHIRT https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... fflll J Ul\1:USHIRT As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 7, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. For More Information Contact Us 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 28 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • - -==- 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 29 of 43 • • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... • • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. AN LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR SPONSORED BY TULSA OPERA ANDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 30 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LO8TQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 31 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 32 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 33 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 34 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 35 of 43 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t.lSEA F.t.MILYFOUNDATION ' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 36 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 37 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, June 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 38 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 39 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 40 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 41 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU f .. MILYfOUNOATIOII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 42 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla 4/28/26, 2:39 PM �The Evolution of African American Music in the Rainbow Room 43 of 43 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Evolution-of-African-Ameri... Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/649ab99875fe187f7148ece691121300.pdf ef9f5105cf9bab22bff919a5c00730a7 PDF Text Text Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 1 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 14, 2021 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! 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 2 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... FC Tulsa vs. SKCII - Pride Night Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. FC Tulsa 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, Ok 74120 Come out to the ONEOK field and watch FC Tulsa take on Sporting Kansas City II. Featuring safe capacity seating, a live fireworks show, and more, the experience is a can't-miss for the whole family! All tickets will be mobile tickets. For help with your mobile tickets, click here: https://rb.gy/4odchz. Offer not valid at the box office. $2 of every ticket sold will be donated to Oklahomans for Equality. For the Ticket and Scarf Package, please select the 'Endline- Ticket & Scarf" option. The Endline offer will only get you a ticket to the match. Under 'Price Scale,' select 'Endline' for Section 113. Get your Tickets Here In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 3 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Rhiannan Porterfield (Rhi) August 13, 2005 - June 6, 2021 Rhiannan was taken unexpectedly June 6, 2021, at age 15. She was a talented artist and aspiring animator. She was active in band, archery, and Girl Scouts. Rhiannan was a passionate content creator and a tireless champion of the LGBTQ+ community. She is survived by: Mother and Stepfather Brandy and Brian Schrader of Glenpool OK, Father Danny Rus (Irish) Porterfield II of Broken Arrow, OK, Brother Corbin Porterfield of Claremore, OK, Stepbrother Lane Schrader of Glenpool, OK, Maternal Grandparents Steve and Cindy Snow of Tulsa, OK and Linda Schrader of Wichita, KS, Paternal Grandparents Peggy Lindley of Broken Arrow, OK and Danny and Lorie Porterfield of Corinth, MS, Aunt & Uncle Heather and Ryan Palmatary of Oklahoma City, OK and Alan and Shaylene Schrader of Moore, OK, Uncle Mike Price of Tulsa, OK, Aunt Chelsea Raglin of Rochester, NY, Aunts and Uncles Angela and Jeff Andreason of Rienzi, MS and Shane and Cassie Rickman of Corinth, MS and Cindy and David Milliam of Phoenix, AZ, and Brandy and Roger Smith of Adamsville, TN and Danielle Porterfield of Rienzi, MS and Jori Porterfield of Corinth, MS and Landon Porterfield of Corinth, MS and numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins, and countless friends. Her memorial is at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120, on Friday, June 18th at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Rhiannan’s honor. 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 4 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information SPECIAL GUEST, REV. DONNIE ANDERSON ,____.__......a..i:;..___.a• '--' JUNE 17 EQUALITY FAITH ALLIANCE SPIRIT: Interfaith Happy Hour Thursday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. on Facebook Live Oklahomans for Equality's new Equality Faith Alliance is excited to announce SPIRIT, a virtual happy hour-style support and social group dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ individuals reframe their relationship with religion. Whether your goal is to reconnect with your faith, recover from past spiritual abuse, 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 5 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... renounce your faith, or just connect with other people like yourself, SPIRIT is the group for you. Each Thursday, a spiritual leader from Tulsa and the surrounding areas will guide the group through a discussion about the intersections of faith and sexuality. All walks of faith are welcome. All expressions of identity are welcome. This week, our guest host is Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson, whose credentials are recognized by the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the American Baptist Churches USA. She currently serves as an educator, counselor, and social activist and lives in Rhode Island. Precepts C.A.R.E 1. Committed to Interfaith Dialogue 2. Affirming full equality for LGBTQ+ persons and families 3. Resistant to any coercive action of proselytizing and conversion 4. Eradicating conversion therapy and dangerous reparative counseling practice RSVP HERE SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa has resumed meeting in person. Please see the COVID-19 Guidelines below to participate. 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 6 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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 has a railing with steps to help people into the pool. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to attend, please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org to RSVP. RSVP 2021OKEQ 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 7 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... I• Hosted by Bison Extracts Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 8 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID SERVICES OF t~ = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. Visit the Facebook Event NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 9 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information INTERSECTIONAL 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 10 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... SPONSORED BY : --- [INCLUSION IN ART] (UNIQUE REGISTER: BIT.LY/NYTAGTULSA100 Intersectional Pride Series 2021: Healing with Pride Did you miss this amazing panel? Watch Staff Members Kao Morris (he/him), Donovid Sekulits (he/him), and Board Advisor, Dani Byrd (she/hers), participate in New York Transgender Advocacy Group's Healing with Pride Panel on June 3rd! This discussion is about racial healing within the LGBTQIA+ community in Tulsa. A virtual panel co-presented with Oklahomans for Equality moderated by healing justice facilitator and LGBTQ+ ally, Quraysh Ali Lansana (he/him), featuring licensed therapist and co-chair of the Central Oklahoma Two-Spirit Society, Kelley Blair (They/Them/Their), and other Oklahoma-based LGBTQIA2S+ leaders discussing the ways the LGBTQIA2S+ community finds healing and resilience within our community. Watch it Here GEN Q PRIDE RIDE Thursday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This Machine, Oklahomans for Equality, and Tulsa Pride are teaming up again this year for Pride Ride! 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 11 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... The Ride: We will be meeting at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120) at 7:30 p.m., then riding bikes from Dilly Diner to The Gathering Place via the Midland Valley Trail. This Machine is providing electric bikes on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are also more than welcome to bring your own bike. PLEASE RSVP TO THIS EVENT if you plan to ride one of our bikes so we can make sure to have enough available. Gen Q: 2021 Tulsa Pride Ride on Facebook RSVP Circle Cinema Pride Night Tuesday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema will be showing Sublet. A 2020 LGBTQ+ film set in Tel Aviv. Plot Summary: "A New York Times travel writer comes to Tel Aviv after suffering a tragedy. The energy of the city and his relationship with a younger man brings him back to life." Buy Your Tickets Here E ALITY Business Alliance 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 12 of 41 EBA Mixer Thursday, June 24 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pottery Barn 1864 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 918-743-1512 www.PotteryBarn.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... POTTERYBARN The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Pottery Barn offers expertly crafted furniture and home decor. Come by the store in Tulsa, OK and learn more about the complimentary decorating and design services offered by our Design Studio Specialists in Tulsa. We also have registry experts ready to help you create a well-rounded wedding registry. Pottery Barn will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for June. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. ♦ oklahomans for equality Raspberry Pride Pint Night @ NEFF Brewing Thursday, June 24, 5:00 p.m. NEFF Brewing 321 S. Frankfort Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 At NEFF Brewing we believe in inclusivity and equality. In celebration of Pride Month, we will be holding a special Raspberry Pride Pint Night to benefit our 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 13 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... neighbors at the Equality Center. 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. We wish to further their mission by donating all the proceeds from our Raspberry Pride Pint Night to the Equality Center. Come celebrate your Pride with us on June 24th from 5:00 pm - we run out! Raspberry Pride Pints will be $10 and you get to keep the cool pint glass and good vibes for benefiting a good cause. Cheers! LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 14 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art from 4th through 12th-grade students. The art was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! Art Gallery Website Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 15 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us ' TIILSA PRIDE ON YOIIR STREET #TU LSAPR I DE2021 #PRIIDEONTHEMOTHERROAD TULSA PRIDE ON YOUR STREET RETURNS In addition to Tulsa Pride 2021 taking place downtown on June 25-27, OKEQ is excited to announce the return of the Tulsa Pride on Your Street house decorating competition! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. Winners will be announced at Tulsa Pride 2021 on June 26! Register Here 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 16 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... ••• Pooches for Pride Picture Contest Is your pooch ready for pride? Pooches for Pride is an online fundraiser for Tulsa Pride 2021. Nominate your dog by donating $1 (or more), and your friends, neighbors, and LGBTQ+ buddies can vote for your pup to win Pride Pet Supplies and a Pride Store gift card for you! We will also show your pet's picture on our Pride mainstage! Pets must be registered by June 21st! Winners will be announced on June 26th! Register You Pet Here 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 17 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Tulsa Pride on the Mother Road 2021 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for Tulsa Pride 2021! We are celebrating Pride on the Mother Road this year in partnership with OKC Pride. Booths, Parade entries, and sponsorships are available in the Pride Store. Click the button below: Booths, Parade entries, and Sponsorship Opportunities VIP Experiences at Tulsa Pride BIG FREEDIA VIP Standing Room for Big Freedia at Tulsa Pride! Concert starts at 10:00pm VIP standing room is access to the front of the stage in a sectioned-off area. This is the only way to get to the front of the stage. BIG FREEDIA-VIP Standing Room CRYSTAL METHYD Get your tickets for Meet and Greet/ VIP Standing Room for Crystal Methyd! Tickets are $20 and $35! MEET l\ND GREET . + VIP STBNDING ~ ~ ~ . J 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 18 of 41 Meet and Greet with Crystal Methyd BEFORE the show on Saturday, June 26th. Meet and Greet will begin immediately following the parade on Saturday. Location and details will be emailed to you before the event. Included is VIP Standing Room access to the front of the stage in a sectioned-off area. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... ROOM CRYSTI\L MET CRYSTAL METHYD Meet and Greet/VIP Standing Room 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 19 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Pride Volunteer Sign Up Form The City of Tulsa is committed to creat ng a respectful and professional work environment. e al onen at on gender n ty and gend r e pr ssion ar pro ec d. D criminat1on, h r m nt nd t It tion in ny 1d City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 20 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. BOOK OF THE WEEK Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 21 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Andre Aciman's Call Me by Your ame is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms ben iveen 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, fa cination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. Recklessly, the two verge toward the one thing both fear the may never trul find again: total intimacy. It is an instant classic and one of the great love stories of our time. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Andre Aci.man-is the New York Times bestselling author of Call Me By Your ame, Out of Egypt, Eight White Nights, False Papers, Alibis, Harvard Square, Enigma Variations, and Find Me. He's the editor of The Proust Project and teaches comparative literature at the Graduate Center of the City university of New York. He lives with his wife in Manhattan. ANDRE ACIMAN In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth Tuesday, June 8 @ 7 pm LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Online Event 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 22 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... In Her Honor presents LGBTQ + Ruth featuring women+ of Oklahomans for Equality! Join us for inspirations of RBG and the LGBTQ community and learn about the intersectional and inclusive work of OKEQ. In Her Honor is a series of events celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to women’s rights. The monthly presentations by notable women from our community and beyond celebrate and inform us of the progress women have made toward equality, equity, and justice. All are welcome to attend, regardless of gender identity. The Women of All Souls looks forward to engaging programs and conversations. All who identify as women are welcome to join Women of All Souls on the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm! If you missed the event you can watch it by clicking the button below: Watch the Panel Here Tulsa Threat vs. Iowa Phoenix Saturday, June 19, 7:00p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 View Event of Facebook 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 23 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... OKE 1 okeq. org/ donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 24 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... (QJ trill: (Q) (C (QJ l8J lPJ bS ~ (C(Q)~[E(C1f £~[Q)(Q) A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:00 p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, July 11, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 25 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 26 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... For More Information Contact Us FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON • • (\ • - -::::(\ 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 27 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... '' ;:. • '' • ~ • • • ~ ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. n AN LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR ~DftN~ftDl=ft RV TIii ~A ftDl=DA 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 28 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... AHDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 29 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 30 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Camp Fire of Green Country Summer Camp Located near Wagoner, Oklahoma, Camp Waluhili's 219 acres include almost three miles of shoreline on Fort Gibson Lake, a bluff line, forests, and meadows. Campers and staff share semi-rustic, air-conditioned cabins with electricity and a restroom with shower houses nearby. Throughout the week, campers will learn about the outdoors, explore new activities, make new friends, and, most importantly, have fun. Camp Fire trains all camp staff members to include campers with special needs or disabilities and hires one male and one female staff member specifically for children needing an individual buddy. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp! Camp Waluhili is the ideal place for campers to learn new skills, make new friends, and discover who they are. Learn More and Register 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 31 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens, ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 32 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 33 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... MAI\[ AN Al'l'UIN I M[N I UNLIN[ A I OKEO.ORG/OKEO-HEAL TH-CLINIC OR CALL 918-938-6537! KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOREOBY THE GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 34 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 35 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Virtual Thursday, July 8th, 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 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 36 of 41 A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... ' Support Group for Transgender Teens hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 37 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. --- - - Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 38 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 39 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPON$OIIIOIY lHIGE0RGE1<4JSH Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 40 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... OKEQ Health Clinic Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. 4/28/26, 2:41 PM �Pride Night with FC Tulsa Soccer 41 of 41 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night-with-FC-Tulsa-Socce... Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e0d4917587a070e89cc923f6c7ce27dc.pdf 42d1964ffd1a6625765a9265b010fdd7 PDF Text Text Pride Night 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 21, 2021 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! SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 2 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... We refuse to be invisible S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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 has a railing with steps to help people into the pool. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to attend, please email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - - to RSVP. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... RSVP Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professor's mentorships, Aaron's 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... compositions are bold, balanced, and true. The Artist Reception is Thursday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. with Aaron Rayner at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Rhiannan Porterfield (Rhi) August 13, 2005 - June 6, 2021 Rhiannan was taken unexpectedly June 6, 2021, at age 15. She was a talented artist and aspiring animator. She was active in band, archery, and Girl Scouts. Rhiannan was a passionate content creator and a tireless champion of the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... She is survived by: Mother and Stepfather Brandy and Brian Schrader of Glenpool OK, Father Danny Rus (Irish) Porterfield II of Broken Arrow, OK, Brother Corbin Porterfield of Claremore, OK, Stepbrother Lane Schrader of Glenpool, OK, Maternal Grandparents Steve and Cindy Snow of Tulsa, OK and Linda Schrader of Wichita, KS, Paternal Grandparents Peggy Lindley of Broken Arrow, OK and Danny and Lorie Porterfield of Corinth, MS, Aunt & Uncle Heather and Ryan Palmatary of Oklahoma City, OK and Alan and Shaylene Schrader of Moore, OK, Uncle Mike Price of Tulsa, OK, Aunt Chelsea Raglin of Rochester, NY, Aunts and Uncles Angela and Jeff Andreason of Rienzi, MS and Shane and Cassie Rickman of Corinth, MS and Cindy and David Milliam of Phoenix, AZ, and Brandy and Roger Smith of Adamsville, TN and Danielle Porterfield of Rienzi, MS and Jori Porterfield of Corinth, MS and Landon Porterfield of Corinth, MS and numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins, and countless friends. Her memorial is at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120, on Friday, June 18th at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Rhiannan’s honor. Donate Here Tulsa Pride 2021 T-Shirts are in! We are excited to introduce our Tulsa Pride 2021 T-Shirt commemorating this year's Pride. We have these available in our Pride Store. They are available for 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... only $25.00 till Friday, June 25th. After that, they will be $30. Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information 2021OKEQ 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Hosted by Bison Extracts Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: Contact Anna for more Information 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... E EBA Mixer Thursday, June 24 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pottery Barn 1864 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 918-743-1512 www.PotteryBarn.com ALITY usiness Alliance PDTTERYBARN The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers have resumed! Pottery Barn offers expertly crafted furniture and home decor. Come by the store in Tulsa, OK, and learn more about the complimentary decorating and design services offered by our Design Studio Specialists in Tulsa. We also have registry experts ready to help you create a well-rounded wedding registry. Pottery Barn will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for June. Please join us. Masks and social distancing will be required. Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Visit Us on Facebook Email Us TULSA PRIDE ON 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... #TULSAPRIDE2021 #PRIIDEONTHEMOTHERROAD TULSA PRIDE ON YOUR STREET RETURNS In addition to Tulsa Pride 2021 taking place downtown on June 25-27, OKEQ is excited to announce the return of the Tulsa Pride on Your Street house decorating competition! Tulsa Pride Inside is where Pride Street comes to YOUR street. Join us by decorating your house, apartment, yard, car, or business with PRIDE with a chance to win a gift basket from our fabulous Equality Business Alliance Members. Tulsa Pride Queen Kitty Marie Legacy and King Blaze Khrystian will be our judges alongside Tulsa Pride Emeritus Scrappy Legacy and Anita Richards. Winners will be announced at Tulsa Pride 2021 on June 26! Register Here ••• Pooches for Pride Picture Contest Is your pooch ready for pride? Pooches for Pride is an online fundraiser for Tulsa Pride 2021. Nominate your dog by donating $1 (or more), and your friends, neighbors, and LGBTQ+ buddies can vote for your pup to win Pride Pet Supplies and a Pride Store gift card for 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... you! We will also show your pet's picture on our Pride mainstage! Pets must be registered by June 21st! Winners will be announced on June 26th! Register You Pet Here .- {I( ••~LGBT~ ,,,, mneJ'lS Network LGBT Women's Network: July Happy Hour Wednesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. Fassler Hall Tulsa 304 S. Elgin Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQ++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome and we hope some of you will join us 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... LGBTQ+ Youth Art Exhibition: "Expressions of Courage" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Be amazed by the talents of our local LGBTQ+ youth artists in the Expressions of Courage Art Exhibit, featuring works of art from 4th through 12th-grade students. The art was selected for this exhibit, making it one of the most anticipated shows for young artists in 2021. The Youth Art exhibit will be held in person with a virtual tour component. Visit OKEQ to celebrate the fabulous creativity of our youth! Art Gallery Website " 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGAL AID l'Gll SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone ----is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Th City of Tulsa 1s committed to creat ng respectful nd professional work env ronment. alonenta on gend r 1ty nd g nd r pr on t1on, ar pro c d h r m nt ion in ny d City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Stitching a Revolution by Cleve Jones Both an important cultural history of the AIDS crisis and an intimate personal memoir, Stitching a Revolution is the story of a man who, besieged by discrimination, death, and despair, found the courage and strength of spirit to conceive and create a unique healing vision-the AIDS Memorial Quilt. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Cleve JonesCleve joined the gay liberation movement in the early 1970s and w as mentored by pioneer LGBT activist Harvey Milk and w orked in Milk's Ci ty Hall office as a student intern until Milk's assassination in 1978. Cleve co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983 and founded The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, ---------------- one of the ,vorld's largest con1munity arts projects. (LEVE )ONES 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly ©~~© t(Q)~[p) £~ t©~~t1r £~[Q)(Q) 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... A GROUP fOR LGBTO+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, July 11, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 20 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... For More Information Contact Us FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON • • (\ • - -::::(\ 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... '' ;:. • '' • ~ • • • ~ ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. n AN LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR ~DftN~ftDl=ft RV TIii ~A ftDl=DA 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... AHDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t.lSEA F.t.MILYFOUNDATION ' Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 29 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU f .. MILYfOUNOATIOII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �Pride Night 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Night.html?soid=11024944... Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:42 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3cf700264e408fac4304f6bc2e0fc753.pdf 62693c3bc3326af61ace36c9c0b32352 PDF Text Text This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 1 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 28, 2021 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 FOR MAKING PRIDE AMAZING 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 2 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Pride 2021 is officially in the books. You all did truly amazing work. I think we probably broke just about every record that we had on this one gang. The official details and numbers are still coming in, so this is just one grateful guy’s personal thoughts and observations. To every single person that made Pride this year the absolute smashing success that it was, THANK YOU!!! Words cannot express how proud (pun not intended) I am of each and every one of you. It took an absolute village to pull this one off, and we rose to that challenge. I want to invite all of you to join me in expressing gratitude for the tireless, selfless service each and every member of our volunteers and staff put in this weekend. I am not exaggerating when I say that they stayed through the night multiple times to make sure Pride happened and that we’re back to business this morning. I see you, and I love you. I wanted to share my gratitude with you knowing it’s just words in an email, but I truly am in awe of you all. Honored to serve with you. Chris Brecht-Smith OkEq Board President (pronouns: he/him/his) SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 3 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... resumed. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible S.A.G.E. Meeting Tuesday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 4 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... art SHOW: JULY 1st - July 31 st art RECEPTION: JULY 1st, 6 pm ans for Equality Neill Equality Center t 4120 Aaron Rayner: "Out on a Limb" Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa-based artist, Aaron Rayner, has been honing his skills in capturing mood and human connection for the past several years. A classically trained artist and digital marketeer, Aaron has blended his formal education with his fascination with storytelling and personal empowerment (through messaging and art), bringing about a stylized human connection through color and lighting. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 5 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Aaron's evolution into various mediums allowed him to introduce a freedom and flexibility to his storytelling, with themes ranging from dance and movement to fantasy and impressionism. Constantly honoring his art professor's mentorships, Aaron's compositions are bold, balanced, and true. The Artist Reception is Thursday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. with Aaron Rayner at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Click Here to Visit the Gallery Online In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 6 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... "Trish" Agnes Patricia Spurgin January 6, 21941 - June 27, 2021 Married to Carrie Flattery Celebrated their Anniversary is December, 15 Rhiannan Porterfield (Rhi) August 13, 2005 - June 6, 2021 Rhiannan was taken unexpectedly June 6, 2021, at age 15. She was a talented artist and aspiring animator. She was active in band, archery, and Girl Scouts. Rhiannan was a passionate content creator and a tireless champion of the LGBTQ+ community. She is survived by: Mother and Stepfather Brandy and Brian Schrader of Glenpool OK, Father Danny Rus (Irish) Porterfield II of Broken Arrow, OK, Brother Corbin Porterfield of Claremore, OK, Stepbrother Lane Schrader of Glenpool, OK, Maternal Grandparents Steve and Cindy Snow of Tulsa, OK and Linda Schrader of Wichita, KS, Paternal Grandparents Peggy Lindley of Broken Arrow, OK and Danny and Lorie Porterfield of Corinth, MS, Aunt & Uncle Heather and Ryan Palmatary of Oklahoma City, OK and Alan and Shaylene Schrader of Moore, OK, Uncle Mike Price of Tulsa, OK, Aunt Chelsea Raglin of Rochester, NY, Aunts and Uncles Angela and Jeff Andreason of Rienzi, MS and Shane and Cassie Rickman of Corinth, MS and Cindy and David Milliam of Phoenix, AZ, and Brandy and Roger Smith of Adamsville, TN and Danielle Porterfield of Rienzi, MS and Jori Porterfield of Corinth, MS and Landon Porterfield of Corinth, MS and numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles, Cousins, and countless friends. Her memorial is at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120, on Friday, June 18th at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Rhiannan’s honor. Donate Here 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 7 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Equality Gala Tickets Saturday, July 17 Cox Convention Center Grand Hall 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets for the 2021 Equality Gala are now on sale. Celebrate 40 years of Oklahomans for Equality with us at the new Cox Convention Center Grand Hall in Downtown Tulsa. Click Here for Tickets and More Information Crystal Meth Anonymous Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ANONYMOUS Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, specifically crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or membership lists. The fellowship that is Crystal Meth Anonymous is a new way of life without Crystal Meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous advocates a twelve-step recovery program for spiritual development, no matter our religious beliefs or background. The first step in our recovery is an admission by the addict that he or she is powerless over crystal meth and that life has become unmanageable. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 8 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Neurodiversity Tulsa 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program of OKEQ focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. If you are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, have bipolar, have anxiety, have Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, you are welcome in this group! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to play games, make art, chat, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community. Please message Anna Puhl on Facebook or email by clicking the button below: 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 9 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Contact Anna for more Information Brought to you Bi the letter B in-person meetings have resumed. Brought To You Bi the Letter B Has Resumed In-Person 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 10 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Visit Us on Facebook Email Us .(:L'GBT~ ,,,, mnen s Network .. LGBT Women's Network: July Happy Hour Wednesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. Fassler Hall Tulsa 304 S. Elgin Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQ++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome and we hope some of you will join us Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the Month LEGALAID ~J:;I_DVTl"".V .~ r\'I:' 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 11 of 31 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... "-J .&.J .a.'- ,,, .a. ~ .&.J u 'l..J' .c - OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a "first-come, first-serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone - - - is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 12 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Th City of Tul a I committed to creat ng respectful nd profe ional work env ronment. ny City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 13 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Raising my Rainbow Is a mother's frank, heartfelt, and brutally funny account of her and her family's adventures of distress and happiness raising a gender-creative son. Whereas her older son, Chase, is a Lego-loving, sports-playing boy's boy, her younger son, C.J., would much rather twirl around in a pink sparkly tutu, with a Disney Princess in each hand while singing Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" Raising My Rainbow IIIINTUl!S II 1111111 I FIIILOIS, mm CIEITIII SU Lori Duron Foreword by NE IL PATR IC K HARRIS and DAVID BURTKA AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT LORI DURON Lori Duron is the mother of n vo and lives with her husband and children. Her book, is the first parenting memoir to chronicle the journey of raising a gender nonconforming child, the book is based on her blog of the same name. Duron's blog, RaisingMyRainbow.com is the first "Mommy Blogtt to chronicle raising a gender creative child, and has had more than one million readers in nearly 180 countries. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 14 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly ©~~© t©~[p) &~ t©~~t1r£~[Q)© A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ HISPANIC OR LATINX PEOPLE TO CONNECT ABOUT LIFE, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 15 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 5-6:oo p.m. email donovidsekulits@okeq.org for zoom meeting ID OKEQ Compas Conectando Sunday, July 11, 5:00 p.m In-Person Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A group for LGBTQ+ Hispanic or Latinx people to connect about life, identity, and culture. All sexual identities and gender expressions are welcome. We will speak in both English and Spanish. email donovid.sekulits@okeq.org for more information Un grupo para personas LGBTQ hispanos o latinx para conectarse sobre la vida, la identidad y la cultura Todas las identidades y expresiones de género son bienvenidas Se habla ingles y español enviar un correo electrónico a donovid.sekulits@okeq.org para mas informacion. Email / Enviar un correo electrónico Donovid 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 16 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on En el Dennis R. Neill Equality Center en Tulsa, Oklahoma, hay muchos eventos, grupos de apoyo, grupos sociales, consejería y servicios médicos. mira abajo Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 17 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... For More Information Contact Us FREE PRONOUN PINS We now offer free pronouns pins at the front desk of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you don't see your pronouns listed, ask a staff member, and we can help make you a custom pronoun pin. • ALPHABET SOUP KIOS Z SATURDAY AFTERNOON • • (\ • - -::::(\ 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 18 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... '' ;:. • '' • ~ • • • ~ ~ 0 • \\ ~ \\ • 4 • YOUTH GROUPS ARE BACK IN PERSON! Alphabet Soup, Alphabet Soup Kids, Raise Your Voice, and the LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group have resumed. All groups will still have a zoom component for those who need it. Masks will be required, and social distancing practices will be in place. n AN LGBTQIA• YOUTH CHOIR ~DftN~ftDl=ft RV TIii ~A ftDl=DA 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 19 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... AHDOKEQ Do you know a young person who loves to sing? We are so excited to partner with Tulsa Opera and have a youth choir at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! This choir is open to all LGBTQIA+ youth, will be held on zoom and in-person starting this Saturday afternoon, and is COMPLETELY COST-FREE! This group is meant for all music levels, all genders, all expressions and will be 100% fun. The group is led by a professional musician and will have multiple concert opportunities as COVID-19 allows. Click here to Contact PARENTS OF LOBTQ2SIA• YOUTH Join Oklahomans for Equality's youth group for kids under 13: Alphabet Soup Kids. This group is for all youth who identify as LGBTQ2SAI+ or who have parents/guardians who are LGBTQ2SAI+. This group exists to provide support, connection, and (most importantly) FUN for our kids across Oklahoma. If you have questions, please email Youth@okeq.org Being a parent is the most challenging, most amazing job on the planet but being the parent of an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth comes with its own unique challenges and amazing moments. OKEQ's support group for parents of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth is here to help you navigate hard conversations, meet other parents and have a safe space to talk about what's going on and how to create a better environment for our kids. To learn more and to join this group, contact Morgan Allen at Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 20 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Grateful Day Foundation Wellness Retreat The 2021 HIV Wellness Retreat is just around the corner. Thursday 8/26/21 to Sunday 8/29/21. Follow the links below to sign up to attend the retreat, and then pre-pay your fees via the OkEq E-Store. Register for HIV Wellness Retreat Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 21 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Trans Teen's Support Group 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and everyone under the trans umbrella. ' All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 22 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Non-binary Support Group 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting Support group for partners of transgender people. Whether your partner is just starting to transition or transitioned twenty years ago, you are welcome to come to talk and find community. Support group for anyone who identifies outside the gender binary. Whether you identify as non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, or agender, everyone is welcome! Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6538 or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 23 of 31 KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY THEGEOAGEK.t.lSEA F.t.MILYFOUNDATION ' https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Our clinic is open to provide the healthcare services our community needs. Right now, our clinic is taking patients for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and PrEP. If you are interested in starting or continuing care, please contact the OKEQ Health Clinic by calling 918-938-6537. If you want to make an appointment, follow the link below. Make an Appointment Equality Health Alliance The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community. As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here. Apply to Join the Equality Health Alliance 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 24 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Nominate a Healthcare Provider Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. Samira Yousef Samira has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Samira are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Jessica Landis-Rase Jessica has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Jessica are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley- 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 25 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... freeman@okeq.org Katie Zink Katie has joined OKEQ Counseling team as a masters intern. Excited to assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community on their journey to wellness. The first four sessions with Katie are free. Further sessions are available at low cost. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send an email to allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 26 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Support Group for Transgender Teens the link below for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets via Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- - -- 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to Survivors of Conversion Therapy T.E.A (Therapy Experienced Anew) Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Over 113,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals have been subjected to Conversion Therapy. T.E.A is a new 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 27 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... People LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Call, text, or email Jess Branston at 918-924-5624 jess@anchoredbhc.com A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org - - - . ---- sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan group that will utilize several different activities to help you take your narrative back and find peer support along the way. Come, sit, and spill the tea with us on this journey to the most authentic you. 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 Krissy at krissy.dudley@okeq.org. - - - . ---- Equality Game Night 2nd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 28 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers provided by H.O.P.E. Testing and community. www.okeq.org/eba Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 29 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Krissy Dudley Administrative Coordinator She / Her / Hers Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPOIISOAEOay THIGIOIIGIUJSU f .. MILYfOUNOATIOII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 30 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His luke.scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She/Her/Hers donna.mathews@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Bob Hanson - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Monique Washington Justin Ross Stephen Rundell Board of Advisors Amairani Perez Christian Fencer Cray Flyn Crista Patrick Dani Byrd Denise Reid Matt Else, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Jane Wiseman Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Ty Morgan Whitney Cipolla Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes 4/28/26, 2:42 PM �This Thursday Artist Aaron Rayner Will Debut: "Out on a Limb" 31 of 31 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Thursday-Artist-Aaron-Ray... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Reduced Hours: Please Call before you visit 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 2:42 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/. Title A name given to the resource [2021] OKEQ eNews https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8962e17a9843b20cc46b751f0c04cba6.pdf 11eedde5dcac0140952fec99d70b32c1 PDF Text Text 1/31/25, 12:46 PM Carrie Fleharty - Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6,... | Facebook Carrie Fleharty's Post Carrie Fleharty April 15, 2022 · Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6, 1941 at Morningside hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul Eugene Spurgin, Sr., and Madeline Kime Spurgin. Some people knew her as Pat Spurgin, her Remember Password family called her Tish, and some of her closest friends knew her as Trish. Next time you log in on this browser, just click your profile picture instead of typing a Trish passed away peacefully in the afternoon at her home. She was surrounded by her devoted password. partner, neighbors, John and Dusty, and her closest friend, Christiane on June 27, 2021. She had been diagnosed with a bacterial illness, Trish’s body was OKlung infection, and COPD. Weakened by a lengthy Not Now not able to overcome these two diseases. Trish graduated from Central High School in 1959. She briefly attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio which is now part of Miami University. She then took classes at the University of Tulsa What's onCollege your mind, Amanda? and Tulsa Community studying accounting and Human Resources. She was an all-around bookkeeper for various businesses in and around Tulsa. Her favorite place to work was for her stepfather at Logan Concessions. She loved the smell of fresh Live video Photo/video Feeling/activity roasted peanuts and fresh-popped popcorn. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and being outdoors. As a youngster, she spent many summers at the Spurgin ranch in Osage county. She would tell stories of helping the mother pigs with their babies. She helped with the cattle drives, and getting the cattle vaccinated. She spoke very fondly of her time on the Spurgin Ranch. She always wanted to be a rancher. She had a deep respect and love for Nature. Trish really loved her dogs and cats. They were her children. Trish was preceded in death by her parents Paul Eugene Spurgin Sr., Madeline Kime Spurgin Logan, and her brother Paul Eugene Spurgin Jr. She is survived by her beloved and cherished partner of 20 years, Carrie Fleharty. A memorial will be held on April 30, 2022, at 2 pm at Bluff Landing east of Broken Arrow at the shelter. YouCreate will need story to bring a chair. This was one of the spots that she went to visit often. In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial to Tulsa Equality Center or the Tulsa Garden Center. 87 Facebook 37 comments 1h · Like If you could magically become fluent in a Most relevant 25K Jeannie Lenae Broughton-Munoz Like 2y Comment Send new language Share overnight, which would you pick? 18.6K comments 652 shares Send Share Like Anne Alwill-Hall Hugs https://www.facebook.com/carrie.fleharty/posts/pfbid02z6yKUpnaFg6khPatJLoBXPo2jXx1qtWfDuv1v6wzFYBBctvEPmWJRHNjPi2gDsv7l?rdid=GNjYc… 1/1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div> <div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"> <div class="html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd"></div> </div> <div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"> <div class="html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1q0g3np"><strong>Carrie Fleharty</strong><br />April 15, 2022<br /><br />Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6, 1941 at Morningside hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul Eugene Spurgin, Sr., and Madeline Kime Spurgin. Some people knew her as Pat Spurgin, her family called her Tish, and some of her closest friends knew her as Trish.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish passed away peacefully in the afternoon at her home. She was surrounded by her devoted partner, neighbors, John and Dusty, and her closest friend, Christiane on June 27, 2021. She had been diagnosed with a bacterial lung infection, and COPD. Weakened by a lengthy illness, Trish’s body was not able to overcome these two diseases.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish graduated from Central High School in 1959. She briefly attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio which is now part of Miami University. She then took classes at the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College studying accounting and Human Resources. She was an all-around bookkeeper for various businesses in and around Tulsa.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Her favorite place to work was for her stepfather at Logan Concessions. She loved the smell of fresh roasted peanuts and fresh-popped popcorn. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and being outdoors. As a youngster, she spent many summers at the Spurgin ranch in Osage county. She would tell stories of helping the mother pigs with their babies. She helped with the cattle drives, and getting the cattle vaccinated. She spoke very fondly of her time on the Spurgin Ranch. She always wanted to be a rancher. She had a deep respect and love for Nature. Trish really loved her dogs and cats. They were her children.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish was preceded in death by her parents Paul Eugene Spurgin Sr., Madeline Kime Spurgin Logan, and her brother Paul Eugene Spurgin Jr. She is survived by her beloved and cherished partner of 20 years, Carrie Fleharty.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>A memorial will be held on April 30, 2022, at 2 pm at Bluff Landing east of Broken Arrow at the shelter. You will need to bring a chair. This was one of the spots that she went to visit often. In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial to Tulsa Equality Center or the Tulsa Garden Center.</div> </div> 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 [2022] Agnes Spurgin Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Agnes Patricia Spurgin Obituary Facebook Post Description An account of the resource One page of a Facebook post of an obituary for Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin, by Carrie Fleharty, Trish's partner, on April 15, 2022. Trish lived from January 6, 1941, to June 27, 2021. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carrie Fleharty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19u8QukcYy/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 2022 2021 2022 Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin Agnes Patricia Spurgin Agnes Patricia Trish Spurgin Carrie Fleharty Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Facebook in memoriam memoriam Obituaries Obituary OkEq OkEq Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Patricia "Trish" Spurgin Patricia Spurgin Patricia Trish Spurgin Trish Spurgin Tulsa Garden Center https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8dfe293ada9c23796a8caf6fd9309d37.pdf 2b0d5eda7f92e578a735ab15f507bdb3 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews | October 24th, 2022 OKEQ STATEMENTS OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1007 STATEMENT - - -~ ~ ----------------------- 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Medical decisions should be between the patient, the parents, and their doctors. The interjection of politicians into that space is wildly inappropriate and nothing more than an act of bullying. This carrot and stick approach to promote their transphobic ideals hurts all Oklahomans who access medical services at University Hospitals. They would rather deny funding for medical services than respect the rights of transgender kids and their families. Transgender medical care is a form of suicide prevention. Because without this care, our young people often don't live to see adulthood. These are Oklahoma kids who need support and care. To all trans kids and their families, no matter what Oklahoma Legislatures think or do, you are valued, and people will continue to fight for you. ,, OKLAHOMANS FOR EQ!JALITY 09.28.22 OKEQ - Bartlesville Statement '' Oood evening. My name Is Morgan Lawrence-Hayes and I am the Executive Board President for Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville. I am here to address the recent Petition stating a des/re to ban Adult Entertainment In Public Spaces. I understand this Is In response to the recent Pride Event and Drag Performance that OKEQ held at Tower Center. First, I would say that Oklahomans for Equality Bartlesville agrees with the title of this petition, "Prohibit adult-oriented entertainment In a public space." We ALSO do not want Adult Entertainment to take place In our public spaces. Fortunately, the Pride event and Drag performance did not Include any form of adult entertainment. There are numerous photos and videos taken by attendees, Including news outlets, and none of these support the version of the Pride event and Drag Show that this petition alleges. Plainly stated, there was no nudity, no obscenity, and no sexually suggestive performances. The Petition's description of the event Is a fabrication meant to dog whistle support based on fear. It Is homophobia and transphobla attempting to disguise Itself as concern for the community. Second, I would like to remind all of us that while we are certainly allowed to hold different opinions, and different values for our own families, we are not allowed to force those standards or values on other citizens. In the past, there have been a number of events held at Tower Center that did not directly align with my own personal values. In those Instances, I chose not to attend, recognizing those events did not vlolllte community standards either. For context, no one was forced to attend Pride. If supporting Pride Is not something a citizen feels Inclined to do, they have the freedom and the choice to not attend the event. I strongly feel that so long as events abide by our community standards, we must protect the freedom of •rtlesvllle citizens to participate, even for the events that we do not personally align with. o ~ b + 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... lfy to hold the Pride Event and Drag Show, so long as we abide by community standards, would be rwd dl•crlmlnatlon. Should this happen, It would force OKEQ-Bartlesvllle to respond with equally te legal action to protect our freedom. That legal action would not only be costly to the city and ,, ,-yer• , but dlvl•lve to our community. I ask that our city council stand firm In protecting our ·- ntlnue to lawfully u•e public spaces for Bartlesville Pride, and all events that meet community OKEQ_- BARTLESVILLE OKEQ BARTLESVILLE VIDEO STATEMENT OKEQ BARTLESVILLE FACEBOOK Upcoming Special Events Tulsa Pride Bingo: Halloween Saturday, Oct 29th | 6:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets The Ghouls Came to PLAY ? Pride Royalty performances King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022, King Michael Khystian & Queen Kitty Quinn Khystian. King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020 & 2021, Blaze Khystian and Kitty Marie Legacy King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2019, Emeritus Anita Richards and Scrappy Legacy. Special Guests IrvanBreal and Lady Kakes. and Halloween Costume Contest!! Prizes from: Inner Circle, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Dalesandro's, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, and Aaru Games. 0 EBA Mixer with Edgewood Veterinary Hospital Thursday, Oct 27th | 6:00pm 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 16 EDGEWOOD https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Edgewood Veterinary Hospital 3104 E 51st St Tulsa, OK 74105 Join us for our October Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Edgewood Veterinary Hospital. Edgewood Veterinary Hospital "We offer compassionate and expert preventative and diagnostic medicine focusing on helping patients." RSVP Edgewood Vet Hospital The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Petr Rudnev Month of October | 9:00am 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 View Art Petr was born in a small village in the far reaches of Russia near the Mongolian border. He loved art in all its forms from a very early age and chose to pursue it rather than sports or other things. Throughout his whole life, Petr suffered persecution in Russia, so when he got the opportunity to come and seek asylum in the United States, he took it. He has lived in America since 2018 and is actively pursuing his art career here. 0 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Tyler Thompson RSVP Thursday, Nov 3rd | 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tyler was born in 1996 in Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He has been drawing all his life with his brother Brandon being the 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... inspiration that got him into art. Throughout school, he was praised for his drawing capabilities and was commissioned to do various pieces in his high school. In 2022, he was commissioned to do a memorial piece for missing indigenous woman Aubrey Dameron for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thompson had also been published in the Tribal College Journal for posters he made to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The signs were distributed through tribal colleges for them to hang around campuses. Thompson is attending Tohono O’odham Community College where he is pursuing an associate's Degree in Fine Arts. His art page, Thompson Art Design, can be found on Instagram where he draws in various mediums such as digital art, graphite pencil, charcoal, and paint. . /\ I I\ Payton La eyton Law Firm Spon Change and Gender llnic 2nd Wednesd Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Nov 9th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. Twisted Arts Film Fest: Wild (2022) Wednesday, Nov 9th | 6:00pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Twisted Arts Tulsa and OKEQ as we kickoff the second annual Twisted Arts Film Festival on November 9, 2022 at Circle Cinema. 6PM;7PM Pre-show Reception DIRECTED BY: Bretten Hannam (2021) COUNTRY: Canada | 99mins SYNOPSIS: On the run from his abusive father and in search of a mother he thought was dead, Mi’kmaw teenager Link (Phillip Lewitski) undertakes a formative journey through the small towns and lush wilderness of Nova Scotia. With his sarcastic younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony) in tow, Link meets an empathetic young drifter named Pasmay (Joshua Odjick) who shares his Indigenous heritage and offers to guide the brothers through the unfamiliar landscape. As they travel through his ancestral environs, Link’s encounters with fellow Mi’kmaw begin to cultivate his understanding of a culture—and a family —from which he’s been alienated. And the bond he forms with Pasmay, which evolves from friendship into something more, allows him to embrace the TwoSpirit identity that both young men share. Each ticket purchased receives a complimentary beer or glass of wine ?. Tickets RSVP Wild Trailer Thursdays in The Rainbow Room Thursday, Nov 10th | 8:00pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Cocktails with Cole: The Songs of Porter, Nat, and Natalie Featuring Thesa Loving, Pat Hobbs, John Orsulak, Nick Cains, and Cathy Venable. 0 Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More Dennis R. eill Equality Center. 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 ~ ~@~ 0[i::!J@ll@l0(£)CkD@! @!Oslg "O"CkDlb~& "O"W @=~[;')Ousl □ "O" IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 16 OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT f - - --•-... FILM IT Flm a lhort-perforrname crdocumontarU FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, color penc,1, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: J. OKEQ 'NINL.aitlly © ..... --.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Ycu VOICE IS Vaill The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES ~ 10 raise Nnds and S4JPPOf1. lor cu library seeks to n::reese eccess to and scope of LBGTOIA• IT\llle08!S Donate rxteyt 0. Searchtor ~IOMMrrostanct1W9"Wlonlw,J~ O\lf~ISsponsoredllr-110110"1otA1911t~ • ~au:nryca,a Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -ci=-<r- OKEO HEALTH -ci=-<r- CLINIC ■ Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ+ Community Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Donate & Support OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. Please do not send medical or private 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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 EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Julie L. Goree with Legal = Every Tuesday from • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 16 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org 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 Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Il111 MlemoniWTI Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 In Memoriam Submissions 4/28/26, 4:46 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKE okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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! 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Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:46 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/464916b4ce9143b4f04a165f7902fb82.pdf 92d98f3ae3093e59f33c4a31d99f9796 PDF Text Text Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 11, 2022 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! p D~! DAY PRIDE DAY DRAG SHOW July 16, 2022 FREE Admission 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... •Name Tfia P IDE a9 Game •ora9 sho1o11o1/ Deja Blu •Gender Bendin9 Dance INFORMATION@: Bring your$ and show some LOVE! ~ /www.oakLaketrolls,com/pdde-dayZOll JULY 16TH@ 8:45pm : Clubhouse Oaklake Trails PRide Day Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our Second Annual Pride Day! Just say, “I’m here for Pride Day,” to receive FREE admission. We’ve got a full day of activities beginning at 10 am PLUS a $10 meal voucher for lunch or dinner! Check out the full schedule here: https://www.oaklaketrails.com/pride-day2022. We will end the day with a Drag Show featuring Deja Blu and a Gender-Bending Dance with DJ Kelly! Show your love for our drag queen with your dollar bills! Facebook Event Page 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... OKEQ Seniors Meeting + + Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ This week OKEQ Seniors will be going to the Senior Life Expo at the Exchange Center at Expo Square. We will meet at the Equality Center and ride together in the Equality Van! The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, July 26, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... Library News! Dear Readers: OUR VOICES. Throughout not just the history of the world but our own personal history, people have tried to repress, criminalize, or shame us. Recent legislative and judicial moves are trying to erase progress that we have made in attaining our human and civil rights over the past few decades. This includes the removal of LGBTQIA++ materials from schools and libraries. I decided to come back to my previously-held position as the librarian for the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library because I was angry about what was happening and knew I could do something about it. I knew our library could be strong where publiclyfunded institutions were vulnerable. While other places are getting rid of queer materials, we can add them. There are more and more people losing access to representation and identity/sexuality-based resources. We have that access and those resources. We can have more. This is the fuel behind the newly kickstarted library fundraising campaign “Our Voices.” Throughout the coming year, there will be opportunities to share your voice in support of this campaign. I encourage you to think about what voices have impacted you and how your voice can impact others. Your Voice Belongs. Your Voice is Valid. Vindicate Your Voice. Publicize Your Voice. There are many ways you can be a part of this mission: 1) Make a monetary donation to the library. All donations go towards purchasing new books. 2) Sponsor the library catalog for a month with a targeted donation, for as little as $10/month. 3) Volunteer to help. Our immediate need is for detail-oriented people to shelf-read and verify database information. 4) Sign up for a library card. Circulation statistics matter in external funding opportunities. And as always, I’m available to talk about how we are going to make our little Rainbow library a megaphone of Pride. Thank you for your support. Michelle Simmons Librarian, Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library michelle.simmons@okeq.org Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... nuu"•••~ Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. " Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. R LIH il1E 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... insurance so you're protected in case of injury or sickness . This month, celebrate your health. Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health coverage so they can thrive. Get started at healthcare.gov. #Pride #MedicaidMatters • Lawyer in the Center LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... W Ii. ISS SAR OS POR 1~ T OVOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesda s of th 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, July 13, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In T LSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... People Equality Game Night 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPOIISOIIEDn THIGIOIIGIIUJH!t Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. 4/28/26, 4:22 PM �Pride Day at Oaklake Trails 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-at-Oaklake-Trails.html... Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:22 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b74b0a5b45bfde95b9156d146592cb8c.pdf 4c411626408aecbffc1a90671d4bc596 PDF Text Text OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 1 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 18, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 2 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Garage Sale at the Equality Center Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 3 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... We're cleaning house! Join us for our garage sale at the Equality Center from August 5th through August 7th. We have a selection of toys, books, furniture, appliances, and more! All proceeds from this go directly to support the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We can't wait to see you there! OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, July 26, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 4 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Nann1&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library Available soon at the Rainbow Library: The Real Riley Mayes by Rachel Elliott HarperCollins Publishers, May 3, 2022 - Juvenile Fiction - 224 , pages 6' Funny and full of heart, this debut graphic novel is a story about rJ ·b friendship, identity, and embracing all the parts of yourself that ,· make you special. " Fifth grade is just not Riley's vibe. Everyone else is squared up-except Riley. Her best friend moved away. All she wants to do is draw, and her grades show it. One thing that makes her happy is her favorite comedian, Joy Powers. Riley loves to watch her old shows and has memorized her best jokes. So when the class is assigned to write letters to people, they admire, of course, Riley's picking Joy Powers! RACH£.L ELUO Things start to look up when a classmate, Cate, offers to help Riley with the letter, and a new kid, Aaron, actually seems to get her weird sense of humor. But when mean girl Whitney spreads a rumor about her, things begin to click into place for Riley. Her curiosity about Aaron's two dads and her celebrity crush on Joy Powers suddenly make more sense. Readers will respond to Riley's journey of self-discovery and will recognize themselves in this character who is less than perfect but trying her best. And creative kids will recognize themselves in her love of art and drawing. While often funny and light, Riley's exploration of what it feels to be an outsider and how hard it can be to make a friend breaks your heart in the best way. And with all of Riley's hijinks and missteps, this story is laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish. It’s a Grand Re-Opening Party! Come celebrate the launch of the new online library catalog, along with all the other exciting changes happening. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 5 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Saturday, August 20, 5:30-7:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center More details coming soon! Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office --- 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 6 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 7 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... &.68-r-•• p1,dJT( svH0'-,- ----- 61,.(:>IIP _______ A Mf.>,rrM~Y ~VP Ff.>t. PAt.fAf'S Wl'T'M ~648-r~+ ,C.I E>S'. c:,-::; PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 8 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, August 10, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 9 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. T LSA RESPONDS OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 10 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly Af'T n I I f\ 11/ 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 11 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... t\l.J UI LI ~r\ C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + C1Pl\.Tlr\DC1 Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 12 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org OKEQ Seniors queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 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. Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 13 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 14 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOR~O IY THIGEORGE• .. HR ,A .. llVPOUNDlr,TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 15 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OkEq Garage Sale Coming Soon 16 of 16 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Garage-Sale-Coming-Soon... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/eeb14d3aae016c30719e8f46dabfd413.pdf 4280495ed55b8f50ac7c6509e5a08090 PDF Text Text OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 25, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on weekends through August We will open for special events but will not be open for normal business hours. If you are unsure of our hours, please check our event calendar or call us at 918-743-4297. We appreciate your understanding as we reorganize the center. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Garage Sale at the Equality Center Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We're cleaning house! Join us for our garage sale at the Equality Center from August 5th through August 7th. We have a selection of toys, books, furniture, appliances, and more! All proceeds from this go directly to support the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We can't wait to see you there! 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, July 26, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, August 12 • 2 - 6 p.m. Event Center To schedule an appointment, contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 5 of 17 ansas https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... oo H7 ns I u e ~~ ... ,< - • '"l - Nanrv&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library Available soon at the Rainbow Library: The Real Riley Mayes by Rachel Elliott HarperCollins Publishers, May 3, 2022 - Juvenile Fiction - 224 , {), pages Funny and full of heart, this debut graphic novel is a story about ~!;!, . ' friendship, identity, and embracing all the parts of yourself that ,· make you special. " Fifth grade is just not Riley's vibe. Everyone else is squared up-except Riley. Her best friend moved away. All she wants to do is draw, and her grades show it. One thing that makes her happy is her favorite comedian, Joy Powers. Riley loves to watch her old shows and has memorized her best jokes. So when the class is assigned to write letters to people, they admire, of course, Riley's picking Joy Powers! RACH£L £LUO Things start to look up when a classmate, Cate, offers to help Riley with the letter, and a new kid, Aaron, actually seems to get her weird sense of humor. But when mean girl Whitney spreads a rumor about her, things begin to click into place for Riley. Her curiosity about Aaron's two dads and her celebrity crush on Joy Powers suddenly make more sense. Readers will respond to Riley's journey of self-discovery and will recognize themselves in this character who is less than perfect but trying her best. And creative kids will recognize themselves in her love of art and drawing. While often funny and light, Riley's exploration of how it feels to be an outsider and how hard it can be to make a friend breaks your heart in the best way. And with all of Riley's hijinks and missteps, this story is laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... It’s a Grand Re-Opening Party! Come celebrate the launch of the new online library catalog, along with all the other exciting changes happening. Saturday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center More details coming soon! Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey L68T•+ PAUNT SVPP61.T 61.6VP A Mt,NTULY ~t,VP Ft,e PAeENrS WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, August 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - - Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org ---- Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with 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 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! more information. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... IPONIOHOIY THIOIO•Ol•.t.111• FA ... tlYPOUN""TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Trustees 4/28/26, 4:24 PM �OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Tomorrow 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEQ-Seniors-Pool-Party-Tomor... Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c972baf57268c681426571d3579286aa.pdf 80d52560ea61decfb9731c78972bcf20 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews August 1, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on weekends through August We will open for special events but will not be open for normal business hours. If you are unsure of our hours, please check our event calendar or call us at 918-743-4297. We appreciate your understanding as we reorganize the center. 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Garage Sale at the Equality Center Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We're cleaning house! Join us for our garage sale at the Equality Center from August 5th through August 7th. We have a selection of toys, books, furniture, appliances, and more! All proceeds from this go directly to support the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We can't wait to see you there! 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 16 OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, August 12 • 2 - 6 p.m. Event Center To schedule an appointment, contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org. 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... It’s a Grand Re-Opening Party! Come celebrate the launch of the new online library catalog, along with all the other exciting changes happening. Saturday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for in-person assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. • Lawyer in the Center LEGAL AID ttz:. SERVICES OF Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office ----phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us \XI 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ...... . . ------· . .- Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey c..68-r•• p1,,s.,tr svHO'--r 61,.(,IIP ~ - -~--- .. ...-u ..,_ 6.f.t>VP Fl>'4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, August 10, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org ---- Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + ++ OKEQ+ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4/28/26, 4:25 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 16 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on weekends through August We will open for special events but will not be open for normal business hours. If you are unsure of our hours, please check our event calendar or call us at 918-743-4297. We appreciate your understanding as we reorganize the center. Oklahomans for Equality Blood Drive Friday, August 12 • 2 - 6 p.m. Event Center To schedule an appointment, contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org. 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS + ++ + The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Rainbow Library Re-opening! Saturday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 New books, join the ban book club, and check out our new library system! Our young people deserve access to resources that affirm who they are, what they experience, and how they feel. This last week has been yet another where politicians demonize those materials, calling them “disgusting” - which in turn sends a message to the very youth they are supposed to support that they might be, too. These “leaders” repeat the same old phobic line of “indoctrination”, insinuating that the gay agenda is somehow pedophilic and driving more people to brand queer expression as not just harmful but illegal. Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can hurt where no one sees. Perhaps I may be reading more into the hate speech than was intended. However, if that was what I felt as an adult who has learned to immunize myself and fight back, what would someone else who has not had that chance to develop thicker skin feel? “Safe space” is a term that is often used to describe places where people can go to not be judged for their expression of themselves. As adults, it is our duty to create that space for our youth to grow up, to learn about and accept themselves, and develop healthy interactions with others. As a librarian, I believe that books can be some of the safest spaces. And as part of OKEQ, it is my and the library’s job to create easy access to life-affirming resources. Join us Saturday, August 20th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Center to celebrate our mission and learn how the library is rapidly changing to meet these increasing needs. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer at St. Vitus Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 112 S. Elgin Ave. Suite B. Tulsa, OK 74120 https://www.stvitustulsa.com/ 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Join us on August 25th at St. Vitus for our monthly EBA Mixer! This is a great opportunity to network with local business owners and see what St. Vitus has to offer! ST.VITUW St. Vitus is changing the way we think about music, partying, and cocktails. All of our seasonal craft cocktails are on draught and made with fresh, whole ingredients. Our staff is welcoming, passionate, inclusive and empathetic to all of our guests. Harassment is not tolerated at St. Vitus. We want you to have fun and be safe, but if you're not, we're here to help. Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for in-person assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office --phone is (918) 295-9429. W Ii. ISS SA OS _POR 'A O YOU? I_ Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... p1,dJT( StJHO'--r 61,.(:>IIP___________ -------A Mt>NfM~Y 6f.l>VP Fl>'PA'-f)l1'$ Wl'f'M ~6~'T&+ ,c.t 1:>S'. c:x; PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, August 10, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. T LSA RESPONDS OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org ---- Support Group for Partners of Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ---- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC --IDH 1 HI.GEOIIGl:!tA1$H ~AMII.Y-OATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick 4/28/26, 4:29 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Monique Washington Visit Our Website Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Closed in August Sunday: Closed in August 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th St. | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:29 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/abf0361f1eb53637f7e2322766cf6612.pdf ebeaa356d7f4cb07693987349c30ee0f PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on weekends through August We will open for special events but will not be open for normal business hours. If you are unsure of our hours, please check our event calendar or call us at 918-743-4297. We appreciate your understanding as we reorganize the center. Rainbow Library Re-opening! Saturday, August 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 New books, join the ban book club, and check out our new library system! Our young people deserve access to resources that affirm who they are, what they experience, and how they feel. This last week has been yet another where politicians demonize those materials, calling them “disgusting” - which in turn sends a message to the very youth they are supposed to support that they might be, too. These “leaders” repeat the same old phobic line of “indoctrination”, 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... insinuating that the gay agenda is somehow pedophilic and driving more people to brand queer expression as not just harmful but illegal. Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can hurt where no one sees. Perhaps I may be reading more into the hate speech than was intended. However, if that was what I felt as an adult who has learned to immunize myself and fight back, what would someone else who has not had that chance to develop thicker skin feel? “Safe space” is a term that is often used to describe places where people can go to not be judged for their expression of themselves. As adults, it is our duty to create that space for our youth to grow up, to learn about and accept themselves, and develop healthy interactions with others. As a librarian, I believe that books can be some of the safest spaces. And as part of OKEQ, it is my and the library’s job to create easy access to life-affirming resources. Join us Saturday, August 20th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Center to celebrate our mission and learn how the library is rapidly changing to meet these increasing needs. OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street + + ++ OKEQ + + SENTORS 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer at St. Vitus Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 112 S. Elgin Ave. Suite B. Tulsa, OK 74120 https://www.stvitustulsa.com/ ST.VITUSV' Join us on August 25th at St. Vitus for our monthly EBA Mixer! This is a great opportunity to network with local business owners and see what St. Vitus has to offer! St. Vitus is changing the way we think about music, partying, and cocktails. All of our seasonal craft cocktails are on draught and made with fresh, whole ingredients. Our staff is welcoming, passionate, inclusive and empathetic to all of our guests. Harassment is not tolerated at St. Vitus. We want you to have fun and be safe, but if you're not, we're here to help. OkEq Annual Meeting Monday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Join us for the Annual Meeting of OkEq membership. At this meeting we will announce and vote on the new slate of candidates for the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. Become a Member Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID. SERVICES OF . . OKLAHOMA , I NC. - ~ Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 61,/)VP ----- ,,, Mf.>IJ1MI..Y 6U)VP Ff.>t. PAt.fJJ1'$ Wl'f'M 1..6~-r~+ ,c.t 1>S'. <:::)J - ~ - - - - - - -_!_ ~~FLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 14, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/ healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. LSA SPONDS OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org ---- Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ+ + SENIORS ++ + + Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPOotSOAEO ■ Y !::::~~~~~::.~ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:31 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 14 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Closed in August Sunday: Closed in August 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th St. | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:31 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0dbecca80da5fad4a5d0089d3a9b9389.pdf 2dea5a53b2efadfad813daf7066801bb PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed on weekends through August We will open for special events but will not be open for normal business hours. If you are unsure of our hours, please check our event calendar or call us at 918-743-4297. We appreciate your understanding as we reorganize the center. OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Tulsa, OK 74120 ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. E ALITY Business Alliance EBA Mixer at St. Vitus Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 112 S. Elgin Ave. Suite B. Tulsa, OK 74120 https://www.stvitustulsa.com/ ST.VITUSV' Join us on August 25th at St. Vitus for our monthly EBA Mixer! This is a great opportunity to network with local business owners and see what St. Vitus has to offer! St. Vitus is changing the way we think about music, partying, and cocktails. All of our seasonal craft cocktails are on draught and made with fresh, whole ingredients. Our staff is welcoming, passionate, inclusive and empathetic to all of our guests. Harassment is not tolerated at St. Vitus. We want you to have fun and be safe, but if you're not, we're here to help. OkEq Annual Meeting Monday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Join us for the Annual Meeting of OkEq membership. At this meeting we will announce and vote on the new slate of candidates for the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. Become a Member that '70s Rainbow Room featuring Janet Rutland Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 For September, Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room will be on the Fourth Friday AND the Fourth Saturday. Tickets will be available starting September 1st! 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Stan Simpson August 29, 1929 - July 21, 2022 Stan Simpson Sept 14, 1940 - August 22, 2022 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID. SERVICES OF Jh OKLAHOMA , I NC. - Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. &.68-r-•• p1,,sJTr ,svHt>'-,61,1,VP _________ A Ml>NfM~Y 6R-f>VP Fl>fl. • .. ,.-,,u L6~'T&♦ ,C.l l>S'. 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... (:)::] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 14, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call LSA SPONDS 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org ---- Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + ++ OKEQ+ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4/28/26, 4:32 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Saturday: Closed in August Sunday: Closed in August 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th St. | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:32 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2086545b03210028d7b37d5f1defaebe.pdf 3c32992b0285e81d6d92b1acbe7ba760 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed for Labor Day, September 5th OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, August 30, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for address Members could meet on Tuesday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the party. Lunch at the pool party will be Hot Dogs. Chips and ice from the Center. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email jose.vega@okeq.org to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. EVERY THURSDAY AT 6M // WELLNESS ROOM Q DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH STREET, TULSA OK 74120 Veterans Support Group Thursday, September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. y CONVERSATIONS WITH DR. BRUCE DART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TULSA HEALTH DEPARTMENT M♦NKEY 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... - d - ti . . . 1lllllll September 2nd, 2022 - 2 pm on Oklahomans for Equality Facebook and lnstagram live Conversations with Dr. Bruce Dart Friday, September 2, 2:00 p.m. Facebook Live on Oklahomans for Equality Page Join Oklahomans for Equality and Dr. Bruce Dart from the Tulsa Health Department to discuss Monkey Pox. Link to Facebook Page 1st 8 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 6Rl E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 7 41RO IndigiQueer: Tulsa Two Spirit Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer Tulsa Two Spirit will meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. You can join the IndigiQueer group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ indigiqueerokeq ftl IDCtl: Vl:Ct 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... _,.. - C _,. . . . . . . . .._. W SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH. IOAM-12NOON. DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER We Defend Ourselves: Tulsa Is a communlt.y defense organlzat.lon aimed at. empowering members of marglnallzed groups In t.helr effort.a t.o keep t.helr communlt.les safe . W• provide fr•• Cdonat.lons are appreclaUd!) educat.lonal resources t.o folks looking t.o bet.t.er underst.and what. self•defens• t.ools and skins t.hey need. ,==J Plst.o1Safet.y101 We Defend Ourselves Saturday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We Defend Ourselves: Tulsa is a community defense organization aimed at empowering members of marginalized groups in their efforts to keep their communities safe. We provide free (donations are appreciated!) educational resources to folks looking to better understand what self-defense tools and skills they need. WeDO: Tulsa are anti-authoritarian and believe that authentic security lies within those individuals most impacted by state and state-enabled violence. Toward that end, we prioritize training folks who are: BIPOC; LGBTQAI; or living with disabilities. Topics to be covered (NO LIVE ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION WILL BE ON SITE): Pistol safety 101 OK self-defense law Pistol terms, nomenclature and identification Trauma first aid basics Dry-fire experience Attendees wishing to gain more practical experience will be invited to a basic pistol safety course at a local range the following weekend. You can follow We Defend Oursleves: Tulsa here: https://www.facebook.com/ WeDefendOurselvesTulsa OkEq Annual Meeting Monday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Annual Meeting of OkEq membership. At this meeting we will announce and vote on the new slate of candidates for the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. Become a Member LGBT Women's Network: September Happy Hour Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Heirloom Rustic Ale 2113 E Admiral Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74110 LGBTQIA++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Brought To You Bi The Letter B: Open Container Tuesday, September 20, 5:30 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. #39 Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Brought To You Bi The Letter B is meeting at Open Container for drinks and socializing for Bi Visibility Week. Open Container is open to all ages. Pancakes with Pansexuals Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B invites you to Pancakes with Pansexuals for Bi Visibility Week. The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held in September. Bi Week celebrates and promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. For more information about Brought To You Bi The Letter B join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438685139670172 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... '70s Rainbow Room featuring Janet Rutland Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 For September, Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room will be on the Fourth Friday AND the Fourth Saturday. Tickets will be available starting September 1st! In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson August 29, 1929 - July 21, 2022 Carol Smith Sept 14, 1940 - August 22, 2022 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Paul Wayne Gossett February 9, 1944 - August 23, 2022 Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID. SERVICES OF !h OKLAHOMA , I NC. - Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 61,.(:>IIP _________ -------- A ,-tt,,rrM~Y 6'.f;>VP Fl>t. PAt.f-111'S Wl'T'M ~6~-r~+ l(tE>S'. c::)J - =----- - - - - - -_!_~~FLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Join PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 14, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Equality Game Night The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPO"SOAEO ■ V THIGIDIIGIIU.IH!t •'"-MILV•DU"D.1.TID" Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4/28/26, 4:33 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Saturday: Closed in August Sunday: Closed in August 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th St. | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a0e2ae746e33f340e6b0666f2bbc1326.pdf 89728af67d0aa262d9d9527e4bdf9660 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews September 12, 2022 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! Nancy & J cOon Id Rainbow Library OKEQ Tulsa Library | TinyCat OKEQ Tulsa Library Read More IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! Bookmark the new Rainbow Library online catalog site: https://www.librarycat.org/lib/ 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... TulsaRainbowLibrary Here's how you can request a library card: .I. OKEQ 1'ltl.l UbrWy © ...... - , , & .._MdMMIII ...,._ Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Your VOICE as Valid The 2022.2023 OUR votCES C8lmpao"I 10 rarse funds I n d ~ kif OOJ libnwy seeks to increase access 10 and scope of LBGTOIA• mateMIS Donate IOdayt 0. Seart:11 for ~ 10 Ma'IC rrost ana nm Brown on Wlel' «oa111Q ow cauil0gUr is sponscn,a n Dfl ft0n0f 101 ~ ~ a unr, cara Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian (link below the book previews). Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... EVERY THURSDAY AT &M // WELLNESS ROOM Q DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH STREET, TULSA OK 74120 Veterans Support Group Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. 12PM4PM 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 1st D 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 6Rl E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 7 41RO IndigiQueer: Tulsa Two Spirit Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... IndigiQueer Tulsa Two Spirit will meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. You can join the IndigiQueer group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ indigiqueerokeq LGBT Women's Network: September Happy Hour Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. Heirloom Rustic Ale 2113 E Admiral Blvd., Tulsa, OK 74110 LGBTQIA+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Brought To You Bi The Letter B: Open Container Wednesday, September 21, 5:30 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. #39 Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B is meeting at Open Container for drinks and socializing for Bi Visibility Week. Open Container is open to all ages. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... E ALITY usiness Alliance EBA Mixer at Fully Promoted Thursday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 8252 E. 41st St. Tulsa, OK 74145 Join us on September 22nd at Fully Promoted for our monthly EBA Mixer! This is a great opportunity to network with local business owners and see what Fully Promoted has to offer! Fully Promoted of Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers extensive branding and marketing services for local businesses and organizations, including Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and Tulsa. We are a team of marketing professionals with significant experience and expertise in branding. We are committed to partnering with you to create promotional campaigns and products that promote your brand and take its recognition to new heights. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products, including embroidered and screen-printed apparel, promotional products, printed materials, signs, and banners. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Pancakes with Pansexuals Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B invites you to Pancakes with Pansexuals for Bi Visibility Week. The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held in September. Bi Week celebrates and promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. For more information about Brought To You Bi The Letter B join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438685139670172 Brought To You Bi The Letter B: Bi's on Bikes Sunday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Brought To You Bi The Letter B invites you to Bi's on Bikes! Ride along Riverside and enjoy the Sunday morning sun and view with a picnic. RSVP for a headcount to ensure there are enough bikes for everyone! The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held in September. Bi Week celebrates and promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. For more information about Brought To Bi The Letter B, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438685139670172 For more information about This Machine Tulsa, visit https://thismachinetulsa.com/ RSVP Here that '70s Rainbow Room featuring Janet Rutland Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Tulsa, OK 74120 For September, Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room will be on the Fourth Friday AND the Fourth Saturday. Tickets will be available starting September 1st! Get Your Tickets Here In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Stan Simpson August 29, 1929 - July 21, 2022 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Carol Smith Sept 14, 1940 - August 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett February 9, 1944 - August 23, 2022 Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office phone is (918) 295-9429. - - -L68Ttl+ PAUNT SVPPOftT 6ft.OVP ____ A Mt,NTULY 6/tdVP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S Wl'TU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, October 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Join PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 14, 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 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE , 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ----.:.c!L.._ >- -~ :..:. ' ' - , ; .... . C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 21 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B ++ Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONIORIO ■ Y THlOIOROl•AIHII ,4MtlV•OUND.UION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees 4/28/26, 4:37 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th St. | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:37 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d901e30e065866baa87f43e28d8e5741.pdf ad748d558abff4b595cd7bc20e80d4cc PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews September 19, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... N ncy & J cDon Id Rainbow LI ry OKEQ Tulsa Library | TinyCat OKEQ Tulsa Library Read More IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! Bookmark the new Rainbow Library online catalog site: https://www.librarycat.org/lib/ TulsaRainbowLibrary Here's how you can request a library card: :. OK£0 l\ltNI utnry © Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Your VOICE IS V811d The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES Campev, 10 rarse funds and suppc,r, for our lltlra,y seeks to increase access to and scope of LBGTOIA• mateoais Donate 10d8yt 0. Seartl1 for ~1o-..1nrrt1S11nC1T1mBftl'MlonS!ell"~ ow~isspon,cRC:lnl'lefhonorlorAlljjUst~ ~11unr,cai:i Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian (link below the book previews). Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. EVERY THURSDAY AT &M // WELLNESS ROOM Q DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH STREET, TULSA OK 74120 Veterans Support Group Thursday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 1st 8 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 6Rl E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 7 41RO IndigiQueer: Tulsa Two Spirit Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 IndigiQueer Tulsa Two Spirit will meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. You can join the IndigiQueer group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ indigiqueerokeq 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Brought To You Bi The Letter B: Open Container Wednesday, September 21, 5:30 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. #39 Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B is meeting at Open Container for drinks and socializing for Bi Visibility Week. Open Container is open to all ages. E ALITY usiness Alliance 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... EBA Mixer at Fully Promoted Thursday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 8252 E. 41st St. Tulsa, OK 74145 Join us on September 22nd at Fully Promoted for our monthly EBA Mixer! This is a great opportunity to network with local business owners and see what Fully Promoted has to offer! Fully Promoted of Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers extensive branding and marketing services for local businesses and organizations, including Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and Tulsa. We are a team of marketing professionals with significant experience and expertise in branding. We are committed to partnering with you to create promotional campaigns and products that promote your brand and take its recognition to new heights. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products, including embroidered and screen-printed apparel, promotional products, printed materials, signs, and banners. Pancakes with Pansexuals Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B invites you to Pancakes with Pansexuals for Bi Visibility Week. The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... celebration held in September. Bi Week celebrates and promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. For more information about Brought To You Bi The Letter B join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438685139670172 Brought To You Bi The Letter B: Bi's on Bikes Sunday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B invites you to Bi's on Bikes! Ride along Riverside and enjoy the Sunday morning sun and view with a picnic. RSVP for a headcount to ensure there are enough bikes for everyone! The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held in September. Bi Week celebrates and promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. For more information about Brought To Bi The Letter B, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438685139670172 For more information about This Machine Tulsa, visit https://thismachinetulsa.com/ RSVP Here 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... '70s Rainbow Room featuring Janet Rutland Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 For September, Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room will be on the Fourth Friday AND the Fourth Saturday. Tickets will be available starting September 1st! Get Your Tickets Here In Memoriam 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson August 29, 1929 - July 21, 2022 Carol Smith Sept 14, 1940 - August 22, 2022 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Paul Wayne Gossett February 9, 1944 - August 23, 2022 Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... &.6-B-r-•• p1,,sJTr svH0'-,61,.(,IIP ...............-A ,-,e>1mu. Y ~VP Fl>'PAt.fAf'S Wl'T'M C-648-r~+ ,c.t r>S'. <::::)-:] _ _J_~~FLAG :!..___ _ _ _ _ _ LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, October 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Join PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ' ~ \ Josh Payt n Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, October 12, 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 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. T LSA RESPONDS OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... #MYOkEQSHIRT As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ+ + SENIORS ++ + + Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org - - --- Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Staff Alex Wade Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL r:;~:~~ ::H. fAMtlYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner Shay Brewer 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Directors Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:38 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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OKEQ STATEMENTS OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1007 STATEMENT 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Medical decisions should be between the patient, the parents, and their doctors. The interjection of politicians into that space is wildly inappropriate and nothing more than an act of bullying. This carrot and stick approach to promote their transphobic ideals hurts all Oklahomans who access medical services at University Hospitals. They would rather deny funding for medical services than respect the rights of transgender kids and their families. Transgender medical care is a form of suicide prevention. Because without this care, our young people often don't live to see adulthood. These are Oklahoma kids who need support and care. To all trans kids and their families, no matter what Oklahoma Legislatures think or do, you are valued, and people will continue to fight for you. ,, OKLAHOMANS FOR EQ!JALITY 09.28.22 OKEQ - Bartlesville Statement '' Oood evening. My name Is Morgan Lawrence-Hayes and I am the Executive Board President for Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville. I am here to address the recent Petition stating a desire to ban Adult Entertainment In Public Spaces. I understand this Is In response to the recent Pride Event and Drag Performance that OKEQ held at Tower Center. First, I would say that Oklahomans for Equality Bartlesville agrees with the title of this petition, "Prohibit adult-oriented entertainment In a public space." We ALSO do not want Adult Entertainment to take place In our public spaces. Fortunately, the Pride event and Drag performance did not Include any form of adult entertainment. There are numerous photos and videos taken by attendees, Including news outlets, and none of these support the version of the Pride event and Drag Show that this petition alleges. Plainly stated, there was no nudity, no obscenity, and no sexually suggestive performances. The Petition's description of the event Is a fabrication meant to dog whistle support based on fear. It Is homophobia and transphobla attempting to disguise Itself as concern for the community. Second, I would like to remind all of us that while we are certainly allowed to hold different opinions, and different values for our own families, we are not allowed to force those standards or values on other citizens. In the past, there have been a number of events held at Tower Center that did not directly align with my own personal values. In those Instances, I chose not to attend, recognizing those events did not vlolllte community standards either. For context, no one was forced to attend Pride. If supporting Pride Is not aomethlng • citizen feels Inclined to do, they have the freedom and the choice to not attend the event. I atrongly ,-1 that so long as events abide by our community standards, we must protect the freedom of artleavllle citizen• to participate, even for the events that we do not personally align with. • would like to remind our city leaders that any action taken to limit the ability of the LOBTQIA+ unity to hold the Pride Event and Drag Show, so long as we abide by community standards, would be ...., ........~ ,___,..i....,.,,.,. -,U!IUJ .... , ,....,,._.,.. , .. . U11.1uJ,I, '.'-Ir.-• n1tt..,:n_a.1l!Ud.laa.ullla ,..,.........aa.a1.1n,I, u,Jf. M .11.all.u. 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... te leg•I •ct/on to protect our freedom. That legal action would not only be costly to the city •nd ,, payer•, but dlvl•lve to our community. I ask that our city council stand firm In protecting our ntlnue to lawfully use public •paces for Bartlesville Pride, and all events that meet community kyou. OKEQ_- BARTLESVILLE OKEQ BARTLESVILLE VIDEO STATEMENT OKEQ BARTLESVILLE FACEBOOK Upcoming Special Events l wRoori, iMtJO,MUHOAff IN THE ! I r,fio;1·,·a111fQ11cers •.'\1.o"'.'"'' ·h>ars, a_q~y.-omeiyd)J,w Thursdays in The Rainbow Room "'11ir£jw/11J('""'' f ,,,,.,.,.,,,:... ~ ,JM: ~ -.,..t,·i;,m ;,/ot1"?', jl.{,,., ,,, :iaf• 0 Thursday, Oct 20th | 8:00pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets A GAY COMEDY AFFAIR. ? We'll Have A Spooky Good Time Comedians: Hilton Price, Amanda Kerri, Mac Taylor, and Adonia. Hosted by Laura Cook & Brett Jeffries. 0 Tulsa Pride Bingo: Halloween Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 | 6:30pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets The Ghouls Came to PLAY ? Pride Royalty performances King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022, King Michael Khystian & Queen Kitty Quinn Khystian. King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020 & 2021, Blaze Khystian and Kitty Marie Legacy King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2019, Emeritus Anita Richards and Scrappy 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Legacy. Special Guests IrvanBreal and Lady Kakes. and Halloween Costume Contest!! Prizes from: Inner Circle, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Dalesandro's, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, and Aaru Games. 0 The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Petr Rudnev Month of October | 9:00am 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 View Art Petr was born in a small village in the far reaches of Russia near the Mongolian border. He loved art in all its forms from a very early age and chose to pursue it rather than sports or other things. Throughout his whole life, Petr suffered persecution in Russia, so when he got the opportunity to come and seek asylum in the United States, he took it. He has lived in America since 2018 and is actively pursuing his art career here. 0 EDGEWOOD EBA Mixer with Edgewood Veterinary Hospital Thursday, Oct. 27 | 6:00pm Edgewood Veterinary Hospital 3104 E 51st St Tulsa, OK 74105 Join us for our October Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Edgewood Veterinary Hospital. Edgewood Veterinary Hospital "We offer compassionate and expert RSVP Edgewood Vet Hospital 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... preventative and diagnostic medicine focusing on helping patients." . Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic /\ I I\ Payton La Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 eyton Law Firm Spon Change and Gender llnic 2nd Wednesda T n h rR Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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. Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood 0 GILCREASE M U S E U M October Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Read More While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene," by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). S,. ,., Dennis R. eill EqualitlJ Center. 621 B 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKEQ.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming IlrolJg_h t to Voll Bi t h e: Letter R LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the month. The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 15 Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00pm.- 8:00pm For more information email Daniel support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email stevendubois@cox.ne t 918.592.0088 ~ ~@~ O~@O@IO@M§§~g 'TI'M!b~£ 'TI'W @=~ lPO~O'TI' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First and Third Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every First and Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ NTRY ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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 s The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information contact - Daniel Gouvion at 918 812 4640 or daniel.gouvion@gmail.c 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. om OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E - Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT ~ ----•-... FILM IT Fh a ahort - performonce crdocunontary FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, colo, pencil, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ o,- _ _ _ _,,_ , .. _1Ddlu- a::=..,.~v:--,..:::::..~-- 01c11 ... YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: - --,& _ _ _ Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs VOLi' VOICE IS Valid The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES C#T'4)91gn 10 ratSe I.Inds and support lor our libra,y seeks to ncrease ec:c:ess 1G and scope of LBGTOIA• mateoets Donene 10Cleyl Searc:htor 0. • Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -~-f- OKEO HEALTH CLINIC Donate & Support -~-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Commumty Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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. communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF LEGALAID th SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org . Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/ Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Il1111 Memoniaum 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE , okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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! 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES ALEX WADE KAO MORRIS HE/ HIM I HIS HE/ HIM/ HIS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM SHAY BREWER ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS OPERATIONS MANGER CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER LILY PINA SHE/ HER / HERS DONNA MATTHEWS SHE I HER I HERS GRANT COORDINATOR NURSE PRACTITIONER LUKE SCUITTO HE I HIM I HIS MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Directors Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid 4/28/26, 4:45 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 15 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:45 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/353a4543fe3f0bf7cb52cc1a6b79839b.pdf 49b4469eb9d9ca4d1fe35b9cb0d6b608 PDF Text Text We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 1 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 5, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 2 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... OKEQ Seniors Meeting + + Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library Library News! 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 3 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Dear Readers: OUR VOICES. Throughout not just the history of the world but our own personal history, people have tried to repress, criminalize, or shame us. Recent legislative and judicial moves are trying to erase progress that we have made in attaining our human and civil rights over the past few decades. This includes the removal of LGBTQIA++ materials from schools and libraries. I decided to come back to my previously-held position as the librarian for the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library because I was angry about what was happening and knew I could do something about it. I knew our library could be strong where publiclyfunded institutions were vulnerable. While other places are getting rid of queer materials, we can add them. There are more and more people losing access to representation and identity/sexuality-based resources. We have that access and those resources. We can have more. This is the fuel behind the newly kickstarted library fundraising campaign “Our Voices.” Throughout the coming year, there will be opportunities to share your voice in support of this campaign. I encourage you to think about what voices have impacted you and how your voice can impact others. Your Voice Belongs. Your Voice is Valid. Vindicate Your Voice. Publicize Your Voice. There are many ways you can be a part of this mission: 1) Make a monetary donation to the library. All donations go towards purchasing new books. 2) Sponsor the library catalog for a month with a targeted donation, for as little as $10/month. 3) Volunteer to help. Our immediate need is for detail-oriented people to shelf-read and verify database information. 4) Sign up for a library card. Circulation statistics matter in external funding opportunities. And as always, I’m available to talk about how we are going to make our little Rainbow library a megaphone of Pride. Thank you for your support. Michelle Simmons Librarian, Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library michelle.simmons@okeq.org Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help Housing Solutions 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 4 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 5 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Take #PRIDE in your health. Health insurance through Medicaid means access to the care you deserve. Go to healthcare.gov and enroll now! #MedicaidMatters • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us ..... -- ------ --- -· ·4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 6 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... A OST -- - ... A PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey e,.68-r•• p1,dJ(r svHOf.-r' 6R,.(;>IIP ._____ _~ - -~ ·~ ~ AAU.e_ ~()fl_ - ~ 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 7 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. OT MY COU NOW WH Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 8 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, July 13, 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 the 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 9 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE 1 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 10 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 11 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 12 of 16 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 13 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 14 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL r~ii~tl;:~~ Lily Piña 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 15 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase 4/28/26, 4:21 PM �We Hope You Had a Safe Fourth of July 16 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Hope-You-Had-a-Safe-Fourth-... Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2cb9b8b3ad5e63b26048715f61d0b8ab.pdf 7f0aca5206a6f5ecb7e3ac2065951462 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews | October 31st, 2022 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKLAHOl'\ANS FOR EQUALITY ~&lf~W~ &rMJ~ffi~~&~ [X]~[Rl~lf&@~ [M]@~lf[X] 22@2222 LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH ANO DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, ANO CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ STATEMENTS OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1007 '' STATEMENT Medical decisions should be between the patient, the parents, and their doctors. The inte,jection of politicians into that space is wildly inappropriate and nothing more than an act of bullying. This carrot and stick approach to promote their transphobic ideals hurts all Oklahomans who access medical services at University Hospitals. They would rather deny funding for medical services than respect the rights of transgender kids and their families. Transgender medical care is a form of suicide prevention. Because without this care, our young people often don't live to see adulthood. These are Oklahoma kids who need support and care. To all trans kids and their families, no matter what Oklahoma Legislatures think or do, you are valued, and people will continue to fight for you. '' OKLAHOMANS FOR EQ!JALITY 09.28.22 EO - Bartlesville Statement '' Good evening. My name Is Morgan Lawrence-Hayes and I am the Executive Board President for Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville. I am here to address the recent Petition stating a desire to ban 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... nte •lnment In Public Spaces. I understand this Is In response to th• recent Pride Event and Drag Perlorm•nce that OKEQ held at Tower Center. Fl,.t, I would ••Y th•t Oklahomans for Equality Bartlesville agrees with the title of this petition, " Prohibit • dull-oriented ent•rt•lnment In a public space." We ALSO do not want Adult Entertainment to take place In our public sp•c••· Fortunately, th• Pride event and Drag performance did not Include any form of adult ent•rt•lnment. There •r• numerous photos and videos taken by attendees, Including news outlets, and none of th••• support th• version of th• Pride event and Drag Show that this petition alleges. Plainly st•ted, there w•• no nudity, no obscenity, and no sexually suggestive performances. Th• Petition's description of th• event Is a fabrication meant to dog whistle support based on fear. It Is homophobia and transphobl• •ttemptlng to disguise Itself as concern for th• community. Second, I would Ilk• to remind all of us that while we are certainly allowed to hold different opinions, and different v•lues for our own f•mllles, we are not allowed to fore• those standards or values on other citizens. In the p•st, there have been a number of events held at Tower Center that did not directly align with my own person•l values. In those Instances, I chose not to attend, recognizing those events did not late community standards either. For context, no one was forced to attend Pride. If supporting Pride Is ethlng • citizen feels Inclined to do, they have th• freedom and th• choice to not attend th• event. ly fHI th• t so long •• events abide by our community standards, we must protect th• freedom of nlll• cit izens to p•rtlclpate, even for the events that we do not personally align with. uld Ilk• to remind our city leaders that any action taken to limit th• ablllty of th• LOBTQIA+ lty to hold the Pride Event and Drag Show, so long as we abide by community standards, would be red dlscrlmln•tlon. Should this happen, It would force OKEQ-Bartlesvill• to respond with equally • te leg• I •ctlon to protect our freedom. That legal action would not only be costly to th• city and ,, ,,_yers, but divisive to our community. I ask that our city council stand firm In protecting our ·- ntlnue to ,.wfully use public spaces for Bartlesville Pride, and all events that meet community OKEQ_- BARTLESVILLE OKEQ BARTLESVILLE VIDEO STATEMENT OKEQ BARTLESVILLE FACEBOOK Upcoming Special Events LGBTQ Women's Network at ROKA Wednesday, Nov 2nd | 5:30pm Roka 1616 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 RSVP LGBTQIA+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. All are welcome (allies included!) and we hope you will join us! 0 The Allie Jensen Memorial 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Art Gallery with Tyler Thompson RSVP Thursday, Nov 3rd | 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tyler was born in 1996 in Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He has been drawing all his life with his brother Brandon being the inspiration that got him into art. Throughout school, he was praised for his drawing capabilities and was commissioned to do various pieces in his high school. In 2022, he was commissioned to do a memorial piece for missing indigenous woman Aubrey Dameron for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thompson had also been published in the Tribal College Journal for posters he made to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The signs were distributed through tribal colleges for them to hang around campuses. Thompson is attending Tohono O’odham Community College where he is pursuing an associate's Degree in Fine Arts. His art page, Thompson Art Design, can be found on Instagram where he draws in various mediums such as digital art, graphite pencil, charcoal, and paint. . /\ I I\ Payton La eyton Law Firm Spon Change and Gender llnic 2nd Wednesd Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Nov 9th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are starting the name change process as well as those who 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... are interested in doing so in the near future. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh has eight years of 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. Twisted Arts Film Fest: Wild (2022) Wednesday, Nov 9th | 6:00pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Twisted Arts Tulsa and OKEQ as we kickoff the second annual Twisted Arts Film Festival on November 9, 2022 at Circle Cinema. 6PM;7PM Pre-show Reception DIRECTED BY: Bretten Hannam (2021) COUNTRY: Canada | 99mins SYNOPSIS: On the run from his abusive father and in search of a mother he thought was dead, Mi’kmaw teenager Link (Phillip Lewitski) undertakes a formative journey through the small towns and lush wilderness of Nova Scotia. With his sarcastic younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony) in tow, Link meets an empathetic young drifter named Pasmay (Joshua Odjick) who shares his Indigenous heritage and offers to guide the brothers through the unfamiliar landscape. As they travel through his ancestral environs, Link’s encounters with fellow Mi’kmaw begin to cultivate his understanding of a culture—and a family —from which he’s been alienated. And the bond he forms with Pasmay, which evolves from friendship into something more, allows him to embrace the TwoSpirit identity that both young men share. Each ticket purchased receives a Tickets RSVP Wild Trailer 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... complimentary beer or glass of wine ?. Thursdays in The Rainbow Room Thursday, Nov 10th | 8:00pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets Cocktails with Cole: The Songs of Porter, Nat, and Natalie Featuring Thesa Loving, Pat Hobbs, John Orsulak, Nick Cains, and Cathy Venable. 0 Really, Really Free Market Saturday, Nov 19th | 12:00 noon Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP A community sharing event. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades. Share your unwanted goods, and/or shop other people's treasures. November will feature a grab-n-go potluck, so show off those favorite recipes. Free haircuts will also be provided. Free HIV Testing will be available as well. Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More Dennis R. eill Equality Center. 621 f.i ✓.th t, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Bro1rngltt !if1o You, Bi 1~ite Letter LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 17 month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 @®m@l®IT ~ffi[g)I]XID~ @IT@ffi[g) O~@O@l0(2) CkD@! @!~~ 'iJ'CkDlb§& 'iJ'W@=§IJ")O~O'iJ' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. -!i SCREAM _... _____ ... _ IT FILM IT Flm a llhort • porformonce o r ~ FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, cokx- pencil, or a-awing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: - -.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library YoU' VOICE Belongs YoU' VOICE 15 Vlllld The 2022-2023 OUR \/OfCES Campeign lo nuse funds and support lor OU" library seeks to IONS& aa:@S5 lo and saipe of LBGTOIA• mateoa!s Donate bSayl 0. Searchtor cong,arwacm1111,1ar11 ffOltlnO'TMI &owl!CIII lhel'ftCdng OW'~IIIJIOMCR(I llftel' IIOna' I O r ~ ... Ritqu,elll l.D'lrYClfd Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support OKEO -ci=-f- HEALTH -ci=-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ + Communny Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ - The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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. with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... persons. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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. A P ROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. In Memoriam Il111 Memoniaurn Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 In Memoriam Submissions 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKE okeq. org/ donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES 4/28/26, 4:47 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 17 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SHAY BREWER ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE / HER / HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS HE/ HIM/ HIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS SHE/ HER/ HERS LILY PINA GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:47 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2ba74452c2a186ff9ddb99ab24e059c1.pdf b07075f7599b32bd75fb12280289291d PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews November 7, 2022 Pictures are hyperlinked! Message from the Board President Hi, OkEq members. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am Bob Hanson and have stepped into the role of board president for Oklahomans for 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Equality. After serving the members and center for the last year, Stacy Turner has taken some very well earned time off to serve our community in different ways. I cannot express enough how grateful we as the board are for her guidance and leadership over the last year; she has guided us through some of the toughest times OkEq has ever seen. This year has been a year of many changes for the center – some good and some bad. The staff at the center has been through so much, and we are so grateful for their dedication to the center and the community they serve. Our staff is amazing and has been working so hard to help keep the important services the center provides available. As we take the next steps, there are a lot of exciting new things OkEq will be focusing on. But unfortunately, events over the last several weeks have reminded all of us why the work of the center is so important. The violent attacks at The Donut Hole (please show your support and love to them) are a sobering reminder that we still have work to do. We are also focused on fighting the attack on gender-affirming care. The recent passage and signing of Senate Bill 3XX prohibits OU Health from providing gender-affirming care as a condition of receiving federal American Rescue Plan dollars for the expansion of children’s behavioral health facilities. Legislators have already expressed a desire to ban gender-affirming care to minors statewide in the 2023 legislative session. When Senate Bill 3XX was signed, our board secretary, Eric Wilson, sent a simple but powerful email that said, “This makes me so mad. All this will do is hurt kids.” I haven’t stopped thinking about that email, and it has become a battle cry for me. OkEq will continue to fight against the hate and violence that targets our community. OkEq will be a safe place for all within the LGBTQIAA+ community against whatever is thrown at us, not out of hate for others, but for the love of our community. THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT – so all may know love wins and will prevail. Humbled and honored, Bob Hanson If you want to help us fight against hate and violence please donate below Donate Now OKLAHOI\ANS FOR EQUALITY 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY T 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Tuesday, November 8, 2022 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 ** * *** * , "\ 0 a\\ who servea WEARE THANKFUL FORYOUR SERVICE Happy Veterans Day * ** * *** *• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• OKEQ STATEMENTS OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1007 ~ ' STATEMENT ' =--------=====~ 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Medical decisions should be between the patient, the parents, and their doctors. The interjection of politicians into that space is wildly inappropriate and nothing more than an act of bullying. This carrot and stick approach to promote their transphobic ideals hurts all Oklahomans who access medical services at University Hospitals. They would rather deny funding for medical services than respect the rights of transgender kids and their families. Transgender medical care is a form of suicide prevention. Because without this care, our young people often don't live to see adulthood. These are Oklahoma kids who need support and care. To all trans kids and their families, no matter what Oklahoma Legislatures think or do, you are valued, and people will continue to fight for you. ,, OKLAHOMANS FOR EQ!JALITY 09.28.22 OKEQ - Bartlesville Statement '' Oood evening. My name Is Morgan Lawrence-Hayes and I am the Executive Board President for Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville. I am here to address the recent Petition stating a desire to ban Adult Entertainment In Public Spaces. I understand this Is In response to the recent Pride Event and Drag Performance that OKEO held at Tower Center. First, I would say that Oklahomans for Equality Bartlesville agrees with the title of this petition, "Prohibit adult-oriented entertainment In a public space." We ALSO do not want Adult Entertainment to take place In our public spaces. Fortunately, the Pride event and Drag performance did not Include any form of adult entertainment. There are numerous photos and videos taken by attendees, Including news outlets, and none of these support the version of the Pride event and Drag Show that this petition alleges. Plainly stated, there was no nudity, no obscenity, and no sexually suggestive performances. The Petition's description of the event Is a fabrication meant to dog whistle support based on fear. It Is homophobia and transphobla attempting to disguise Itself as concern for the community. Second, I would like to remind all of us that while we are certainly allowed to hold different opinions, and different values for our own families, we are not allowed to force those standards or values on other citizens. In the past, there have been a number of events held at Tower Center that did not directly align with my own personal values. In those Instances, I chose not to attend, recognizing those events did not vlo,.te community standards either. For context, no one was forced to attend Pride. If supporting Pride Is not something a citizen feels Inclined to do, they have the freedom and the choice to not attend the event. I strongly f-1 that so long as events abide by our community standards, we must protect the freedom of artlesvllle citizens to participate, even for the events that we do not personally align with. y. would like to remind our city leaders that any action taken to limit the ability of the LOBTQIA+ unity to hold the Pride Event and Drag Show, so long as we abide by community standards, would be 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... act m nation. Should this happen, It would force OKEO-Bartlesvllle o respond with equally on to protect our freedom. That legal action would not only be costly to the city and ,, divisive to our community. I ask that our city council stand firm In protecting our ·- ntlnue to ,.wfully use public spaces for Bartlesvllle Pride, and all events that meet community OKEQ_- BARTLESVILLE OKEQ BARTLESVILLE VIDEO STATEMENT OKEQ BARTLESVILLE FACEBOOK Upcoming Special Events . A l l\ Payton Law Fir eyton Law Firm Sponsors the Change and Gender Marker llnlc 2nd Wednesdays of the To contact Josh or Rebecca email josh@joshuapaytonlaw.com Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Nov 9th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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. Twisted Arts Film Fest: Wild (2022) Wednesday, Nov 9th | 6:00pm Circle Cinema Tickets 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 21 WILDHDDD https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Twisted Arts Tulsa and OKEQ as we kickoff the second annual Twisted Arts Film Festival on November 9, 2022 at Circle Cinema. 6PM;7PM Pre-show Reception DIRECTED BY: Bretten Hannam (2021) COUNTRY: Canada | 99mins SYNOPSIS: On the run from his abusive father and in search of a mother he thought was dead, Mi’kmaw teenager Link (Phillip Lewitski) undertakes a formative journey through the small towns and lush wilderness of Nova Scotia. With his sarcastic younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony) in tow, Link meets an empathetic young drifter named Pasmay (Joshua Odjick) who shares his Indigenous heritage and offers to guide the brothers through the unfamiliar landscape. As they travel through his ancestral environs, Link’s encounters with fellow Mi’kmaw begin to cultivate his understanding of a culture—and a family —from which he’s been alienated. And the bond he forms with Pasmay, which evolves from friendship into something more, allows him to embrace the TwoSpirit identity that both young men share. Each ticket purchased receives a complimentary beer or glass of wine ?. RSVP Wild Trailer Thursdays in The Rainbow Room Thursday, Nov 10th | 8:00pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets Cocktails with Cole: The Songs of Porter, Nat, and Natalie Featuring Thesa Loving, Pat Hobbs, John Orsulak, Nick Cains, and Cathy Venable. 0 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Really, Really Free Market Saturday, Nov 19th | 12:00 noon Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP A community sharing event. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades. Share your unwanted goods, and/or shop other people's treasures. November will feature a grab-n-go potluck, so show off those favorite recipes. Free haircuts will also be provided. Free HIV Testing will be available as well. The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Tyler Thompson View Art Month of November | 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tyler was born in 1996 in Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He has been drawing all his life with his brother Brandon being the inspiration that got him into art. Throughout school, he was praised for his drawing capabilities and was commissioned to do various pieces in his high school. In 2022, he was commissioned to do a memorial piece for missing indigenous woman Aubrey Dameron for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thompson had also been published in the Tribal College Journal for posters he made to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The signs were distributed through tribal colleges for them to hang around campuses. Thompson is attending Tohono O’odham Community 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... College where he is pursuing an associate's Degree in Fine Arts. His art page, Thompson Art Design, can be found on Instagram where he draws in various mediums such as digital art, graphite pencil, charcoal, and paint. Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Rainbow Room Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets going on sale soon. 0 PRESENTATION BY A_ - a::caci-a.-..-.-_,l _r!i.~ft. 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... " u QUAPAW NATION SEARCH AND RESCUE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT FROM 1-2PM @KATHY P. THOMPSON GALLERY 3 E MOUNTAIN ST. FAYETTEVILLE REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY FROM2-4PM @ FAYETTEVILLE TOWN CENTER 15 W MOUNTAIN ST, FAYETTEVILLE CA DLEL.IGHT VIGIL WALK AT4PM PRODUCED BY TRANS EQUALITY NETWORK IN COLlABORATION WITH NWAEQUAUTY Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for The first piece is "Forest 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. Dennis R. eill Equality Center. 621 fi 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Bro11llgl11t !if1o You, Bi 1~Ite Letter LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 ®@mcll@IT O ~@O@l □@ M§§ ~g 'IT'M11,§ £ 'IT'W@=§ ~O~O'IT' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS -+- ~ ~ 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... T 7' OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. GROUP The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!:i - ...... - .......... FILM IT Flm a ehort -perfonnance crclocumentaru Create digital art, color penc,l, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: - -.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Yow VOICE 15 Vlllld The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES Canpaign lo raise funds and support lor W' laary seeks to incrMSe access to and saipe of LBGTOIA• mat80lll!s Donale bSe)'I 0. Searc:htor Cong,anaaonslllUlrllffOltana~flrOIITIClllll'dftGClflg (lw~IIIJIOMCftCllll'lel'IIOnOrlOI'~ • Ritquellll.D'lrYClfd Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEO -ci=-<r- HEALTH -ci=-<rCLINIC OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Communlty Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. Creating professional environments where gay-welcoming The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Community Partners • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK OSU - Tulsa A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. 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. Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Illl1 MemoniWTI 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 Joseph Edward Johnson 1947 - 2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE 1 okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS KAO MORRIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER • LILY PINA OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS SHE/ HER/ HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt 4/28/26, 4:48 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 21 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S9 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:48 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/add9f5f1952a26ce15a2f892b224c3a3.pdf 3286aaeeafcfae00a2cfe9484bf4e96e PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews November 14, 2022 Pictures are hyperlinked! Message from the President As I write this on the evening of the midterm elections, I am filled with emotion and reminded that transformational change takes time, patience and an unwavering 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... commitment to push through challenges. There have been many changes at OkEq recently. Those changes may be hard to accept for some in our community but are due in part to the growth of our organization. It is my hope that this message will help you understand where we are today and why your support is essential to our future. OkEq began as a small organization run by volunteers. Over the years, driven by the needs of our community, OkEq grew to a large center requiring both a full staff and volunteers. This growth happened quickly, and the staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors worked to sustain us through this evolution. Their passion for OkEq is what led to amazing accomplishments, even in the face of an adverse and even hostile political climate. As we sought to respond to overwhelming demand for the services OkEq provides, we did not establish the adequate accountability measures a healthy and growing organization needs, particularly in terms of fiscal oversight. We believe in transparency and accountability and want our community to know: • In our work to assess the organization’s current financial state, the board identified irregularities in the finances overseen by OkEq’s volunteer treasurer; • We took immediate action in response to this finding, and the treasurer is no longer involved with OkEq; • We met with our funders and philanthropic partners to make them aware of the situation; • With the continued support of our funders, we completed a competitive Request for Proposals process and engaged a new accounting firm; • We are working with that firm and with other partners to complete a comprehensive financial reconciliation process and build a new infrastructure to ensure that every dollar is accounted for and used for its intended purpose. Importantly, we are sharing this update and the information we have available at this time with the people who matter most – you. OkEq exists to serve our community and we are working urgently to make sure that OkEq can be financially viable and can sustain for generations to come. Your support matters now more than ever. Moving forward, we are determining what programs and services will look like for the next few months. I will be sharing more information about our schedule soon. In the meantime, I want to thank you for your steadfast commitment to OkEq and to supporting our community to be safe, healthy and thriving. Sincerely Bob Hanson Board President If you want to help us fight against hate and violence please donate below Donate Now OKLAHOl'\ANS FOR EQUALITY 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. OKEQ STATEMENTS OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 1007 '' STATEMENT Medical decisions should be between the patient, the parents, and their doctors. The interjection of politicians into that space is wildly inappropriate and nothing more than an act of bullying. This carrot and stick approach to promote their transphobic ideals hurts all Oklahomans who access medical services at University Hospitals. They would rather deny funding for medical services than respect the rights of transgender kids and their families. Transgender medical care is a form of suicide prevention. Because without this care, our young people often don't live to see adulthood. These are Oklahoma kids who need support and care. To all trans kids and their families, no matter what Oklahoma Legislatures think or do, you are valued, and people will continue to fight for you. 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKLAHOMANS FOR EQ!JALITY 09.28.22 EO - Bartlesville Statement '' Good evening. My name Is Morgan Lawrence-Hayes and I am the Executive Board President for Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville. I am here to address the recent Petition stating a desire to ban Adult Entertainment In Public Spaces. I understand this Is In response to the recent Pride Event and Drag Performance that OKEQ held at Tower Center. First, I would say that Oklahomans for Equality Bartlesville agrees with the title of this petition, "Prohibit adult-oriented entertainment In a public space." We ALSO do not want Adult Entertainment to take place In our public spaces. Fortunately, the Pride event and Drag performance did not Include any form of adult entertainment. There are numerous photos and videos taken by attendees, Including news outlets, and none of th••• support the version of the Pride event and Drag Show that this petition alleges. Plainly stated, there was no nudity, no obscenity, and no sexually suggestive performances. The Petition's description of the event Is a fabrication meant to dog whistle support based on fear. It Is homophobia and transphobla attempting to disguise Itself as concern for the community. Second, I would like to remind all of us that while we are certainly allowed to hold different opinions, and different values for our own families, we are not allowed to force those standards or values on other citizens. In the past, there have been a number of events held at Tower Center that did not directly align ,.,th my own personal values. In those Instances, I chose not to attend, recognizing those events did not lllte community standards either. For context, no one was forced to attend Pride. If supporting Pride Is ethlng a citizen feels Inclined to do, they have the freedom and the choice to not attend the event. ly fHI t hat so long as events abide by our community standards, we must protect the freedom of Ille cit izens to participate, even for the events that we do not personally align with. uld like to remind our city leaders that any action taken to limit the ability of the LOBTQIA+ lty to hol d the Pride Event and Drag Show, so long as we abide by community standards, would be red discrimination. Should this happen, It would force OKEQ-Bartlesvllle to respond with equally ,, ate legal action to protect our freedom. That legal action would not only be costly to the city and .,,.yers, but di visive to our community. I ask that our city council stand firm In protecting our ntlnue to lawfully use public spaces for Bartlesvllte Pride, and all events that meet community .,... OKEQ_- BARTLESVILLE OKEQ BARTLESVILLE VIDEO STATEMENT OKEQ BARTLESVILLE FACEBOOK Upcoming Special Events 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Really, Really Free Market Saturday, Nov 19th | 12noon 4:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP A community sharing event. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades. Share your unwanted goods, and/or shop other people's treasures. November will feature a grab-n-go potluck, so show off those favorite recipes. Free haircuts will also be provided. Free HIV Testing will be available as well. The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Tyler Thompson View Art Month of November | 9:00am 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tyler was born in 1996 in Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He has been drawing all his life with his brother Brandon being the inspiration that got him into art. Throughout school, he was praised for his drawing capabilities and was commissioned to do various pieces in his high school. In 2022, he was commissioned to do a memorial piece for missing indigenous woman Aubrey Dameron for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thompson had also been published in the Tribal College Journal for posters he made to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The signs were distributed through tribal colleges for them to 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... hang around campuses. Thompson is attending Tohono O’odham Community College where he is pursuing an associate's Degree in Fine Arts. His art page, Thompson Art Design, can be found on Instagram where he draws in various mediums such as digital art, graphite pencil, charcoal, and paint. Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets going on sale soon. 0 Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Payton Law Fir eyton Law Firm Sponsors Change and Gender Marker Cllnlc 2nd Wednesdays of the To contactJosh or Rebecca email josh@joshuapaY!onlaw.com Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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. PRESENTATION BY CALEB LANDERS QUAPAW NATION SEARCH AND RESCUE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT FROM 1-2PM @KATHY P. THOMPSON GALLERY 3 E MOUNTAIN ST. FAYETTEVILLE REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY FROM2-4PM @ FAYETTEVILLE TOWN CENTER 15 W MOUNTAIN ST, FAYETTEVILLE DLEIJGHT VIGIL WALK AT4PM PRODUCED BY _ _ _ _ _ __ TRANS EQUALITY NETWORK IN COUABORATJON WITH 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... NWA EQUALITY Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. Dennis R. eill EqualitrJ Center. 621 E 4th t, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Bro1111gltt !if1o You. Bi 1~11~ Letter LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy The program exists to provide support, A social organization for mature minded Gay and 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 19 Hour First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 @i@rncfil®IT ~ffi]])~~ @IT®ffi]]) O~@O@O@ Qdl§§ ~g 'u'Qdl11,§ £ 'D'W@-§(;e)O~O'u' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT ---·•-.iorrarratlon FILM IT Flm a lhort - performance or documantary FINGER PAINT IT Create digital art, color pencil, o, drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs V04M VOICE IS Yalld The 2022 .2023 OUR VOtCES ~ 10 raise Nnds and supp:wt lof our library seek510 l'ICrMSe eccess 10 and SCOl)8 ol LBGTOIA• rT\Mel19ls Donal& 10deyl Q,, Searchfor ~ 1 1 1 u .... r1t111tmanmBrew101111WWMCa1g CM~sspoMOree111ftet'nono-1a~ • Ritql,ellaL&nryCA'd Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support OKEO -ci=-f- HEALTH -ci=-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC CLINIC Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ+ Communny Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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 EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID t h SERVICES OF LEGALAID t h SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. • = 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 19 (Free Testing) Hope Testing https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Il111 Memoniaum 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 Joseph Edward Johnson 1947 - 2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE 1 okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE / HER / HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS LILY PINA SHE/ HER/ HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE I HER I HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors 4/28/26, 4:50 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 19 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:50 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/034e848588507d8d0ddd391fcea6438e.pdf 7214b7dfb7f5d9be3bbed54f2a59dbbc PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews November 21, 2022 Pictures are hyperlinked! Board President Update Dear friends, The winter holiday season is a time for gratitude, and this year I am 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support we have seen from the OkEq community during this time of transition. Thank you for your messages of support and your unwavering commitment to our work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. As you may know, last spring we celebrated Toby Jenkins’ 26 years of leadership as executive director of OkEq and wished him the best on his wellearned retirement to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Over the last five months, the Board has been working to identify a new leader to help strengthen and sustain our mission and the legacy of Toby's work through the many events, programs, and resources that OkEq provides in serving you, our community. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am thrilled to announce that Dorothy Ballard has joined OkEq as our new interim executive director. After a competitive interview process, the executive committee of the Board recommended Dorothy because of her knowledge, dedication, and passion for the mission of OkEq. She brings more than 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, and project development and management. We are grateful for her willingness to step forward and lead OkEq through this time of transition. Dorothy has hit the ground running and is building a comprehensive plan to stabilize and sustain OkEq. We will be sharing more information about those plans soon. I hope you will save the date of Thursday, December 8 at 5 pm for a Holiday Open House at OkEq for a chance to meet Dorothy and the OkEq team, tour the center, and learn about our programs and services. We also hope you join us afterwards in the Lynn Riggs theater to enjoy December’s Rainbow Room event “A Quirky Queen’s Queer Christmas Cabaret” featuring Travis Guillory at 7:30 pm. Look for an invitation to these later this week! Now that we again have leadership in place that holds the confidence of the Board and Staff, we can continue to address the broader work of implementing our strategy to make sure that OkEq is financially sound and can sustain its mission for generations to come. Although these shifts hold their challenges, we have an exciting opportunity for OkEq to meet the expanding needs of the community. As we move forward, we are mindful of our founding and history as a grassroots organization created to serve all in our community. After over 40 years, the rich diversity of our community has grown and our needs - your needs - are greater than ever. Thank you for continuing to stand with us as we work through this time of change as we turn the corner toward a bigger and brighter future. Sincerely, Bob Hanson Board President OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... , AFFIRMING, AND WELCOMING PLACES WHERE TH EY CAN BE WHO ~RE WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR A li THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 22 OKLAHOl'\ANS FOR EQUALITY [f!)81r~W~ 8[f1]~~~~8[f!) [K]~~~lf&@~ [M]@[f!)lf[}{] 22@2222 LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... . ····:: ... .(!l -·· ······- . -. • 1•11 ••• 111•11 • •• ■ ■ ■ ■- • ••• ■ •• ■ (!l ·•r:. FOR PICK UP AT THE DENNI R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER! THROUGH FRIDAY GIFTSTOBE RETURNED IS 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Tulsa Cares Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and adopt a fairy from the fairy tree this holiday season! Join us in helping some faires enjoy the magic of the holiday season. ??❄ ?Gifts list are ready for pick up Monday - Friday 9am-9pm! ?Dealine to return gifts is December 12th Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. Upcoming Special Events It's Giving IT1S 11101■11 Saturday, Nov 26th | 6:00pm 9:00pm The Canopy 19 E. Reconciliation Way RSVP “It’s Giving,” a community solidarity potluck event sponsored by Equality Business Alliance, Studio 66, and Tulsa 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Remote at the Canopy followed by a drag show and dance party at the Chimera Ballroom (212 N. Main Street). The evening is meant to give back to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and strengthen ties between creative, diverse, and resilient Tulsans and those supporting them. We hope to see you there! The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Tyler Thompson View Art Month of November | 9:00am 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tyler was born in 1996 in Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee Nation. He has been drawing all his life with his brother Brandon being the inspiration that got him into art. Throughout school, he was praised for his drawing capabilities and was commissioned to do various pieces in his high school. In 2022, he was commissioned to do a memorial piece for missing indigenous woman Aubrey Dameron for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thompson had also been published in the Tribal College Journal for posters he made to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The signs were distributed through tribal colleges for them to hang around campuses. Thompson is attending Tohono O’odham Community College where he is pursuing an associate's Degree in Fine Arts. His art page, Thompson Art Design, can be found on Instagram where he draws in various mediums such as digital art, graphite pencil, charcoal, and paint. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets going on sale soon. 0 Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Black Queer Tulsa is excited to present its inaugural Diamond Ball! Please join BQT on December 3rd for our annual fundraiser. Tickets are $75 for a fun-filled night of Black excellence. Come prepared to be dazzled with Tulsa’s premiere fashion designers and sparkle with Tulsa’s finest from the ballroom scene! There will be opportunities to support BQT programming all night, including a silent auction and raffle. Shine bright like a Diamond and support Black Queer Tulsa! Light appetizers will be served with an open bar. 21+ to attend. RSVP ON FACEBOOK TICKETS Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. Read More IT'S OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON! Don't miss this opportunity -• . ~ WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV f) The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. eill EqualittJ Center. 621 li 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Bro1111,gl11t T 0 You. Bi 1 l,;111e Letter LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 0[)::!] @0@l0@[b!J[§[§~g 'u'(b!)lb§ £ 'u'W@-§ [;e)O~O'u' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. ~~l/Wffi~H'fi'W ;i1t @@liw@ ~H@llil'fi' Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... It's Complicated Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!i - - --•-... FILM IT Flm a ehort -perfonnance crclocumentaru Create digital art, color penc,l, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ ~ Take a phot o- a collage or self - portrait 0 , - - - - ~ ToluaontDdlu, Clckon~v:"",..::t,~'-- YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: .t CMEQ Mwuorary © ~ Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Your VOICE IS Yehd The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES C,mpeigo 10 raise funds and suppo(t lof M litlra,y seeks 10 l'ICrMSe ec::cess 10 and scope of LBGTOIA• mMet19t5 Donal& 10d8yl Searchtor Q,, .. Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support OKEO -ci=-f- HEALTH -ci=-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Communn Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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. commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ElWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Il111 MlemoniWTI 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett 1947 - 2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES KAO MORRIS HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS I II V PINA SHE/ HER/ HERS n.DAMT rnnDnlM.4.Tf'\D LUKE SCUITTO 4/28/26, 4:52 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 20 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SHE/ HER/ HERS HE I HIM I HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S9 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4cef092ce1461f4343690830e1131a4e.pdf 351b8c5f8a0b71f52dbbf6a851129469 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! Interim Executive Director Message 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you safe, happy and warm! As Bob shared earlier this week, I recently joined OkEq as the new Interim Executive Director. As a queer woman of color who had lived much of their life below the poverty line, I often found myself on the margins of systems and opportunities. Stepping in to serve as OkEq’s new leader is a significant personal and professional milestone, and I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve you. I moved to Tulsa in October of 2001 and in the years since have been supported in cultivating a thriving career and family life here in the Midwest. This is true in no small part due to this organization and its resources. Because of OkEq and its network, I was able to expand my education, gain access to health services, and move myself out of both domestic violence and poverty as a single parent. Being in the position to help steer this organization into its next chapters is for me one of the most potent examples of how we have and must continue to meet our mission in service to the LGBTQ+ community and our families and allies. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the details of our strategic plan in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us in the years to come. We will, of course, continue to provide the programs our community counts on and create opportunities for our community to come together. I invite you to support us in our work and to meet with me at one of several upcoming events: December 1: World AIDS Day — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Our First Thursday Gallery Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. December 2: The Inspection Movie Premiere — Circle Cinema As Tulsa stands in solidarity with Colorado Springs, Circle Cinema and Oklahomans for Equality have partnered in a donation campaign to the Colorado Healing Fund to support the victims and survivors of the Club Q shooting. Together we will make a joint $3 donation for every ticket sold to the upcoming LGBTQ+ film The Inspection opening Friday, December 2 at Circle Cinema, with tickets for a 7:30 pm showing on sale now at CircleCinema.org. December 3: The Goff Ball — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Goff Fest is BACK! Join us Saturday, December 3 from 8 to 11 pm for the Goff Ball at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's unconventional architect, Bruce Alonzo Goff. This beaux arts inspired ball is presented by Studio 66 and Oklahomans for Equality featuring drinks, DJs, dancing and a costume contest! Come dressed to impress in a look inspired by your favorite Bruce Goff building. December 8: Holiday Open House & Rainbow Room — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Join us Thursday, December 8 at 5 pm for a free Holiday Open House at OkEq featuring light drinks and Hors D'oeuvres to meet our team and learn more about our programs and services. Following the Open House, we hope you stay to enjoy the December Rainbow Room event in the Lynn Riggs Theater “A Quirky Queen’s Queer Christmas Cabaret” featuring Travis Guillory at 7:30 pm, $10 dollar general admission. But hurry! Table reservations have already sold out! December 15: Equality Business Alliance Holiday Mixer — Lefty's on Greenwood A large part of OkEq’s support in meeting our mission is through the membership body of our Equality Business Alliance. The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by providing a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly local businesses; creating regular networking opportunities for members; and fostering professional environments where members can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. This will be the last mixer of the year and we are encouraging those who have an interest in learning more and joining (or rejoining) the EBA to come out for networking and drinks at Lefty’s on Greenwood from 6 -7:30 pm. As you can see, we have a lot going on! It is my sincere hope you will be able to join us and share these events with your networks. Most importantly, that I have the opportunity sooner rather than later to meet with you face-to-face to share my vision and passion for OkEq. Change is underway, but not without deep consideration of the legacy of OkEq and its founding leadership team, and toward better and broader services designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support. Dorothy Ballard OkEq Interim Executive Director Dorothy.Ballard@okeq.org Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVI NC THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUCH HOW CRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER CUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR : SHE HAS CUIDED US THROUCH SOME OF THE TOUCH EST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANCES FOR THE CENTER - SOME COOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUCH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO CRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZINC AND HAS BEEN WORKINC SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITINC NEW THINCS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSINC ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERINC REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FICHTINC THE ATTACK ON CENDER AFFIRMINC CARE. THE RECENT PASSACE AND SICNINC OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDINC CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVINC FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES. LECISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN CENDER -AFFIRMINC CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LECISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3 XX WAS SICNED, OUR BOARD SECRETARY , ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID , " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS.• I HAVEN ' T STOPPED THINKINC ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME . OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FICHT ACAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARCETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LCBTQIAA• COMMUNITY ACAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FICHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON ~ l l . 0 7 . 2 2 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME , PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENCES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORCANIZATION . IT IS MV HOPE THAT THIS MESSACE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORCANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRINC BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , AND THE STAFF , VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US TH ROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZINC ACCOMPLISHMENTS, EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMINC DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWINC ORCANIZATION NEEDS , PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSICHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORCANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRRECULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER ; • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDINC , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ; • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS , WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND ENCACED A NEW ACCOUNTINC FIRM ; •WEARE WORKINC WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY , WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU. OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKINC URCENTLV TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVINC FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMININC WHAT PROCRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARINC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME , I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTINC OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVINC . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . l 4. 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----- DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR CRATITUDE , AND THIS VEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY CRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMINC SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSACES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW, LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY , ESPECIALLY HIS CRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKINC TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENCTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACV OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROCRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVINC YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDCE . DEDICATION . AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETINC , AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANACEMENT . WE ARE CRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINCNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE CROUND RUNNINC AND IS BUILDINC A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 AT 5 PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURINC TRAVIS CUILLORV AT 7:30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTINC OUR STRATECV TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUCH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENCES , WE HAVE AN EXCITINC OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. AS WE MOVE FORWARD , WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDINC AND HISTORY AS A CRASSROOTS ORCANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS - YOUR NEEDS - ARE CREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUINC TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUCH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRICHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY , BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 2 l . 2 2 11.21.22 OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... STER l'N COLORADO SPtfff.l"C::...""E'1a!'9"1:n:JlM'JlliR7rulg■ . A FFIRMING. AND WELCOMING PLACES WHERE TH EY CAN BE WHO 'A E WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 2 2 Black Friday Deals with Amazon Smiles x OKEQ Amazon Smile Black Friday 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... As you cash in on Black Friday deals be sure to give back to Oklahoma for Equality with Amazon Smile. Help us continue to provide services for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and continue doing important work across Oklahoma and Indian Country. ??Scan QR Code to sign in ?? Confirm Oklahomans for Equality Inc. as your charity ??If having trouble finding us, we’re listed under programs: Dennis R. Neill Equality Center & Categories: Alliance/Advocacy ?? Consider giving directly to Oklahomans for Equality here: Donate Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree • • •• •• •• • • • •• • , •• • •• 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... GIFTS LIST ARE READY FOR PICK UP AT THE DENNI THROUGH FRIDAY GIFTSTOBE RETURNED IS Tulsa Cares Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and adopt a fairy from the fairy tree this holiday season! Join us in helping some faires enjoy the magic of the holiday season. ??❄ ?Gifts list are ready for pick up Monday - Friday 9am-9pm! ?Dealine to return gifts is December 12th Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. ..•• 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKLAH ~LITY ~8lJ~W~ 8[M)~ffi~~8~ [X]~ffi~[j&@~ [M]@~[j[X] (2@(2(2 LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. Upcoming Special Events It's Giving IT S 1 11101■11 Saturday, Nov 26th | 6:00pm 9:00pm The Canopy 19 E. Reconciliation Way RSVP “It’s Giving,” a community solidarity potluck event sponsored by Equality Business Alliance, Studio 66, and Tulsa Remote at the Canopy followed by a drag show and dance party at the Chimera Ballroom (212 N. Main Street). The evening is meant to give back to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and strengthen ties between creative, diverse, and resilient Tulsans and those 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... supporting them. We hope to see you there! Worlds AIDS Day Thursday, Dec 1st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Our First Thursday Gallery Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. DEC 1 E0 MBER . 0 2 l&!i■liiifi f7il} CIRCLECINEMA. n ~ Oklohomon11o< Equollty Donating $3 lor every ticket sold to the ~COLORADO HEALING FUND The Colorado Healing Fund Fundraiser Friday, Dec 2nd | 7:30pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Tickets Supporting victims & survivors of the Club Q tragedy Circle Cinema and Oklahomans for Equality are partnering to stand in solidarity with Colorado Springs and the LGBTQ+ community. $3 for every ticket sold to "The Inspection" will be donated to the Colorado Healing Fund supporting victims and survivors of the Club Q tragedy. Join us for an opening night screening Fri 12/2, 7:30p. From A24 and based on a true story, The Inspection follows young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, who decides to join the Marines and do whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The Goff Ball Saturday, Dec 3rd | 8:00pm 11:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets Goff Fest is BACK! Join us Saturday, December 3 from 8 to 11 pm for the Goff Ball at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's unconventional architect, Bruce Alonzo Goff. This beaux arts inspired ball is presented by Studio 66 and Oklahomans for Equality featuring drinks, DJs, dancing, and a costume contest! Come dressed to impress in a look inspired by your favorite Bruce Goff building. Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets going on sale soon. 0 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Payton Law Fi eyton Law Firm Sponsors Change and Gender Marker Cllnlc 2nd Wednesdays of the To contact Josh or Rebecca email josh@joshuapaytonlaw.com Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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. EQ.Yu~~lI! JM,litlllw Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Dec 15th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 North Greenwood Ave, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Join us for our December Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Lefty's on Greenwood Lefty's on Greenwood "A decidedly different downtown restaurant and bar. Located in the historic Greenwood District at the corner of Archer and Greenwood-across from Oneok Field--in the dramatic ground floor of the GreenArch building. Tulsa's only spot where food, 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... drink, sports and lively music mix on a daily basis. Our offerings are proudly curated by Tiffany and staff." http:// www.leftysongreenwood.com 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Black Queer Tulsa is excited to present its inaugural Diamond Ball! Please join BQT on December 3rd for our annual fundraiser. Tickets are $75 for a fun-filled night of Black excellence. Come prepared to be dazzled with Tulsa’s premiere fashion designers and sparkle with Tulsa’s finest from the ballroom scene! There will be opportunities to support BQT programming all night, including a silent auction and raffle. Shine bright like a Diamond and support Black Queer Tulsa! Light appetizers will be served with an open bar. 21+ to attend. RSVP ON FACEBOOK TICKETS Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. Dennis R. eill Equality Center. 621 fi 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ( ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Brou1gl11t "1'10 You,, Bi "I1lte Letter LGBTQ Women's Network Monthly Happy Hour First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 ®@mcll@IT O ~@O@l □@ M§§ ~g 'IT'M11,§ £ 'IT'W@=§ ~O~O'IT' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un The program is providing support, education and social 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... UK~Q + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. - 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!:i - - --•-... FILM IT Flm a ehort -perfonnance crclocumentaru FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, cokx- pencil, or a-awing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: - -.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Yow VOICE 15 Vlllld The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES Canpaign lo raise funds and support lor W' laary seeks to incrMSe access to and saipe of LBGTOIA• mat80lll!s Donale bSe)'I 0. Searc:htor Cong,anaaonslllUlrllffOltana~flrOIITIClllll'dftGClflg (lw~IIIJIOMCftCllll'lel'IIOnOrlOI'~ • Ritquellll.D'lrYClfd Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Rainbow Library -~-f- OKEO HEALTH CLINIC Donate & Support -~-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ + Commumt Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... and 3. 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. Community Partners • LEGALAID t h SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID t h SERVICES O F These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS a "'"""I""" I ,....._ a I I I a I I I 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. AC IIUNLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Iln MemolriWTI 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 22 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett 1947 - 2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE 1 okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 23 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS KAO MORRIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER • LILY PINA OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS SHE/ HER/ HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt 4/28/26, 4:55 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 24 of 24 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S9 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:55 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2d22c6d5b3ef138ac805a4898f716731.pdf bbc4db5ac4e11ca9e985b120639e1ff8 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! Interim Executive Director Message 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you safe, happy and warm! As Bob shared earlier this week, I recently joined OkEq as the new Interim Executive Director. As a queer woman of color who had lived much of their life below the poverty line, I often found myself on the margins of systems and opportunities. Stepping in to serve as OkEq’s new leader is a significant personal and professional milestone, and I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve you. I moved to Tulsa in October of 2001 and in the years since have been supported in cultivating a thriving career and family life here in the Midwest. This is true in no small part due to this organization and its resources. Because of OkEq and its network, I was able to expand my education, gain access to health services, and move myself out of both domestic violence and poverty as a single parent. Being in the position to help steer this organization into its next chapters is for me one of the most potent examples of how we have and must continue to meet our mission in service to the LGBTQ+ community and our families and allies. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the details of our strategic plan in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us in the years to come. We will, of course, continue to provide the programs our community counts on and create opportunities for our community to come together. I invite you to support us in our work and to meet with me at one of several upcoming events: December 1: World AIDS Day — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Our First Thursday Gallery Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. December 2: The Inspection Movie Premiere — Circle Cinema As Tulsa stands in solidarity with Colorado Springs, Circle Cinema and Oklahomans for Equality have partnered in a donation campaign to the Colorado Healing Fund to support the victims and survivors of the Club Q shooting. Together we will make a joint $3 donation for every ticket sold to the upcoming LGBTQ+ film The Inspection opening Friday, December 2 at Circle Cinema, with tickets for a 7:30 pm showing on sale now at CircleCinema.org. December 3: The Goff Ball — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Goff Fest is BACK! Join us Saturday, December 3 from 8 to 11 pm for the Goff Ball at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's unconventional architect, Bruce Alonzo Goff. This beaux arts inspired ball is presented by Studio 66 and Oklahomans for Equality featuring drinks, DJs, dancing and a costume contest! Come dressed to impress in a look inspired by your favorite Bruce Goff building. December 8: Holiday Open House & Rainbow Room — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Join us Thursday, December 8 at 5 pm for a free Holiday Open House at OkEq featuring light drinks and Hors D'oeuvres to meet our team and learn more about our programs and services. Following the Open House, we hope you stay to enjoy the December Rainbow Room event in the Lynn Riggs Theater “A Quirky Queen’s Queer Christmas Cabaret” featuring Travis Guillory at 7:30 pm, $10 dollar general admission. But hurry! Table reservations have already sold out! December 15: Equality Business Alliance Holiday Mixer — Lefty's on Greenwood A large part of OkEq’s support in meeting our mission is through the membership body of our Equality Business Alliance. The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by providing a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly local businesses; creating regular networking opportunities for members; and fostering professional environments where members can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. This will be the last mixer of the year and we are encouraging those who have an interest in learning more and joining (or rejoining) the EBA to come out for networking and drinks at Lefty’s on Greenwood from 6 -7:30 pm. As you can see, we have a lot going on! It is my sincere hope you will be able to join us and share these events with your networks. Most importantly, that I have the opportunity sooner rather than later to meet with you face-to-face to share my vision and passion for OkEq. Change is underway, but not without deep consideration of the legacy of OkEq and its founding leadership team, and toward better and broader services designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support. Dorothy Ballard OkEq Interim Executive Director Dorothy.Ballard@okeq.org Board President Updates 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVING THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW GRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR ; SHE HAS GUIDED US THROUGH SOME OF THE TOUGHEST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANGES FOR THE CENTER - SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH, AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZING AND HAS BEEN WORKING SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING NEW THINGS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSING ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY. EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERING REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FIGHTING THE ATTACK ON GENDER AFFIRMING CARE. THE RECENT PASSAGE AND SIGNING OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDING GENDER AFFIRMING CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN "S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES . LEGISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN GENDER - AFFIRMING CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3XX WAS SIGNED. OUR BOARD SECRETARY , ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID . " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS ." I HAVEN'T STOPPED THINKING ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT AGAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARGETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LGBTQIAA• COMMUNITY AGAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON l l . 0 7 . 2 2 q 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME . PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENGES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORGANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSACE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORGANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRING BOTH A FULL STAFF ANO VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , ANO THE STAFF . VOLUNTEERS . ANO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US TH ROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LEO TO AMAZINC ACCOMPLISHMENTS . EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE ANO EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMINC DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES . WE 010 NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWINC ORGANIZATION NEEDS , PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSIGHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ANO WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORCANIZATION "S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE . THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRREGULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ "S VOLUNTEER TREASURER : • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINOINC . AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ: • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS ANO PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS . WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS ANO ENCACEO A NEW ACCOUNTING FIRM : •WEARE WORKINC WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS ANO BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR ANO USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY . WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE ANO THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY ANO WE ARE WORKINC URGENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE ANO CAN SUSTAIN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVINC FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMINING WHAT PROGRAMS ANO SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARINC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME , I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ ANO TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY ANO THRIVING . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . l 4 . 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR CRATITUOE , ANO THIS YEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMINC SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY OURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGES OF SUPPORT ANO YOUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ • COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPENO TIME WITH HIS FAMILY . ESPECIALLY HIS CRANOCHILOREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS . THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKINC TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENGTHEN ANO SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACY OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROGRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVING YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS . THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDGE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETINC . AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT . WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINGNESS TO STEP FORWARD ANO LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH TH I S TIME OF TRANSITION . 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... UOHO T HT HA~ HI T T HI: c;;iffQUNU HUNNINc;;i ANU I~ t:IUILUIN c;;i A (; QMPHll:H l:: N~IVII: PLAN T O ~ T AtllLIZ I:: ANU ~U~ T AIN 0"1:Q . WI: WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 AT 5 PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURINC TRAVIS CUILLORY AT 7 ,30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTINC OUR STRATECY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUCH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENCES , WE HAVE AN EXCI T INC OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD , WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDINC AND HISTORY AS A CRASSROOTS ORCANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS • YOUR NEEDS · ARE CREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUINC TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUCH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRICHTER FUTURE . S I NCERELY , BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 2 1 . 2 2 11.21.22 OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement WEAR OUR-L ~ - ~ERS AND SISTERS IN COLORADO SPRING . , A FFIRMING . AND WELCOMING PLACES WHER TO SA ;4. E WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME . ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 2 2 ' 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... As you cash in on Cyber Monday deals be sure to give back to Oklahoma for Equality with Amazon Smile. Help us continue to provide services for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and continue doing important work across Oklahoma and Indian Country. ?? When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases - at no cost to you. ?? Scan QR Code to sign in ?? Confirm Oklahomans for Equality Inc. as your charity ??If having trouble finding us, we’re listed under programs: Dennis R. Neill Equality Center & Categories: Alliance/Advocacy 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Neill Equality Center. Serving LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and their allies since 1980. www.okeq.org • • • • • • • • Giving Tuesday is a movement that lets people build upon shared humanity and radical generosity. When you donate to Oklahomans for Equality you’re helping provide valuable social and support programs for LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and their allies. Give Today THROUGH FRIDAY GIFTSTOBE RETURNED IS 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 26 _- • l • •, .. https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... • •: • f • • •• •. • l ~; • • .. . •: • • • • • •. • l • • • .. ~ •• •, Tulsa Cares Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and adopt a fairy from the fairy tree this holiday season! Join us in helping some faires enjoy the magic of the holiday season. ??❄ ?Gifts list are ready for pick up Monday - Friday 9am-9pm! ?Dealine to return gifts is December 12th Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. OKLAHOI\ANS FOR EQUALITY [f!)8li'~W~ 8[M)~~~~8[f!) ~~~~]'&@~ [M]@[f!)lf[}{] 22@2222 LET'S CELEBRATE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE, TRADITIONS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AI\ERICANS. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Upcoming Special Events Game Night at OKEQ ~~@ffi~H'll'WJ ~ @ffilifm@ ~H@!lii'll' Tuesday, Nov 29th | 5:00pm 9:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Worlds AIDS Day Thursday, Dec 1st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Our First Thursday Gallery Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. It's Complicated Thursday, Dec 1st | 7:00pm 8:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Social and support group for nontraditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld RSVP Thursday, Dec 1st | 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 oec 1 E0 MBER • 0 2 l&!i■liiifi f7il} CIRCLECINEMA. n ~ Oklohomon11o< Equollty Donating $3 lor every ticket sold to the ~COLORADO HEALING FUND The Colorado Healing Fund Fundraiser Friday, Dec 2nd | 7:30pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Tickets Supporting victims & survivors of the Club Q tragedy Circle Cinema and Oklahomans for Equality are partnering to stand in solidarity with Colorado Springs and the LGBTQ+ community. $3 for every ticket sold to "The Inspection" will be donated to the Colorado Healing Fund supporting victims and survivors of the Club Q tragedy. Join us for an opening night screening Fri 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 12/2, 7:30p. From A24 and based on a true story, The Inspection follows young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, who decides to join the Marines and do whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. The Goff Ball Saturday, Dec 3rd | 8:00pm 11:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets Goff Fest is BACK! Join us Saturday, December 3 from 8 to 11 pm for the Goff Ball at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center celebrating the life and legacy of Oklahoma's unconventional architect, Bruce Alonzo Goff. This beaux artsinspired ball is presented by Studio 66 and Oklahomans for Equality featuring drinks, DJs, dancing, and a costume contest! Come dressed to impress in a look inspired by your favorite Bruce Goff building. Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Wednesday, Dec 7th | 5:30pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 N Greenwood Ave Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP LGBTQIA++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Potentially a photographer from Tulsa People will be joining us for a few photo. 08 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Thursdays in the Rainbow Room - SOLD OUT Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets going on sale soon. 0 Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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. EQ.Yu~~lI! fMiM~ L Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Dec 15th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 North Greenwood Ave, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Join us for our December Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Lefty's on Greenwood Lefty's on Greenwood "A decidedly different downtown restaurant and bar. Located in the historic Greenwood District at the corner of Archer and Greenwood-across from Oneok Field--in the dramatic ground floor of the GreenArch building. Tulsa's only spot where food, drink, sports and lively music mix on a daily basis. Our offerings are proudly curated by Tiffany and staff." http:// www.leftysongreenwood.com 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Black Queer Tulsa is excited to present its inaugural Diamond Ball! Please join BQT on December 3rd for our annual fundraiser. Tickets are $75 for a fun-filled night of Black excellence. Come prepared to be dazzled with Tulsa’s premiere fashion designers and sparkle with Tulsa’s finest from the ballroom scene! There will be opportunities to support BQT programming all night, including a silent auction and raffle. Shine bright like a Diamond and support Black Queer Tulsa! Light appetizers will be served with an open bar. 21+ to attend. RSVP ON FACEBOOK TICKETS Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. Read More IT'S OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON! Don't miss this opportunity -• . ~ WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV f) The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. eill EqualittJ Center. 621 li 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Bro1111,gl11t T 0 You. Bi 1 l,;111e Letter Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 0[)::!] @0@l0@[b!J[§[§~g 'u'(b!)lb§ £ 'u'W@-§ [;e)O~O'u' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. ~~l/Wffi~H'fi'W ;i1t @@liw@ ~H@llil'fi' Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... It's Complicated Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!i - - --•-... FILM IT Flm a ehort -perfonnance crclocumentaru Create digital art, color penc,l, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ ~ Take a phot o- a collage or self - portrait 0 , - - - - ~ ToluaontDdlu, Clckon~v:"",..::t,~'-- YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: .t CMEQ Mwuorary © ~ Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Your VOICE IS Yehd The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES C,mpeigo 10 raise funds and suppo(t lof M litlra,y seeks 10 l'ICrMSe ec::cess 10 and scope of LBGTOIA• mMet19t5 Donal& 10d8yl Searchtor Q,, .. Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support OKEO -ci=-f- HEALTH -ci=-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Communn Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 22 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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. commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 23 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ElWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Il111 MlemoniWTI 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 24 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett 1947 - 2022 In Memoriam Submissions OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 25 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES KAO MORRIS HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS I II V PINA SHE/ HER/ HERS n.DAMT rnnDnlM.4.Tf'\D LUKE SCUITTO 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 26 of 26 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SHE/ HER/ HERS HE I HIM I HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S9 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3a6f3493d27f17233ec8c8b176e3c9e0.pdf ff6b8d7e2a356b7971b4b45a6ed799bd PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! OKEQ Health Clinic 9a-5p OKEQ Seniors IOa-lp FREE HIV Testing 4p-6p lndigiQueer: Tulsa Two Spirit 7p Interim Executive Director Message 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you safe, happy and warm! As Bob shared earlier this week, I recently joined OkEq as the new Interim Executive Director. As a queer woman of color who had lived much of their life below the poverty line, I often found myself on the margins of systems and opportunities. Stepping in to serve as OkEq’s new leader is a significant personal and professional milestone, and I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve you. I moved to Tulsa in October of 2001 and in the years since have been supported in cultivating a thriving career and family life here in the Midwest. This is true in no small part due to this organization and its resources. Because of OkEq and its network, I was able to expand my education, gain access to health services, and move myself out of both domestic violence and poverty as a single parent. Being in the position to help steer this organization into its next chapters is for me one of the most potent examples of how we have and must continue to meet our mission in service to the LGBTQ+ community and our families and allies. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the details of our strategic plan in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us in the years to come. We will, of course, continue to provide the programs our community counts on and create opportunities for our community to come together. I invite you to support us in our work and to meet with me at one of several upcoming events: December: World AIDS Day Art Exhibit — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Bruce Goff Event Center 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation which will exhibit through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. December 8: Holiday Open House & Rainbow Room — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Join us Thursday, December 8 at 5 pm for a free Holiday Open House at OkEq featuring light drinks and Hors D'oeuvres to meet our team and learn more about our programs and services. Following the Open House, we hope you stay to enjoy the December Rainbow Room event in the Lynn Riggs Theater “A Quirky Queen’s Queer Christmas Cabaret” featuring Travis Guillory at 7:30 pm, $10 dollar general admission. But hurry! Tickets are sold out! December 15: Equality Business Alliance Holiday Mixer — Lefty's on Greenwood A large part of OkEq’s support in meeting our mission is through the membership body of our Equality Business Alliance. The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by providing a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly local businesses; creating regular networking opportunities for members; and fostering professional environments where members can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. This will be the last mixer of the year and we are encouraging those who have an interest in learning more and joining (or rejoining) the EBA to come out for networking and drinks at Lefty’s on Greenwood from 6 -7:30 pm. As you can see, we have a lot going on! It is my sincere hope you will be able to join us and share these events with your networks. Most importantly, that I have the opportunity sooner rather than later to meet with you face-to-face to share my vision and passion for OkEq. Change is underway, but not without deep consideration of the legacy of OkEq and its founding leadership team, and toward better and broader services designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support. Dorothy Ballard OkEq Interim Executive Director Dorothy.Ballard@okeq.org Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS . I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVI NC THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUCH HOW CRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER CUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR ; SHE HAS CUIDED US THROUCH SOME OF THE TOUCH EST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANCES FOR THE CENTER - SOME COOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUCH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO CRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZINC AND HAS BEEN WORKINC SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITINC NEW THINCS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSINC ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERINC REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FICHTINC THE ATTACK ON CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE. THE RECENT PASSACE AND SICNINC OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDINC CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVINC FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES. LECISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LECISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3XX WAS SICNED , OUR BOARD SECRETARY , ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID , " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS . " I HAVEN ' T STOPPED THINKINC ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FICHT ACAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARCETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LCBTQIAA • COMMUNITY ACAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FICHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON q l l .0 7 .22 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME . PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENCES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORCANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSACE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORCANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRINC BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , AND THE STAFF , VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US THROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZINC ACCOMPLISHMENTS . EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMINC DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWINC ORCANIZATION NEEDS , PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSICHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORCANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRRECULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER ; • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDINC , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ; • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS , WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND ENCACED A NEW ACCOUNTINC FIRM ; •WEARE WORKINC WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY , WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKINC URCENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVINC FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMININC WHAT PROCRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARINC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME , I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTINC OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVINC . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11. l 4. 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR CRATITUDE , AND THIS YEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY CRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMINC SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSACES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY , ESPECIALLY HIS CRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKINC TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENCTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACY OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROCRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVINC YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDCE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ. SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETINC . AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANACEMENT . WE ARE CRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINCNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE CROUND RUNNINC AND IS BUILDINC A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 AT 5 PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURINC TRAVIS CUILLORY AT 7 :30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTINC OUR STRATECY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUCH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENCES , WE HAVE AN EXCITINC OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD , WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDINC AND HISTORY AS A CRASSROOTS ORCANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS • YOUR NEEDS · ARE CREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUINC TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUCH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRICHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY . BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 2 l . 2 2 11.21.22 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Giving Tuesday Message from Board Treasurer Dear friends of OkEq, As I took some much-needed time with my family during the Thanksgiving holiday, like many of you, I reflected on the things I am grateful for in my life. Among them is my work with OkEq as Treasurer for the Board of Directors and in service with you — our incredible body of supporters holding the same passion for the mission of this organization. Over the past few weeks, we have shared several updates from our Board President about the work we are undertaking in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us into the future. I want to take this moment to share my confidence in our progress in establishing a solid financial, procedural, and management footing. Beyond OkEq's selection of a new Interim Executive Director, we have formed an active Finance Committee that meets monthly, at minimum, and is hands-on in financial decisions for the center, including weekly approval of all disbursements. We 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... have also contracted a new outside accountant who has hit the ground running, holding an extensive background in managing nonprofit finances. With their guidance, the Finance Committee is implementing solid procedures for all financial activities with proper oversight and internal controls. We take our responsibilities very seriously. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you show your continued support and confidence in the mission and purpose of Oklahomans for Equality with a donation to help us continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community and sustain it for generations to come. Ours is a necessary work that continues to grow. Together we can see that work continue to come to fruition. To donate, please visit https://www.okeq.org/ and click the big orange button on the bottom right corner of the page. Don't forget to share this opportunity with your networks! Thank you for your generosity. Julie H. Chase Board Treasure Give Today OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement ERS AND SISTERS IN COLORADO SPRINGS. E , AFFIRMING, AND WELCOMING PLACES WHERE TH EY CAN BE WHO V :A. RE WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 2 2 Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree • • • • , • • 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... GIFTS LIST ARE READY FOR PICK UP AT THE DENNI THROUGH FRIDAY GIFTSTOBE RETURNED IS Tulsa Cares Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and adopt a fairy from the fairy tree this holiday season! Join us in helping some faires enjoy the magic of the holiday season. ??❄ ?Gifts list are ready for pick up Monday - Friday 9am-9pm! ?Dealine to return gifts is December 12th Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Upcoming Special Events Worlds AIDS Day Art Exhibit Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. The exhibit is located in the Bruce Goff Event Center. The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 Free HIV Testing Tuesday, Dec 6th | 4:00pm 6:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, Facebook Event 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OK 74120 H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 0 IndigiQueer: Tulsa Two Spirit OG:!J@IJ@!IXR)(!d)@!@!Cslg Tuesday, Dec 6th | 7:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Facebook Event 'jj'(!d)[b§ £ 'u'W @-§l;'l □Csl □'u' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris 0 Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Wednesday, Dec 7th | 5:30pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 N Greenwood Ave Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP LGBTQIA++ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome (allies included) and we hope some of you will join us! Potentially a photographer from Tulsa People will be joining us for a few photo. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 08 Thursdays in the Rainbow Room - SOLD OUT Thursday, Dec 8th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Travis Guillory stars as Tracy La Louisianne in A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret! Get in the Christmas spirit with not-soclassic holiday songs, such as Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis, All I Want for Christmas is Nudes, and a Mad Libs version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring Powell Barca, Nick Cains, Claire Sbanotto, Kara Staiger, and Jeremy Stevens, A Quirky Queen's Queer Christmas Cabaret is sure to deck your halls and jingle your bells with a fa-la-la-la-fun evening of campy Christmas chaos! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $15 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets are sold out. 0 . /\ I I\ Payton La eyton Law Firm Spon Change and Gender llnic 2nd Wednesda Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Josh has eight years of 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. EQ.~~~!I! -H~~=·· . Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Dec 15th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 North Greenwood Ave, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Join us for our December Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Lefty's on Greenwood Lefty's on Greenwood "A decidedly different downtown restaurant and bar. Located in the historic Greenwood District at the corner of Archer and Greenwood-across from Oneok Field--in the dramatic ground floor of the GreenArch building. Tulsa's only spot where food, drink, sports and lively music mix on a daily basis. Our offerings are proudly curated by Tiffany and staff." http:// www.leftysongreenwood.com 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 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 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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 Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html The Really, Really Free Market Saturday, Dec 17th | 12:00pm 4:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP A community sharing event. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades. Share your unwanted goods, and/or shop other people's treasures. Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. eill Equa./ity Cente r. 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74 120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS OKEQ Programming Brou1gl11t "1'10 You,, Bi "I1lte Letter Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 ®@mcll@IT O ~@O@l □@ M§§~g 'IT'M11,§£ 'IT'W@=§~O~O'IT' 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 25 IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. ~~w@~H'll-00 ;-. ~@wu@ ~H@lhl'll' Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 25 + + https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Happy December! What better way to ride out these fluctuating temperatures than a good book, a cup of coffee/tea/wine, and a blanket? Hopefully you have had the chance to check out the online catalog, check out a new book, and explore some of the new additions as we are expanding and growing. Speaking of changes, there are two brand new initiatives we’ve implemented, and if you’d like to help with either of those, please let me know! CHILDREN’S BOOKS: We have gotten some new children’s books in! You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku89v. We’ve also started adding links to Teachers’ and Family Guides where available, as well as any reading/interest levels as we can find. Take a look at this this book: https://tinyurl.com/yxt8hzh2. If you scroll down to the “Local Notes,” you’ll find where this information can be found. (Quick tip: If you have logged into your library account, you can click “Place Hold” for a book to be set aside for you to pick up). BOOK DONATIONS: We’ve also been asked if there is a wish list for the library. It is now live! You can view it here: https://tinyurl.com/yv4wn46t. As part of your holiday charity giving, consider donating a book or two, or make it a monthly commitment to purchase a book along with a regular Amazon delivery. Thank you for all your support this year. It has been a rollercoaster ride with all the political and societal issues that have impacted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but together, we can become stronger and find ways to overcome these challenges. Happy holidays, Michelle Simmons Library Director BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. ,,!, SCREAM _ _ __ __ .,,_ IT FILM IT Flm a llhart - ~. , , ~ FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, color penc,1, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait _ _ _ _ _ __.._ .,.,,_ _- ~ . . .......a:,................~~,- - - - - - . 1 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: l. OKIEOl\lll.llUtlfary© Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library YOUI VOICE Belongs VOLi' VOICE IS VIII(! The 2022 .2023 OUR VOtC£S t,,npeign 10 raise funds and support lof OLI' library seeks 10 ncreese eccess 10 and scope of LBGTOIA• ITl8leoels Donele lOdeyl Sean::htor Q. CClngrlQAIIClftlOUa,11 rrosi..,TWI etoM'lon I I S ~ ~~IISl)OMOred l ' t ~ ~ l o r . . . . . - ~ • Altql,INtl ux.yca,o Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -~-f- OKEO HEALTH Donate & Support -~-f- CLINIC Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ+ Commumty Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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 EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. = = 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 25 Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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 A P ROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In Memoriam Illl1 MemoniWTI Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21,2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23,2022 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 22 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 1947 - 2022 Bob Hendricks Jonathan Stanley Jan 27, 1957 - 2022 Community Leader Aug 16, 1948 - 2022 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKE 1 okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 23 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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 STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES 4/28/26, 4:56 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 24 of 25 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE/ HER I HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS SHE / HER / HERS LILY PINA GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. 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Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you safe, happy and warm! As Bob shared earlier this week, I recently joined OkEq as the new Interim Executive Director. As a queer woman of color who had lived much of their life below the poverty line, I often found myself on the margins of systems and opportunities. Stepping in to serve as OkEq’s new leader is a significant personal and professional milestone, and I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve you. I moved to Tulsa in October of 2001 and in the years since have been supported in cultivating a thriving career and family life here in the Midwest. This is true in no small part due to this organization and its resources. Because of OkEq and its network, I was able to expand my education, gain access to health services, and move myself out of both domestic violence and poverty as a single parent. Being in the position to help steer this organization into its next chapters is for me one of the most potent examples of how we have and must continue to meet our mission in service to the LGBTQ+ community and our families and allies. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the details of our strategic plan in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us in the years to come. We will, of course, continue to provide the programs our community counts on and create opportunities for our community to come together. I invite you to support us in our work and to meet with me at one of several upcoming events: December: World AIDS Day Art Exhibit — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Bruce Goff Event Center 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation which will exhibit through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. December 15: Equality Business Alliance Holiday Mixer — Lefty's on Greenwood A large part of OkEq’s support in meeting our mission is through the membership body of our Equality Business Alliance. The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by providing a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly local businesses; creating regular networking opportunities for members; and fostering professional environments where members can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. This will be the last mixer of the year and we are encouraging those who have an interest in learning more and joining (or rejoining) the EBA to come out for networking and drinks at Lefty’s on Greenwood from 6 -7:30 pm. As you can see, we have a lot going on! It is my sincere hope you will be able to join us and share these events with your networks. Most importantly, that I have the opportunity sooner rather than later to meet with you face-to-face to share my vision and passion for OkEq. Change is underway, but not without deep consideration of the legacy of OkEq and its founding leadership team, and toward better and broader services designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support. Dorothy Ballard OkEq Interim Executive Director Dorothy.Ballard@okeq.org Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVI NC THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUCH HOW CRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER CUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR : SHE HAS CUIDED US THROUCH SOME OF THE TOUCH EST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANCES FOR THE CENTER - SOME COOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUCH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO CRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZINC AND HAS BEEN WORKINC SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITINC NEW THINCS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSINC ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERINC REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FICHTINC THE ATTACK ON CENDER AFFIRMINC CARE. THE RECENT PASSACE AND SICNINC OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDINC CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVINC FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES. LECISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN CENDER -AFFIRMINC CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LECISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3 XX WAS SICNED, OUR BOARD SECRETARY, ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID , " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS." I HAVEN ' T STOPPED THINKINC ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME . OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FICHT ACAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARCETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LCBTQIAA• COMMUNITY ACAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FICHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON ~ l l . 0 7 . 2 2 11.07.22 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME , PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENCES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORCANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSACE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORCANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRINC BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , AND THE STAFF , VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US THROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZINC ACCOMPLISHMENTS , EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMINC DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWINC ORCANIZATION NEEDS , PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSICHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TD ASSESS THE ORCANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRRECULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER ; • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDINC , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ; • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS , WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND ENCACED A NEW ACCOUNTINC FIRM ; •WEARE WORKINC WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY , WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKINC URCENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR CENERATIONS TD COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVINC FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMININC WHAT PROCRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARINC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME , I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTINC OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVINC. SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . l 4 , 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----- DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR CRATITUDE , AND THIS YEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY CRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMINC SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSACES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY , ESPECIALLY HIS CRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKINC TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENCTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACY OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROCRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVI NC YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDCE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETINC , AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANACEMENT. WE ARE CRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINCNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE CROUND RUNNINC AND IS BUILDINC A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 ATS PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURINC TRAVIS CUILLORY AT 7 : 30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTINC OUR STRATECY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR CENERATIONS TO COME , ALTHOUCH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENCES , WE HAVE AN EXCITINC OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD , WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDINC AND HISTORY AS A CRASSROOTS ORCANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS • YOUR NEEDS · ARE CREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUINC TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUCH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRICHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY , BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11. 2 l . 2 2 11.21.22 Giving Tuesday Message from Board Treasurer 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear friends of OkEq, As I took some much-needed time with my family during the Thanksgiving holiday, like many of you, I reflected on the things I am grateful for in my life. Among them is my work with OkEq as Treasurer for the Board of Directors and in service with you — our incredible body of supporters holding the same passion for the mission of this organization. Over the past few weeks, we have shared several updates from our Board President about the work we are undertaking in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us into the future. I want to take this moment to share my confidence in our progress in establishing a solid financial, procedural, and management footing. Beyond OkEq's selection of a new Interim Executive Director, we have formed an active Finance Committee that meets monthly, at minimum, and is hands-on in financial decisions for the center, including weekly approval of all disbursements. We have also contracted a new outside accountant who has hit the ground running, holding an extensive background in managing nonprofit finances. With their guidance, the Finance Committee is implementing solid procedures for all financial activities with proper oversight and internal controls. We take our responsibilities very seriously. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you show your continued support and confidence in the mission and purpose of Oklahomans for Equality with a donation to help us continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community and sustain it for generations to come. 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Ours is a necessary work that continues to grow. Together we can see that work continue to come to fruition. To donate, please visit https://www.okeq.org/ and click the big orange button on the bottom right corner of the page. Don't forget to share this opportunity with your networks! Thank you for your generosity. Julie H. Chase Board Treasure Give Today OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement ERS AND SISTERS IN COLORADO SPRINGS. E , A FFI RM ING , AND WELCOMING PLACES WHERE TH EY CAN BE WHO P..RE WITHOUT FEAR . WHI LE TH E MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS ST I LL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 2 2 GIFTSTOBE RETURNED IS 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... DECEMBER 12THI Thank you for another year supporting Tulsa Cares Fairy Tree and helping some folks enjoy the magic of the holiday season. ??❄ ? Deadline to return gifts is TODAY, December 12th. Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. Upcoming Special Events Worlds AIDS Day Art Exhibit Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. The exhibit is located in the Bruce Goff Event Center. - -- - - - - - · - - - - - - · - · - " '' ""' - ~ .oJJJLJr,J,JJ ..- j,- "'1 ":~ ~ The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 Free HIV Testing Tuesday, Dec 13th | 4:00pm 6:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Facebook Event H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 0 . /\ I I\ Name & Gender Maker Change Clinic 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 23 . -,·- .. --·· .. eyton Law Firm Sponsors the Change and Gender Marker llnlc 2nd Wednesdays of the To contact Josh or Rebecca email https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Wednesday, Dec 14th | 5:30pm 7:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Josh Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those who are 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 of 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. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Dec 15th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Lefty's on Greenwood 10 North Greenwood Ave, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Join us for our December Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Lefty's on Greenwood Lefty's on Greenwood "A decidedly different downtown restaurant and bar. Located in the historic Greenwood District at the corner of Archer and Greenwood-across from Oneok Field--in the dramatic ground floor of the GreenArch building. Tulsa's only spot where food, drink, sports and lively music mix on a daily basis. Our offerings are proudly curated by Tiffany and staff." http:// www.leftysongreenwood.com 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html The Really, Really Free Market Saturday, Dec 17th | 12:00pm 4:00pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP A community sharing event. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades. Share your unwanted goods, and/or shop other people's treasures. Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan 12th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $25 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets go on sale 12/13/22. 0 Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. Dennis R. eill Equality Center. 621 f.i 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 9TH EMAIL KAO.MORRISOOKE0.ORG PROPOSALS: BIO AND 3 PIECES ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. SUBMISSIONS In Memoriam 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Iln MemoniWTI Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21, 2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23, 2022 Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett 1947 - 2022 Bob Hendricks Jonathan Stanley Jan 27, 1957 - Dec 3, 2022 Community Leader Aug 16, 1948 - Dec 1, 2022 OKEQ Seniors Member 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming BltOllllgillt ~110 You, Bi ~r11te Letter Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 23 OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Happy December! What better way to ride out these fluctuating temperatures than a good book, a cup of coffee/tea/wine, and a blanket? Hopefully you have had the chance to check out the online catalog, check out a new book, and explore some of the new additions as we are expanding and growing. Speaking of changes, there are two brand new initiatives we’ve implemented, and if you’d like to help with either of those, please let me know! CHILDREN’S BOOKS: We have gotten some new children’s books in! You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku89v. We’ve also started adding links to Teachers’ and Family Guides where available, as well as any reading/interest levels as we can find. Take a look at this this book: https://tinyurl.com/yxt8hzh2. If you scroll down to the “Local Notes,” you’ll find where this information can be found. (Quick tip: If you have logged into your library account, you can click “Place Hold” for a book to be set aside for you to pick up). BOOK DONATIONS: We’ve also been asked if there is a wish list for the library. It is now live! You can view it here: https://tinyurl.com/yv4wn46t. As part of your holiday charity giving, consider donating a book or two, or make it a monthly commitment to purchase a book along with a regular Amazon delivery. Thank you for all your support this year. It has been a rollercoaster ride with all the political and societal issues that have impacted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but together, we can become stronger and find ways to overcome these challenges. Happy holidays, Michelle Simmons Library Director BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. ,,!, SCREAM _ _ __ __ .,,_ IT FILM IT Flm a llhart - ~. , , ~ FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, color penc,1, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Here's how you can request a library card: - -,.& _ _ _ Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library YOU/ VOICE Belongs VOLi' VOICE IS Valid The 2022-2023 OUR 'v'OfCES ~ IO raise funds and support lo, <NI t.braty seeks 10 ncreese ec:cess 10 and scope of LBGTOIA• mat81'l&IS Donele 10deyl 0. Sean::htor ~IOUllllfl'OSl..,TWIBtOMIOl'IIIS~ ~~llspoMOfedllhel'IKWIOl"b'~~ ... AtQl,INlat.owrcaro Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -~-f- OKEO HEALTH Donate & Support -~-f- CLINIC Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ+ Community Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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 EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF = 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 23 Hope Testing https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... an appointment. OKE okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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! 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 22 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE / HER / HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER • OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS LILY PINA SHE / HER / HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice 4/28/26, 4:57 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 23 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 4:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/82e881930463f7164cc6e5a415c0669f.pdf 76aadcd0d0e95f4597f26ecf7e552b99 PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! 12/24 Closed 12/25 Closed Interim Executive Director Message 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you safe, happy and warm! As Bob shared earlier this week, I recently joined OkEq as the new Interim Executive Director. As a queer woman of color who had lived much of their life below the poverty line, I often found myself on the margins of systems and opportunities. Stepping in to serve as OkEq’s new leader is a significant personal and professional milestone, and I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve you. I moved to Tulsa in October of 2001 and in the years since have been supported in cultivating a thriving career and family life here in the Midwest. This is true in no small part due to this organization and its resources. Because of OkEq and its network, I was able to expand my education, gain access to health services, and move myself out of both domestic violence and poverty as a single parent. Being in the position to help steer this organization into its next chapters is for me one of the most potent examples of how we have and must continue to meet our mission in service to the LGBTQ+ community and our families and allies. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the details of our strategic plan in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us in the years to come. We will, of course, continue to provide the programs our community counts on and create opportunities for our community to come together. December: World AIDS Day Art Exhibit — Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Bruce Goff Event Center Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation which 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... will exhibit through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. It is my sincere hope you will be able to join us and share these events with your networks. Most importantly, that I have the opportunity sooner rather than later to meet with you face-to-face to share my vision and passion for OkEq. Change is underway, but not without deep consideration of the legacy of OkEq and its founding leadership team, and toward better and broader services designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support. Dorothy Ballard OkEq Interim Executive Director Dorothy.Ballard@okeq.org Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVI NC THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUCH HOW CRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER CUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR : SHE HAS CUIDED US THROUCH SOME OF THE TOUCH EST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANCES FOR THE CENTER - SOME COOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUCH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO CRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZINC AND HAS BEEN WORKINC SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITINC NEW THINCS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSINC ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERINC REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FICHTINC THE ATTACK ON CENDER AFFIRMINC CARE. THE RECENT PASSACE AND SICNINC OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDINC CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVINC FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES. LECISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN CENDER - AFFIRMINC CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LECISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3XX WAS SICNED, OUR BOARD SECRETARY , ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID , " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS." I HAVEN ' T STOPPED THINKINC ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME . OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FICHT ACAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARCETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LCBTQIAA• COMMUNITY ACAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US, NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FICHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON ~ l l . 0 7 . 2 2 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME . PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENCES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORCANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSACE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORCANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRINC BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY . AND THE STAFF , VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US TH ROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZINC ACCOMPLISHMENTS , EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMINC DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWINC ORCANIZATION NEEDS , PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSICHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORCANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRRECULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER ; • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDINC , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ: • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS , WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ENCiACiED A NEW ACCOUNTINCi FIRM ; •WEARE WORKING WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY . WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKING URGENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVING FORWARD . WE ARE DETERMINING WHAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME . I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVING . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 1 4. 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT -~~~ DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR GRATITUDE , AND THIS YEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURING THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRING WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY . ESPECIALLY HIS GRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKING TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LEGACY OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROGRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVING YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS . I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDGE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINGS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETING . AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINGNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING AND IS BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 ATS PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURING TRAVIS GUILLORY AT 7,30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE AGAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTING OUR STRATEGY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUGH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENGES , WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD . WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDING AND HISTORY AS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS . THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS • YOUR NEEDS · ARE GREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUGH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY , BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 2 1 . 2 2 11.21.22 Giving Tuesday Message from Board Treasurer 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 0I( LAH OMANS FOR EQ_UALITY 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. ri'l (il Serving LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and their allies since 1980. www.okeq.org • • • • • • • • Dear friends of OkEq, As I took some much-needed time with my family during the Thanksgiving holiday, like many of you, I reflected on the things I am grateful for in my life. Among them is my work with OkEq as Treasurer for the Board of Directors and in service with you — our incredible body of supporters holding the same passion for the mission of this organization. Over the past few weeks, we have shared several updates from our Board President about the work we are undertaking in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us into the future. I want to take this moment to share my confidence in our progress in establishing a solid financial, procedural, and management footing. Beyond OkEq's selection of a new Interim Executive Director, we have formed an active Finance Committee that meets monthly, at minimum, and is hands-on in financial decisions for the center, including weekly approval of all disbursements. We have also contracted a new outside accountant who has hit the ground running, holding an extensive background in managing nonprofit finances. With their guidance, the Finance Committee is implementing solid procedures for all financial activities with proper oversight and internal controls. We take our responsibilities very seriously. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you show your continued support and confidence in the mission and purpose of Oklahomans for Equality with a donation to help us continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community and sustain it for generations to come. Ours is a necessary work that continues to grow. Together we can see that work continue to come to fruition. To donate, please visit https://www.okeq.org/ and click the big orange button on the bottom right corner of the page. Don't forget to share this opportunity with your networks! Thank you for your generosity. Julie H. Chase Board Treasure 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Give Today OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement WEAR O UR -I. SAND SISTERS IN COLORADO SPRING . TO SA , AFFI RM ING , AND WELCOMING PLACES WHER 1i.RE WITHOUT FEAR . WHI LE T HE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY. WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUDING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 22 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree! Thank you for helping folks enjoy the holiday season and letting them know the community cares. And Thank you to American Airlines TUL Pride EBRG for all their support and help. Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. Upcoming Special Events Worlds AIDS Day Art Exhibit Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. The exhibit is located in the Bruce Goff Event Center. .. ..... '"'" '" " - ,.. , ~ •.- ... ~rnJ,, J1sJ,JJ :f•1 ":~ - •• a, - o, M - The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 Free HIV Testing Tuesday, Dec 20th | 4:00pm 6:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Facebook Event H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 0 Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan 12th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 TICKETS Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $25 and general admission seating is $10. Tickets on sale now. 0 2023 Tulsa Pride Pageant 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Saturday, Jan 15th | 10:00pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 RSVP Calling ALL performers! Compete to be 2023 Tulsa Pride King or Queen! • Open to all with a $50 registration fee • Prize Package $150.00 with sash and crown • Bookings at all Pride Bingos, Tulsa Pride, and Chapter Prides. For more information email Shay Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thursday, Jan 26th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Tulsa Ballet 1212 E 45th Pl S, Tulsa, OK 74105 RSVP Join us for our Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Tulsa Ballet. The international press has described Tulsa Ballet as “one of the best in the world” A professional company of international dancers representing 14 countries performs six times a year. The Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education offers classes for ages 3adult at two campuses: in Tulsa on Brookside and in Broken Arrow at the Hardesty Center for Dance Education. 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. E I AIL KAO.MORRIS®OKEQ.O G WITH YOUR BIO AND 3 PIECES FOR CONSI ERATION. ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 21ST Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... / We have a few spots remaining! Submit your work today! SUBMISSIONS In Memoriam Iln Memolriaurn Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21, 2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23, 2022 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 1947 - 2022 Bob Hendricks Jonathan Stanley Jan 27, 1957 - Dec 3, 2022 Community Leader Aug 16, 1948 - Dec 1, 2022 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming Broi11gl11t T0 Yotll Bi ~riie Letter 1 A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 23 Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel ®@TID.cl1@IT ~ffi]]))]XID~ @IT@ffi]]) IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 23 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. https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Happy December! What better way to ride out these fluctuating temperatures than a good book, a cup of coffee/tea/wine, and a blanket? Hopefully you have had the chance to check out the online catalog, check out a new book, and explore some of the new additions as we are expanding and growing. Speaking of changes, there are two brand new initiatives we’ve implemented, and if you’d like to help with either of those, please let me know! CHILDREN’S BOOKS: We have gotten some new children’s books in! You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku89v. We’ve also started adding links to Teachers’ and Family Guides where available, as well as any reading/interest levels as we can find. Take a look at this this book: https://tinyurl.com/yxt8hzh2. If you scroll down to the “Local Notes,” you’ll find where this information can be found. (Quick tip: If you have logged into your library account, you can click “Place Hold” for a book to be set aside for you to pick up). BOOK DONATIONS: We’ve also been asked if there is a wish list for the library. It is now 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... live! You can view it here: https://tinyurl.com/yv4wn46t. As part of your holiday charity giving, consider donating a book or two, or make it a monthly commitment to purchase a book along with a regular Amazon delivery. Thank you for all your support this year. It has been a rollercoaster ride with all the political and societal issues that have impacted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but together, we can become stronger and find ways to overcome these challenges. Happy holidays, Michelle Simmons Library Director BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E - Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT ~ ----•-... FILM IT Flm a ohort - performonce crdocumontaru FINCER PAINT IT Create digital art, color pencil, o, drawing PICTURE IT ~ ~ Take a phot o- a collage or self - portrait ~ - - - - , , . , .. _todluClck on~ v: - - ~ ~ - - YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: J. OKEQ 'NII.IL.aitlly © --.•-.....-Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library YOU' VOICE 8eJongs Ycu VOICE IS Yahd The 2022-2023 OOR VOtCES c.r,pe.gn IO raise funds encl suppol'1 for OU' library seeks to increase ac:cess 10 and so::,pe of LBGTOIA• mateoels Donele 10d8yl ~ 1 0 w . w : rivsiaionm ~ o n IIN'ftOlllllg Olll'aulcVUe•spoMOreCJ 11nKnonor l o t ' ~ ~ • uniycara Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -~-f- OKEO HEALTH CLINIC Donate & Support -~-f- OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Commumty Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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. communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF LEGALAID th SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • = Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ElWORK 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. A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... an appointment. OKE okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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! 4/28/26, 4:58 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 22 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE / HER / HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER • OPERATIONS MANGER DONNA MATTHEWS LILY PINA SHE / HER / HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! Letter From the President --- • HAPPY H LIDAYS! --FROM OKLAHAOMANS FOR EQUALITY ** Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you safe, warm, and in the company of those most important in your life. As temperatures drop and days slow down, I begin again to reflect. To celebrate the successes of the waning year while looking to the incredible opportunities ahead. 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Together, we have moved through significant triumphs and adjustments here at OkEq. There is much to be grateful for as we count our blessings and look ahead. Over the last year, and under the guidance of former President Stacy Turner, we had the most successful Gala and Pride events in the organization's history. Over 700 attendees joined us for our Gala, while Pride welcomed its largest number of vendors and participants since its inception. We also navigated staffing, Board, and program adjustments. Most recently, pausing some events and programs along with slightly reduced center hours (noon to 8 pm weekdays) as we turn inward to focus on the infrastructure needed to keep OkEq thriving well into the future. Moving into 2023, we are building on our successes with committees preparing for the Gala and Pride to be even bigger and concentrate on celebrating every single one of you. Supporting that is the first segment of our interim Executive Directors strategic plan for OkEq, the Three Ps — People, Programs, and Purpose. Here are some of the exciting things you can expect through January: • Defined employee roles and additions to staff and volunteers • New financial protocols for efficiency and accountability • Safety improvements, including a new camera system and intercoms • Expanded support group offerings • The return of youth and young adult programs • New education and outreach training through OkEq and select partners • The first details about our new counseling initiatives • A return to standard operating hours at the Center • Website and social media refreshes As you can see, these are exciting times! We invite you in this season of reflection, generosity, and hope, to share the great work happening at OkEq and encourage your networks to consider giving or matching your support of our growing services. There is no end destination in our work, and we remain ever focused and full of gratitude for your support of OkEq. On behalf of the OkEq Staff, Board, and Trustees, I wish you all a very warm and happy Holiday Season! Sincerely, Bob Hanson Board President Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS . I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVING THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW GRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR ; SHE HAS GUIDED US THROUGH SOME OF THE TOUGHEST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANGES FOR THE CENTER - SOME GOOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZING AND HAS BEEN WORKING SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING NEW THINGS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSING ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERING REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FIGHTING THE ATTACK ON GENDER · AFFIRMING CARE. THE RECENT PASSAGE AND SIGNING OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDING GENDER · 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... AFFIRMING CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES . LEGISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN GENDER - AFFIRMING CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION . WHEN SENATE BILL 3XX WAS SIGNED, OUR BOARD SECRETARY, ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID , " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS ." I HAVEN 'T STOPPED THINKING ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME. OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT AGAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARGETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LGBTQIAA+ COMMUNITY AGAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED , BOB HANSON q l l .0 7 .22 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME , PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENGES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE CROWTH OF OUR ORGANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSAGE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BECAN AS A SMALL ORGANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARCE CENTER REQUIRING BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS CROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , AND THE STAFF , VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US TH ROUCH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS, EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUCHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWING ORGANIZATION NEEDS . PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSIGHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRREGULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER : • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDING , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONCER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ: • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS , WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND ENCACED A NEW ACCOUNTING FIRM : •WEARE WORKING WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY , WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKING URCENTLV TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVINC FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMINING WHAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME . I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVING . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . l 4. 2 2 11.14.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----- DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR GRATITUDE , AND THIS VEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY . ESPECIALLY HIS GRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKING TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACV OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROGRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVING YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDGE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS . MARKETING . AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT . WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINGNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE CROUND RUNNING AND IS BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 AT 5 PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICGS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURING TRAVIS CUILLORV AT 7 :30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTING OUR STRATECV TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUGH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENGES , WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD . WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDING AND HISTORY AS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS - YOUR NEEDS - ARE GREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUGH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRIGHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY , BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11. 2 l . 2 2 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 11.21.22 Giving Tuesday Message from Board Treasurer Dear friends of OkEq, As I took some much-needed time with my family during the Thanksgiving holiday, like many of you, I reflected on the things I am grateful for in my life. Among them is my work with OkEq as Treasurer for the Board of Directors and in service with you — our incredible body of supporters holding the same passion for the mission of this organization. Over the past few weeks, we have shared several updates from our Board President about the work we are undertaking in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us into the future. I want to take this moment to share my confidence in our progress in establishing a solid financial, procedural, and management footing. 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Beyond OkEq's selection of a new Interim Executive Director, we have formed an active Finance Committee that meets monthly, at minimum, and is hands-on in financial decisions for the center, including weekly approval of all disbursements. We have also contracted a new outside accountant who has hit the ground running, holding an extensive background in managing nonprofit finances. With their guidance, the Finance Committee is implementing solid procedures for all financial activities with proper oversight and internal controls. We take our responsibilities very seriously. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you show your continued support and confidence in the mission and purpose of Oklahomans for Equality with a donation to help us continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community and sustain it for generations to come. Ours is a necessary work that continues to grow. Together we can see that work continue to come to fruition. To donate, please visit https://www.okeq.org/ and click the big orange button on the bottom right corner of the page. Don't forget to share this opportunity with your networks! Thank you for your generosity. Julie H. Chase Board Treasure Give Today OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement . ~ FFIRMING, AND WELCOMING PLACES WHERE THEY CAN BE WHO 'A E WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY. WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUD ING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A TRANS MAN WHO RELOCATED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE . 11 21 22 • ',. _.,, ';' ... ~ r 'If _.! ( r - , • - + '-C) ·• / ' . . ' ,. ,, " - t- 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree! Thank you for helping folks enjoy the holiday season and letting them know the community cares. And Thank you to American Airlines TUL Pride EBRG for all their support and help. Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. Upcoming Special Events Worlds AIDS Day Art Exhibit 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. The exhibit is located in the Bruce Goff Event Center. ' - .. ,. ,,... '""' " " ~ ~JJLL, JtoLJJ -~ - ~ ", -:~ . . . The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 7:00pm – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 Free HIV Testing Facebook Event 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Tuesday, Dec 27th | 4:00pm 6:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 0 Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan 12th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 TICKETS Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $25 and general admission seating is $15. Tickets on sale now. 0 2023 Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, Jan 15th | 10:00pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 RSVP Calling ALL performers! Compete to be 2023 Tulsa Pride King or Queen! • Open to all with a $50 registration fee • Prize Package $150.00 with sash and crown • Bookings at all Pride Bingos, Tulsa Pride, and Chapter Prides. For more information email Shay Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thursday, Jan 26th | 6:00pm - RSVP 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... 7:30pm Tulsa Ballet 1212 E 45th Pl S, Tulsa, OK 74105 Join us for our Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Tulsa Ballet. The international press has described Tulsa Ballet as “one of the best in the world” A professional company of international dancers representing 14 countries performs six times a year. The Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education offers classes for ages 3adult at two campuses: in Tulsa on Brookside and in Broken Arrow at the Hardesty Center for Dance Education. 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.html Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Read More Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More The open enrollment period for More LGBTQ+ people qualify this 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. El AIL KAO.MORRIS®OKEQ.O G WITH YOUR BIO AND 3 PIECES FOR CONSI ERATION. ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME. DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 21ST Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery We have a few spots remaining! Submit your work today! SUBMISSIONS In Memoriam 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Iln Memoni2UITI Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21, 2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23, 2022 Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett 1947 - 2022 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Bob Hendricks Jonathan Stanley Jan 27, 1957 - Dec 3, 2022 Community Leader Aug 16, 1948 - Dec 1, 2022 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming Bro1111gl11t "I1o You_Bi 1~11e Letter Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! IndigiQueer is a space The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel Sin Fronteras es un A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 The program is 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 22 created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 22 + ~ https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Happy December! What better way to ride out these fluctuating temperatures than a good book, a cup of coffee/tea/wine, and a blanket? Hopefully you have had the chance to check out the online catalog, check out a new book, and explore some of the new additions as we are expanding and growing. Speaking of changes, there are two brand new initiatives we’ve implemented, and if you’d like to help with either of those, please let me know! CHILDREN’S BOOKS: We have gotten some new children’s books in! You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku89v. We’ve also started adding links to Teachers’ and Family Guides where available, as well as any reading/interest levels as we can find. Take a look at this this book: https://tinyurl.com/yxt8hzh2. If you scroll down to the “Local Notes,” you’ll find where this information can be found. (Quick tip: If you have logged into your library account, you can click “Place Hold” for a book to be set aside for you to pick up). BOOK DONATIONS: We’ve also been asked if there is a wish list for the library. It is now live! You can view it here: https://tinyurl.com/yv4wn46t. As part of your holiday charity giving, consider donating a book or two, or make it a monthly commitment to purchase a book along with a regular Amazon delivery. Thank you for all your support this year. It has been a rollercoaster ride with all the political and societal issues that have impacted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but together, we can become stronger and find ways to overcome these challenges. Happy holidays, Michelle Simmons Library Director BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOICE Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!i ------..-FILM IT Fhaahort-pemrmoncecr~ PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo- a collage or self - portrait ~ 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: J. OKEQ 'NINL.aitlly © ..... --.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Ycu VOICE IS Vaill The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES ~ 10 raise Nnds and S4JPPOf1. lor cu library seeks to n::reese eccess to and scope of LBGTOIA• IT\llle08!S Donate rxteyt 0. Searchtor ~IOMMrrostanct1W9"Wlonlw,J~ O\lf~ISsponsoredllr-110110"1otA1911t~ • ~au:nryca,a Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library -ci=-<r- OKEO HEALTH -ci=-<r- CLINIC ■ Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ+ Community Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Donate & Support OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. Please do not send medical or private 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. 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 EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. Community Partners • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Julie L. Goree with Legal = Every Tuesday from • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 22 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org 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 Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. OKE okeq.org/donate SUPPORT TODAY Amazon Smile. You Shop. Amazon Gives. 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! 4/28/26, 5:00 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 22 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS KAO MORRIS HE/ HIM/ HIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS SHE/ HER/ HERS LILY PINA GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. 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FROM OKLAHAOMANS FOR EQUALITY --- ** Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you safe, warm, and in the company of those most important in your life. As temperatures drop and days slow down, I begin again to reflect. To celebrate the successes of the waning year while looking to the incredible opportunities ahead. Together, we have moved through significant triumphs and adjustments here at OkEq. There is much to be grateful for as we count our blessings and look ahead. Over the last year, and under the guidance of former President Stacy Turner, we had the most successful Gala and Pride events in the organization's history. Over 700 attendees joined us for our Gala, while Pride welcomed its largest number of vendors and participants since its inception. We also navigated staffing, Board, and program adjustments. Most recently, pausing some events and programs along with slightly reduced center hours (noon to 8 pm weekdays) as we turn inward to focus on the infrastructure needed to keep OkEq thriving well into the future. Moving into 2023, we are building on our successes with committees preparing for the Gala and Pride to be even bigger and concentrate on celebrating every single one of you. Supporting that is the first segment of our interim Executive Directors strategic plan for OkEq, the Three Ps — People, Programs, and Purpose. Here are some of the exciting things you can expect through January: • Defined employee roles and additions to staff and volunteers • New financial protocols for efficiency and accountability • Safety improvements, including a new camera system and intercoms • Expanded support group offerings • The return of youth and young adult programs • New education and outreach training through OkEq and select partners • The first details about our new counseling initiatives • A return to standard operating hours at the Center • Website and social media refreshes As you can see, these are exciting times! We invite you in this season of reflection, generosity, and hope, to share the great work happening at OkEq and encourage your networks to consider giving or matching your support of our growing services. There is no end destination in our work, and we remain ever focused and full of gratitude for your support of OkEq. On behalf of the OkEq Staff, Board, and Trustees, I wish you all a very warm and 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... happy Holiday Season! Sincerely, Bob Hanson Board President Board President Updates MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT HI , OKEQ MEMBERS. I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF. I AM BOB HANSON AND HAVE STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF BOARD PRESIDENT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY. AFTER SERVI NC THE MEMBERS AND CENTER FOR THE LAST YEAR , STACY TURNER HAS TAKEN SOME VERY WELL EARNED TIME OFF TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT WAYS. I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUCH HOW CRATEFUL WE AS THE BOARD ARE FOR HER CUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP OVER THE LAST YEAR ; SHE HAS CUIDED US THROUCH SOME OF THE TOUCH EST TIMES OKEQ HAS EVER SEEN . THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A YEAR OF MANY CHANCES FOR THE CENTER - SOME COOD AND SOME BAD. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAS BEEN THROUCH SO MUCH , AND WE ARE SO CRATEFUL FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE . OUR STAFF IS AMAZINC AND HAS BEEN WORKINC SO HARD TO HELP KEEP THE IMPORTANT SERVICES THE CENTER PROVIDES AVAILABLE . AS WE TAKE THE NEXT STEPS , THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITINC NEW THINCS OKEQ WILL BE FOCUSINC ON . BUT UNFORTUNATELY, EVENTS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS HAVE REMINDED ALL OF US WHY THE WORK OF THE CENTER IS SO IMPORTANT. THE VIOLENT ATTACKS AT THE DONUT HOLE (PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE TO THEM) ARE A SOBERINC REMINDER THAT WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON FICHTINC THE ATTACK ON CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE. THE RECENT PASSACE AND SICNINC OF SENATE BILL 3XX PROHIBITS OU HEALTH FROM PROVIDINC CENDER· AFFIRMINC CARE AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVINC FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN ' S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES. LECISLATORS HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO BAN CENDER · AFFIRMINC CARE TO MINORS STATEWIDE IN THE 2023 LECISLATIVE SESSION. WHEN SENATE BILL 3XX WAS SICNED , OUR BOARD SECRETARY, ERIC WILSON , SENT A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EMAIL THAT SAID, " THIS MAKES ME SO MAD . ALL THIS WILL DO IS HURT KIDS ." I HAVEN'T STOPPED THINKINC ABOUT THAT EMAIL , AND IT HAS BECOME A BATTLE CRY FOR ME . OKEQ WILL CONTINUE TO FICHT ACAINST THE HATE AND VIOLENCE THAT TARCETS OUR COMMUNITY. OKEQ WILL BE A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL WITHIN THE LCBTQIAA+ COMMUNITY ACAINST WHATEVER IS THROWN AT US , NOT OUT OF HATE FOR OTHERS, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WE FICHT - SO ALL MAY KNOW LOVE WINS AND WILL PREVAIL. HUMBLED AND HONORED, BOB HANSON 11 . 0 7 . 2 2 q 11.07.22 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AS I WRITE THIS ON THE EVEN INC OF THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS , I AM FILLED WITH EMOTION AND REMINDED THAT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANCE TAKES TIME . PATIENCE AND AN UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO PUSH TH ROUCH CHALLENCES . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHANCES AT OKEQ RECENTLY . THOSE CHANCES MAY BE HARD TO ACCEPT FOR SOME IN OUR COMMUNITY BUT ARE DUE IN PART TO THE GROWTH OF OUR ORGANIZATION . IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS MESSAGE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE TODAY AND WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR FUTURE . OKEQ BEGAN AS A SMALL ORGANIZATION RUN BY VOLUNTEERS . OVER THE YEARS , DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY , OKEQ CREW TO A LARGE CENTER REQUIRING BOTH A FULL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS . THIS GROWTH HAPPENED QUICKLY , AND THE STAFF . VOLUNTEERS , AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED TO SUSTAIN US THROUGH THIS EVOLUTION . THEIR PASSION FOR OKEQ IS WHAT LED TO AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS . EVEN IN THE FACE OF AN ADVERSE AND EVEN HOSTILE POLITICAL CLIMATE . AS WE SOUGHT TO RESPOND TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OKEQ PROVIDES , WE DID NOT ESTABLISH THE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES A HEALTHY AND CROWING ORGANIZATION NEEDS . PARTICULARLY IN TERMS OF FISCAL OVERSIGHT. WE BELIEVE IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW : • IN OUR WORK TO ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION ' S CURRENT FINANCIAL STATE , THE BOARD IDENTIFIED IRREGULARITIES IN THE FINANCES OVERSEEN BY OKEQ ' S VOLUNTEER TREASURER ; • WE TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS FINDING , AND THE TREASURER IS NO LONGER INVOLVED WITH OKEQ; • WE MET WITH OUR FUNDERS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION : • WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FUNDERS . WE COMPLETED A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS AND ENGAGED A NEW ACCOUNTING FIRM ; •WEARE WORKING WITH THAT FIRM AND WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION PROCESS AND BUILD A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE . IMPORTANTLY , WE ARE SHARI NC THIS UPDATE AND THE INFORMATION WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST - YOU . OKEQ EXISTS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE ARE WORKING URGENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ CAN BE FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND CAN SUSTAIN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME . YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER . MOVING FORWARD , WE ARE DETERMINING WHAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS . I WILL BE SHARING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE SOON . IN THE MEANTIME , I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO OKEQ AND TO SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE , HEALTHY AND THRIVING . SINCERELY BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11. 1 4. 2 2 11.14.22 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ----- DEAR FRIENDS , THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON IS A TIME FOR CRATITUDE , AND THIS YEAR I AM PROFOUNDLY CRATEFUL FOR THE OVERWHELMINC SUPPORT WE HAVE SEEN FROM THE OKEQ COMMUNITY DURINC THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSACES OF SUPPORT AND YOUR UNWAVERINC COMMITMENT TO OUR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE LCBTQ + COMMUNITY . AS YOU MAY KNOW , LAST SPRINC WE CELEBRATED TOBY JENKINS ' 26 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OKEQ AND WISHED HIM THE BEST ON HIS WELL - EARNED RETIREMENT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS FAMILY , ESPECIALLY HIS CRANDCHILDREN . OVER THE LAST FIVE MONTHS , THE BOARD HAS BEEN WORKINC TO IDENTIFY A NEW LEADER TO HELP STRENCTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND THE LECACY OF TOBY ' S WORK TH ROUCH THE MANY EVENTS , PROCRAMS , AND RESOURCES THAT OKEQ PROVIDES IN SERVI NC YOU , OUR COMMUNITY . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT DOROTHY BALLARD HAS JOINED OKEQ AS OUR NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . AFTER A COMPETITIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED DOROTHY BECAUSE OF HER KNOWLEDCE , DEDICATION , AND PASSION FOR THE MISSION OF OKEQ . SHE BRINCS MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS , MARKETINC , AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANACEMENT. WE ARE CRATEFUL FOR HER WILLINCNESS TO STEP FORWARD AND LEAD OKEQ TH ROUCH THIS TIME OF TRANSITION . DOROTHY HAS HIT THE CROUND RUNNINC AND IS BUILDINC A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN OKEQ . WE WILL BE SHARI NC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PLANS SOON . I HOPE YOU WILL SAVE THE DATE OF THURSDAY , DECEMBER 8 ATS PM FOR A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT OKEQ FOR A CHANCE TO MEET DOROTHY AND THE OKEQ TEAM , TOUR THE CENTER , AND LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCRAMS AND SERVICES . WE ALSO HOPE YOU JOIN US AFTERWARDS IN THE LYNN RICCS THEATER TO ENJOY DECEMBER ' S RAINBOW ROOM EVENT " A QUIRKY QUEEN ' S QUEER CHRISTMAS CABARET " FEATURINC TRAVIS CUILLORY AT 7 ,30 PM . LOOK FOR AN INVITATION TO THESE LATER THIS WEEK ! NOW THAT WE ACAIN HAVE LEADERSHIP IN PLACE THAT HOLDS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE BOARD AND STAFF , WE CAN CONTINUE TO ADDRESS THE BROADER WORK OF IMPLEMENTINC OUR STRATECY TO MAKE SURE THAT OKEQ IS FINANCIALLY SOUND AND CAN SUSTAIN ITS MISSION FOR CENERATIONS TO COME . ALTHOUCH THESE SHIFTS HOLD THEIR CHALLENCES , WE HAVE AN EXCITINC OPPORTUNITY FOR OKEQ TO MEET THE EX PAN DI NC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY . AS WE MOVE FORWARD , WE ARE MINDFUL OF OUR FOUNDINC AND HISTORY AS A CRASSROOTS ORCANIZATION CREATED TO SERVE ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY . AFTER OVER 40 YEARS , THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS CROWN AND OUR NEEDS • YOUR NEEDS · ARE CREATER THAN EVER . THANK YOU FOR CONTINUINC TO STAND WITH US AS WE WORK THROUCH THIS TIME OF CHANCE AS WE TURN THE CORNER TOWARD A BICCER AND BRICHTER FUTURE . SINCERELY . BOB HANSON BOARD PRESIDENT q 11 . 2 1 . 2 2 11.21.22 Giving Tuesday Message from Board Treasurer 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dear friends of OkEq, As I took some much-needed time with my family during the Thanksgiving holiday, like many of you, I reflected on the things I am grateful for in my life. Among them is my work with OkEq as Treasurer for the Board of Directors and in service with you — our incredible body of supporters holding the same passion for the mission of this organization. Over the past few weeks, we have shared several updates from our Board President about the work we are undertaking in stabilizing and restructuring OkEq to sustain us into the future. I want to take this moment to share my confidence in our progress in establishing a solid financial, procedural, and management footing. Beyond OkEq's selection of a new Interim Executive Director, we have formed an active Finance Committee that meets monthly, at minimum, and is hands-on in financial decisions for the center, including weekly approval of all disbursements. We have also contracted a new outside accountant who has hit the ground running, holding an extensive background in managing nonprofit finances. With their guidance, the Finance Committee is implementing solid procedures for all financial activities with proper oversight and internal controls. We take our responsibilities very seriously. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask that you show your continued support and confidence in the mission and purpose of Oklahomans for Equality with a donation to help us continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community and sustain it for generations to come. Ours is a necessary work that continues to grow. Together we can see that work continue to come to fruition. To donate, please visit https://www.okeq.org/ and click the big orange button on the bottom right corner of the page. Don't forget to share this opportunity with your networks! Thank you for your generosity. Julie H. Chase Board Treasure Give Today OkEq Colorado Shooting Statement 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... . - -'D"11r.1.lrT""'1rn''ClllC'l3a:--.a,o:;-.:;,Rl\lrlNi , AIIID WE[COMING PLACE Rl:Rc·--..an.,rr'Elll~~..-.;;icn--. ;c;. RE WITHOUT FEAR . WHILE THE MOTIVE OF THE SHOOTING IS ST I LL UNCLEAR AT THIS TIME , ANY ATTACK ON A SAFE SPACE DESIGNATED FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FEELS LIKE A PROFOUND VIOLATION OF OUR SAFETY AND OUR RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY . WE MOURN THE LIVES LOST AND THE LIVES CHANGED FOREVER . INCLUD ING AMONG THEM DANIEL DAVIS ASTON OF BROKEN ARROW, A T RANS MAN WHO RELOCAT ED TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS BARTENDING ON THE NIGHT OF THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK . HAVING BEEN PART OF THE LOCAL ELOTE WORK FAMILY, THE IMPACT OF HIS LOSS HITS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOME . WE ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE WHAT SUPPORTS THE COLORADO SPRINGS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NEEDS AT THIS TIME AND WILL SHARE MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVA I LABLE . 11 21 22 Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Tulsa CARES Fairy Tree! Thank you for helping folks enjoy the holiday season and letting them know the community cares. And Thank you to American Airlines TUL Pride EBRG for all their support and help. Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. For 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... more than three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response as HIV/AIDS has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease. Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope."Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving lowincome individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in the state. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs. We specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that is rooted in principles of empowerment, self-worth, inclusion, and hope. Upcoming Special Events Worlds AIDS Day Art Exhibit Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Opening on December 1 is in partnership with the Grateful Day Foundation who will hold the space through the month of December featuring artworks from and in support of World AIDS Day. All proceeds benefit Grateful Day and its mission to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community. The exhibit is located in the Bruce Goff Event Center. - , ,. ••~ . 0 ~ ... , .... ,, " " " ~.11J:L,:JJ'oLJ:J ....,, .,_,.,_ .-\ - - ., , •••• o, - ~ The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with David Martfeld Month of December Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 David Martfeld is this month's artist in The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, December 1st at 7pm. Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 6:00pm – :00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 0 Free HIV Testing Tuesday, Dec 27th | 4:00pm 6:00pm Dennis E. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Facebook Event H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 0 The Rocky Horror Picture Show - New Year's Celebration Saturday, Dec 31st | 8:00pm 12:30am Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Facebook Event Ring in 2023 with the mother of all cult-classics at Circle’s traditional endof-year shows! Hosted by Tulsa's own drag artist Adonia, the pre-film party begins at 8:30p both nights with a costume contest, drink specials, and more. Film at 10:00p and audience participation is strongly encouraged to enjoy the true “Rocky Horror” experience. Tickets $11 Members, $13 non-Members. Sat 12/31 will include New Year's Eve extras including the ball drop on the big screen and a celebration after the film. Fri 12/30 will feature DJ Kennedy spinning tunes in the lobby with support from Play Tulsa Music. About your host: Adonia is a Tulsa 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Starlette born and raised, she has graced the stages of Tulsa venues for 7 years, and has been featured in The Daily Planet in 2022. Audiences commend Adonia for her charismatic sense of humor, energetic performances, and undeniable crowd entertainment. She’s also a Scorpio! About the film: Sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Nancy Moran Month of January Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 RSVP Nancy Moran presents "Collage Conversations: Self-care for the Activist Soul" at The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. Exhibit opening night is Thursday, January 5th at 6pm. The exhibit will be on display for the month of January. Nancy Moran, a long time Tulsa activist, dares to believe that people can, and will, do the right thing. To her that has meant organizing to open Tulsa’s first transitional living center for unhoused persons with chronic mental illness, leading an antiwar movement, supporting immigrant rights, and working on getting Tulsa, an oil and gas town, to commit to 100% renewable energy. It takes a lot of 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... energy, and positive self-talk, to continue acting upon these convictions. She sees other people having the same struggles. Creating collages is a means of providing encouragement, for herself and others. As a nurse and a mindbody medicine scholar, she sees collage-making as a whole body-brain activity allowing her to steep herself in the values and motivation needed to keep up the good fight. Through her “Dispatches from the Collage Cutting Factory,” she uses these collages as a means to reflect on a variety of topics ranging from mindfulness, selfcompassion, spirituality, ecology, tenacity, and the importance of refusing to be a spectator in a world that needs each and every one of us to be a force for good. Her collages in essays may be found at https://www.facebook.com/ Collagesandcoktails 0 Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan 12th | 7:30pm Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 TICKETS Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Table seats are $25 and general admission seating is $15. Tickets on sale now. 0 2023 Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, Jan 15th | 10:00pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 RSVP Calling ALL performers! Compete to be 2023 Tulsa Pride King or Queen! 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 23 UHIVfflUWfIPW https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... • Open to all with a $50 registration fee • Prize Package $150.00 with sash and crown • Bookings at all Pride Bingos, Tulsa Pride, and Chapter Prides. For more information email Shay Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thursday, Jan 26th | 6:00pm 7:30pm Tulsa Ballet 1212 E 45th Pl S, Tulsa, OK 74105 RSVP Join us for our Equality Business Alliance Mixer at Tulsa Ballet. The international press has described Tulsa Ballet as “one of the best in the world” A professional company of international dancers representing 14 countries performs six times a year. The Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education offers classes for ages 3adult at two campuses: in Tulsa on Brookside and in Broken Arrow at the Hardesty Center for Dance Education. 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 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. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator, Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... equality-business-alliance.html Grow With Us featuring Luke Scuitto This episode of Grow With Us features Luke Scuitto, the Membership Coordinator at the Dennis R. Neill Oklahoma Equality Center. Luke is Tulsa-transplant who found a meaningful community at the Equality Center, and he was able to create an opportunity to serve the LGBTQIA+ community of the Tulsa Metropolitan and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Luke’s involvement in programming events for the Equality Business Alliance, different programs available to folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, and the ways to serve locally in LBGTQIA+ spaces. Luke Scuitto OKEQ Membership Coordinator Read More Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center While Gilcrease is rebuilding, we want to bring art from their collection to you through their new program, Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood, which begins this fall. Reproductions from their collection will pop-up in at least 30 locations around Tulsa. One artwork will be displayed for three months simultaneously all over town, with three different pieces displayed over 12 months. Gilcrease has programming based on the art planned for select locations so we’re sure to get as many people interacting with the art—and Gilcrease—as possible. The first piece is "Forest Scene" by Pop Chalee (Taos Pueblo). Read More 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... The open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace has begun! And 4 of 5 customers can find a plan option for $10 or less per month. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll, compare options, or switch plans. More LGBTQ+ people qualify this year for affordable health insurance options! Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance has started and runs through Jan 15, 2023. Go to healthcare.gov to get started. In Memoriam Iln Memoniaum Stan Simpson Carol Smith Aug 29, 1929 - Jul 21, 2022 Sept 14, 1940 - Aug 22, 2022 Paul Wayne Gossett Feb 9, 1944 - Aug 23, 2022 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Joseph Edward Johnson Matt Brooks Daniel Davis Aston Born Day - 2022 Born Day - 2022 1947 - 2022 Bob Hendricks Jonathan Stanley Jan 27, 1957 - Dec 3, 2022 Community Leader Aug 16, 1948 - Dec 1, 2022 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming Brou1glllt "f1o You., Bi "I111le Letter Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network Our monthly meet-ups are come and go The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00pm 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 23 gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+ and Allied Women are always welcome! https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... the month 7:00pm.8:00pm For more information email Daniel For more information email Steven or call 918.592.0088 @®m@l®IT ~ffi[g)I]XID~ @IT@ffi[g) O~@O@O@ Qdl§§ ~g 'u'Qdl[1,§ £ 'D'W@-§[;e)O~O'u' IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/ indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latinled movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, NonBinary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Rowan to schedule interview Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information call 918.743.4297. ~~w@~H'll-00 ;-. ~@wu@ ~H@lhl'll' Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up Jamm Outt will learn about different cultures, traditional music from Join PFLAG & OKEQ for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00pm 9:00pm around the world, and get to play instruments while expanding musical knowledge. This group meets every first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay with Name, School, and Age. + + teens. Coffee and cookies will be provided. This group meets monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors 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. The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans, who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/ Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Veterans Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center For more information email Daniel or call 918.812.4640 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Email SAGE@OKEQ.ORG for more information. Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. It's Complicated will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Happy December! What better way to ride out these fluctuating temperatures than a good book, a cup of coffee/tea/wine, and a blanket? Hopefully you have had the chance to check out the online catalog, check out a new book, and explore some of the new additions as we are expanding and growing. Speaking of changes, there are two brand new initiatives we’ve implemented, and if you’d like to help with either of those, please let me know! CHILDREN’S BOOKS: We have gotten some new children’s books in! You can view them here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku89v. We’ve also started adding links to Teachers’ and Family Guides where available, as well as any reading/interest levels as we can find. Take a look at this this book: https://tinyurl.com/yxt8hzh2. If you scroll down to the “Local Notes,” you’ll find where this information can be found. (Quick tip: If you have logged into your library account, you can click “Place Hold” for a book to be set aside for you to pick up). BOOK DONATIONS: We’ve also been asked if there is a wish list for the library. It is now live! You can view it here: https://tinyurl.com/yv4wn46t. As part of your holiday charity giving, consider donating a book or two, or make it a monthly commitment to purchase a book along with a regular Amazon delivery. Thank you for all your support this year. It has been a rollercoaster ride with all the political and societal issues that have impacted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, but together, we can become stronger and find ways to overcome these challenges. Happy holidays, Michelle Simmons Library Director 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 18 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... BE HEARD. USE YOU R VOI C E Stuck figuring out what you want to submit? Here's some ideas. SCREAM IT -!:i - ...... - .......... FILM IT Flm a ehort -perfonnance crclocumentaru Create digital art, color penc,l, or drawing PICTURE IT ~ Take a photo - a collage or self - portrait ~ YOUR VOICE SUBMISSION IT'S OFFICIALLY HERE! The Rainbow Library online catalog is live! ➡ The Rainbow Library Here's how you can request a library card: - -.•- -Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Your VOICE Belongs Yow VOICE 15 Vlllld The 2022-2023 OUR VOtCES Canpaign lo raise funds and support lor W' laary seeks to incrMSe access to and saipe of LBGTOIA• mat80lll!s Donale bSe)'I 0. Searc:htor Cong,anaaonslllUlrllffOltana~flrOIITIClllll'dftGClflg (lw~IIIJIOMCftCllll'lel'IIOnOrlOI'~ • Ritquellll.D'lrYClfd Or, if you have a library card already, you can log in to the catalog to see what you have checked out and request a hold on a book. You can also email the librarian. Currently, we are compiling a list of over 100 books, primarily Young Adult titles, to purchase in the next month. In addition, we sent out our first batch of library cards, with more to be mailed out soon. There is still a lot of work to be done. With limited time, the other library volunteers and I are doing what we can to finish sending out our backlog of library card requests, add new books, process current books (since the conversion from the old system to this one was not entirely 100% smooth), and become fluent on the new system. So bear with us as we work through these things, but most importantly, come enjoy YOUR new library. Rainbow Library Donate & Support 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 19 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OKEO -ci=-<r- HEALTH -ci=-<rCLINIC OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we Culturally Competent Care for the LGBTQ• Communlty Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Please do not send medical or private information via email! Equality Alliances The EBA exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: 1. Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; 2. Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 3. Creating professional environments where gay-welcoming The EFA exists to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with affirming faith communities. All participating faith communities must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community in their spaces and in their practices. The EHA strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community as well as follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 20 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Community Partners • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.o rg. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. = Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. (Free Testing) Hope Testing • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. = Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or ACTIONLINK C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK OSU - Tulsa A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 21 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/ SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. 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. Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. 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OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES HE/ HIM/ HIS DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER KAO MORRIS SHE / HER / HERS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS LILY PINA SHE / HER / HERS GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE/ HER/ HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair 4/28/26, 5:01 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 23 of 23 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S9 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try email marketing for free today! 4/28/26, 5:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d9c20750374522a7b3fb542a61952cdd.pdf a8c7ef014f36071d7d194ab2ade4306d PDF Text Text Email from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 3 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... OkEq Weekly eNews Pictures are hyperlinked! Letter From the President Dear OkEq Member, As 2022 comes to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect on what the last year has brought us, and the incredible ways you as a member of our community have come together to support us and each other, especially during these challenging 4/28/26, 5:02 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 3 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... times. At Oklahomans for Equality, we remain committed to our mission of seeking equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. We will continue to find new innovative ways to serve and enrich the lives of every single member of OkEq and the LGBTQ+ community in Tulsa. Now, more than ever our programs, alliances, advocacy, and daily operations have taken on an increased importance and will enable us to continue to provide much-needed support. As a valued member of our community, I am writing to ask you for your help. Our mission relies on generous support from donors like you, and the end of the year is the perfect time to show your generosity. With your help, we can continue to help those in need and demonstrate the power of collective support and compassion. Please take a few moments to show your support through a donation to Oklahomans for Equality! Thank you, Bob Hanson OkEq Board President SUPPORT TODAY OKEQ STAFF, BOARD, AND TRUSTEES 4/28/26, 5:02 PM �Email from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 3 https://app.constantcontact.com/pages/campaigns/email-details/details/ac... SHAY BREWER HE I HIM I HIS ANDI GUNTER SHE I HER I HERS KAO MORRIS HE/ HIM/ HIS CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER DIGITAL MEDIA & BIPOC PROGRAM COORDINATOR OPERATIONS MANGER •• DONNA MATTHEWS SHE/ HER/ HERS LILY PINA GRANT COORDINATOR LUKE SCUITTO SHE I HER I HERS HE/ HIM/ HIS NURSE PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Executive Committee Bob Hanson, PharmD - President Julie Chase - Treasurer Eric Wilson - Secretary Whitney Cipolla - Member at Large Board of Directors Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Elizabeth Ortiz Crista Patrick Justin Ross Paula Shannon Matthew Stroud Ovidio Trejo Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Claire Combs Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Denise Reid Jane Wiseman 080S8 Oklahomans for Equality & The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: Open for Events Only | Sunday: Open for Events Only 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice @ Constant Contact Try emoll marketing for free t oday! 4/28/26, 5:02 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8a787c31a01aaacdfd257ae494824aba.pdf 2d372d03052d2cf1238719014e56d7a6 PDF Text Text First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 4th, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jay Hinely’s Exhibition “Little Bit Everything” Opens Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jay Hinely grew up in a rural town outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a child, he developed a love for visual arts, sciencefiction movies, and alien beings. Growing up in the 80s, Star Wars, MTV, ATARI, and NASA were influential in his artistic style. When he was young, it became evident, that Jay was very different from other children. He was bullied and labeled as a “dumb kid.” He could not read because he had severe dyslexia. Fortunately, one of his teachers recognized that he had the God-given ability to draw, paint, sculpt, and express himself with his hands. He learned he could put things on canvas that “wowed” people and truly made people wonder what he saw and felt. He attended Vicky Hardy School of Art and Harrison Bay Vocational Technical Center in Tennessee. At the age of 19, he stopped painting and raised 3 children as a single father, but 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... never lost his passion. Jay’s love has always been to create art that encompasses his mind, heart, voice, emotions, and vision to connect with the outside world. As a middle-aged man, he is using his God-given gift to paint, to create, to express, and to “wow”. Enjoy….. "One of the most vulnerable populations among youth today is LGBTQ teens. As a father of seven children, I want to be an example to them. I chose to display my art to promote equality and awareness to my children as well as the community." The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jay Hinley at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, April 7th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... DRAG BINGO ~~~~ APRIL 16, 2022 ~-~ , Tulsa Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Denise Hoey in Uncovered Thursday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Workout for a Cause Hosted by Next Level Athletics Saturday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. Next Level Athletics 9525 E. 51st St., Suite I Tulsa, OK 74145 The team at Next Level Athletics is so excited to be partnering with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and to be a part of Oklahomans for Equality! As a local business, we know how important it is to give back to the community and we are 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... proud to do so! Beginning March 5th and running through all of June, Next Level Athletics is hosting Workout For A Cause! This will be a registration-based workout class specifically for those who want to work out and make a difference. Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday at 11 am and will consist of a group workout, music based on the theme for that week, and some social time! Each class will last an hour and will only cost $10 per person, with 10% of that class total being donated back to the Equality Center. These classes will be a safe place for everyone to come and move their bodies, have fun, and be themselves. We are looking forward to what these events could bring, not only for us and our members but to Tulsa and the LGBTQ+ community we have here! Workout For A Cause details in sum: - Each event is $10 per person with 10% of each class going back to the Equality Center - Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday from March 12th through the end of June - Each event will have a different theme and workout - 11 am at Next Level Athletics. 9525 E 51st St Suite I - Follow @workoutforacause_tulsa on Instagram for updates and to find out the theme of the week! Registration Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT ATOKEQ EVERY TUES • lOAM . lPM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 9 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Latin(X) Meeting Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. RSVP for Location We would like to invite you to our Latin(X) meeting in which we will be discussing topic that are affecting our latin community. This will be an open forum for topic of interest in our community not only latin(X) but also our LGBTQ+ community. Please RSVP with Liz at (405) 463-9323. Nos gustaría invitarte a nuestra reunión Latin(X) en la que estaremos discutiendo temas relevantes a nuestra comunidad. Este será un foro abierto para temas de interés en nuestra comunidad, no solo latin(X) sino también nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+. Confirme su asistencia con Liz al (405) 463-9323. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office ----phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 10 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A firsttime interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Martin Raymond Steinmetz March 30, 2022 Marty served on the board of Oklahomans for Equality from 2007 to 2011 and served on the OKEQ Executive Committee as treasurer. Visitation Apr. 4. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel 3612 East 91st Street South 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 11 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Tulsa, OK 74137-3976 Apr 5. 10:00 AM Calvary Cemetery-Tulsa 91st and Harvard Tulsa, OK 74136 Tyler Matney Jan 1, 1994 - March 05, 2022 W Ii. SS SA OS PO 'A T OVOU? 1 Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 12 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Click Here for Survey L68Tt.Q+ PAUNT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP ____ A Mt,NTULY 6/tt,VP Ft,e PAeENrS WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 13 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 14 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 15 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 16 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 17 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... on November 13th. OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 18 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 sessions for only 5 dollars. Each member 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 19 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... 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 OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Virtual Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Area Prime Timers Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the 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 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 20 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 21 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-IOIIID ■Y THID10-.;11<A1n• l'AMllTfDUNDATIDN 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 22 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Board of Advisors Julie Chase 4/28/26, 4:02 PM �First Thursday Art Opening with Jay Hinely 23 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-with-... Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:02 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/dc56e766c7eb1c889a651c0a5cd22bb9.pdf f7d0a232fb8c442070b6f9c12fec5b88 PDF Text Text King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 10th, 2022 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! MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... EQUALITY CENTER MASK UP! Tulsa Pride Pageant Rescheduled to January 15th at 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 3 of 30 PROUDLY A SPONSORED BY https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... . A. . merIcan Ir 1nes OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. NEURODIVERSrrY TULSA 1st and 3rdTuesday of every month 6:30pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center .. □ --- 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Neurodiversity Tulsa Tuesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Wear a mask, play some games, meet some friends! Neurodiversity Tulsa is a program focused on connecting neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people. The group is open to adults (18+) on the autism spectrum, who have ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, a personality disorder, brain injuries, or other neurodivergencies, as well as supportive friends and family. We want everyone to feel welcome and know that they have a home in this community. We meet twice a month to play games, make art, go on outings, chat, and connect with likeminded individuals in our community. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Opening Rescheduled to January 13th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM '•4. . . . .... •..... . , ... ...... FRIDAY ·.- •... ·:. ·-:..·,.. ·: MARCH 11, 2022 ... ' ~ Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11, 2022 Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT • ATOKEO EVERY TUES lOAM - tPM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... New year, new opportunities to get covered! The deadline to enroll in 2022 health insurance is Jan. 15. Check out your options today at HealthCare.gov. #GetCovered #EnrollByJan15 w ~ ssu s AR MOS I I E PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office ----phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us ~ "' .OUTSIDE · THEB - ~ -· . . Eve.rj 3rd Monclaj of fhe. Monfh af 1pm Outside the Box Monday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Kelly Halpine December 30, 2021 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. # PassTheEqualltyAct 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program OKE okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 22 of 30 JOIN OUR TEAM! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Th City of Tulsa i committed to creat ng respectful nd onal work env ronment. enta nd r on ny www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --· - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 26 of 30 Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Support Group for Transgender Teens 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org 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. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Alphabet Soup Youth Group Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Email youth@okeq.org for more information. sage 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Every Tuesday and community. from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org/eba ---- provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC --IDr, 1HIDIOIIG( .......... f,.,.lll'fO<.INOATION 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 29 of 30 Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:52 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant this Saturday! 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... ... Pictu~ Courtesy of the Tulsa World Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7f522092fc40831be44eb26c0683e86a.pdf 747b1fc0ec11d3a97aead1d6f22b1e79 PDF Text Text Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 17th, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Introducing our King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022, King Mykal Khrystian and Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian! 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER MASK UP! sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Opening Rescheduled to January 20th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday, January 22, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 St. Francis will be holding a clinic at the Equality Center for people to get their COVID vaccines! They will provide Pfizer vaccine for those five years of age and older for all doses (1st, 2nd, and boosters). COVID Vaccines at the Equality Center January 22nd 4-7 pm February 12th 4-7 pm • OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 8 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form BOB THE DRAG QUEEN 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY ...... ..... ...... ..,"". .....•. . ...-.......·... ... ·, ~ MARCH 11, 2022 Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11 Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION Ei t e ENROLLMENT • I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES • •• w ,.. ISSU SA MOS AT OKEO EVERY TUES lOAM _ lPM E POR 'A T O YOU? I 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center LEGALAID th ~D"D"TT£"'DCI ~ - - 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... ~ Y' ~ .OUTSIDE ·. THEB ~ Outside the Box Monday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Kelly Halpine December 30, 2021 Luis Lopez December 30, 2021 Welcome to PE: :CE:HCf: First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Artist Reception, Thursday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Dawn Tree at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with COVID measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. &.68-r-•• p1,,sJTr ,svHt>'-,61,1,VP _________ A Ml>NfM~Y 6R-f>VP Fl>fl. • .. ,.-,,u L6~'T&♦ ,C.l l>S'. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... (:)::] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 17 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... SIGN UP BY 2/15/22 SPONSORED BY: Visit our website for additional information and to sign up! LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/SpecialEvents okl"'1orm,ns for equality liHle blue houH Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, February 9, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Emergency Rental Assistance Program OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Th City of ulsa 1s committ d to er at ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. on I ion in d. City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 24 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \ : / 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 25 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 26 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, January 20, 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 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 27 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. i ~ • !1 IT f .!·' \/,r \ "', f\ m~ , ''1111 I 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. ~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org --- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Support Group for supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Equality Game Night 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 28 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. www.okeq.org/eba ---- 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 29 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 30 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 31 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 32 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dr--Martin-Luther-King-Jr--Day.h... Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:53 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c76f6ffd56e8bb94d154de80a5df3c96.pdf c4d92e0ff619798a6bf04869652be497 PDF Text Text Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 1 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 24th, 2022 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! Introducing our King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022, King Mykal Khrystian and Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian! 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 2 of 34 Congratulations to Michael James! Michael was awarded the Tulsa Pride 2022 Bill Francisco Community Hero Award at the 2022 Pride Pageant. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Congratulations to Granny Rainbow for being crowned the Queen Mother of the Tulsa Pride Royal Family! MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 3 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... EQUALITY CENTER MASK UP! Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 4 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. EBA Mixer Thursday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Queenies 1816 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 https://www.queeniesoftulsa.com/ Located in Utica Square, Queenies is a farm-to-table cafe and bakery that uses locally sourced ingredients for breakfasts, sandwiches, and entrees. Queenies will be hosting the EBA mixer for the month of January and will be providing desserts, appetizers, and drinks for those in attendance. This mixer will have plenty of opportunities to mix and mingle with other local businesses and community members. Please RSVP below! RSVP Here 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 5 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Proud Brunch Saturday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for our Proud Brunch as we celebrate Black History Month! Tickets are $10 and include mimosas, buffet brunch, and performances by some of Oklahoma's most talented Kings and Queens! 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 6 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 7 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a night of fun as we raise money for Tulsa Pride! Entertainment will be provided by Granny Rainbow, King Mykal Khrystian, Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian, Anita Richards, and Scrappy Legacy! This event is 18 and up. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Open All Month Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 8 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 9 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, January 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 10 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 11 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Welcome to -&Jtl~OOl) First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Artist Reception, Thursday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/ graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Dawn Tree at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with COVID measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. • LOVE iS FO EVERYONE • • + • - • • + 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 12 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... + • . Q. (~~- oklahom ns for equ lltv • NEFF OKEQ Love is for Everyone Pint Night Thursday, February 10, 5:00 p.m. Neff Brewing 321 S. Frankfort Ave., Suite #2 Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on February 10th for a special "Love is for Everyone" Pint Night benefiting Oklahomans for Equality Center. We will have some great limited edition stemmed glasses featuring the art above. This glass is free with the purchase of a pint (beer TBD), and proceeds go to benefit our neighbors at the Oklahomans for Equality Center. We are "Brewed for Everyone," and one of our core values at NEFF Brewing is inclusivity. We are committed to serving everyone, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, or disability, with respect or kindness. Facebook Event Page COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday, February 12, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 St. Francis will be holding a clinic at the Equality Center for people to get their COVID vaccines! They will provide Pfizer vaccine for those five years of age and older for all doses (1st, 2nd, and boosters). COY.ID Vaccines at the Equality Center January 22nd 4-7 pm February 12th 4-7 pm • 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 13 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM ., ·~ ... ',, ·:. , ....·.: .... ........ . ....... ...... • FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2022 .. ' '• ~ . :~ Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11th Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 14 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets HealthCare.gov has SAVINGS to make you smile. 4 out of 5 customers can find a plan for less than $70/month. Enroll today! w OS SSU SA POR 'A T O YOU? t Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 15 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 16 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us _,. "' .OUTSIDE · . THEB - - .. ~ - ~VP.ru ~rJ MnnA11u nf +hP. Mnn+h 11+ lnm 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 17 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Outside the Box Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Kelly Halpine 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 18 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... December 30, 2021 Luis Lopez December 30, 2021 Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 19 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... 61,/)VP -------A Ml>NfM~Y 6U)VP Fl>t. PAt.fJJ1'$ Wl'f'M ~6~-r~+ ,c.t 1>S'. <;:)-:] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. ~ CONDON - a -NANIA■ 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 20 of 34 SIGN UP BY 2/15/22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... SPONSORED BY: Visit our website for additional information and to sign up! LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/SpecialEvents okl"'1omans for equality little blue house Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 21 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, February 9, 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 the 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 22 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... 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. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 23 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 24 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 25 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Th City of Tulsa is committ d to ere t ng re p ctful nd professional work environment. I t on 0 I in n City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers • Electricians • Mechanics 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 26 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 27 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 28 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex Virtual Thursday, February 17, 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 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 29 of 34 individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org - - --- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... ' Support Group for Transgender Teens hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. \. i ~ • !1 IT f ' .!· \/,r \ "', f\ m~ , ''1111 I ~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 30 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. Every Tuesday www.okeq.org/eba ----- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 31 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Kao Morris 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 32 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 33 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:53 PM �Congratulations to the King & Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 34 of 34 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Congratulations-to-the-King---Qu... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:53 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5339db15502a4ce43184f04c4c4eff61.pdf 36991cb285b169b2e0998356e890b7fa PDF Text Text Celebrating Black History Month! 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 31st, 2022 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! "For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... their capacity to be transformed?" bell hooks Author •BLACKHISTORYMONTH MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... sao-e~ ~~~~~:~~o~ c) LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, February 1, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Welcome to -&trt1r1001) ~ ,_ J L ~ First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Artist Reception, Thursday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/ graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Dawn Tree at the Dennis R. Neill 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with COVID measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Proud Brunch Saturday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for our Proud Brunch as we celebrate Black History Month! Tickets are $10 and include mimosas, buffet brunch, and performances by some of Oklahoma's most talented Kings and Queens! Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a night of fun as we raise money for Tulsa Pride! Entertainment will be provided by Granny Rainbow, King Mykal Khrystian, Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian, Anita Richards, and Scrappy Legacy! This event is 18 and up. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Thursday, February 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form y. • + • • ♦ • LOVE iS FOR EVERYONE • • • + ,, + ¥ ~ 4" -.. ♦ • + • • .,.. • + + • -+ . . . -,.. • l:'--~ • ·r.@-J. ~-~· . . • ct·. . • .. I • ancwcn cnn C\/CDVr\tJC r ... + • ; + lf •' ......... \ ~ ' - 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... 0K1anom ns ror equ 11ty ... NEFF OKEQ Love is for Everyone Pint Night Thursday, February 10, 5:00 p.m. Neff Brewing 321 S. Frankfort Ave., Suite #2 Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on February 10th for a special "Love is for Everyone" Pint Night benefiting Oklahomans for Equality Center. We will have some great limited edition stemmed glasses featuring the art above. This glass is free with the purchase of a pint (beer TBD), and proceeds go to benefit our neighbors at the Oklahomans for Equality Center. We are "Brewed for Everyone," and one of our core values at NEFF Brewing is inclusivity. We are committed to serving everyone, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, or disability, with respect or kindness. Facebook Event Page COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday, February 12, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 St. Francis will be holding a clinic at the Equality Center for people to get their COVID vaccines! They will provide Pfizer vaccine for those five years of age and older for all doses (1st, 2nd, and boosters). COVID Vaccines at the Equality Center January 22nd 4-7 pm February 12th 4-7 pm • 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... IT'S A RIGHT. www.healthcare.gov #Medicaid Matters W ~ SSUESAR E OS PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us _,. "' .OUTSIDEl · 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... THEB Outside the Box Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Alice Bates For many years Miss Alice Bates has operated a Friend for a Friend. Her organization provided pet food and assistance with vet bills for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Tulsa area. Those who were fortunate enough to get to know her know how special she was. She was 97 years old. 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Sabrina Kay Marshall/Justin Flowers L68T•+ PAUNT SVl¥0ft.T 6ft.OVP __ A MONTULY 6/tOVP Foe PAeENrS WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. ~ CONDON ~ -NANIA! SIGN UP BY 2/15/22 SPONSORED BY: Visit our website for additional information and to sign up! LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/SpecialEvents oklallomana for equ llty liHle blue houH 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11th Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 OB THE DRAG QUEEN Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges FRIDAY during the show, MARCH 11, 2022 including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. CAIN'S BALLROOM i1;,, <Jr\- Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop _ .___ 1<:;t \A/,v.JnArrlN11 At[, 1M·1 1 Unnf-h [ 7r'l,~ = i ,.nn:1,- ~,1,1,1,1,1,11 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... 1-· VVtUI lt)UU~ VI [Vtl ~ l'IVI Ill I, J:Jv-r:uopn Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Virtual Session for February Wednesday, February 2, 5:30 p.m. Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, February 9, 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 the 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 of 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. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris Raymond, a young black lawyer from the South, struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and with the grim reality of AIDS. Nicole, an aspiring singer/ actress, experiences frustration in both her career and her attempts to find a genuine love relationship. Both characters share an eclectic group of friends who challenge them and the reader to look at themselves and the world around them through different eyes. Ii. LYNN "L HARRIS u,.,o H""fl'S'SfflC H .1HOUOHT• l'1IIOYOIUNG, CO,.T'1:N.- ..ltY, &f:U' &"'f01W1tt1.tN 0 O~&"OU 50 WVC:t-1101Hl"II.AN0 T"'-KADOU'T.- flN• -O>'AN9._ ....,,... 0., 00' UGl.l'WAl'S AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... E. Lynn Harris - was a nine-time ew York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three of which were named ovel of the Year by the Blackboard African Am erican Bestsellers}, I Say a Little Prayer, If This World ---------------------==ii. Were Mine (which won the James Baldwin Award for E. LYNN HARRIS # PassTheEquallty The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Emergency Rental Assistance Program OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, is passionate about assisting 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Regularly Scheduled Programming Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. '('" 25 of 30 OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. 4/28/26, 3:54 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month.. 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. Celebrating Black History Month! C- ✓ �Celebrating Black History Month! 26 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Join us for Alphabet SOUP, Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group where all letters are welcome! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sao-e ~~~~:~{! ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. Every Tuesday www.okeq.org/eba ----- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC l~PISOllliOn THIOIOIIOl~AIIIII •,\MILY•OUPIOIITIOPI Lily Piña Donovid Sekulits 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director 4/28/26, 3:54 PM �Celebrating Black History Month! 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Celebrating-Black-History-Month... She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:54 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/06372675d22e2c5ae362ea05c2c6afb7.pdf c6fc921eee1784e3f248e77ce013a93a PDF Text Text Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 1 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 7th, 2022 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! "Let us be enraged about injustice, but let us not be destroyed by it." 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 2 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 3 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... • VOTE TUES FEB 8! YOUR VOTE MATTERS TO LGBTQ+ VOUTHI School Board elections for Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and Union Public Schools will be held Tuesday, February 8th. We encourage all constituents to get out and exercise their constitutional right to VOTE! LGBTQIA+ students are counting on you for the Tulsa School Board elections! 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 4 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, February 8, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 5 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Last Friday Museum Visit Friday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE as we go to the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center! RSVP by emailing Toby Jenkins below and put "Greenwood Rising SAGE" in the Subject Line. Please bring money for lunch. RSVP Here Welcome to PE: :I:E:HG:f! 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 6 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Artist Reception, Thursday, February 10th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Dawn Tree at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with COVID measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 7 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Proud Brunch Saturday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for our Proud Brunch as we celebrate Black History Month! Tickets are $10 and include mimosas, buffet brunch, and performances by some of Oklahoma's most talented Kings and Queens! Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 8 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a night of fun as we raise money for Tulsa Pride! Entertainment will be provided by Granny Rainbow, King Mykal Khrystian, Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian, Anita Richards, and Scrappy Legacy! This event is 18 and up. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 9 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 10 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Mac Taylor's Comedy Revue Thursday, February 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 25th - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 11 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form y. ♦ • + • • • LOVE iS FOR EVERYONE ~ ·. + • + .. .,,, • • •• + .... .... + .,.. • + •• BREWED FOR EVERYONE I.JOVE PINT ■IIIIT NEFF OKEQ Love is for Everyone Pint Night Thursday, February 10, 5:00 p.m. Neff Brewing 321 S. Frankfort Ave., Suite #2 Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on February 10th for a special "Love is for Everyone" Pint Night benefiting Oklahomans for Equality Center. We will have some great limited edition stemmed glasses featuring the art above. This glass is free with the purchase of a pint (beer TBD), and proceeds go to benefit our neighbors at the Oklahomans for Equality Center. We are "Brewed for Everyone," and one of our core values at NEFF Brewing is inclusivity. We are committed to serving everyone, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 12 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... or disability, with respect or kindness. Facebook Event Page COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday, February 12, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 St. Francis will be holding a clinic at the Equality Center for people to get their COVID vaccines! They will provide Pfizer vaccine for those five years of age and older for all doses (1st, 2nd, and boosters). COVID Vaccines at the Equality Center January 22nd 4-7 pm February 12th 4-7 pm • PEACE OF MIND #MEDICAIDMATTERS 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 13 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Having health insurance gives you peace of mind knowing that if you get sick or injured, you will be able to get the care you need and avoid large medical bills. See if you qualify for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov. #PeaceOfMind #MedicaidMatters EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Find Your Legislator • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 14 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 15 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Josh Willhite The Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 12th, 10:00 at Glorious Church Fellowship Ginger was not only the Queen of 39th Street but to some she was the Queen of the Fuc•ing UNIVERSE! Her trademark hair and amazing humor will definitely be missed! '. .My condolences to Ginger's Family and host of Friends! Ginger Lamar Learn About Ginger's Legacy Alice Bates For many years Miss Alice Bates has operated a Friend for a Friend. Her organization provided pet food and assistance with vet bills for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Tulsa area. Those who were fortunate enough to get to know her know how special she was. She was 97 years old. Obituary 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 16 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Sabrina Kay Marshall/Justin Flowers Obituary Outside the Box Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 17 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... the Box is an ongoing allinclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. _r ,VU I ~ILIC ' THEB ~ W Ii. ISSU SAR OST POR 'A T O YOU? 1 Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 18 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... p1,,sJTr ,svHt>'--r 61,/)VP ____ A ,-tt>NfML-Y 61,.(>VP Fl>t. PAt.fJJf'S Wl1'M L.648-r~+ l'I E>S'. (:}J PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, March 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. ~ CONDON - • -NANIA■ 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 19 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... SPONSORED BY: SIGN UP BY 2/15/22 Visit our website for additional information and to sign up! LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/SpecialEvents okl"'1ommRS for equality Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11th Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely liHle blue house BOB THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY \):'. ·.•. -~---:- MARCH 11, 2022 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 20 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 21 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke h C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 22 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in the 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 of 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. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Afrekete: An Anthology: of Black Lesbian Writing Afrekete gives a collective voice to the tradition of black lesbian writing. In the vast and proliferating area of African-American and lesbian and gay writing, the work of black lesbians is most often excluded or relegated to the margins. Afrekete meshes these seemingly disparate traditions and celebrates black lesbian experiences in all their variety and depth. [;]~[;] Afrekete AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Catherine E. McKinley is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. She is a writer whose work has appeared in Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia and various magazines and journals, including Essence, Emerge, and Ms. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 23 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... ~ l it:: U V t:: ;:) Ul Dl UUl\.l yu , 1, t:: n 1 Ul I\., CATHERINE E. MCKINLEY,.._._ _ _ __ # PassTheEquallty The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 24 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 25 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly IIUI 111111 111111 111111 1111111 111111 1111 • 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 26 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 27 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 28 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 29 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... social opportunities for parents of transgender people. tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Equality Game Night Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sao-e ~~~~:~~! A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 30 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... ■, -- UALITY Business Alliance .. ~ ■ ~sting H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. Every Tuesday www.okeq.org/eba from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 31 of 33 Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONIOREO ■ Y THlOEOROIU.ISll ,.\MtlVPOUNDIITION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 32 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo 4/28/26, 3:55 PM �Join us for the Greenwood Joy Experience! 33 of 33 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-the-Greenwood-Joy-E... Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:55 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b7a7c45b3c258823bf5f263ed13b2416.pdf b4ab00fe33bf6ee498e8caba897831ac PDF Text Text Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 14th, 2022 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! BLACK ono wa tolerated, or misnamed. 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Iwant to be recognized." MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... • END CONVERSION THERAPY PROTECT OKLAHOMA'S LGBTQIA+ YOUTH. ACTION ALERT: HB2973 has made it through committee and could be on its way for a floor vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill aims to protect conversion therapy under the guise of religious freedom. This bill is dangerous and puts LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ young people, at risk of harm. Please contact the Majority Floor Leader, Representative Jon Echols, and urge him not to let this bill come to a vote. Contact Rep. Jon Echols Here 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Mac Taylor's Comedy Revue Thursday, February 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Proud Brunch Saturday, February 19, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ for our Proud Brunch as we celebrate Black History Month! Tickets are $10 and include mimosas, buffet brunch, and performances by some of Oklahoma's most talented Kings and Queens! Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... SAGE Last Friday Museum Visit Friday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE as we go to the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center! RSVP by emailing Toby Jenkins below and put "Greenwood Rising SAGE" in the Subject Line. Please bring money for lunch. RSVP Here Welcome to p~ :CE:HCf! First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Open Through the Month of February Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/ graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 8 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. You can view the exhibit in-person through the month of February or you can watch the youtube video below to hear the artist's perspective on each piece. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a night of fun as we raise money for Tulsa Pride! Entertainment will be provided by Granny Rainbow, King Mykal Khrystian, Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian, Anita Richards, and Scrappy Legacy! This event is 18 and up. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 10 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 ENROLLMENT -·• • •• ATOKEO EVERY TUES 10AM - 1PM I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER: SYLV ESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834A194 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Show your loved ones you care about your health this Valentine’s Day. Medicaid covers doctor visits, emergency services, prescriptions, immunizations, and more, so you can stay healthy. Sign up today at healthcare.gov. EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Find Your Legislator Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Pos¼-Op Support Group hr ~ ~~ 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Max Birdwell Max was 15 years old and a student at the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy. James Morton April 13, 1940 - Feb 7, 2022 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Josh Willhite The Funeral was held on Saturday, February 12th, 10:00 at Glorious Church Fellowship Ginger was not only the Queen of 39th Street but to some she was the Queen of the Fuc•ing UNIVERSE! Her trademark hair and amazing humor will definitely be missed! '. .My condolences to Ginger's Family and host of Friends! Ginger Lamar Learn About Ginger's Legacy Alice Bates For many years Miss Alice Bates has operated a Friend for a Friend. Her organization provided pet food and assistance with vet bills for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Tulsa area. Those who were fortunate enough to get to know her know how special she was. She was 97 years old. Obituary 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 15 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Sabrina Kay Marshall/Justin Flowers Obituary Outside the Box Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... the Box is an ongoing allinclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. _r ,VU I ~ILIC ' THEB ~ W Ii. ISSU SAR OST POR 'A T O YOU? 1 Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 17 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... p1,,sJTr ,svHt>'--r 61,/)VP ____ A ,-tt>NfML-Y 61,.(>VP Fl>t. PAt.fJJf'S Wl1'M L.648-r~+ l'I E>S'. (:}J PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, March 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. ~ CONDON - • -NANIA■ 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... SPONSORED BY: SIGN UP BY 2/15/22 Visit our website for additional information and to sign up! LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/SpecialEvents okl"'1ommRS for equality Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11th Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely liHle blue house BOB THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY \):'. ·.•. -~---:- MARCH 11, 2022 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke h C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in the 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 of 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. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Sister Outsider: Essays & Speeches by Audre Lorde The essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde celebrate an influential voice in hventieth-century literature. Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change in this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, reflecting struggle but ultimately offering messages of hope. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Audre Lorde was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist. She was a self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" who dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 22 of 32 Au DR ( Lo RD( https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... -heterosexism. and homophobia # PassTheEquallty The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 24 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly IIUI 111111 111111 111111 1111111 111111 1111 • 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 25 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 26 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 27 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 28 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... social opportunities for parents of transgender people. tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Equality Game Night Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 29 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... - - LC;>LIIIO H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 30 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 31 of 32 Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 3:56 PM �Show Some Love for our Proud Brunch this Saturday! 32 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Show-Some-Love-for-our-Proud-... Monique Washington Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8722c5d3a969991f45d009061a00ec0a.pdf d1b25b713ea0a6865a3c05a87693b75a PDF Text Text Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 21st, 2022 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! February 21st is Sponsored by Christopher Rogers and Joann Frizell 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... In honor of Christopher Rogers' Mother's Birthday In honor of Joann Frizell's 60th Birthday "Sara Dianna Ruyle Rogers passed away on April 6, Joann Frizell is sponsoring the Equality Center in honor of her 60th Birthday. Happy Birthday, Joann! 2018, at age 72. She was one of thirteen children, and her spirit was even bigger than her family. She was a loving and supportive mother, always placing the needs of her children ahead of her own. She raised me to be the man that I am today, and I'll always appreciate the dedication, kindness, and support she showed me my entire life. Losing one's mother is an ordeal we all go through, yet we can never prepare. Today as every day, I Joann Frizell is the founder of the Rainbow Run, our annual 5k run that kicks off pride. She started this event to honor her gay brother who grew up in small town Oklahoma who now lives on the West Coast. Joann's dream is to make Oklahoma a better place. honor her memory and think of her beautiful face as I remember her with love. Rest In Peace, dearest Mother." "Every person should have an opportunity to live their best life. OKEQ provides so many avenues that help make that possible." Joann "History isn't something you look back at and say it was inevitable, it happens because people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative realities." 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... I- , -~ ~~ Activist •BLACKHIST0RYM0NTH MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER MASK UP! TRANS YOUTH 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... DESERVE HEALTH CARE NOTO HB3240 J_ HB3240 is scheduled to be heard by the Houe Public Health Committee on Wednesday, February 23rd. HB3240 is a bill effectively banning medical care, mental health care, and social support for transgender and gender-expansive youth. This sweeping bill outlaws health care and therapy for transgender people under 18 and punishes healthcare workers who do so. It also outlaws insurances from covering transition procedures (hormones, puberty blockers). OKEQ condemns HB3240 and asks all constituents to contact members of the House Public Health Committee and say NO to HB3240. Contact House Public Health Committee Members END CONVERSION THERAPY PROTECT OKLAHOMA'S LGBTQIA+ YOUTH. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... ACTION ALERT: HB2973 has made it through committee and could be on its way for a floor vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill aims to protect conversion therapy under the guise of religious freedom. This bill is dangerous and puts LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ young people, at risk of harm. Please contact the Majority Floor Leader, Representative Jon Echols, and urge him not to let this bill come to a vote. Contact Rep. Jon Echols Here sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... _i I SAGE Meeting Tuesday, February 22, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Last Friday Museum Visit Friday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join SAGE as we go to the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center! RSVP by emailing Toby Jenkins below and put "Greenwood Rising SAGE" in the Subject Line. Please bring money for lunch. RSVP Here 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 8 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Join us for a night of fun as we raise money for Tulsa Pride! Entertainment will be provided by Granny Rainbow, King Mykal Khrystian, Queen Kitty Quinn Khrystian, Anita Richards, and Scrappy Legacy! This event is 18 and up. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required for this event. Buy Your Tickets Here Welcome to PE: :CEHGf: First Thursday Art Exhibition: The Greenwood Joy Experience Open Through the Month of February Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dawn Tree is an abstract surrealist painter/ graphic artist, author, storyteller, journalist, spoken word artist, educator and DJ. Tree was born in St. Louis, MO and resides dually in Ghana’s Eastern Region and Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her BA in Journalism and minor in Africana Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn Tree’s passion for African and Black American cultural representation is clear in her artwork. In 2021, she presented The Greenwood Joy Experience as part of the Greenwood (Tulsa) Race Massacre Centennial. This interactive exhibit of visual art, historical artifacts, food, music, and community both examined and embodied the deeply sustaining joy that has endured in Black consciousness through generations of constant and violent injustice. Tree is currently displaying work, including "The Frequency of Fear" at the University of Tulsa, Alexandre Hogue Gallery. Her chosen medium includes wood canvas with latex acrylic, aerosol, found objects including feathers, skulls/bones, branches, etc. Tree has held residencies and exhibitions all over the world including Ghana, New York, Maryland, Philadelphia and more. You can view the exhibit in-person through the month of February or you can watch the youtube video below to hear the artist's perspective on each piece. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 10 of 32 Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT ATOKEQ EVERY TUES • I OAM . !PM • Contact Sylvester •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLV ESTER, SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... they deserve Show your family some love and enroll in Medicaid. Doctor visits, emergency services, prescriptions, and immunizations will all be covered. Get free or low-cost health insurance today at healthcare.gov. #MedicaidMatters EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Find Your Legislator First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Thursday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Before teaching herself how to create custom wood tables only four years ago, Tara Frizell had never even operated a drill. Now, the Tulsa-based, Choctaw artist will be showcasing her work publicly for the first time at the Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. Frizell is available for interviews during the gallery’s “First Thursday’s Artist Reception” on March 3rd, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The media is welcome. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Tara Frizell at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with COVID measures in place. The exhibit continues throughout the month of March Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Contact Us • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Joseph E. Under December 22, 1931 - February 3, 2022 Max Birdwell Max was 15 years old and a student at the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy. James Morton April 13, 1940 - Feb 7, 2022 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 15 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Josh Willhite The Funeral was held on Saturday, February 12th, 10:00 at Glorious Church Fellowship Her trademark hair and amazing humor will definitely My condolences to Ginger's Family and host of Friends! be missed! Ginger Lamar Learn About Ginger's Legacy Alice Bates For many years Miss Alice Bates has operated a Friend for a Friend. Her organization provided pet food and assistance with vet bills for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Tulsa area. Those who were fortunate enough to get to know her know how special she was. She was 97 years old. Obituary 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Obituary 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 17 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Outside the Box Monday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. W Ii. ISS SA OS _POR 'A O YOU? I_ Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... LdaTtl+ PAftENT SVl¥61.T 61.6 VP --,-----------, --- A MONTULY 61.0VP FO~ PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, March 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11th Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Boa THE DRAG --Ol 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY ~~ ... ........ MARCH 11, 2022 ')t:11\· Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, March 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... 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 the 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 of 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. Narq&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Blackbird by Larry Duplechan First published by St. Martin's in 1986, Blackbird is a funny, moving, gay comingof-age novel about growing up black and gay in Southern Califomia. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Larry Duplechan is the author of four novels, including Lambda Literary Award winner, Got Til It's Gone (Arsenal, 2008) as well as Blackbird (new editions published by 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 22 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... .t -✓~' LARRY OUPLECHAN J-\.J ~t: ua1 tu .LVUU nuu llDllUJ ill ~VJ'-'} , \.,lll-'Ull.U ~ VY ill~, a uu Tangled Up in Blue. Blackbird was made into a motion picture co-starring Mo' ique and released in 2015. He lives hometown of Los Angeles with his life partner of thirty-two years. # PassTheEquallty The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 24 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 25 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 26 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule an appointment Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq Brought to You Bi 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 27 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People ~ \ ~ / . • ff ~' I \J l ( \ '1' rn ,. ' ' I . !.., O'j ~. _i r Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org the Letter B Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Support Group for Partners of Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Equality Game Night 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 28 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Support Group for Partners of Transgender People SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ---- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 29 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 30 of 32 Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL ~!!:~IDIV THIOIOltGIIUJHlt ,AMllTfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 31 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4/28/26, 3:57 PM �Join us for Pride Bingo this Saturday 32 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-Pride-Bingo-this-Satur... Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/65d6ffda356200bbae61dca1184210db.pdf cab634286361574f3799a0148344349b PDF Text Text Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 28th, 2022 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 is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in aworld tha 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... tells us we should not exist.'' Actor •BLACKHISTORYMONTH MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... • First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Thursday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Before teaching herself how to create custom wood tables only four years ago, Tara Frizell had never even operated a drill. Now, the Tulsa-based, Choctaw artist will be showcasing her work publicly for the first time at the Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery. The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. Frizell is available for interviews during the gallery’s “First Thursday’s Artist Reception” on March 3rd, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The media is welcome. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. TRANS YOUTH DESERVE HEALTH CARE NOTO HB3240 HB3240 is scheduled to be heard by the Houe Public Health Committee. HB3240 is a bill effectively banning medical care, mental health care, and social support for transgender and gender-expansive youth. This sweeping bill outlaws health care and therapy for transgender people under 18 and punishes healthcare workers who do so. It also outlaws insurances from covering transition procedures (hormones, puberty blockers). OKEQ condemns HB3240 and asks all constituents to contact members of the House Public Health Committee and say NO to HB3240. Contact House Public Health Committee Members END CONVERSION THERAPY 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... PROTECT OKLAHOMA'S LGBTQIA+ YOUTH. ACTION ALERT: HB2973 has made it through committee and could be on its way for a floor vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill aims to protect conversion therapy under the guise of religious freedom. This bill is dangerous and puts LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ young people, at risk of harm. Please contact the Majority Floor Leader, Representative Jon Echols, and urge him not to let this bill come to a vote. Contact Rep. Jon Echols Here sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ c)-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer Thursday, March 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Rainbow Room is very proud to present JANET RUTLAND SINGS THE LYRICS 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... BY THE BERGMANS a tribute to Alan and Marilyn Bergman. This is a beautiful tribute to one of the most successful and beloved songwriting teams of the great American songbook. Janet will be performing with well-known guitarist Randy Wimer. Buy Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 9 of 28 • .••. .,. • 11, • ti> • • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... @ • • DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER @) . WWW OKEQ ORG • • .. .. ·- • • • I •• ••• ••••••••fti• • •••• •• • • • • • •••••-._•IA ..~, .~ ,. ........ • • ..•• • • _.., •('"• :.9 •••••--• • 621 E 4TH ST TULSA OK 74120 •••• &,~•,•• t • • •• - • ••,... n •• • Pride Bingo Saturday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Tickets Here Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 ENROLLMENT -·• • •• AT OKEO EVERY TUES lOAM _t PM I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.8 34..4194 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Show your family some love and enroll in Medicaid. Doctor visits, emergency services, prescriptions, and immunizations will all be covered. Get free or low-cost health insurance today at healthcare.gov. #MedicaidMatters EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Find Your Legislator • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us In Memoriam 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Joseph E. Unger December 22, 1931 - February 3, 2022 Max Birdwell Max was 15 years old and a student at the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy. James Morton April 13, 1940 - Feb 7, 2022 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Josh Willhite The Funeral was held on Saturday, February 12th, 10:00 at Glorious Church Fellowship Ginger was not only the Queen of 39th Street but to some she was the Queen of the Fuc•ing UNIVERSE! Her trademark hair and amazing humor will definitely be missed! . My condolences to Ginger's Family and host of Friends! Ginger Lamar Learn About Ginger's Legacy Alice Bates For many years Miss Alice Bates has operated a Friend for a Friend. Her organization provided pet food and assistance with vet bills for people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Tulsa area. Those 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... who were fortunate enough to get to know her know how special she was. She was 97 years old. Obituary Caleb Robert Townsend August 17, 1994 - January 19, 2021 Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Obituary Outside the Box Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. W /4. ISS ESA E OST PORTA T OVOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... ,svHo,:r 61,/)VP ----A Ml>NfM~Y 6R-f>VP Fl>fl. PAl.fJl1'S Wl1'M ~648-r&+ ,c.t 1>S'. (:}J PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, March 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11 Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the BOB THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM \~{::._-., 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 17 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. MARCH 11, 2022 Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, March 9, 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 the 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 of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... 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. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 23 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org - - --- Brought to You Bi the Letter B ' Support Group for Transgender Teens Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Support Group for Parents of The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. Tulsa Area 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 24 of 28 Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of the 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. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org Prime Timers Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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 providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC _...,.n THIGIOftGllll&ISU fAMav,ouN0.1,_ Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Stephen Rundell - Secretary Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Tables by Tara Art Opening this Thursday 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tables-by-Tara-Art-Opening-this-... Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:58 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3c36797947de3ca7654f50780c7b4e74.pdf 6edb2d009447ed923bd3f1c3f571369c PDF Text Text Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 7th, 2022 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! MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE DENNIS R. NEILL 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... EQUALITY CENTER MASK UPI Buy Your Gala Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Open Through March Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. END CONVERSION THERAPY 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... PROTECT OKLAHOMA'S LGBTQIA+ YOUTH. ACTION ALERT: HB2973 has made it through committee and could be on its way for a floor vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This bill aims to protect conversion therapy under the guise of religious freedom. This bill is dangerous and puts LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ young people, at risk of harm. Please contact the Majority Floor Leader, Representative Jon Echols, and urge him not to let this bill come to a vote. Contact Rep. Jon Echols Here Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... ·:. •..~ ' ·, . :. : : =.-.<. :;.. );.··~ ·. <:· • •~ : ' .. . RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer Thursday, March 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... The Rainbow Room is very proud to present JANET RUTLAND SINGS THE LYRICS BY THE BERGMANS a tribute to Alan and Marilyn Bergman. This is a beautiful tribute to one of the most successful and beloved songwriting teams of the great American songbook. Janet will be performing with well-known guitarist Randy Wimer. Buy Tickets Here 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 8 of 26 •• -•• .. -. • .. • • • _. • • • • \ • ,•t P • :"\ •I'!--~ • '• : (n\ 'v \ •• • • • • https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER ' E 4H T ST T S ~ 7 2) 6~1 ULAuK 411 ~ ~ ','Ni\', m<EQ ORG • • • • • •• • • • • .. • :, •• :• • • • .., • •••\-•••• • • _,... ' - ...., ~ Pride Bingo Saturday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Tickets Here Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 ENROLLMENT -·• • •• AT OKEO EVERY TUES lOAM. lPM I SYLVESTER HARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834-4194 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Having health insurance gives you peace of mind knowing that if you get sick or injured, you will be able to get the care you need and avoid large medical bills. See if you qualify for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov. #PeaceOfMind #MedicaidMatters EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Find Your Legislator • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office --phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP/Pre-Op Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to get surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us I 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 11 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Come join us for four hours of gaming fun for everyone! In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Harry Cramton March 3, 2022 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Memorial Service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. David Cook Joseph E. Unger December 22, 1931 - February 3, 2022 Max Birdwell 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Max was 15 years old and a student at the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy. Michael Odell June 17th, 1994 - January 18th, 2022 Obituary Outside the Box Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. W ~ SS SA OST PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... L68T•+ PAUNT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP ___ ..,_________ A Mt,NTULY 6/tdVP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Bob The Drag Queen 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 16 of 26 Friday, March 11 Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... THE DRAG QUEEN Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2022 Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, March 9, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Virtual Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 22 of 26 Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Brought to You Bi the Letter B Alphabet Soup Youth Group \. i ~• !1 IT f ' .!· "', \/,r \ f\ m~ , ' 1111' I ~, .. ~ Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Sa~e 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. Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Support Group for Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 23 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ---- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 24 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 25 of 26 Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC THIGIOltGl...iH• ,A ... llYPOUN""TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:58 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Stephen Rundell - Secretary Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:58 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/585af563d1d98579131ed704ea0f980f.pdf 973b45fdcb732e3a4d3e4cd4c121d4a2 PDF Text Text Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 14th, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... It was an honor and delight to work with our partner agency Youth Services of Tulsa and host this year's Pride Prom at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. On Saturday, March 12th, we hosted "Promchella" with 277 youth from across the region in attendance. Thank you to our partnering youth agencies and 60 adult volunteers who showed up to support our special guests. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... SAGE Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Janet Rutland with Randy Wimer Thursday, March 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Rainbow Room is very proud to present JANET RUTLAND SINGS THE LYRICS BY THE BERGMANS a tribute to Alan and Marilyn Bergman. This is a beautiful tribute to one of the most successful and beloved songwriting teams of the great American songbook. Janet will be performing with well-known guitarist Randy Wimer. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Buy Tickets Here RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Pride Bingo Saturday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Tickets Here First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Open Through March Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. Workout for a Cause Hosted by Next Level Athletics Every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Next Level Athletics 9525 E. 51st St., Suite I Tuls, OK 74145 The team at Next Level Athletics is so excited to be partnering with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and to be a part of Oklahomans for Equality! As a local business, we know how important it is to give back to the community and we are proud to do so! Beginning March 5th and running through all of June, Next Level Athletics is hosting Workout For A Cause! This will be a registration-based workout class specifically for those who want to work out and make a difference. Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday at 11 am and will consist of a group workout, music based on the theme for that week, and some social time! Each class will last an hour and will only cost $10 per person, with 10% of that class total being donated back to the Equality Center. These classes will be a safe place for everyone to come and move their bodies, have fun, and be themselves. We are looking forward to what these events could bring, not only for us and our members but to Tulsa and the LGBTQ+ community we have here! Workout For A Cause details in sum: - Each event is $10 per person with 10% of each class going back to the Equality Center - Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday from March 12th through the end of June - Each event will have a different theme and workout - 11 am at Next Level Athletics. 9525 E 51st St Suite I - Follow @workoutforacause_tulsa on Instagram for updates and to find out the theme of the week! 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Registration Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT ATOKEO EVERY TUES • IOAM . !PM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER: SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 GET FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH MEDICAID #ffiedicaidffiatters 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... With online enrollment through the marketplaces, it has never been easier to apply for Medicaid. Get free or low-cost health insurance! Go to healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Find Your Legislator 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 11 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... • Lawyer in the Center LEGAL AID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP/Pre-Op Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to get surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us Deaf/Hard of Hearing • ■ 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... LGBTQ+ social Hosted by TSHA & OKEQ TSHA serves deaf and hard of hearing md1v1duals across the entire state of Oklahoma Learn more at www tsha cc 16~ -~ • Interpreters Provided ,,,~ Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ Social Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come, chat and meet friends and learn about the Equality Center. If we have a good attendance we will have more LGBTQ+ social events in the future. Please spread the word. This is a come and go event, no program and no cost! I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... others? Then Game Night is for you! Come join us for four hours of gaming fun for everyone! In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Harry Cramton March 3, 2022 Memorial Service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... David Cook Joseph E. Unger December 22, 1931 - February 3, 2022 Outside the Box Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. W ~ ISS SA - E OST PORTA T O YOU? 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey L68Ttl+ PAUNT SVl¥6ft.T 6ft.6VP A MONTULY 6/t.OVP FO~ PA~ENrS WITU L6BT4+ ICll>S. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 16 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, April 13, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Virtual Thursday, March 17, 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 hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Support Group for 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 22 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. sao-e ~~~~:~~t c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 23 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 24 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSORIDIY THIGIOIIGlkAIHJt ~AMllYfOUNIM.TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 25 of 26 Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Stephen Rundell - Secretary Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick 4/28/26, 3:59 PM �Get your tickets for Pride Bingo this Saturday! 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-tickets-for-Pride-Bingo-t... Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Visit Our Website Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:59 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a9df00ea7ee1022dc1409170545f0aa3.pdf 24d84276b5cd4b9f4097627925eaf122 PDF Text Text Happy Spring! 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 21st, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. Trans Day of Visibility Events Thursday, March 31st Facebook Live Transgender Day of Visibility The attorneys and plaintiffs in the "Birth Certificate lawsuit" filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma in Tulsa will be featured in an Oklahomans for Equality Facebook Live Event on Thursday, March 31st, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. These brave individuals are suing 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Governor Stitt, Interim Commissioner of Health Keith Reed, and the Oklahoma State Registrar of Vital Records Kelly Baker for refusing to issue birth certificates for nonbinary persons and transgender people wishing to change their gender marker on their birth certificate. Time to be determined. Memorium Event The family of Aubrey Dameon will be present for the dedication of a permanent display of Aubrey's portrait on our memorial wall at the Equality Center. We hope this portrait will raise awareness of the missing and murdered indigenous women in this country. Aubrey has been missing since March 9th, 2019. The dedication event will be on Oklahomans for Equality Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31st. Condom-Mania Saturday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 C>N D N > CC A !T! I N EE -NA A fashion show featuring original designs made from condoms and/or condom wrappers! PLUS don't miss the LIP SYNC BATTLE! Designers’ imaginations will go wild using the non-traditional artistic medium Z ZOZ L Z., I of condoms! Guests will enjoy colorful R AP and unique designs made solely, or with the addition of, contraceptives. While some designers keep the prophylactics in the wrapper, most are using the condoms themselves for their creations. Designs range from warrior costumes to ball gowns. All designers are local and range from artists to college students. Guests will also enjoy an evening of dancing, lip-sync competition, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The Little Blue House presents this safe-sex fashion show to promote the belief that sexual health is important. April is National STDs Education and Awareness Month. Buy Your Tickets Now 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Open Through March Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. Workout for a Cause Hosted by Next Level Athletics Every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Next Level Athletics 9525 E. 51st St., Suite I Tuls, OK 74145 The team at Next Level Athletics is so excited to be partnering with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and to be a part of Oklahomans for Equality! As a local business, we know how important it is to give back to the community and we are proud to do so! Beginning March 5th and running through all of June, Next Level Athletics is hosting Workout For A Cause! This will be a registration-based workout class specifically for those who want to work out and make a difference. Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday at 11 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... am and will consist of a group workout, music based on the theme for that week, and some social time! Each class will last an hour and will only cost $10 per person, with 10% of that class total being donated back to the Equality Center. These classes will be a safe place for everyone to come and move their bodies, have fun, and be themselves. We are looking forward to what these events could bring, not only for us and our members but to Tulsa and the LGBTQ+ community we have here! Workout For A Cause details in sum: - Each event is $10 per person with 10% of each class going back to the Equality Center - Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday from March 12th through the end of June - Each event will have a different theme and workout - 11 am at Next Level Athletics. 9525 E 51st St Suite I - Follow @workoutforacause_tulsa on Instagram for updates and to find out the theme of the week! Registration Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT ATOKEQ EVERY TUES • lOAM . lPM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... HAVING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IS ONE WAY TO TAKE PRIDEIN YOUR HEALTH. Having health insurance for you and your family is one way to take PRIDE in your health - and LGBTQ Health Awareness Week is coming March 21-25! Go to healthcare.gov and see if you qualify for Medicaid. #MedicaidMatters. EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... 2022 Legislative Agenda Find Your Legislator • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ Social Hosted by TSHA & OKEQ TSHA serves deaf and hard of hearing 1nd1v1duals across the entire state of Oklahoma Learn more at www tsha cc "6~ Interpreters Provided • mm • ,,,~ Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ Social Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come, chat and meet friends and learn about the Equality Center. If we have a good attendance we will have more LGBTQ+ social events in the future. Please spread the word. This is a come and go event, no program and no cost! I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Come join us for four hours of gaming fun for everyone! In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost Tyler Matney Jan 1, 1994 - March 05, 2022 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Harry Cramton March 3, 2022 Memorial Service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. David Cook Outside the Box Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. w 0 POA ovo? 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... -- .- • • • - ·- -· Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey e,.68-r-•• p1,dJ(r 'SIJH0'-,61.f)VP ___ ___ .............-- A Ml>111M~Y 6U>VP Fl>'I , ...11.-r~+ f'l l>S: • .-.it. t. 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... (:)::] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke h C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in the 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 of 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. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... r C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for Virtual Thursday, April 21, 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. 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... transgender and intersex individuals. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. i ~• !1 IT f ' .!· "', \/,r \ f\ m~ , ' 1111' I ~, .. ~ Alphabet Soup Youth Group Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Support Group for Parents of Transgender People Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 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. sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 22 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ----- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Kao Morris 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 24 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPONSOUOIY THIGEO•Oll<AIH• FA ... llYfOUN°"TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:00 PM �Happy Spring! 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Spring-.html?soid=11024... Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Stephen Rundell - Secretary Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Shannon Gordon Fair Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/42b18e7e19af6ac78505bf0946702706.pdf a057e4da9a741705a3c5dad2ef05ff6f PDF Text Text Condom-Mania this Saturday! 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 28th, 2022 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! BELONG 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... SB2 is targeting transgender girls and women in sports. This bill is harmful, dangerous, and unfortunately on its way to the Governor's desk for signing. Transgender kids play sports for the same reasons as other kids—to have fun, foster relationships, and learn skills like leadership and teamwork. Transgender kids, like all kids, want to belong. Attempting to take that from kids who are already so vulnerable is cruel. It’s up to us to protect our communities. We know you’ll work with us to do just that. Transgender people are a valuable part of our communities, and trans kids belong. Call the Governor at 405.521.2342 and urge him not to sign SB2. Trans Day of Visibility Events Thursday, March 31st Facebook Live Transgender Day of Visibility The attorneys and plaintiffs if, in the "Birth Certificate lawsuit" filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma in Tulsa will be featured in an Oklahomans for Equality Facebook Live Event on Thursday, March 31st, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. These brave individuals are suing Governor Stitt, Interim Commissioner of Health Keith Reed, and the Oklahoma State Registrar of Vital Records Kelly Baker for refusing to issue birth certificates for nonbinary persons and transgender people wishing to change their gender marker on their birth certificate. Time to be determined. Memorium Event 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... The family of Aubrey Dameon will be present for the dedication of a permanent display of Aubrey's portrait on our memorial wall at the Equality Center. We hope this portrait will raise awareness of the missing and murdered indigenous women in this country. Aubrey has been missing since March 9th, 2019. The dedication event will be on Oklahomans for Equality Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31st. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, April 1, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. Condom-Mania Saturday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 A fashion show featuring original designs made from condoms and/or condom wrappers! PLUS don't miss the LIP SYNC BATTLE! Designers’ imaginations will go wild using the non-traditional artistic medium of condoms! Guests will enjoy colorful and unique designs made solely, or with the addition of, contraceptives. While some designers keep the prophylactics in the wrapper, most are using the condoms themselves for their creations. Designs range from warrior costumes to ball gowns. All designers are local and range from artists to college students. Guests will also enjoy an evening of dancing, lip-sync competition, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The Little Blue House presents this safe-sex fashion show to promote the belief that sexual health is important. April is National STDs Education and Awareness Month. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Buy Your Tickets Now Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Exhibition: Tables by Tara Open Through March Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The exhibition, “A Place at the Table,” features a series of custom tables made specifically for the LGBTQ advocacy non-profit organization’s gallery. The tables’ designs and colors were inspired by several identity flags representing sexual and gender minorities. Each month, Oklahomans for Equality spotlights work by local artists in the gallery, which is located inside the Equality Center. Frizell has been selected as their featured artist for March, and her work will be on display for the entire month. “I am so grateful to be chosen to show my artwork at Oklahomans for Equality’s art gallery,” said Frizell. “Not every artist gets a chance like this, so I certainly do not take this opportunity for granted.” In her short time as a woodworker, Frizell’s has already garnered a following, mainly through word of mouth. After selling products on Facebook Marketplace, Frizell quit her job and launched a full-time business out of her home, called Tables by Tara. “We are excited to display Tables by Tara inside the Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery,” said Toby Jenkins, CEO/Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality. “I know Allie, our longtime curator, would have loved bringing in a new medium to 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... the space, and the message behind it would mean the world to her.” For additional details on Tables by Tara, follow her on social media, www.facebook.com/tablesbytara. First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jay Hinely’s Exhibition “Wow” Opens Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jay Hinely grew up in a rural town outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a child, he developed a love for visual arts, science-fiction movies, and alien beings. Growing up in the 80s, Star Wars, MTV, ATARI, and NASA were influential in his artistic style. When he was young, it became evident, that Jay was very different from other children. He was bullied and labeled as a “dumb kid.” He could not read because he had severe dyslexia. Fortunately, one of his teachers recognized that he had the God-given ability to draw, paint, sculpt, and express himself with his hands. He learned he could put things on canvas that “wowed” people and truly made people wonder what he saw and felt. He attended Vicky Hardy School of Art and Harrison Bay Vocational Technical Center in Tennessee. At the age of 19, he stopped painting and raised 3 children as a single father, but never lost his passion. Jay’s love has always been to create art that encompasses his mind, heart, voice, emotions, and vision to connect with the outside world. As a middle-aged man, he is using his God-given gift to paint, to create, to express, and to “wow”. Enjoy….. "One of the most vulnerable populations among youth today is LGBTQ teens. As a father of seven children, I want to be an example to them. I chose to display my art to promote equality and awareness to my children as well as the community." The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jay Hinley at the Dennis R. Neill 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, April 7th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Tulsa Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Denise Hoey in Uncovered Thursday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Workout for a Cause Hosted by Next Level Athletics Saturday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Next Level Athletics 9525 E. 51st St., Suite I Tulsa, OK 74145 The team at Next Level Athletics is so excited to be partnering with the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and to be a part of Oklahomans for Equality! As a local business, we know how important it is to give back to the community and we are proud to do so! Beginning March 5th and running through all of June, Next Level Athletics is hosting Workout For A Cause! This will be a registration-based workout class specifically for those who want to work out and make a difference. Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday at 11 am and will consist of a group workout, music based on the theme for that week, and some social time! Each class will last an hour and will only cost $10 per person, with 10% of that class total being donated back to the Equality Center. These classes will be a safe place for everyone to come and move their bodies, have fun, and be themselves. We are looking forward to what these events could bring, not only for us and our members but to Tulsa and the LGBTQ+ community we have here! Workout For A Cause details in sum: - Each event is $10 per person with 10% of each class going back to the Equality Center - Workout For A Cause will take place every Saturday from March 12th through the end of June - Each event will have a different theme and workout - 11 am at Next Level Athletics. 9525 E 51st St Suite I - Follow @workoutforacause_tulsa on Instagram for updates and to find out the theme of the week! Registration Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT - ·- - -- -- I <YI V r<HA MARA!< 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 11 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester EQ Legislative Upd Here's what's on the agenda for 20 OKEQ has compiled a list of bills that we oppose and support. Please read them and contact your legislator to let them know you do not support this kind of overt hate against our community. 2022 Legislative Agenda Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Find Your Legislator • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ Social Hosted by TSHA & OKEQ TSHA serves deaf and hard of hearing 1nd1v1duals across the entire state of Oklahoma Learn more at www tsha cc * &1'1 I n terpreters Provided • 1 ,,,~ P.!!11 ~ Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ Social Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come, chat and meet friends and learn about the Equality Center. If we have a good attendance we will have more LGBTQ+ social events in the future. Please spread the word. This is a come and go event, no program and no cost! 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Come join us for four hours of gaming fun for everyone! In Memoriam rememberin~ those we've lost 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Tyler Matney Jan 1, 1994 - March 05, 2022 Harry Cramton March 3, 2022 Memorial Service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church on Wednesday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. David Cook 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... W Ii. ISS SAR OS POR 1~ T OVOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 16 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, April 13, 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 the 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 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... resource. Josh has eight years of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly IIIIIIIB-•1•--.1 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 1111111111 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 22 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Virtual Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. sao-e ~~~~:~~t c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for Tulsa Area Prime Timers Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board 2nd Tuesday of the 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 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 23 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! more information. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 24 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org . ~- :~ ¥ ' ... 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 25 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson 4/28/26, 4:01 PM �Condom-Mania this Saturday! 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condom-Mania-this-Saturday-.ht... Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c54d1f25ffff7966e2b7a4b25b341cce.pdf c5eded185a20c4f6d709d41dadbc61a2 PDF Text Text King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 1 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 3rd, 2022 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! sao-e ~~~~~:~~o~ ~-, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 2 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... resumed. SAGE Meeting Tuesday, January 04, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 3 of 31 PROUDLY A sPoNsoRED BY https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... • A ■ 1· mer1can Ir Ines OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 4 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Margaret K. Eagler's "Your Weeds are My Wild Flowers" Artist Reception Thursday, January 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Margaret was raised in a family of highly creative people with perfectionist and success-driven tendencies. Margaret was put in a box of "only" being creative with the written word by her family, and discovering painting helped break out of that box and discover new ideas, talents, and freedom. When the pandemic struck and Margaret's work became remote access, she knew she had to have something to DO that was not work-related or she would fall into the habit of working non-stop. So, even though she had "no talent," she decided to pick up acrylic paint. Margaret fell head over heels in love with the process and learned many life lessons through her projects, such as there is no right or wrong in art; if you don't like something, you can start over or completely change it - learn from it; mistakes are incredibly valuable in learning; the play of color and light is as much about the shadows and spaces as it is about the focus. As Margaret continued to explore her more artistic side, she discovered that some of the characteristics in her that had been so strictly constrained by her family of origin were actually qualities that she craved and that she was at her best when able to touch on those hidden aspects of herself. One day while discussing, with a friend, the nature of growth and learning to love one's self as a whole person, not lacking because of someone else's prescribed identity, the concept of the dandelion kept coming up - how much her sons loved to give her dandelions and how much her neighbors put in work to kill those glorious wildflowers. She 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 5 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... realized, just like some people think dandelions are weeds, and she thinks they are wildflowers, she may not be what others think she should be, but that doesn't take away one bit of who she is meant to be. Margaret works as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Department of Human Services. She spends her days working to help families change the way they live life on this planet in order to provide a safe and secure environment for her family. Margaret likes nothing more than when a parent gets to bring their child home and successfully complete their case. Margaret has found that in advocating for the vulnerable, she must examine her own vulnerability, and painting has helped to bring grounding and allowed a safe space to examine those vulnerabilities. Margaret will continue to make a stand for both clients and friends; fight for the rejected, the marginalized, the hurting, and the weary; and stand with those who are standing for themselves. Margaret's desire is that those who look at her art see the full range of emotions and relational connection and celebrate differences and imperfections. The show opens at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, January 1st, with COVID measures in place for those Non-vaccinated. The Artist Reception is Thursday, January 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. For more information, please visit www.okeq.org. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, January 07, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 6 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. OKEQ Taking Nominations for Community Awards Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have impacted the fight for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala on April 30th, 2022, at the Cox Business Convention Center Grand Hall. Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognizes individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBTQ+ community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group, and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 2nd - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBTQ+ community courageously and visibly. Dennis R. Neill Collegiate Leadership Award - Presented to a local college student who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school and community. Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award - Recognizes an individual who advocates for inclusion, equality for not only the LGBTQ community but for all marginalized populations. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award - Presented to those individuals who have fought for equality through the United States Justice system. Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Honors individuals or groups that have advanced LGBTQ awareness through the fine arts. Workplace Inclusion Award - Recognizes a workplace that has shown a 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 7 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... commitment to diversity and inclusion. Click Here for Nomination Form Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Presents: Tired, Loud, & Over It! Thursday, January 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Lynn Riggs Theatre 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Features Machele Dill and Lori Decter Wright, with special guests Crista Patrick, Machelle Cullom, and others! Get Your Ticket Here BOB 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 8 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... THE DRAG QUEEN CAIN'S BALLROOM FRIDAY ... "·... ..... .., .... ..... •... .. ·.. ·•:.·,. ·: MARCH 11, 2022 ~ .:- ' Bob The Drag Queen Friday, March 11, 2022 Cain's Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Bob The Drag Queen is having a moment. A MAJOR moment! The season 8 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race was noted for her focus on comedy. Bob won three challenges during the show, including the recurring "Snatch Game," where she exquisitely portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing. Bob is back with a plethora of projects to impress. She is currently starring alongside Shangela Laquifa Wadley and Eureka O'Hara in HBO's first unscripted hit series, "We're Here", which was just renewed for a second season and is nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Unstructured Reality Series. She also has a brand new comedy special, "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Caroline's" as well as MTV's "Drag My Dad" series, "The Pit Stop", and her everpopular podcast "Sibling Rivalry" with best friend, touring partner and RuPaul AllStar Drag Race winner herself Monet X Change. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 9 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Bob may have won Drag Race, but it's her comedic prowess that is really shining brightest of all. With two comedy specials under her belt, Bob is making the world laugh with her impeccable timing and true tale stories about her life and hilarious observations. Click Here for Tickets Brought To You Bi the Letter B Monday, January 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Zoom option available Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 10 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Email Us Visit Us on Facebook Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION Ei t e ENROLLMENT • ATOKEO EVERY TUES lOAM - lPM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834.4194 W ,;. SSU SAR MOS PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 11 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy. Elissa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housingrelated issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-409-2115, or email her at elissa.furlong@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, January 11, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 12 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us _,. "' .OUTSIDE · . THEB - - .. ~ - ~VP.ru ~rJ MnnA11u nf +hP. Mnn+h 11+ lnm 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 13 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Outside the Box Monday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Katie Zink, Outside the Box is an ongoing all-inclusive group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will discuss a new topic. In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 14 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Carrie Lynn Hughes April 25, 1973 - December 9, 2021 Kelly Halpine December 30, 2021 L68Ttl+ PAUNT SVl¥61.T 611.0tJP ____ A MONTULY 61.0VP FO~ PA~EIIT'S WITU L6BT4+ ICll>S. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 15 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, February 5, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, January 5, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 16 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, January 12, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 17 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... I OKEQ Game Night Tuesday, January 25, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play with others? Then Game Night is for you! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 18 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Every Fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 19 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. City of Tulsa Emergency Rental Assistance Program The City of Tulsa was awarded more than $12 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This COVID-19 relief funding aims to assist individuals who cannot pay rent and utilities due to a negative financial impact from the pandemic. Eligible households can receive up to 15 months of assistance. The City is partnering with Restore Hope Ministries, a local nonprofit with over 45 years of experience in homeless prevention, to distribute the funds as fast and efficiently as possible to offer rental and utility assistance to Tulsa citizens. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 20 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... To find out more, Click the Link Below: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library BOOK OF THE WEEK Paper Bullets by Jefferey H. Jackson Paper Bullets is the first book to tell the history of an audacious anti- azi campaign undertaken by an unlikely pair: two French women, Lucy Schwob and Suzanne Malherbe, who drew on their skills as Parisian avant-garde artists to write and distribute "paper bullets"- wicked insults against Hitler, calls to rebel, and subversive fictional dialogues designed to demoralize azi troops occupying their adopted home on the British Channel Island of Jersey. AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT •JEFFREY H. JACKSON Jeffrey H. Jackson is a Professor of History a t Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. An expert on European histor y and culture, he is the author of Paris Under Water: How the City of Light Survived the Great Flood of 1910 and Making Jazz French: Music and Modem Life in Inter war Paris. In addition, he has appeared in documentary films and helped develop "Harlem in Montmartre: A Paris Jazz Story" for PBS's Great Performances. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 21 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... OKE , okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 22 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Th City of Tulsa 1s commrtt d to ere t ng r p ctful nd professional w nv1ronment. I t on 0 m n City Looking to Fill Critical Job Openings; Plumbers, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators Needed The City of Tulsa is looking for anyone interested in applying for work at the City, specifically in many labor and trade positions. Various job openings exist, such as openings for: • Water and Wastewater Operators • Plumbers 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 23 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... • Electricians • Mechanics • Heavy Equipment Operators • Parks Utility Workers • Parks Utility Leader Many of these positions offer progression programs that give employees a pathway to advance in their current position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time. A list of job openings can be found online. The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender. For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs. Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 24 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... fl JJ fl This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources. All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining. Contact us to Join Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Free to participate, this one-day 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 sessions in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule. Lets Talk C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 25 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services: Please contact the counselor directly to schedule a virtual appointment. Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC, 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. Please call 918-938-6538 and select option 2 to make an appointment or send her an email at allison.ikley-freeman@okeq.org. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays Virtual Thursday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings Brought to You Bi 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 26 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ' -- · -- Support Group for Parents of Transgender People \. i ~• !1 IT f ' .!· \/,r \ "', f\ m~ , ' 1111' I ~, .. ~ Support Group for Parents of Transgender People 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meets In-Person and Zoom Support Group for Transgender Teens 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group hosted virtually. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck with the link below for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for transgender teenagers 13+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org -- · -- The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for parents of transgender people. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email allison.ikleyfreeman@okeq.org or krissy.dudley@okeq.org the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. Alphabet Soup Youth Group --· - - Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Equality Game 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 27 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to Night supporting Lesbian, Gay, Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games or video games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are Support Group for Partners of Transgender People providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. Email youth@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email krissy.dudley@okeq.org ---- ---- SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Community Partners health outreach prevention education , Inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month ideas, contacts, products and services, and also from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Every Tuesday and community. from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org/eba ------ provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 28 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Medical Services Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Morgan Allen-White Center Director She / Her / Hers Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Kao Morris 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 29 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Donovid Sekulits LatinX Outreach and Library Services Coordinator He / Him / el Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Allison Ikley-Freeman Behavioral Health Director Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 30 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... She / Her / Hers Allison.Ikley-Freeman@okeq.org Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Stephen Rundell - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Shannon Gordon Fair - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Tery DeShong, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross William Vaughn Monique Washington Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Jane Wiseman Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 3:51 PM �King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant 31 of 31 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/King---Queen-of-Tulsa-Pride-Page... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 3:51 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0179604b451718b4d955e69ac1c44b28.pdf e0259a7cd987a2926e2468c859afe773 PDF Text Text Pride Bingo this Saturday! 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 11th, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Tulsa Pride Bingo 2022 Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 will be heard in the Oklahoma House State Powers Committee on Wednesday, April 13th. SB615 would require school counselors to "out" LGBTQ+ students before affirming SCHOOL COUNSELORS SHOULD NOT OUT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS .._____ _,ti-10 IO S8615_ __ 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Any curriculum would have to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors. Trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians "outing" the student before they can provide resources and information. Contact Oklahoma House State Powers Committee members and tell them you oppose SB61 Find Committee Members Say No to SB1100 In October 2021, after a lengthy federal court case, Oklahoma began issuing birth certificates for nonbinary people. State legislators have now introduced SB1100 to block the department of vital statistics from following the court's decision. Contact your representative and tell them you oppose SB1100 because it violates an individual's civil rights and disenfranchises nonbinary and gender-expansive Oklahomans. Find Your Legislators Latin(X) Meeting Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. RSVP for Location We would like to invite you to our Latin(X) meeting in which we will be discussing topics that are affecting our Latin community. This will be an open forum for topics of interest in our community not only Latin(X) but also our LGBTQ+ community. Please RSVP with Liz at (405) 463-9323. Nos gustaría invitarte a nuestra reunión Latin(X) en la que estaremos discutiendo temas relevantes a nuestra comunidad. Este será un foro abierto para temas de interés en nuestra comunidad, no solo latin(X) sino también nuestra comunidad 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... LGBTQ+. Confirme su asistencia con Liz al (405) 463-9323. Brought To You Bi the Letter B 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming inperson meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Visit Us On Facebook Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jay Hinely’s Exhibition “Little Bit 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Everything” Opens Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jay Hinely grew up in a rural town outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a child, he developed a love for visual arts, science-fiction movies, and alien beings. Growing up in the 80s, Star Wars, MTV, ATARI, and NASA were influential in his artistic style. When he was young, it became evident, that Jay was very different from other children. He was bullied and labeled as a “dumb kid.” He could not read because he had severe dyslexia. Fortunately, one of his teachers recognized that he had the God-given ability to draw, paint, sculpt, and express himself with his hands. He learned he could put things on canvas that “wowed” people and truly made people wonder what he saw and felt. He attended Vicky Hardy School of Art and Harrison Bay Vocational Technical Center in Tennessee. At the age of 19, he stopped painting and raised 3 children as a single father, but never lost his passion. Jay’s love has always been to create art that encompasses his mind, heart, voice, emotions, and vision to connect with the outside world. As a middle-aged man, he is using his God-given gift to paint, to create, to express, and to “wow”. Enjoy….. "One of the most vulnerable populations among youth today is LGBTQ teens. As a father of seven children, I want to be an example to them. I chose to display my art to promote equality and awareness to my children as well as the community." The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jay Hinley at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, April 7th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Oklahomans for Equality Watch on RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 9 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Denise Hoey in Uncovered Thursday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION 6 t e ENROLLMENT • • ATOKEO EVERY TUES IOAM . !PM I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES -~ 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 10 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Contact Sylvester ... CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYLVESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 11 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Scotty Irani April 07, 2022 Martin Raymond Steinmetz March 30, 2022 Marty served on the board of Oklahomans for Equality from 2007 to 2011 and served on the 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 12 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... OKEQ Executive Committee as treasurer. Tyler Matney Jan 1, 1994 - March 05, 2022 W Ii. SS SA OS PO 'A T OVOU? 1 Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 13 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... e,.68-r-•• p1,dJ(r svH0'-,6#./>VP____________ ------------- 61.i>VP Fl>t. A ,-tt>111ML-Y PAt.fJJ1'S Wl'f'M L-6~1"&+ l'I 1>S'. (:)::] PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 14 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... " Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Oklahomans for Equality Watch on 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 15 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, April 13, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 16 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquall The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 17 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ----------People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -- - - - - ----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. OKE , okeq. org/ donate ,,,.,__ --+'11■11111111 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 18 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly I l I I I 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 19 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... AL UI LI ~ K C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 20 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... individuals. we reruse ro De mv1s101e A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners EBA Directory H.O.P.E. 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 21 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... HIV Testing Schedule The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 22 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPOIISO!tliOIV THIGIOIIGIIUJHII Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:03 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! 23 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday-.html?... i~-..,,,~ ~~t;, ,#~<,, II•.: Picturif.C ourtesy of the Tulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Member at Large Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6f48dc465ed39cbd43d75e4abaeb5d92.pdf 860dc69ac16f8c831115eaa8657e4d17 PDF Text Text Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 18th, 2022 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! The Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (JCMVAMC) in Muskogee, Oklahoma has been named a top performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th-anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index. JCMVAMC received an evaluation 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... of 95 out of 100 and the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer.” HEI is considered among the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of health care facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and staff. “Being rated as a ‘Top Performer’ is a tremendous honor and reflection of the hard work our staff has put into making the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System a compassionate and welcoming place that meets the needs of our LGBTQ+ staff and Veterans,” said Dr. Michael McKee, LGBTQ+ Care Coordinator. “We are deeply committed to breaking down all barriers that negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community’s sense of personal meaning and value and their ability to enjoy the same rights and privileges that all segments of society should enjoy. The true importance of achieving such a high score is not the score itself, but what it represents. It boldly says to our LGBTQ+ community, ‘We believe in you, we respect you and we are here for you.’“ Read the full article by Dana Nickel here. Lynn Riggs Honored with Posthumous Degree from the University of Oklahoma! The university will confer the honorary degree during its 2022 Commencement ceremony, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. "Cherokee poet, playwright, screenwriter and drama theorist Rollie Lynn Riggs was born Aug. 31, 1899, southwest of Claremore. After attending the University of Oklahoma from 1920 to 1923, he went on to pursue a remarkable and productive career as a writer of plays and poetry, as well as screenplays for the big screen. Early in his career, while serving as a Guggenheim Fellow, Riggs wrote Green Grow the Lilacs (1931). The play premiered on Broadway and became the basis for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s epic musical, Oklahoma! – arguably one of the most popular musicals of all time. The original Broadway production of Oklahoma! ran for a then-unprecedented 2,212 performances and made theater history in 1944 by winning a Pulitzer Prize. During his lifetime, Riggs penned 37 plays, six of which were produced on Broadway. Not all of Riggs’ work were romantic and light-hearted. Several of Riggs’ works, including The Cherokee Night (1932), delved into issues deemed at the time to be 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... too sensitive, too serious and too controversial to be produced on the larger stage, leading some to say his examination of deeper societal and personal issues was well ahead of his time. Riggs was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1948. He died in 1954 in New York City, and his award is being granted posthumously." Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 will be heard in the Oklahoma SCHOOL COUNSELORS House State Powers Committee on SHOULD NOT OUT Wednesday, April 13th. SB615 would require school counselors to "out" LGBTQ+ STUDENTS LGBTQ+ students before affirming NOTO S8615 information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Any curriculum would have to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians, "outing" the student, before they can provide resources and information. r Say No to SB1100 In October 2021, after a lengthy federal court case, Oklahoma began issuing birth certificates for nonbinary people. State legislators have now introduced SB1100 to block the department of vital statistics from following the court's decision. Contact your representative and tell them you oppose SB1100 because it violates an individual's civil rights and disenfranchises nonbinary and gender-expansive Oklahomans. Find Your Legislators 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room: Denise Hoey in Uncovered Thursday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Brought To You Bi the Letter B 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming inperson meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Letter B Social at Mother Road Market Sunday, April 24, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1124 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Please join us for a bite to eat at Letter B's next social event! We are gathering at the Mother Road Market on Sunday, April 24th from 4-6 pm. Hope to see you there! Visit Us On Facebook Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jay Hinely’s Exhibition “Little Bit Everything” Open Through the Month of April Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jay Hinely grew up in a rural town outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a child, he developed a love for visual arts, sciencefiction movies, and alien beings. Growing up in the 80s, Star Wars, MTV, ATARI, and NASA were influential in his artistic style. When he was young, it became evident, that Jay was very different from other children. He was bullied and labeled as a “dumb kid.” He could not read because he had severe dyslexia. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Fortunately, one of his teachers recognized that he had the God-given ability to draw, paint, sculpt, and express himself with his hands. He learned he could put things on canvas that “wowed” people and truly made people wonder what he saw and felt. He attended Vicky Hardy School of Art and Harrison Bay Vocational Technical Center in Tennessee. At the age of 19, he stopped painting and raised 3 children as a single father, but never lost his passion. Jay’s love has always been to create art that encompasses his mind, heart, voice, emotions, and vision to connect with the outside world. As a middle-aged man, he is using his God-given gift to paint, to create, to express, and to “wow”. Enjoy….. "One of the most vulnerable populations among youth today is LGBTQ teens. As a father of seven children, I want to be an example to them. I chose to display my art to promote equality and awareness to my children as well as the community." The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jay Hinley at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa OK 74120 on Thursday, April 7th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party Friday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ, Studio 66, and Black Queer Tulsa for a weekly RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party! We will have fun raffles, a cash bar, and a great community each week! The event is free to attend. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment tulsacari~ Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION li t e ENROLLMENT Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester ATOKEO EVERY TUES • IOAM · !PM CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES • •• I LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Pre-Op I Post-Op Support Group ..,.., - 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Scotty Irani April 07, 2022 Martin Raymond Steinmetz March 30, 2022 Marty served on the board of Oklahomans for Equality from 2007 to 2011 and served on the OKEQ Executive Committee as treasurer. W Ii. SS ESA IE E OST PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Click Here for Survey L68Tt.Q+ PAUNT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP ____ A Mt,NTULY 6/tt,VP Ft,e PAeENrS WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contactJosh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Queen Rose Art House Presents a Night of Performance Friday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Artist Fellowship Flagship Space 112 N. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 On this evening of performance at the Tulsa Artist Fellowship Flagship Space, Queen Rose Art House Founder and Tulsa Artist Fellow Kalup Linzy will serve as host and perform a spoken word piece and two songs as his alter ego, Taiwan Braswell. Anna Muselmann, a Tulsa native and currently based in New York City, will present a solo movement work centered on the theme of 4dimensional grief. New York City-based Keioui Keijaun Thomas, the current Queen Rose Art House artist in residence will present an iteration of her upcoming performance “ The Journey of the Dolls” followed by a screening of “Act 2. The Last Trans Femmes on Earth: Dripping Doll Energy” from Come Hell or High Femmes— a 3 part film and multimedia performance where trans femmes have survived an apocalypse and are building a new world. The full project will premiere at Wexner Center for the Arts in June 2022. Founded in 2021 by interdisciplinary artist Kalup Linzy, the Queen Rose Art House is a social, but critical art space that engages with our local, national, and international art communities. Through hosting events like gatherings, performances, exhibitions, screenings, symposiums, and short-term artist residencies, the project is intended to inspire and create a safe space for artists to dwell. Image Credits: Kalup Linzy by Melissa Lukenbaugh (far left), Keioui Keijaun Thomas film still by Christopher Sonny Martinez (far top right), Anna Muselmann, photo by Cooper Harrison (far bottom left) 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... #PassTheEq The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 ..... II ,-. A 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Oklahomans became newly eligible for I UL::>A Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. OKE 1 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. 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Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Equality Game Night 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba ---- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC Sl'ONSOHDIY tH1c1o•c11<A1H• fAMllYfOUNOATION 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 23 of 24 Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Trustees 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room with Denise Hoey 24 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Member at Large Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Dani Byrd Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/919d3097d8649e7d108378333ef2e365.pdf da0df6965e4de5a8d12195a6670d1ec1 PDF Text Text The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 25th, 2022 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! Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 would require school counselors to "out" LGBTQ+ students before affirming information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Any curriculum would have SCHOOL COUNSELORS SHOULD NOT OUT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS ~ - -NO :ro SB6l§_ __ 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians, "outing" the student before they can provide resources and information. We need you to call your representative and let them know you do not support this bill. Find Your Legislators First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Thursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Buy Your Gala Tickets Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor r\DAr.. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... .., .,~"" BINGO ~ ~ "-- MAYl~,2022 May Pride Bingo Saturday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment tulsacari~ Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION li t e ENROLLMENT Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester ATOKEO EVERY TUES • IOAM · !PM CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834.4194 • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES • •• I LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Pre-Op I Post-Op Support Group ..,.., - 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Scotty Irani April 07, 2022 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Martin Raymond Steinmetz March 30, 2022 Marty served on the board of Oklahomans for Equality from 2007 to 2011 and served on the OKEQ Executive Committee as treasurer. Lynn Riggs Honored with Posthumous Degree from the University of Oklahoma! The university will confer the honorary degree during its 2022 Commencement ceremony, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. "Cherokee poet, playwright, screenwriter and drama theorist Rollie Lynn Riggs was born Aug. 31, 1899, southwest of Claremore. After attending the University of Oklahoma from 1920 to 1923, he went on to pursue a remarkable and productive career as a writer of plays and poetry, as well as screenplays for the big screen. Early in his career, while serving as a Guggenheim Fellow, Riggs wrote Green Grow the Lilacs (1931). The play premiered on Broadway and became the basis for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s epic musical, Oklahoma! – arguably one of the most popular musicals of all time. The original Broadway production of Oklahoma! ran for a then-unprecedented 2,212 performances and made theater history in 1944 by winning a Pulitzer Prize. During his lifetime, Riggs penned 37 plays, six of which were produced on Broadway. Not all of Riggs’ work were romantic and light-hearted. Several of Riggs’ works, including The Cherokee Night (1932), delved into issues deemed at the time to be too sensitive, too serious and too controversial to be produced on the larger stage, leading some to say his examination of deeper societal and personal 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... issues was well ahead of his time. Riggs was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1948. He died in 1954 in New York City, and his award is being granted posthumously." I W /4. ISS ESA E OST PORTA , 0 YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Oklahomans for Equality a Watch on Payton Law • ---.-.._._._- - - . -HI ■ •m -~~..----.. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, May 11, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Find Your Legislator Did you know that on July 1st, 200,000 Oklahomans became newly eligible for Medicaid? You could be one of them! If you're uninsured or think you may qualify, contact Tulsa Responds to make an enrollment appointment. Tulsa Responds is a non-profit that connects Tulsans to federal programs like SoonerCare (Medicaid), SNAP, free tax filing, and internet discounts, all for free! TULSA RESPONDS To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email (medicaid@tulsaresponds.org) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th. OKE , okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. sao-e ~~~~:~~! A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org OKEQ Seniors Support Group for ~~ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Anna.Puhl@okeq.org He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC THIGIOltGl...iH• ,A ... llYPOUN""TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:05 PM �The Equality Gala is this Saturday! 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Equality-Gala-is-this-Saturday... Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e0c0b35fae718a71ab1fa2eaac3c68f2.pdf 567399a2e0ce1f07276923b09e5d3fbb PDF Text Text Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 2, 2022 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 For Making the 2022 Equality Gala Amazing! 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... This past Saturday, at the Equality Gala, we celebrated our 42nd-anniversary, our largest fundraiser of the year. You and your generosity made it an amazing night. Your financial gifts sustain this organization and help us expand our programs and outreach. Because of your kindness and support, we are well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. We hope you will consider donating so we can hit our goal! Click the link above. View Our Award Winners' Videos Here Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 would require school counselors to SCHOOL COUNSELORS "out" LGBTQ+ students before affirming SHOULD NOT OUT information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and LGBTQ+ STUDENTS gender identity. Any curriculum would have NOTO S8615 to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors, trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians, "outing" the student before they can provide resources and information. You should also know that legislators have inserted restrictions on bathroom access for transgender children and youth into the bill. We need you to call your Senator and tell them you do not support this bill and want them to oppose it. 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... Find Your Legislators First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Thursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... Become a Vendor or Sponsor DRAG BINGO ~ -=- MAYl~,2022 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... May Pride Bingo Saturday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, May 3rd, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment tulsacari~ Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... ...,,.._..... questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester EVERYTUES IOAM . !PM • •• I Mt.ALIMLAt<t.NAVIUAIUt<Cit COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER: SYL VESTERH@TU LSACARES.O RG 918.834A194 • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... w Ii. ss I OST SA POR I ~ T OYOU? I Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey &.68i-•• p1,dlf( svHO'-,fA.t>VP 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, May 7, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, May 11, 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 the 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. 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... Josh has eight years of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - - Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 15 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. sao-e ~~~~:~~t c) ~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. Tulsa Area Prime Timers Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 2nd Tuesday of the 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. 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 16 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... • I Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 1.-0Nik>Hon THIGtEO.Gll<AIH• ,AMJlY,OUNl>.I.TION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 18 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:07 PM �Art Gallery Opening This Thursday 19 of 19 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Gallery-Opening-This-Thursd... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/50a91b81b79fbc567ab2372cac56ad52.pdf bddd3639e88f4938c8083813f2b922f0 PDF Text Text Pride Bingo this Saturday 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 9, 2022 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 For Making the 2022 Equality Gala Amazing! 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... This past Saturday, at the Equality Gala, we celebrated our 42nd-anniversary, our largest fundraiser of the year. You and your generosity made it an amazing night. Your financial gifts sustain this organization and help us expand our programs and outreach. Because of your kindness and support, we are well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. We hope you will consider donating so we can hit our goal! Click the link above. View Our Award Winners' Videos Here Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 would require school counselors to SCHOOL COUNSELORS "out" LGBTQ+ students before affirming SHOULD NOT OUT information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and LGBTQ+ STUDENTS gender identity. Any curriculum would have NOTO S8615 to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors, trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians, "outing" the student before they can provide resources and information. You should also know that legislators have inserted restrictions on bathroom access for transgender children and youth into the bill. We need you to call your Senator and tell them you do not support this bill and want them to oppose it. 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Find Your Legislators Sin Fronteras X OKEQ Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We want to invite you to our Sin Fronteras X OKEQ meeting, in which we will be discussing topics that are affecting our Latin community. This will be an open forum for topics of interest in our community, not only Latin(X) but also our LGBTQ+ community. Nos gustaría invitarte a nuestra reunión Sin Fronteras X OKEQ en la que estaremos discutiendo temas relevantes a nuestra comunidad. Este será un foro abierto para temas de interés en nuestra comunidad, no solo latin(X) sino también nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+. DRAG BINGO ~~~ MAYl~,2022 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... May Pride Bingo Saturday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Submit Auditions Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Machele Miller Dill & Lori Decter Wright in 'Tired, Loud, & Over It!' Thursday, May 26, 8:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Donate to OutRight Action International to support LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine. Donate to Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Health Insurance Navigation & Enrollment Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Sylvester Harris with Tulsa Cares will be at the Equality Center every Tuesday! He can answer any of your questions and get you started on the enrollment process. Contact Sylvester tulsacari~ HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION li t e ENROLLMENT • ATOKEO EVERY TUES lOAM · lPM • •• I SYLVESTERHARRIS, HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR & COMMUNITY EDUCATOR, TULSA CARES CONTACT SYLVESTER, SYLVESTERH@TULSACARES.ORG 918.834-4194 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... r!f Medical screenings r!f Prescriptions r!f E.R. visits r!f Immunizations r!f Mental healthcare Life is unpredictable – especially during these tough times. Low cost or free health insurance through Medicaid gives you peace of mind knowing you’re covered if you get sick or injured. Check out your options at healthcare.gov. First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Up Through May Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Click Here to Purchase Art 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W ~ ISS ES A 'E E OST PORTA T O YOU? ......• 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 10 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey L68TtA+ PAUNT SVPPOft.T 6ft.OVP ____ A Mt,NTULY 6/tdVP Ft,~ --------PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... PFLAG LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, June 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 12 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, May 11, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEqualltyAct 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 14 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... w a sae ey ca ome. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS J I OKE 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 16 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 17 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ OKEQ Seniors Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 18 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Equality Game Night 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC S-IOIIID ■Y THID10-.;11<A1n• l'AMllTfDUNDATIDN 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 20 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase 4/28/26, 4:10 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 21 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:10 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3a713dcfa1ab2e2b7616526fd410db2f.pdf 2458974fdeeb8f112f6e679a58003ee5 PDF Text Text Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 16, 2022 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! Pride T-Shirts are available for $25 at the 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Thank You For Making the 2022 Equality Gala Amazing! On Saturday, April 30th, at the Equality Gala, we celebrated our 42ndanniversary, our largest fundraiser of the year. You and your generosity made it an amazing night. Your financial gifts sustain this organization and help us expand our programs and outreach. Because of your kindness and support, we are well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. We hope you will consider donating so we can hit our goal! Click the link above. View Our Award Winners' Videos Here Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 would require school counselors to "out" LGBTQ+ students before affirming information could be shared with the students regarding sexual orientation and SCHOOL COUNSELORS SHOULD NOT OUT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... gender identity. Any curriculum would NOTO S8615 have to be approved by the parent or guardian first. Many LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive students seek guidance and support from educators and school counselors, trusting their training and professional skills regarding sexuality and gender identity development. Were SB615 to become law, school counselors and educators would have to contact parents and guardians, "outing" the student before they can provide resources and information. You should also know that legislators have inserted restrictions on bathroom access for transgender children and youth into the bill. We need you to call your Senator and tell them you do not support this bill and want them to oppose it. Find Your Legislators 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Submit Auditions Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Machele Miller Dill & Lori Decter Wright in 'Tired, Loud, & Over It!' Thursday, May 26, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Listening Session for LGBTQ+ Catholics Sunday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 “The Spirit asks us to listen to the questions, concerns and hopes of every Church, people and nation. And to listen to the world, to the challenges and changes that it sets before us.” –Pope Francis at the Opening Mass for the Synod We are holding a listening session at the Equality Center to provide a safe and open environment to those in the LGBTQIA+ community and a place to contribute their voices to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Rick Martin and Kathleen Nicholas will facilitate this session. Space is limited, so RSVP to Kathleen at kenicholas82@gmail.com. If there is enough interest, we will try to have a second session that afternoon to accommodate everyone. If you do not wish to meet in person or are unavailable on the day of the listening session, please consider filling out the online survey. The Church needs to hear from as many people as possible, especially those who feel marginalized or excluded from the Church. You can find the link for the survey here: https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/synod-survey 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. !I' Medical screenings !I' Prescriptions !I' E.R. visits !I' Immunizations !I' Mental healthcare Having affordable, quality health insurance means you have one less thing to worry about. Medicaid offers you and your family peace of mind, and lots of things are covered! Enroll today by visiting healthcare.gov. 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... In Memoriam remembering those we've lost Alice Bates February 24, 1925 - January 26, 2022 Services for Alice Bates will be held Saturday, May 28th at Unity Church Midtown at 2:00 p.m. Read Alice's Obituary Here First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Up Through May Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Click Here to Purchase Art On the Road with Council Oak Friday, June 3, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 8:00 p.m. 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here • Lawyer in the Center LEGALAID th SERVICES OF Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 10 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... W Ii. SS ESA OST PORTA T O YOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey e,.6B-r•• PAdJT( svHOf.-r' 61,.(:>IIP L _ _ _ _ - ~- - - - - -= - - - - - - - - -~ ... .A _ ~ 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, June 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 12 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 8, 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 the 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. 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Josh has eight years of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 14 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 16 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 17 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board 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. 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 18 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... I Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC 1 - - . 0 ... THIIH-ltAIH• fAMllYPOUND.I.TIOtl Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 20 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Tulsa Pride 2022 T-Shirts Have Arrived! 21 of 21 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-2022-T-Shirts-Have-A... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:11 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0b9cc78781ce846a706b7c60fa6948da.pdf a4bf49bb1717c273fbe76b827a35fa50 PDF Text Text Rainbow Room this Thursday 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 23, 2022 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! Official Pride T-Shirts are available for 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... $25 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Thank You For Making the 2022 Equality Gala Amazing! On Saturday, April 30th, at the Equality Gala, we celebrated our 42ndanniversary, our largest fundraiser of the year. You and your generosity made it an amazing night. Your financial gifts sustain this organization and help us expand our programs and outreach. Because of your kindness and support, we are well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. We hope you will consider donating so we can hit our goal! Click the link above. View Our Award Winners' Videos Here Toby Jenkins is Stepping Down On July 1, 2022, Toby Jenkins will step down as the CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis -. " . --. ... . .-. ~ 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... R. Neill Equality Center. Please help us celebrate this legendary man, his service, and all he has done for and with us! We wish Toby much love and happiness in his next chapter. OkEq's mission will continue. We will fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Nell Equality Center. Toby's greatest wish is for the programs of OkEq to continue and remain strong. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Toby Jenkins' 25 years of service to Oklahomans for Equality and the City of Tulsa, please click on the link below. Make a Donation in Toby's Honor Legislative Update Say No to SB615 SB615 has unfortunately passed the Senate and House of Representatives. The bill is on its way to the Governor's desk for signing. SCHOOL COUNSELORS SHOULD NOT OUT LGBTQ+ STUDENTS NOTO S8615 We need you to call the Governor and tell him you do not support this bill and encourage him not to sign. r Contact the Governor's Office 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Submit Auditions Here Become a Vendor or Sponsor 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room: Machele Miller Dill & Lori Decter Wright in 'Tired, Loud, & Over It!' Thursday, May 26, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. + + ++ 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 U&~IJ T + SENIORS ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. !I' Medical screenings !I' Prescriptions !I' E.R. visits !I' Immunizations !I' Mental healthcare Having affordable, quality health insurance means you have one less thing to worry about. Medicaid offers you and your family peace of mind, and lots of things are covered! Enroll today by visiting healthcare.gov. Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord Tenant Resource Housina 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. rll SolUtiOiis The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Up Through May Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Click Here to Purchase Art On the Road with Council Oak Friday, June 3, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey L68Tt.Q+ PAftEIIT SVl¥6eT 61t.6VP _ A MONTULY 6/tOVP Foe PAeEN1'S WITU Lt.BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, June 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... ' Josh Payt n Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 8, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquall The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act - - - - - - 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -- - - - - ----Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OKE 1 okeq.org/donate ,,,... • _Ill/...,..., · ",. " H(tl),1 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS + ,+ + + Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPONIORliDIJY THI GEOIIGI UISU fAMILTFO!.INOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:11 PM �Rainbow Room this Thursday 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-this-Thursday.ht... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:11 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9ffcb4e5905cb3f3c5e5fe8b6bf65eb0.pdf e0f56d211cd66aaaaa8d4e258de83f6f PDF Text Text Pride Day with FC Tulsa 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews May 31, 2022 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! Official Pride T-Shirts are available for 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... $25 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Thank You For Making the 2022 Equality Gala Amazing! On Saturday, April 30th, at the Equality Gala, we celebrated our 42ndanniversary, our largest fundraiser of the year. You and your generosity made it an amazing night. Your financial gifts sustain this organization and help us expand our programs and outreach. Because of your kindness and support, we are well on our way to reaching our $50,000 goal. We hope you will consider donating so we can hit our goal! Click the link above. View Our Award Winners' Videos Here Toby Jenkins is Stepping Down On July 1, 2022, Toby Jenkins will step down as the CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis -. " . --. ... . .-. ~ 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 3 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... R. Neill Equality Center. Please help us celebrate this legendary man, his service, and all he has done for and with us! We wish Toby much love and happiness in his next chapter. OkEq's mission will continue. We will fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Nell Equality Center. Toby's greatest wish is for the programs of OkEq to continue and remain strong. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Toby Jenkins' 25 years of service to Oklahomans for Equality and the City of Tulsa, please click on the link below. Make a Donation in Toby's Honor 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Submit Auditions Here OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Become a Vendor or Sponsor + ++ OKEQ + + + SENIORS 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. LGBT Women's Network June Happy Hour - Pride Edition Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Elote Cafe and Catering 514 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 Let's kick off pride month together! This will be our first visit to one of our favorite local Mexican spots: Elote Cafe. So wear your favorite pride gear, and let's have a drink to celebrate pride! Make sure you plan to find parking! There is some construction going on, so street parking may be hard to find, but there are some parking garages close by! LGBTQIA+ gathering to meet new faces, imbibe, and network if you want to. ALL are welcome, allies included! PRIDE DAY with FC TULSA 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 6 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... r----"'fti:- Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 /?/JJ/I!ITf!JC:fl~ l,!IPII INJ[11]] [}(g 1lU112Lu Oklahomans For Equality has partnered with FC Tulsa to kickoff PRIDE Month! On June 1st at 7:30 p.m., FC Tulsa will face off against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. TAMPA hAY vs t()Wl)I Tampa Bay SlDTickels $2 from every ticket sold will be donated back lo Oldahomans F'ar Equality Tickets are $10, and $2 from every ticket sold will be donated back to Oklahomans For Equality - so let's come out and have a fun night while raising some money for a good cause! All tickets will be digital. For any questions about tickets or help troubleshooting, please contact John with FC Tulsa at Jwermeling@FCtulsa.com shop for good in-sto1·e or o line! JUNE 10-11th In-store June 10th 4-7pm Enter code GIVE 1ACK-CBTEG in our cart or at ch ckout on kendrascott.con1 or mention it at checkl ut in- t re and 20% of ur purcha e will benefit 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 7 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... '--'-'-''j'--<- Oklahomans For Equality i\ ot combinable wit/J otlzer ojfeJj. Tulsa Pride Bingo Saturday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for PRIDE BINGO, honoring Toby Jenkins at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on June 18th at 6:30 pm. With special guest Keisha Kye and Pride Royalty Granny Rainbow, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 Mykal Khrystian and Kitty Quinn Khrystian, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020 & 2021 King Blaze Khrystian and Kitty Marie Legacy, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2019/ Emeritus Anita Richards and me Scrappy Legacy! Special pride drink by Michael James, our lovely bartender! Let's make this Pride Bingo the best!! See y'all there! THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT. Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing Housing Solutions 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 8 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. First Thursday Art Exhibition: Jeff Nguyen's "String & Time" Up Through May Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Jeff Nguyen is a young Vietnamese artist. He grew up in Ha Tinh province, which is on the central coast of Vietnam. He developed his passion for drawing when he was ten years old. He drew a lot of landscape scenes with pencils, crayons, and markers. His first painting in oil paint was ‘Jesus Christ the King’ (59”x7.9”) when he was 13 years old. As he grew older, he became interested in computers but still kept his passion for drawing. He entered college and graduated with a major in Graphic Design and has been working as a graphic designer for over ten years. He designs logos, name cards, brochures, flyers, posters, restaurant menus, banners, standees, labels, boxes, and media for websites, etc. Not satisfied with that, he always tries to find unique ways to express his creativeness and imagination using different materials and mediums. This exhibition ‘String & Time’ is one of his favorite projects. The show opens with The Artist Reception with Jeff Nguyen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit continues throughout the month. Click Here to Purchase Art 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 9 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... On the Road with Council Oak Friday, June 3, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Buy Your Tickets Here Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 10 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 11 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Click Here for Survey L68Tt.Q+ PAI.ENT SV1¥61.T 61.0VP --.A Mt,NTULY 6/tt,VP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, June 4, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 12 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 13 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... on Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 8, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 14 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquality 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 15 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS OKE 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 16 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 17 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 18 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- 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. ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 19 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 20 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC SPONSOt!ED ■ Y THEG~RGIU.ISH , .. MILYP'OUMDATIOJt Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 21 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman 4/28/26, 4:12 PM �Pride Day with FC Tulsa 22 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Day-with-FC-Tulsa.html?so... Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:12 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fbc19eff08b616eec8f5c9c6b2c7aefc.pdf aeb98bce6beba7a482a5c2fe979e1805 PDF Text Text Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 6, 2022 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! 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Official Pride T-Shirts are available for $25 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Toby Jenkins is Stepping Down On July 1, 2022, Toby Jenkins will step down as the CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please help us celebrate this legendary man, his service, and all he has done for and with us! We wish Toby much love and happiness in his next chapter. -. 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... OkEq's mission will continue. We will fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Nell Equality Center. Toby's greatest wish is for the programs of OkEq to continue and remain strong. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Toby Jenkins' 25 years of service to Oklahomans for Equality and the City of Tulsa, please click on the link below. Make a Donation in Toby's Honor OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues + ++ OKEQ + + + SENIORS ++ ++ 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org - - - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. shop for good in-store or o li11e! JUNE 10-11th In-store June 10th 4-7pm Enter code GIVE CK-CBTEG in our cart or at checkout on kendrascott.com or mention it at chec)<j ut in- t re and 20% f 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... ur purcha e will benefit OKEQ Oklahomans For Equality i\ ot combinable wit/J other offers. Queerly Beloved Pride Bazaar Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Queerly Beloved Pride Bazaar, An Audience Participation Runway Extravaganza! 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Get Pride 2022 ready and $upport queer culture creators near and far. Make some noise for your favorite runway models, far traveled designer Medium Reality, alongside the diverse works of fashion-centered entrepreneurs of Tulsa, OK. And! If you dare, dress your best to strut the red carpet yourself. You have a lot to be proud of! MC of the evening is comedian Sondra Slade. You know we are in for a good time! Buy Tickets Here 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Get Your Tickets Here Tulsa Pride Bingo Saturday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Please join us for PRIDE BINGO, honoring Toby Jenkins at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on June 18th at 6:30 pm. With special guest Keisha Kye and Pride Royalty Granny Rainbow, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 Mykal Khrystian and Kitty Quinn Khrystian, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020 & 2021 King Blaze Khrystian and Kitty Marie Legacy, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2019/ Emeritus Anita Richards and me Scrappy Legacy! Special pride drink by Michael James, our lovely bartender! Let's make this Pride Bingo the best!! See y'all there! THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT. Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesdays from 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... E OYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey i.,68-r•• PAdJT' svHOl."r fA_t,VP 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 8, 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 the 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. 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Josh has eight years of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... OKE okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. The program is providing support, education, and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board 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. 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC lll'OHa0!tEOn Tt\lG•OIIG•IUJHII 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt 4/28/26, 4:13 PM �Shop For Good With Kendra Scott 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Shop-For-Good-With-Kendra-Scot... Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2ab66dc5f48f8376b484f5b63a8c3908.pdf 98424171b3f5b92196ce592dc3f779a2 PDF Text Text Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 13, 2022 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! Security Update for Tulsa Pride 2022 Oklahomans for Equality and Tulsa Pride's hearts have been heavy with the news of mass shootings across the country. From Uvalde, Texas, to our neighbors at St. Francis Hospital. Our entire country has been under attack, and we have now been alerted to a thwarted plot by the white nationalist group Patriot Front to cause a riot at an Idaho Pride Festival this past weekend. We are always aware of the safety concerns of our community and wish to do all we can to make this festival as safe and secure as possible. We have heightened our security 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... measures with bag checks at every entrance, increased security personnel throughout the festival grounds, and, as always, no weapons will be allowed at Tulsa Pride. We ask that festival-goers not engage with antagonistic protestors. Proving a point is not worth risking your safety. Remember, we must take care of each other and choose kindness in the face of tragedy. We must resist the urge to isolate ourselves from our community. At any public event, you must remain alert and go with someone you trust. Stay together and stay safe. Alex Wade Deputy Director of Oklahomans for Equality iHeartRadio and P&G are excited to announce the return of Can’t Cancel Pride 2022 – Proud AND Together. A fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community celebrating visibility and inclusivity for all. Join us on Tuesday, June 14th, as JoJo Siwa hosts the most influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community and the biggest names in culture and entertainment. The event will honor Icon Elton John with the first-ever Impact Award for his humanitarian work through the Elton John AIDS Foundation, marking its 30-year history. Let’s raise much-needed funds for the organizations providing life-saving resources and services for the LGBTQ+ community like GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink, and OutRight Action International. How to Watch: • Livestream on June 14th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on iHeartRadio’s Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok pages, PrideRadio.com, or on Revry. • Livestream TONIGHT at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on iHeartRadio’s Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok pages, PrideRadio.com, or on Revry. • Video on Demand available starting June 14th at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT through the end of Pride month (June 30th) on iHeartRadio’s Facebook and YouTube pages and on Revry. Website: Go to CantCancelPride.com for more information and to donate Toby Jenkins is Stepping Down On July 1, 2022, Toby Jenkins will step down as the CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis -. ... . 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... R. Neill Equality Center. Please help us celebrate this legendary man, his service, and all he has done for and with us! We wish Toby much love and happiness in his next chapter. ,. I .·-~ - ~ 1'1,- .· ~ : '... ~~ .,. :- : -.· .. .... . •. :. ...._.__ .) "' '\ __ ~ -· ,. ....~ 'II - • ' ... ,:;>·~-':;~;· OkEq's mission will continue. We will fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Nell Equality Center. Toby's greatest wish is for the programs of OkEq to continue and remain strong. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Toby Jenkins' 25 years of service to Oklahomans for Equality and the City of Tulsa, please click on the link below. .. ·-- ... - - ..~ ~ i- = ,. Make a Donation in Toby's Honor OKEQ Seniors Meeting + 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Tuesday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~ -,- r OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ ++ The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org - - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Queerly Beloved Pride Bazaar Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Queerly Beloved Pride Bazaar, An Audience Participation Runway Extravaganza! Get Pride 2022 ready and $upport queer culture creators near and far. Make some noise for your favorite runway models, far traveled designer Medium Reality, alongside the diverse works of fashion-centered entrepreneurs of Tulsa, OK. And! If you dare, dress your best to strut the red carpet yourself. You have a lot to be proud of! MC of the evening is comedian Sondra Slade. You know we are in for a good time! Buy Tickets Here Na~&Joe McDona ainbov, Library Library News! Big changes are happening at the Nancy & Joe Rainbow Library, and we couldn’t be more excited! These changes are about increasing access to the resources in the collection and adding more new and diverse materials to the collection. Back in 2007, we purchased library software that allowed us to start cataloging our collection, and while it was perfect for our needs then, the only way to view what was in the library was to physically come in and browse. However, with this software’s end-oflife coming up in the next few months, it is time to upgrade. Soon, patrons can browse and place holds on books online. In addition, email notices on due and overdue books will be auto-generated to help preserve the collection for future users. Book donations are the sole source of new materials for the library currently. However, 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... we are teaming up with Magic City Books to purchase new books at wholesale prices. Any monetary donations to the library will go towards these purchases, allowing us to grow the collection to be more intentionally inclusive and diverse. How can you help? • Visit the OKEQ booth at Pride! • Sign up for a library card, even if you have one already • Make a monetary donation to the library • Sponsor the library catalog for a month - $10/month • Volunteer to help. As we make this switch, we need detail-oriented volunteers for shelf-reading and data verification. • And if you sign up for a library card and/or make a donation at Pride, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a special prize! Interested in purchasing books directly for the library? See https:// www.autostraddle.com/best-queer-books-2021/ for a starter wish list. 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Get Your Tickets Here Tulsa Pride Bingo Saturday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Please join us for PRIDE BINGO, honoring Toby Jenkins at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on June 18th at 6:30 pm. With special guest Keisha Kye and Pride Royalty Granny Rainbow, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2022 Mykal Khrystian and Kitty Quinn Khrystian, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2020 & 2021 King Blaze Khrystian and Kitty Marie Legacy, King and Queen of Tulsa Pride 2019/ Emeritus Anita Richards and me Scrappy Legacy! Special pride drink by Michael James, our lovely bartender! Let's make this Pride Bingo the best!! See y'all there! THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT. Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub Housing Solutions 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. HEALTH D D Medicaid means I can take #PRIDE in my health. Health plans cover doctor visits, hospital visits, prescriptions, mental 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... healthcare, and more. Visit healthcare.gov to get started. #MedicaidMatters #PrideMonth • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. - - - Office phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 10 of 21 I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... V Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey i.,68-r•• PAdJT' StJHOl."r (A./)VP A ,-tt>111ML-Y 61,t>VP Fl>'- _.. 4 8 ~ A ~ Kl t>S: 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 12 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca ema1 h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, June 8, 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 the 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 of 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 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquallty 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 14 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... 0 okeq.org/donate As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 16 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... C ENTER A CTION ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Thursday, June 16, 6:00 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 17 of 21 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... 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. ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 18 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPONIOUOIY THIGEOltOl•.t.111• FA ..!lYPOUN""TION 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 20 of 21 Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair 4/28/26, 4:15 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday! Get your tickets now! 21 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday--Get-yo... Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:15 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/164f862f5b1cb360ad94e7afa34ef7c5.pdf 61a324ffc071a77bc6e1f1ef918a11ad PDF Text Text Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 21, 2022 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! Security Update for Tulsa Pride 2022 Oklahomans for Equality and Tulsa Pride's hearts have been heavy with the news of mass shootings across the country. From Uvalde, Texas, to our neighbors at St. Francis Hospital. Our entire country has been under attack, and we have now been alerted to a thwarted plot by the white nationalist group Patriot Front to cause a riot at an Idaho Pride Festival this past weekend. We are always aware of the safety concerns of our community and wish to do all we can to make this festival as safe and secure as possible. We have heightened our security 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... measures with bag checks at every entrance, increased security personnel throughout the festival grounds, and, as always, no weapons will be allowed at Tulsa Pride. We ask that festival-goers not engage with antagonistic protestors. Proving a point is not worth risking your safety. Remember, we must take care of each other and choose kindness in the face of tragedy. We must resist the urge to isolate ourselves from our community. At any public event, you must remain alert and go with someone you trust. Stay together and stay safe. Alex Wade Deputy Director of Oklahomans for Equality OKEQ Seniors Meeting Tuesday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 + ++ OKEQ + + + SENIORS + + This week there will be a spaghetti luncheon! The + + mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... positive images of LGBTQ+ in life's later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 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 a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. Nann1&Joe McDonald Rainbov, Library Library News! Dear Readers: OUR VOICES. Throughout not just the history of the world but our own personal history, people have tried to repress, criminalize, or shame us. Recent legislative and judicial moves are trying to erase progress that we have made in attaining our human and civil rights over the past few decades. This includes the removal of LGBTQIA++ materials from schools and libraries. I decided to come back to my previously-held position as the librarian for the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library because I was angry about what was happening and knew I could do something about it. I knew our library could be strong where publiclyfunded institutions were vulnerable. While other places are getting rid of queer materials, we can add them. There are more and more people losing access to representation and identity/sexuality-based resources. We have that access and those 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... resources. We can have more. This is the fuel behind the newly kickstarted library fundraising campaign “Our Voices.” Throughout the coming year, there will be opportunities to share your voice in support of this campaign. I encourage you to think about what voices have impacted you and how your voice can impact others. Your Voice Belongs. Your Voice is Valid. Vindicate Your Voice. Publicize Your Voice. There are many ways you can be a part of this mission: 1) Make a monetary donation to the library. All donations go towards purchasing new books. 2) Sponsor the library catalog for a month with a targeted donation, for as little as $10/month. 3) Volunteer to help. Our immediate need is for detail-oriented people to shelf-read and verify database information. 4) Sign up for a library card. Circulation statistics matter in external funding opportunities. And as always, I’m available to talk about how we are going to make our little Rainbow library a megaphone of Pride. Thank you for your support. Michelle Simmons Librarian, Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library michelle.simmons@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Get Your Tickets Here Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... LIHY D Having health insurance for your family is one way to take #PRIDE in your health. Medicaid offers free or low-cost health insurance. Visit healthcare.gov to see if you qualify! #PrideMonth #MedicaidMatters Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office --phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE ,MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: Click Here for Survey L68Ttt+ PAI.ENT SVPPOI.T 61.0VP ___ A Mt,NTULY 611,,t,VP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Josh Payt n Payton Law Fir Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, July 13, 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 the 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 of 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. Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act -----People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act ------Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. T LSA RESPONDS OKE 1 okeq.org/donate 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly r C' I\JTC' C ..d r T I (""\ 1\.1 l\.l C'T\J\T(""\Ck' 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... ~ L..tl' 1 L..tl'- ~~ 11.._,1"11 A PROGRAM OF J ' L..t I VV.._,1'-1'- CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. + + ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 15 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... alex.wade@okeq.org Daniel Buck for more information. OKEQ Seniors Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. Community Partners EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 16 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... www.okeq.org/eba ------ -- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade Deputy Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL CLINIC IPONSO!tEOn Tt1IG•o1tG•1UJs•11 fAMllYfOUNOATION Lily Piña Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 18 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director He / Him / His Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig 4/28/26, 4:16 PM �Tulsa Pride this Weekend! 19 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Tulsa-Pride-this-Weekend-.html?s... Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:16 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4c20638acc897ee8e0eb416a23e10a1e.pdf c672b1f54fc604335ba2996b124e6792 PDF Text Text Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 27, 2022 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! Norman Kopp has Sponsored the Day In honor of Toby Jenkins' 25 years of Service to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! You made Tulsa Pride wonderful! We had the most parade entries, sponsors, vendors, and runners in the Rainbow Run in Tulsa Pride history! We're thankful to you all for treating one another with kindness and respect. We did not have any major incidents and everyone affected by the heat has recovered well. Special thank you to our amazing volunteers as well as our dedicated board and staff! Pride may have come to an end, but we can still continue to support one another and uplift our community. If you are in need of support, come down to the Equality Center to learn about our amazing programs and 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... The Equality Center will be closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday to allow our staff to recover from Pride. We will open Wednesday, June 29th. See you then! OKEQ Seniors Summer Pool Party Tuesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. RSVP for the address Members should meet on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 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 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and a railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email toby.jenkins@okeq.org - - - to RSVP. Put "Pool Party" in the subject line. Na~&Joe McDonald Rainbovv Library Library News! Dear Readers: OUR VOICES. Throughout not just the history of the world but our own personal history, people have tried to repress, criminalize, or shame us. Recent legislative and judicial moves are trying to erase progress that we have made in attaining our human and civil rights over the past few decades. This includes the removal of LGBTQIA++ materials from schools and libraries. I decided to come back to my previously-held position as the librarian for the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library because I was angry about what was happening and knew I could do something about it. I knew our library could be strong where publiclyfunded institutions were vulnerable. While other places are getting rid of queer materials, we can add them. There are more and more people losing access to representation and identity/sexuality-based resources. We have that access and those resources. We can have more. This is the fuel behind the newly kickstarted library fundraising campaign “Our Voices.” Throughout the coming year, there will be opportunities to share your voice in support of this campaign. I encourage you to think about what voices have impacted you and how your voice can impact others. Your Voice Belongs. Your Voice is Valid. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Vindicate Your Voice. Publicize Your Voice. There are many ways you can be a part of this mission: 1) Make a monetary donation to the library. All donations go towards purchasing new books. 2) Sponsor the library catalog for a month with a targeted donation, for as little as $10/month. 3) Volunteer to help. Our immediate need is for detail-oriented people to shelf-read and verify database information. 4) Sign up for a library card. Circulation statistics matter in external funding opportunities. And as always, I’m available to talk about how we are going to make our little Rainbow library a megaphone of Pride. Thank you for your support. Michelle Simmons Librarian, Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library michelle.simmons@okeq.org Housing Solutions works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Tulsa. The Landlord-Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) division works to stop homelessness before it starts by providing information and resources that can help keep our neighbors safe and stably housed. The LTRC offers tenant rights and responsibilities education, resource information, direct referrals to legal service providers, community outreach, and more. The LTRC also facilitates the Social Services Hub (Hub), Tulsa County’s only eviction diversion program. The Hub runs in conjunction with the Tulsa County eviction docket Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Iron Gate (501 W. Archer). If you have received a late notice or an eviction summons, please attend the Hub for inperson assistance and learn about resources and options. Housing Solutions The LTRC will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. to assist with tenant rights education, eviction prevention resources (including emergency rental assistance), and access to case management services. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a photo ID (does NOT need to be current or US-issued), any late notices or summons you’ve received, and any utility bills you need assistance with. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... n, It’s #PRIDE Month. Let’s talk about Medicaid. Medicaid offers free or low-cost health insurance so you’re protected in case of injury or sickness. Go to healthcare.gov to enroll. #PrideMonth #MedicaidMatters • Lawyer in the Center Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID th SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is a firstcome, first-serve basis. Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She also will accept questions via email or phone if someone does not feel comfortable getting out or coming in. Email is julie.goree@laok.org. Office --phone is (918) 295-9429. Pre-OP/Post-OP Support Group Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery or who are on the road to getting surgery. This serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery as well as share resources amongst one another. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions. Contact Us W Ii. ISSUES AR' THE MOST MPOR 1~NTTOYOU? Tulsa County Community Priorities Survey Tulsa County residents: Check out this survey opportunity from our friends at Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life! Tulsa County Extension and the OSU-Tulsa Center for Public Life want to focus resources and build partnerships that address the issues that are most important to the people in Tulsa. Take a few moments to take a survey to share what issues are most important to you and your community using an option below: 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Click Here for Survey L68Tt.Q+ PAI.ENT SV1¥61.T 61.0VP --.A Mt,NTULY 6/tt,VP Ft,~ PA~ENT'S WITU L6BT~+ ICll>S. LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group Co-Hosted by PFLAG and OKEQ Saturday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join OKEQ and PFLAG for our new support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. This group will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Post Name/ Gender Marker Change Workshop 1st Wednesda~ of Ever~ Month, 5:30-7:00pm Post Name / Gender Marker Change Workshop Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Getting your name/gender court order is just the first part of correcting your information. This workshop is intended for those looking for what are the next steps to take. Click Here to Contact Facilitator 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... on Peyton Law Firm Sponsors t Change and Gender Marke C inic 2nd Wednesdays of th To contact Josh or Rebecca emai h josh@joshuapaytonlaw co Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, July 13, 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 the 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 of 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. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Fair Housing Legal Aid Weekly Assistance Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at Please also be on the lookout for upcoming -alyssa.bryant@laok.org. - announcements on fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income or whether or not they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. # PassTheEquality 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... The overwhelming majority of Americans support the #EqualityAct. So let's make our message clear: Contact your Senator today and tell them to #PassTheEqualityAct! Call 888-439-0303 to get started. The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act Follow the link below to find your US Senators. Find Your Legislator Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. In addition, if you have Soonercare but have not updated your contact information with Soonercare in the last couple of months, there is a good chance you will be unenrolled from Soonercare this summer. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. TULSA RESPONDS OKE 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... As a sign of our thanks and gratitude, OKEQ is excited to announce that all new, monthly donors supporting us at $25/month and above will receive a complimentary OKEQ T-Shirt with confirmation of their monthly donation. Click here to Support Monthly 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... C ENTER A CTION N ETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Sign Up for Center Action Network 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 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Thursday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 15 of 19 Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... 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. ++ OKEQ + + SENIORS ++ + + OKEQ Seniors Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/ queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Please call 918-798-1054 or email Daniel Buck for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. 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. Email alex.wade@okeq.org --- 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Equality Game Night Last Tuesday of the Month 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! 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. 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 16 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Community Partners H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Every Tuesday strengthens and expands our businesses, careers from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and community. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month www.okeq.org/eba --- from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff In Memoriam Tracy Allen He / Him / His Alex Wade 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Interim Executive Director He / Him / His Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Senior Program Director He / Him / His Jose.Vega@okeq.org Andi Gunter Clinic Operations Manager She / Her / Hers Andi.Gunter@okeq.org Kao Morris BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator He / Him / His Kao.Morris@okeq.org KAISER MEDICAL r~ii~tl;:~~ Lily Piña 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 18 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Nurse Practitioner She / Her / Hers OKEQ Health Clinic Shay Brewer Operations Manager He / Him / His Shay.Brewer@okeq.org Luke Scuitto Membership Coordinator He / Him / His Luke.Scuitto@okeq.org Donna Mathews Grant Coordinator She / Her / Hers Donna.Matthews@okeq.org Anna Them Puhl Technical Coordinator They / Them / Theirs Anna.Puhl@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stacy Turner - President Bob Hanson, PharmD - Vice President Tery DeShong, Esq. - Treasurer Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Secretary Dani Byrd - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Advisors Julie Chase 4/28/26, 4:17 PM �Thank You For An Amazing Pride Weekend! 19 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-For-An-Amazing-Pri... Whitney Cipolla Claire Combs Joann Frizell Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Michael James Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq. Crista Patrick Denise Reid Ovidio Trejo Eric Wilson Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale, Esq. Joe Guetlein Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Elizabeth Ortiz Justin Ross Monique Washington Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/28/26, 4:17 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/. Title A name given to the resource [2022] OKEQ eNews https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/44da255e7508504d589e2de3e5c52e33.pdf 7ae52896eb8e6a39ad29506aab6af6f8 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Fitness Be Love Yoga Studio Joe Picorale, Owner 1310 E 6th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-202-3912 Website Email Be Love Yoga Studio nurtures self-discovery, self-growth, and self-acceptance, through the practice of yoga. We believe that this growing conscious community will inspire positive worldwide change for the benefit of all beings. “Be the change” is more than just an idea, it is how we change the world and that is why we choose to Be Love. I AM Yoga Studio + School Melissa Cameron, Owner 2633 E 15th ST, Suite D Tulsa, OK 74104 918-205-0055 Website Email A welcome and inclusive yoga studio + school located in midtown Tulsa. We offer online and in-studio classes, events, and trainings. Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria AVE, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-508-2112 Website Monique Washington We are a personal training and indoor cycling studio located in the heart of Brookside. You can visit us upstairs in the Historical Brook Theater! Our spin classes can be suited to any fitness level and your first class is always free! Pure Barre South Tulsa Megan Harlan, Owner 8921 S Yale AVE, Suite C Tulsa, OK 74137 918-494-4977 Website Email Pure Barre offers four group classes with unique full-body workouts focused on low-impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility, and flexibility for everybody. Row House South Tulsa Megan Harlan, Owner 4820 E 61st ST, Suite 120 Tulsa, OK 74136 918-805-6527 Website Email Row House, a boutique fitness rowing concept was first created in New York City with a specific objective: To give people of all different shapes, sizes, an ultimate calorie burning, full-body workout in an environment that’s inclusive. Rowing uses 85% of your body’s muscles (legs, core, arms) and is low-impact which builds up bodies instead of breaking them down. Get up and row your way to a new mind and body. At Row House, each synchronized group fitness experience champions a sense of purpose; one that provides a fun, team-oriented environment that encompasses a true sense of community. Never rowed before? Don’t worry, we will show you everything you need to know. Trinity Yoga Studio Lindsey Renfroe, Owner 4924 S 193rd East AVE, Suite 700 Tulsa, OK 74014 918-852-4142 Website Email Yoga and Stretch Studio TTown Fitness Chad and Lindsey Smith, Owners 202 S Lansing, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74120 918-520-5739 Website Email TTown Fitness offers a variety of classes, an indoor / outdoor gym concept and plenty of friendly faces eager to welcome you into the fold! Updog Yoga Annie Clark, Owner 415 E 12th St Tulsa, OK 74120 918-551-7226 Website Email Indoor/Outdoor heated yoga studio with welcoming atmosphere and amazing teachers. yogaQuest Dee Anne Day, Owner & CYT 3325 E 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 Website Email Yoga and wellness studio offering regular classes for everybody and every body along with workshops and special events geared to wellbeing. The Yoga Room Lily Owens, Owner 4329 S Peoria AVE, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-808-9642 Website Email A beautiful sacred yoga studio in Brookside. Open for more than 20 years we're Tulsa's original yoga studio, but we see our space as more of a healing center. With a variety of styles, a full weekly schedule, monthly workshops, and loving and experienced yoga teachers, we have something for everyone no matter where they are on their journey. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cab8501533f3ac6dec130902e57b9e04.pdf b7b0f88c737443ffb33c6480c2b0a1ce PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Legal Services Shawna S. Baker - Family Legacy & Wealth Counsel, PLLC 7633 E 63 PL, Suite 450 Tulsa, OK 74133 918-986-8524 Phone 918-986-8526 Fax Website Shawna S. Baker Wills and trusts, probate, adoption, guardianship, divorce, family law, and general civil litigation. Christopher Brecht, Attorney at Law - McDaniel Acord & Lytle, PLLC 9343 E 95 CT Tulsa, OK 74133 918-382-9200 Website Christopher Brecht Practice areas to the following: Adoptions; Divorce/Family Law; Guardianships; Appellate Advocacy; Wills, Trusts and Estates; Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Defense; General Civil Litigation; and, Workers’ Compensation Defense. Riley Carbone Kern, Attorney at Law - Tallgrass Estate Planning 7377 S Sleepy Hollow DR Tulsa, OK 74136 Website Email Tallgrass Estate Planning is about simplicity, family, and protecting what matters most to you. I help my clients identify and clarify their goals and values, and then create plans that emerge naturally from those things. I look forward to helping you. Constance Fabian-Isaacs, Independent Associate Legal Sheild Personal, Family, Small Business, Comm Drivers & Group Benefits Specialist Tulsa, OK 918-764-9381 Website Email LegalShield believes everyone deserves access to affordable legal protection. And for over 40 years, we have been providing members with affordable attorney access. For as little as $20 a month, LegalShield gives you the power to talk to an attorney about any personal legal issue. Whether it's big, small or somewhere in between, your LegalShield provider law firm will be there to offer advice or assistance on a variety of personal legal issues. Jesse Fettkether, Member/Attorney - Schauer & Fettkether Law, PLLC 4110 S 100 E AVE, Suite 207 Tulsa, OK 74146 918-938-7300 Website Jesse Fettkether, Member-Attorney Preparing, Protecting and Promoting the Makers, Opportunity Takers and World Shakers. While we welcome quality civil referrals of all kinds, Schauer & Fettkether Law has a passion for entrepreneurial law. Our clients include manufacturers, real estate developers, software companies, property owners, and a host of other people who have an idea. Our mission is to provide the legal services needed to transition your idea into a business and help it to grow from startup to established company, from buying in to getting out, and whatever happens along the way. Clint James, Attorney at Law - Wyatt Law Office 2121 S Columbia AVE, Suite 580 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-594-0000 Website Email Clint James focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense, contracts and civil rights. Clint is licensed in State and Federal Courts. Thomas Landrum, Attorney at Law - The Firm on Baltimore 1811 S Baltimore AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-948-6171 Website Thomas Landrum Thomas H. Landrum’s law practice focuses on all types of Oklahoma’s families and the businesses they own. He works in both domestic and civil litigation, including business law, custody, child support, contract, real estate, landlord/tenant, employment, discrimination, estate planning, and he operates within an expansive network of diverse professionals to whom he can refer possible clients with specialized issues or needs. Consultations are easily scheduled via telephone or email, and there are several representation fee arrangements available. Brittany Littleton - Littleton Legal PLLC 2604 W Kenosha, Suite 100 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-608-1836 Website Brittany Littleton We help traditional and non-traditional families with their estate planning including asset protection and personal health directives. We provide small to medium-sized companies with general legal counsel from business start up to business dissolution. Murphy Francy, PLLC 2217 E Skelly DR Tulsa, OK 74105 918-895-8200 Website Our firm focuses on families. We build families through adoptions, guardianships, foster care, and surrogacy. We help families in crisis during divorce, custody, and paternity proceedings. We advocate for families that have children with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. We choose to practice family law because we whole-heartedly believe that there is nothing more important. Law Office of Laurie Phillips 1408 S Denver AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-587-8800 Website Laurie Phillips From ancient times the court of law has been about equality and impartiality as much as it has been about justice. Lady Justice is the best known symbol of this with her blindfold to ensure impartiality, her scales to weigh the arguments and her sword to bring justice. These are the qualities that made me want to become an attorney. As Thomas Jefferson said, “Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.” Many people often find the idea of speaking to an attorney a daunting task. I want to erase those fears by “translating” legalese into English for my clients as well as provide a friendly environment. You will find wi-fi and Netflix available in the waiting area for clients and their guests in addition to the usual magazines. You may also be greeted by Eleanor Rose, the office mascot Damon Sacra, Attorney at Law - Sacra Law 9 E 4 ST, Suite 701 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-732-9221 Damon Sacra Criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, and divorce. Michael F. Smith, Attorney at Law 1717 S Boulder AVE, Suite 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-640-9121 Michael F. Smith Attorney specializing in complex civil litigation and appellate practice. Karen Keith Wilkins, Attorney at Law 1515 S Denver AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-599-8118 Website Karen Keith Wilkins, Esq My legal practice is focused on estate planning, probate, collaborative family law, and consumer law. My LGBT clients have specialized needs in regards to family law and estate planning, and my goal is to fully educate my clients regarding their options and work with them to find the solution best suited to their unique situation. This requires thinking outside of the box and making it a priority to stay well informed in this constantly evolving legal landscape. My role is to listen to your problem, help you identify your needs and goals, explain your legal options, answer your questions, and present a plan of action in terms that you can understand. Rod Yancy, Attorney at Law - RTYLAW 1874 S Boulder AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-200-9094 Website Rod Yancy Our law firm focuses exclusively on estate planning and issues related to estates. We pride ourselves on state-of-theart planning that is informed by the most recent developments in the law. We specialize in educating our clients and our community about the various threats to their estates, and then we partner with them to create a unique plan that brings them and their loved ones peace of mind. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7a66174d46724c097474aaed92148d3b.pdf c5d9aca9f5b8640e3996a5ea0f244a30 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Jewelry Moody's Jewelry 12th & Harvard 71st & Lewis 51st & Sheridan 68th & Memorial Utica Square 145th & Kenosha 918-834-3371 Website Tyler Jones Moody's locally owned and operated approach has provided the superior shopping experience you expect from the neighborhood store along with the variety you expect from a company with an international purchasing domain. Moody's has multiple locations. Spexton Jewelry LLC 1609 E 15 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-699-0030 Website Nathan Myherson Jewelry store specializing in custom wedding bands, diamonds, engagement rings and jewelry repair. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9d7dbf4cd8853f3ce00575957382a1ab.pdf acc2d7844960d4677787284f381055d0 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Interior Design & Organizers DLE Designs & Interiors 4674 E 54 ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-488-0010 Lynn Halbrook Custom interior design for home or office. The Organizer 4148 S Owasso AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 918-289-2822 Paul Harrison Organizing and staging your home inside and out. Staging homes for sale and organizing moves. Organizing, Moving Services, Home Staging, Interior Design. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ff27bee820408249b5517beba6cf31bb.pdf ee4e373d24186645a76a763d35738b16 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Insurance Al Triggs, Legacy Insurance Advisors 1401 S Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-853-1211 Website Creative Marketing Director Every insurance need under one roof. Brian Farnsworth Insurance Agency Brian Farnsworth 8238 E 71st ST Tulsa, OK 74133 918-419-0141 Website Email At the Brian Farnsworth Agency, we are understanding, supportive, and affirming of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. We aim to make sure that all our clients understand the insurance coverages they are purchasing by explaining the policies we write. We emphasize encouraging questions and conversations around these customized plans for your unique circumstances. Ultimately, our goals are protecting, educating, and helping our clients, friends, and neighbors through our fast, reliable, and knowledgeable assistance for any of your insurance needs.” Globe Life Liberty National Division Randy Wallace 5801 E 41st ST, Suite 804 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-960-1974 Website Email Supplemental benefits for employees at no cost to the employer. Needs-based approach. I’m not looking to replace what you have, only enhance and fill gaps. Not here to sell, but rather Educate and Provide. The Insurance Crew 420 S Main ST, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-794-0777 Website Shane Allbee Dirk Hunter Our independent insurance crew works for you! Roseborough Insurance, Allstate 4918 S Union AVE Tulsa, OK 74107 918-574-2400 Website Kay Roseborough With the Roseborough team on your side, you receive the best advice and guidance on important insurance decisions, backed by decades of experience. We offer insurance for auto, home, financial, life, business, flood, earth quake, motorcycle, boat, atv's, etc. and we take pride in offering the best customer service available including Hablamos Espanol. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cf7593615ea73b8f95e13b70097ac748.pdf ba5ef08f4c45b1b61a7509978db5f3b7 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Home Repair & Improvement A-1 Personal 11007 E 117 ST N EBA Collinsville, OK 74021 918-606-1703 Elmer Wilkins Painting inside and out. Can do the old world look and glaze. A. Fricker Roofing John Spyers, Project Coordinator 1757 E 6th ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-691-1405 Website Email Commercial and Residential Endorsed Roofing, Siding, Guttering, Windows, and Waterproofing. Buying or selling a property and in need of a roofing inspection/report? Let's Take A Look. Did you see hail at your home OR experience strong winds, noticing water marks on the ceilings? Let's Take A Look. Wanting to update your curb appeal with new siding or a new roof out-of-pocket and in need of an estimate? Let's Take A Look. Did the neighborhood kid learning to play T-Ball knockout your window? Let's Take A Look. Are you experiencing leaks and in need of waterproofing? Let's Take A Look. Inspections prior to a storm related event are super beneficial in that the documented photos are time stamped on an app known as companyCam. Why is this important? In the event a wind or hail storm occurs I now have before and after photos proving the damage is from a specific storm meaning insurance needs to replace the roof to fit "pre storm condition" per most policies. LET's TAKE A LOOK. Cartrights Plumbing and Septic 427802 HWY 266 Checotah, OK 74426 918-894-0902 Website Cartrights Plumbing and Septic of Oklahoma is a family owned and operated plumbing and septic company providing service to Muskogee, Checotah and the surrounding areas! Complete Heating and Air 179 S 122 E AVE Tulsa, OK 74128 918-322-9548 Terry Carter Commercial and Residential Heating and Air Conditioning service for new construction and remodel. Doc J's Heat & Air, LLC Deborah Jenkins 1333 W Woodrow ST Tulsa, OK 74127 918-921-4240 Website Email We install, replace and repair all brands of quality heating and air-conditioning equipment. Our contractor has over 25 yrs. of experience. Your comfort is our business. Contact us today for a service appt or free estimate for a HVAC system. Senior discounts on services. Drywall Specialists 1611 South Utica AVE, Suite 264 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-437-9255 Website Email Since opening in 2005, Drywall Specialists has worked in thousands of Tulsa homes and businesses. DRS provides professional drywall services and dependability, unmatched by competitors. Elkco Electric Tulsa, OK 918-695-8210 Website Eric Kidwell Licensed, bonded, and insured independent electrical contractor. Residential & commercial remodels and new construction. Competitive rates. Greyrock Concrete and Construction Mariel Sargent, Owner 3060 Charles Page Tulsa, OK 74127 918-814-3072 Website Email General Contractor | Painting | Drywall | Tile | Granite | Cabinets | Concrete | Demo HEARCO Construction and Remodeling Jason Howard P.O. Box 894 Coweta, OK 74429 918-520-3394 Website Email New Construction and Home Remodeling Lowe's Home Improvement 10156 E 71 ST Tulsa, OK 74133 918-459-9922 Website Founded in 1946, Lowe's has been helping people love where they live for more than 70 years. Today, Lowe's serves more than 17 million retail and professional customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico, providing inspiration and support whenever and wherever customers shop. A typical Lowe's Store stocks approximately 37,000 products, and Lowe's has more than 400,000 products available online - offering everything customers need to build, beautify and enjoy their homes at a value. And we're just as committed to the communities we call home. In the past decade, Lowe's has contributed nearly $300 million to improve local communities. Mack’s Furniture and Appliance Heating and Air 113 N Broadway Cleveland, OK 74020 918-640-9201 Website Bruce McDonald Mark of Excellence, LLC Mark Goins 918-693-5995 Email Minor Maintenance to Major Remodeling. Carpentry, Drywall, Tile, Most Flooring, Kitchen and Bath Remodels. MC Homeworks Matt Ciccarella 1903 W Easton ST, Suite 117 Tulsa, OK 74127 918-212-5825 Website Email Raising the bar on how a home repair company can operate, MC Homeworks was formed with the desire to combine trade knowledge and creative problem-solving with boutique-quality customer service. Our job is to make lasting relationships, not just lasting repairs! My Paint & Remodel Co. LaDonna Gonzales, Owner/Operator 918-629-0853 Email Paint, Remodel, Tile, Decks and Concrete. There’s no job too big or too small. ONE Gas 15 E 5 ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-7366 Website Jeni Morrow We deliver natural gas for a better tomorrow. Over The Edge Outdoor 325 E 46 ST Tulsa, Ok 74105 918-416-0446 Website Heidi Nutt Swimming pool & outdoor living builders. Paramount Flooring 304 E 125 PL Jenks, OK 74037 918-946-9587 Jason Reed We provide wood flooring install from $5.95 per foot and sand & finish from $1.99 per foot. Richards Electric PO Box 825 Broken Arrow, OK 74013 918-261-7677 Shane Richards Electrical / Contractor Tip Top Construction 8177 S Harvard AVE, Suite 528 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-894-0800 Website Gunner Peterson If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At Tip Top Construction LLC - CCOT we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy. We can handle all types of residential and commercial projects including: remodeling, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, painting, siding, heat & air, decks, fencing, and flooring. Ultimate Roofing & Construction 4321 SE 33 ST Oklahoma City, OK 73115 405-863-1931 Website Bobby Smith When it comes to protecting your family, your home, or your commercial property, you can rely on the one company that is Oklahoma Strong. Ultimate Roofing and Construction, LLC is a local Oklahoma City roofing company that is family owned. We are the roofing experts that are determined to provide outstanding workmanship and excellent customer support, we also have to record to prove it! We provide all types of solutions and our professional staff is always ready to help. Whether it's a residential home, apartment building or commercial, we have the experience and technical training to complete your roofing job with the excellent attention and personal service that you expect from a family-owned business. We pride ourselves on maintaining a small town, customer service oriented attitude while offering you the professionalism you should expect for your next roofing project. We are the roofing Oklahoma City expects. Widell Renovations 1151 N Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74106 918-520-5722 Facebook Dani Widell, Managing Partner Design, construction, and real estate. York Plumbing, Inc. 8510 E 44th ST Tulsa, OK 74145 918-833-3200 Website Bob York Since 2004, York Plumbing has been servicing the plumbing needs of schools, churches, and commercial properties in the greater Tulsa area. All of York Plumbing’s staff are certified state licensed journeyman plumbers with extensive classroom training. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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All of our products are Botanically Based, pH Correct, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist Tested, VEGAN certified, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, and contain NO parabens or mineral oil! Cultivate Strength Katie Ford, Owner Cultivate Strength 2511 E. 15th St Tulsa, OK 74135 918-863-7857 Website Email Cultivate Strength is a collective of health and fitness practitioners passionate about accessible inclusive healthcare and bringing movement to everyone. Services include physical therapy, strength coaching, massage therapy, private yoga lessons, and a variety of group class options. Energy Environments Kathy Clarke 3325 E 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 609-284-7163 Website Email Energy Environments (E2) primary audience are those who define themselves as a woman. E2 makes available wellness experiences for women to cultivate their own energy environment and to embrace how to thrive within the environment they have unearthed. Gabriel Horn, Inc. 1924 S Utica AVE, Suite 902 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-691-0991 Website Email Medical Aesthetician - Administers chemical peels, laser, photoderm, waxing, and micropigmentation. Go Beyond Performance Alex Veenker, Owner Tulsa, OK 405-488-4999 Website Email The purpose of GBP is to empower individuals to live more fulfilling and vibrant lives through health, fitness and mindset coaching. Services include personal and group training, nutritional advising and mindset coaching. Greenwood Wellness Clinic and Dispensary 1216 E Apache ST Tulsa OK 74106 918-289-0321 Website The Greenwood Wellness Clinic is an inspired community of caring persons committed to health and healing in the communities we serve. Our medical doctors and professional team offer Tulsa and the surrounding community CBD products and legal medical marijuana assessments, patient education, step-by-step assistance applying for your medical marijuana license. H.O.P.E. - Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. 3540 E 31st ST, Suite 3 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-688-5022 Website Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.’s (H.O.P.E.) mission is to create a healthier community by providing outreach and clinic services focused on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and Hepatitis C (HCV) prevention, education, counseling, testing and, for those who test positive, referral to medical care and social services. Hospice of Green Country 1120 S Boston AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-747-2273 Website Email Institute for Beauty, Wellness & Regenerative Medicine Dr. Nicole Castellese, MD 1908 S Harvard AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-939-8339 Website Email Institute for Beauty, Wellness & Regenerative Medicine is a boutique cosmetic surgery practice in midtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The practice incorporates Dr. Nicole’s approach to inner and outer beauty and overall health and wellness. Physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are all important and interconnected. Dr. Ronald LaButti 6585 S Yale AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74136 918-514-3009 Website Email Fellowship-trained in lower extremity and joint reconstruction. Anything related to hips and knees. Midtown Wellness Institute 1713-A S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-895-6272 Website Blaine Price Midtown Wellness is focused on Anti-Aging products and services for men and women. We diagnose and treat hormone deficiency in men and women, erectile dysfunction, sports injuries, hair loss as well as providing a full complement of aesthetic services including Botox and Juvederm. New Day Speech Therapy 213 W Durham ST Tulsa, OK 74011 918-928-9767 Website Lindsey Ison, Speech Pathologist Full service speech pathology practice providing services to children through adults. We specialize in voice modification therapy for transgender adults. Next Level Athletics Emma Jackson Josh Jackson 9525 E 51st ST, Suites H and I Tulsa, OK 74145 918-720-8835 Website Email Next Level Athletics us a locally owned and operated fitness facility in Tulsa. Originally started as an Athlete Training Facility, we have blossomed into so much more! We now offer training classes for anyone looking to lose weight, get strong, or simply stay in shape! Our number one goal is to make sure everyone who walks in our doors is greeted with a smile and leaves feeling their very best! Our classes are the perfect mix of cardio and strength exercises, so you get the best of both worlds. Each workout is designed with everyone in mind, no matter your strengths or limitations, we have something for you! Our Place: Tulsa Inclusive Wellness Collective Nichole Ruiz, LCSW, PMH-C Dr. Fallon McCormick 7161 S Braden AVE Tulsa OK 74136 405-201-0620 Nichole 573-433-6415 Fallon Website Email Our Place is an inclusive wellness collective that was founded to create a safe space for women and mothers, minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+2 to prioritize their mental health, physical health, and general wellbeing. Our Place is a haven for marginalized individuals and families who are looking for a welcoming space that will encourage them to thrive by being their most authentic selves. Our holistic approach to wellness, and cross-speciality collaboration allows us to treat individuals as a team, giving our patients the best care possible. OCC MED OK LLC 619 E Main ST Jenks, OK 74037 918-528-3377 Phone 918-223-3567 Fax Website Aaron Burns We are mobile drug screening business. We offer drug screens, alcohol testing, CPR classes, First aid classes, EMTRefresher and numerous other health related services, including flu shots. We will come to you for random drug screens or on-site flu shots. Remember we come to you. Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S Yale AVE, Suite 400 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-551-7300 Website The Osteopathic Founders Foundation (OFF) was established January 12, 1943 as the Osteopathic Hospital Founders Association when 10 visionary osteopathic physicians came together to buy a hospital building at Ninth and Jackson in downtown Tulsa. After successfully completing the purchase in September 1943, a major campaign was begun to renovate and equip the building. On December 17, 1944, the Founders Association proudly opened the new Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital and successfully operated the facility until our sale of the then Tulsa Regional Medical Center in 1996. Subsequently, the name of the Founders Association was changed to the Osteopathic Founders foundation to more accurately reflect our new mission while continuing to honor the heritage of our Founders. PediStat Pediatric Urgent Care 4710 E 51st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-928-STAT (7828) Website Email Hop In, Hop Out! Tired of sitting for hours in a crowded emergency room, or waiting for days to see a doctor? At PediStat, our pediatric urgent care office is designed so you can hop in and hop out quickly. Most visits take less than an hour! When you need it, nothing is more important than finding the best care for your child's urgent medical needs. Planned Parenthood Great Plains - Peoria Health Center 1007 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-587-1101 Website Email Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) operates three health centers in Oklahoma: one in Tulsa, one in Oklahoma City, and one in Edmond. These health centers are part of PPGP’s regional network with nine additional health centers in Arkansas, Kansas, and western Missouri. We provide vital health care services for all people, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or gender identity. The Peoria Health Center in Tulsa offers primary care, women’s health care, men’s health care, Gender Affirming care, contraception, Telehealth, pregnancy testing services, STI screening and treatment, vaccinations, PrEP, PEP, and emergency contraception. Services are provided on a sliding scale basis depending on income and we also accept a variety of insurance plans. We believe that all people deserve high-quality, affordable health care and compassionate, nonjudgmental sexual health information, no matter who they are, who they love, or where they live. Visit a health center near YOU! Plexus Worldwide 427 S Boston AVE, Suite 301 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-361-4188 Website Robin LaButti Independent Ambassador for Plexus Worldwide. I have all natural products for diabetics, weight loss, pain management, probiotics and much more. Free samples available and 60 day money back guarantee! Tulsa Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork Cady Pryse 1626 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-938-4801 Website Email Located within Elixir Skincare Studio and Spa - Tulsa Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork offers a variety of services that allow the body to naturally heal. Tulsa Plastic Surgery 6585 S Yale AVE, Suite 315 Tulsa, OK 74136 Website Cindy Hughes Tulsa Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive menu of facial, breast and body rejuvenation treatments from full service cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures to the latest non-surgical treatments. We strive to achieve the most beautiful and natural results in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Pamela Vrooman, Ph.D., PLLC Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Owner 3227 E 31 ST, Suite 105 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-527-7268 Website Email Serve children from 6 years and older as well as adolescents and adults, providing individual, family, and couples counseling. Also provide psychological evaluations for learning differences, ADHD, autism, differential diagnosis, and a wide variety of referral questions. Work with trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as issues around sexuality and gender. A strong LGBTQIA ALLY who works with children and adult trans, genderqueer, non binary, polyamory, and twospirit individuals. yogaQuest Dee Anne Day, Owner & CYT 3325 E 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 Website Email Yoga and wellness studio offering regular classes for everybody and every body along with workshops and special events geared to wellbeing. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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We maintain the highest level of professional service. We want our client families to be as comfortable with us as they are at home, that is why your loved one never leaves our care. Our family is with your family every step of the way. Dighton-Moore Funeral Service 116 N Main ST Owasso, OK 74055 918-272-3200 Website Steve Taylor We are a full service funeral home offering personalized traditional and cremation services in our newly remodeled facility. We also do prepaid services allowing you to design your own service at todays price. If you are in need of a grave marker / monument, we can customize those for you as well. We are here to provide the best service to the LGBTQ community and their families. Our directors are “Family” and are here to serve you. Floral Haven Memorial Gardens 6500 S 129 E AVE Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-252-2518 Website Email Floral Haven is the most complete funeral service facility in Northeast Oklahoma. While we are located in Broken Arrow, we serve Metropolitan Tulsa and all of Green Country. We offer a complete Funeral Home, Cemetery and Floral Shop, all together in one location. Memorial Park Cemetery 5111 S Memorial DR Tulsa, OK 74145 918-627-0220 Website Ronnie Felts Established in 1927 Memorial Park Cemetery is a nonsectarian, not for profit trust estate guided by a Board of Trustees and operated by a trained and caring staff. Memorial Park is the largest cemetery in a six state area and the 10th largest in the nation. Even though large in size Memorial Park offers the personal service of a community cemetery with the stability and perpetuity of a large cemetery. ‘Dignity, Honor and Compassionate service built on a foundation of Trust and Caring. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/39f64b39258a33fdac5fdc3f660a72cc.pdf 867ebc0d8dad129054c5865fa74b8ea1 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Food & Drink Aila's Catering & Events 6205 New Sapulpa RD Tulsa, OK 74131 918-859-8786 Website Aila Heiskanen, Chef/Owner Catering for Food, Alcohol, Service Catering specializing in Weddings, Receptions rehearsals, family, Birthdays, Reunions, Corporate, party planning/coordinating. Serving NE Oklahoma Guests since 2001 for All types of Events and a GREAT Venue that is Upscale Western Ranch House themed to host up to 140 Guests for any type of event! Named "Best of the Best" Caterer by Oklahoma Magazine for 13 years straight! American Solera Erica Healey, Co-Owner 1702 E 6th ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-497-9087 Website Email American Solera is a craft brewery in Tulsa, Oklahoma focusing on creatively engaging beer drinkers from our local tap room to across the world. Come for our bright, fun, and often quirky labels and stay for the hoppy, crispy, funky, and barrel aged goodness. Founded in 2016 by Chase and Erica Healey. Named Best New Brewery in the United States by RateBeer and 2nd Best New Brewery in the World by RateBeer for 2016. Bama Companies Isaac Rocha, Director West Zone, McDonald’s & Chief Inclusion Officer PO Box 4829 Tulsa, OK 74159 Website Email Big Dipper Creamery Sami Cooper 1124 S Lewis AVE, Tulsa 3633 S Peoria AVE, Tulsa 120 N Main ST, Sand Springs 918-408-0625 Website Email Fresh ingredients. Adventurous flavors. Made in small batches in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Campbell Hotel and Event Centers Diane Morrison Cristen Burdell 2636 E 11 ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-744-5500 Website Email Featured as the 2011 Designer Showcase. The Campbell Hotel is a luxuriously decorated 26 room boutique hotel. The hotel features Maxwells Restaurant, a full service spa, two event centers, and a fabulous lounge. Charcuteray Shiraya Proffitt, Owner 1207 S Lewis AVE, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74104 Website Email Cheese shop providing wine, food goods, gifts, and preassembled charcuterie boards. Catering services, cheeseboard workshops, tasting events & more. Cherry & Bark Ice Creams Kristi Burris 1347 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 Website Email Cherry & Bark, owned by Kristi Burris, a former professional tap dancer in Chicago, is a small batch ice cream company that is committed to supporting local farms/businesses whenever possible, as well as maintaining environmentally sustainable practices. Club Majestic David Dees 124 N Boston Ave 918-584-9494 Website Email Club Majestic is Tulsa’s dance club catering to the LGBT community and our straight allies. Cruise N 1538 S Sheridan RD Tulsa, OK 74112 918-764-8655 Email Gay club. Dalesandro’s Italian Cuisine Sonny Dalesandro 1742 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-582-1551 Website Tulsa’s finest Italian eatery and winner of The Absolute Best of Tulsa 2012. The Donut Hole Sarah Swain & Brian Hunter, Owners 3305 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 (918) 771-8800 Email This Brookside doughnut shop is a favorite for classic doughnuts. Glazed doughnuts and hot coffee rule here. Locally opened and operated – donuts made fresh daily! East Village Bohemian Pizza Patrick Johnson & Amy Johnson McMillin 818 E 3 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-895-6999 Website Email An authentic, old world, Neapolitan Woodfire Pizzeria in the center of the charming East Village in downtown Tulsa. Elote Cafe and Catering Mary Billings 514 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 918-582-1403 Website Email Elote serves fresh, innovative Mexican food using local products and sustainable practices in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Empire Slice House David Rackley, Director of Community Engagement and Catering Director 417 N Main St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-551-6669 Website Email From the posters on the wall, the music pumping through our speakers, to the names of our NY-style pizza pies, it's always a party at Empire. We're committed to kick-ass service, championing our neighborhoods and nonstop good times. Hang out with us! Empire Slice Shop Tulsa - Route 66 1502 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 392-7959 Website Counter service with beer and wine. et al. Marco Herrera, Chef Tulsa, OK 918-236-8004 Website Instagram: @etal.tulsa et al. is a collaborative of chefs working together to serve genuine and delicious food while building a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for the food and beverage industry. We run a multitude of pop up food programs and hope to build a large community of people who share our vision for the future of the food and beverage scene in Tulsa. FarmBar/Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy Linda Ford 1740 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-576-6967 Website Email Restaurants serving the agricultural cuisine of Oklahoma as multi-course tasting menu dinners on our farm (Depew) and at our urban extension (in Tulsa). Farrell Bread and Bakery Amanda Sparlin, General Manager 8090 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-477-7077 Website Email Fresh Artisan Breads and Pastries. Freya Nordic Kitchen Jennifer Robinson, CFO 3410 S Peoria AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74055 918-292-8400 Website Email This new concept by the Justin Thompson Restaurant Group features classic and re-invented dishes & libations from all of Scandinavia. The Girl Can Cook! Candace Conley, Chef/Owner 315 S Main ST Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-381-8947 Website Email A recreational cooking school/studio and boutique caterer. Heirloom Rustic Ales Jessica Herman 2113 E Admiral BLVD Tulsa, OK 74110 918-292-8757 Website Email We brew small batch beers that move slowly to completion. We have student loans, car payments, and overdue library books. We look to make things that are refreshing, simple, approachable, and affordable. We want you to stay a while and talk to strangers. Meet new friends and play old records. We hope you leave amused and lighthearted. Ingredion, Inc. James Boiarsky, Quality Analyst - Tulsa Pride Chapter Lead 810 S Cincinnati AVE, 4th Floor Tulsa, OK 74119 539-292-4412 Website Email Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois producing mainly starch, modified starches and starch sugars as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup. Inheritance Kitchen and Juicery Lukas Vodicka, General Manager 108 S Detroit AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-815-9224 Website Email Healthy organic plant-based restaurant, cafe, and cold pressed juicery. Inner Circle Vodka Bar Andrew Cagle 410 N Main ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-794-2400 Website Email Juniper Restaurant & Martini Lounge Ellarie Burney 324 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 918-794-1090 Website Email Locally owned farm to table restaurant. Justin Thompson Catering Amy Blackwell 1115 S Lewis AVE, Suite A Tulsa, OK 74104 918-779-6333 Website Email Justin Thompson Catering is the perfect caterer for everything from an intimate dinner with wine pairings to a large-scale corporate event Lefty's on Greenwood Tiffany Fichtenberg, General Manager 10 N Greenwood AVE, Suite A Tulsa, OK 74120 918-519-1947 Website Email Lefty's on Greenwood is a restaurant and bar serving delicious American fare and some truly unique Cocktails on Tap! We are located in the historic Greenwood District in downtown Tulsa. We offer live music, comedy shows, Drag Queen shows, and we love Oklahoma football as well! Lefty's is a place for all and there is something for everyone. Manila Ice Missy Santos, Owner Tulsa, OK 918-906-4235 Website Email Manila Ice is a Filipino Food Truck, run by a husband and wife team, devoted to spreading the culture’s fun and friendly way of life. Food is the heart and center of every Filipino party, gathering and home. At Manila Ice we want to carry on that love of togetherness with our Tulsa community, and do so through family recipes with our Chef’s unique flare to cultural favorites. The Max Retropub Majda Al-Amoudi 114 S Elgin AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-409-3672 Facebook Email Tulsa's only RETROPUB! We're in the Blue Dome District downtown. Featuring retro arcade games, totally awesome cocktails, and all the retro jams! 21+ McNellie's Group Elliot Nelson, CEO PO Box 2280 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-706-1366 Website Email Nothing Bundt Cakes Jamie Lilleskau 7890 E 106 PL Tulsa, OK 74133 918-970-4747 Website Email Ten different flavors of bundt cakes in 4 different sizes for any occasion, ranging from weddings to corporate gifts and birthdays, or just because. Oren Restaurant Matt Amberg 3509 S Peoria AVE, Suite 161 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-764-9699 Website Email Progressive American Cuisine: The cuisine has a foundation in French and European technique with an emphasis upon using locally sourced, high quality, fresh products. Oren is a fruit and vegetable forward restaurant meaning much of the menu development begins with the local produce and there will be an emphasis on technique to bring out the best of the produce as opposed to luxury products. While Oren is not a vegetarian restaurant, those with dietary restrictions will find themselves well accommodated. The People's Bakery - Tulsa at the Donut Hole Moss Ragusin (they/them) 3305 S Peoria AVE Tulsa 74105 Website Email Plant based, gluten-free, and top 9 allergy-friendly bakery owned and operated by and for queer, neurodivergent, disabled Tulsans with food allergies. Focused on offering delicious and affordable alternatives to bakery classics while uplifting and supporting the community and social justice initiatives. Prhyme Downtown Steakhouse Michael Funk 111 N Main ST Donate Membership �Tulsa, OK 74103 918-794-7700 Website Email Locally owned modern American steakhouse. Queenies Brian Hughes, Owner 1816 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 918-749-3481 Website Full indoor and outdoor dining. To-Go orders in person, by phone, or order online and save time and money! Host seating available during busy hours. We still require masks indoors if not vaccinated. Thank you! Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits Emily Stewart, Owner 3324 East 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-747-1171 Website Email Ranch Acres' vast selections make it easy for you to stock up on all your wine, spirits, and beer needs at one location. Whether you're hosting a party, big social functions, or just having a few friends over, your shopping begins and ends with Ranch Acres. Search our inventory to quickly find what you're looking for. Red Sky Liquor & Wine Clarence Smith 4711 E 51st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-794-5700 Website Email Liquor, wine, and beer sales. Roppongi Mary Billings 601 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-221-0818 Website Email St. Vitus Drea Nieves 112 S Elgin AVE, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74120 918-551-7842 Website St. Vitus is changing the way we think about music, partying, and cocktails. All of our seasonal craft cocktails are on draught and made with fresh, whole ingredients. Our staff is welcoming, passionate, inclusive, and empathetic to all of our guests. harassment is not tolerated at St. Vitus. we want you to have fun and be safe, but if you’re not, we’re here to help. il Seme Linda Ford 15 W 5th ST Tulsa, OK 74103 539-525-0265 Website Email il seme is an Italian restaurant from James Beard nominated Chef Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford, co-owners of FarmBar in Tulsa and Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy in Depew. The name ‘il seme’ is the Italian word for the seed referencing how the restaurant concept began as just a seed of an idea that ultimately grew into something much bigger, as well as aligning with Lisa and Linda’s agrarian roots. Sisserou's Restaurant Ilana Velazquez 107 N Boulder AVE, Suite C Tulsa, OK 74103 918-576-6800 Website Email Family-owned full service Bar & Restaurant serving authentic Caribbean cuisine. The Starlite Bar Rob Robertson, Owner 1902 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-852-7973 Website Email Classic Cocktails & Lively Libations on the route 66 Mother Road. Triangle Coffee Roasters Jake & Frankie 314 South Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74104 918-582-5716 Website Email We are a coffeeshop and bakery located right in the middle of downtown Tulsa, serving specialty-grade coffee that we roast in-house, and providing baked goods and pastries from our partner, Olive & Ora Baking Co. TW’s AFAB Catering Tim Williams PO Box 641 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-582-8608 Tulsa 405-236-3500 Oklahoma City Website Email Valkyrie Cocktail Bar Drea Nieves 13 E Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74103 918-508-2285 Website Email Located in the thriving Tulsa Arts District of Downtown Tulsa, Valkyrie is a destination bar with a playful, neighborhood feel. We focus on comfort and personality as well as serving top quality drinks without pretense. The continually revolving menu offers classic and new cocktails made from whole, fresh ingredients and expertly crafted by our knowledgeable bar staff. Our draft beer list includes carefully considered selections from each major style and emphasizes American craft brewers as well as distinctive finds from around the world. We also feature boutique wines from a variety of artisanal producers stateside and abroad. Come visit Valkyrie and our bartenders will help you find the ideal beverage to suit your palate. The Vault Mary Billings 620 S Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-948-6761 Website Email The Vault is excited to serve classic American food and craft cocktails in a building like no other. Vintage Wine Bar 324 E 1 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-764-9255 Website Intimate fixture with vintage decor offering flights & glasses of boutique wines, plus cocktails. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/99fcb405d2bda5b1e2e668d1b9908f3a.pdf 98a41142f541c240a42d308d0a3022ee PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2019154c429b30bf2ad0c2b960380631.pdf 6c97e513b9b1e894971c6f1700d09cf4 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Finance Ameriprise Financial 4200 E Skelly DR, Suite 1015 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-748-8191 Website John T. Keown Private wealth advisor with over 28 years of experience helping clients preserve and grow their wealth and achieve their dreams and financial goals. Bank of the West Eric Anders, Branch Manager 3549 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 918-877-4577 Website Email We are a fundamentally different bank. We are a local bank with a global outlook, with restrictive finance policies to help protect people and the planet, and we are led by one of the few women CEOs in the industry. We are the bank for a changing world. Cityscape Home Mortgage 5801 E 41 ST, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-622-0900 Office 918-851-2950 Mobile Website Howard Doak With seventeen years of mortgage lending experience, I love working with every home buyer from the first home to finding creative financing solutions for the novice home owner. I have a great referral network here in Tulsa and our surrounding areas to help you as the buyer with your Real Estate, Insurance and Inspection needs. Cornerstone Wealth Management - Bruce Clemens 4106 S 113 W AVE Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-246-5050 Website Bruce Clemens As independent advisors, we spend our time and energy on you - not meeting sales goals or product quotas. We have the freedom to provide objective advice and recommend the investments and strategies that can help you pursue your financial independence. We strive to provide comprehensive wealth management services for every stage of the journey. Our Advisor's mission is to enhance your life by helping create sound, financial strategies. Edward Jones 829 N Aspen AVE Broken Arrow, OK 74014 918-258-7331 Website Robyn Havener Financial strategies, one-on-one advice, and insurance services. First Oklahoma Bank 100 S Riverfront DR Jenks, OK 74037 918-392-2584 Website Eric Proctor Serving others is the highest calling one can answer. I love my job and each day brings a new opportunity to place this value into action by counseling, guiding and helping transform visions into reality. It is easy to stay passionate when each customer’s dream we help bring to fruition makes our community a better, stronger and more vibrant place. Specializing in 1-4 family investment property, apartment, commercial real estate, and SBA lending. Grand Bank 4200 E Skelly DR, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-491-9700 Website Andrew E. Witter Kelly Kirby, CPA 4815 S Harvard AVE, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-747-5466 Website Kelly Kirby Certified Public Accountant serving the tax and accounting needs of the Oklahoma LGBTQ community since 1982. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main ST Tulsa, OK 74119 918-459-9349 Voice 918-459-9360 Fax 918-510-5171 Cell Website Stephen Haney, Financial Advisor Stephen is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. is independently owned and operated. Securian is a trademark of Securian Financial Group, Inc. and it has been licensed for use by Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. Tax Teks, Inc. 8159 E 31 ST, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74145 918-622-8357 Cindy Snow We prepare tax returns as well as assist small business owners with bookkeeping, payroll, and tax-saving structures to help them build successful businesses. TTCU Federal Credit Union 3720 E 31 ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-749-8828 800-234-8828 Website Email Established in 1934 as Tulsa Teachers Credit Union, TTCU Federal Credit Union is the second largest credit union in Oklahoma. We're a $1.9 billion financial institution with a full complement of depository, lending and financial advisory services. As a not-for-profit organization, our financial success is returned to our membership in the form of low-rate loans and high-rate savings accounts. The membership of TTCU is more than 130,000 strong and is made up of teachers, school faculty, administrators, staff, students and more than 600 affiliated groups. WeStreet Credit Union 9323 E 21st ST Tulsa, OK 74129 918-510-0200 800-256-5626 Website Email WeStreet Credit Union is a community-minded financial institution focused on serving and enriching the lives of others. By creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, WeStreet helps neighbors become members and members become family. As a credit union, we were founded on the philosophy of people helping people. It’s about commonalities and oneness. Put more simply, it’s about We. The word Street evokes the streets that make up our neighborhoods, our financial Main Streets, and the shared paths we all travel.WeStreet represents unity, togetherness, and communal purpose. It’s about our local ties, collective values, and financial harmony. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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We pay attention to the details and use the best technology to provide you with the best quality eyecare. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S Yale AVE, Suite H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 Website Linsey Bigheart CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fa115baf9caedef1fe0d50fcad9da1f8.pdf 75b8bd71995edc7f3363f7627b5aecb6 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-497-2181 Website Brandon VerMeulen Wedding venue, catering services, corporate meetings, social meetings, social events, and hotel accommodations. The Silo at Redberry Farms 4501 W 41 ST Tulsa, OK 74107 918-447-2724 Website Rae Krolikowski Redberry Farm is a place to have an event that wows guests. It’s a place to escape for a weekend and be with the people who really matter in your life. It’s a place where memories are made & enjoyed for years to come. Station 13 3924 Charles Page BLVD Tulsa, OK 74127 918-810-6765 Website Jackie Potter Station 13 is a historic fire station that has been restored to a beautiful event venue, only 3 miles from Downtown Tulsa! The Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 918-576-515 Website Located in the historic Snedden Mansion within Woodward Park, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of horticultural and environmental education opportunities for the community and to serve as horticultural headquarters for the Tulsa area. Tulsa Garden Center fulfills this role by offering numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and special events throughout the year, which are predominantly free for its Members. Additionally, over 20 affiliated organizations such as the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club, call Tulsa Garden Center home for their horticultural and environmental activities, supplementing our extensive list of educational opportunities with even more events open the public. The Snedden Mansion is open to the public Tuesday through Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm, and Saturdays by appointment only. We are closed to the public on Sunday and Monday. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e7f31f3c85ec35e40b8d6d3f1f63f977.pdf 59ca720daff6ed7828225f66d06cb65e PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Dentists Gregg A. Smith, D.D.S. GreggA.Smith,D.D.S. 3912 E 31 ST Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-0850 Website Email At Dr. Gregg Smith, we take great pride in creating and recapturing beautiful healthy smiles. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns and bridges we create will look as good or better than the teeth nature gave you. Come and see why eighty-five percent of our new patients are referrals from our existing patient base. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c8e2d2c6700d517ecf9624322bf7881a.pdf f31d68fd895158822abf0c3d21074c87 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Counseling and Mental Health Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting 15 W 6th ST, Suite 1211 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-295-5055 Website Jill Sedlacek, Executive Director Amanda Kleeman, Counselor Amanda Kleeman LPC-C, NCC, MS is an online counselor with Anchored BHC. She has worked with the LGBTQ community throughout her career and is excited to bring a new platform to the counseling world. Online therapy makes therapy easy and convenient. All you need is a device with internet. Angela Bauer, LCSW, PLLC 5200 S Yale AVE, Suite 305 Tulsa, OK 74135 539-777-1158 Website Email Angela is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Her undergraduate degree is in psychology from The University of Tulsa. In 2000 she became licensed in Social Work with a clinical specialty (Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW). She began working in the mental health field in 1992, giving her a total of 27 years experience helping individuals with mental health issues. Angela's therapeutic approach consists of the use of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Living Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. The CAVU Center for Abundant Living and Loving 7165 S Braden AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-261-2500 Website Ray Hickman The Vision of The CAVU Center is a world where people live abundantly as individuals and in relationship with others, where nothing hinders them from a full celebration of life. The Mission of The CAVU Center is to promote abundant living by helping people to be happy, healthy and whole. The Purpose of The CAVU Center is to help persons find the ideal living conditions, for themselves and those with whom they are connected, while being informed by a relational spirit, an engaging heart, a healthy body, and an abundant mentality. Exhale Counseling and Wellness Marcy Redden 1611 S Denver AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-900-1511 Website Email Exhale Counseling and Wellness provides individual, couple, & family therapy. We counsel adolescents, teens, and adults, both in-person and virtually. We serve all clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious or secular practices. Mindset Behavioral Health, PLLC 5563 S Lewis AVE, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-691-1435 Website Email We are experienced counselors who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and more. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling Telehealth - Online Counseling Substance Abuse Assessments Cathy Morrel, LMFT 2842 W New Orleans ST Broken Arrow, OK 918-300-3586 Website Email I'm a licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in therapy for the LGBTQ+ community and healing from religious trauma. I have new groups for both the LGBTQ community and Religious Trauma Survivors starting July, 2023. Adrianne Thomas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tulsa, OK 918-576-3922 Website Email No one comes to a therapist because they need a lecture. You're here because you need a partner on your personal journey to healing. Good therapy is an invitation into a dialogue, not a monologue where someone "thera-splains" yourself to you. It's my passion to help my clients with selfesteem, depression, anxiety, parenting and learning to find enjoyment in daily life. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to support my clients. My areas of expertise include transitions, depression/anxiety and positive parenting (including how to accept and support your LGBTQIA+ child). More here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adriannethomas-tulsa-ok/1013140 Alycia Williams, MS, LPC, CST 5230 E 69th PL Tulsa, OK 74136 918-519-0583 Website Alycia Williams Alycia is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex and relationship concerns. She helps clients heal, communicate and grow so that they can have more fulfilling lives and vibrant relationships. She loves her work and she is passionate about helping her clients live life to the fullest. She treats a wide variety of adult issues, with a special interest in healthy sexuality, recovering from infidelity, igniting desire, coping with anxiety, and treating sexual pain or performance concerns. She has specialized training in working with clients who identify as kinky. For clients who are struggling with out of control sexual behaviors/sex addiction, she offers effective solutions. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcomes clients from all backgrounds and relationship styles. She is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years experience. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds a postgraduate certification in Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is the only AASECT (American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) certified sex therapist in Tulsa and serves as the Oklahoma Section Leader for membership in AASECT. In addition to therapy, she speaks at community and professional events to educate and increase awareness of sexual health and relationship issues. 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We focus on removing barriers to entry to the field to help students achieve their dream career in coding. iHelpTulsa.com 918-605-8777 Website John Voegle iHelpTulsa.com is an innovative full-service IT consulting firm. We provide cutting-edge technologies and the know-how to apply them. Computer Consulting, Microsoft and Mac Support, Conversion From Windows to Mac, Safety Checks – Virus / Malware, Disk Space Usage, System Checkup, System Patches, System Backup, Security Lockdown, Internet Setup/Wireless Connection, Domain Name Setup, Cloud Sharing, Email – Setup, Automatic Signature and Stationary, Contact Backup, Tablet Setup, Smart Device Setup Music Setup/Streaming Audio, Streaming Video, Online Voice and Video Setup, Social Media Setup, Online Banking/Check Writing, On-Line Auto Pays, Apple TV Setup, Microsoft Office Application, Software Setup, Education/Training, AND so much more! Jackson Technical 611 S Elgin AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-585-8324 Website Tim Jackson Jackson Technical provides complete IT and communication support services to business. Rated in the top 5% globally in customer satisfaction illustrates our ongoing commitment to excellence. We employ talent. Our technicians have years of experience in the IT field, with up-to-date skills in the latest technologies. Jackson Technical provides businesses with an entire team of talented engineers, programmers, and desktop support specialists that serve as your IT Department. We provide server and workstation support, network design and implementation, remote access solutions, on- and offsite disaster recovery, security and regulatory auditing, web application development, and more! UniComm Solutions 624 S Denver AVE STE 300 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-948-8695 Website Scott Dye, Owner UniComm Solutions is a one stop shop for all IT needs. We provide fast and friendly user support, network management, systems monitoring, backups & disaster recovery, and virtual CIO services. We also offer feature-rich yet affordable VoIP phone systems, web design & hosting, cloud computing & data services, and enterprise WiFi for office, retail, and hospitality, as well as long-range site-to-site solutions. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2b0c4d071bdb73f13295d94ffc64de42.pdf e0070db2cdc0f490f89f0a2e7c846a66 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Business Development and Consulting 36 Degrees North 36 E Cameron ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-884-3550 Website Abbey Marino, Director of Programs 36 Degrees North is Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups. We provide the high-quality workspace, helpful resources, and diverse community entrepreneurs need to build growing companies and drive economic impact in Tulsa. Anele Elena Haskins Whether you need a designer to bring your MVP startup idea to life, add a new feature to an existing product or software, or a new website, Anele can help with all the research, design, and user experience for whatever project you have. Anele is a UX and Product Design Studio that partners with you to amplify impact by ensuring your products and customer-facing experiences are seamless, efficient, and backed by user feedback. Arrowhead Consulting 5314 S Yale AVE, Suite 500 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-631-7321 Website Kris Reynolds, CEO Arrowhead Consulting is a trusted advisor to our clients, providing results-oriented analysis, solutions and implementations. We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transformation. We work with our clients to build capabilities, empower organizations, and achieve sustainable results. CarePrecise Healthcare Provider Data Tulsa, OK 877-782-2297 Ext 2 Website Michael Christopher, Managing Partner Since 2008, CarePrecise has been building an impressive customer community ranging from individual practitioners to large organizations as diverse as GE Healthcare, Emdeon, Genentech, Siemens, pharma, health information exchanges, health plans, health systems, state and local governments, the FBI, and the Big Four accounting firms. Our products are in use across the healthcare industry, from claims billing to clinical research to fraud investigation to medical marketing, CarePrecise is firmly established as the first and most trusted value-add processor of provider data products. CarePrecise data products combine the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, PECOS, excluded vendor databases, US Department of Commerce, USPS, provider information extracted from millions of Medicare claims, and other public and commercial data resources, into a single source of truth for information on individual practitioners and every kind of healthcare organization. Entrecreator Media Tulsa, OK 916-790-6566 Website Jon Santiago, Founder Entrecreator Media helps brands and businesses find influencers and creators who reach their target audiences. Graves Consulting, LLC Tulsa, OK 918-639-6053 Website Laurie Graves, Owner & President Human Resources Consulting. Heidi Hartman Consulting Tulsa, OK 918-381-2449 Website Heidi Hartman, CEO We partner with companies to build better cultures, develop great leaders and build amazing teams. We work with a wide range of clients from non-profits (like OKEQ!) to large forprofit fortune 100 firms (Hershey Chocolate). Although Heidi has the alphabet soup of certifications, her true focus is to build better leaders, teams and culture so we all thrive in the workplace. InTulsa Initiative LLC 7030 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 847-287-2101 Website Aaron Miller, Head of Partnerships We connect talent and businesses to stimulate economic growth in Tulsa and to create more prosperous communities across the region. Building a More Vibrant and Inclusive Tulsa for All Jenkins Consulting Group 3768 N Lansing PL Tulsa, OK 74106 918-808-6935 Website Linda Jenkins Governance, leadership, and management consulting for nonprofits. Board Assessment & Development, Leadership Training – Teamwork & Leading Change, Meeting & Retreat Facilitation, Organizational Development, and Strategic Planning. The Optimized Zone Broken Arrow, OK 918-973-1937 Website Camille Diaz Are you an entrepreneur who is successful, driven, great at goal setting, and has a plan to just work “a little bit harder and then I’ll get to relax, delegate, and enjoy the fun stuff?” Or, maybe you’ve even said to yourself, “I know what I should be doing, I just keep not doing it.” If you’ve ever had this thought, you’re not alone! I used to operate in chaos until I stopped buying new journals and calendars, stopped using other people’s systems, and developed one that works for me, my personality, my life and my values. Now my gig is co-creating with entrepreneurs to develop systems that are as unique as they are. Every plan we put in place is not me telling them to follow my process, it’s us designing a process based on their strengths, preferences, and personality. Together we co-create a system they love, so they actually do it, stick to it, and get stuff done. HOW OPTIMIZED ARE YOU? Take the free QUIZ. Get tips to help you level up! camillediaz.com/quiz ProsperWorks, Inc. 100 S Cincinnati AVE, 5th Floor Tulsa, OK 74103 302-409-0206 Website Celena Green, Founder & CEO ProsperWorks helps small businesses and employees prosper together. The Root Coworking 110 S Hartford AVE, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74120 918-720-6628 Website Jessica Thomas, Community Manager More than just a shared office space; we are a coworking community for any and all types of people and businesses. Schnake Turnbo Frank 20 E 5th ST, Suite 1500 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-582-9151 Website Hannah Jackson One of the oldest public relations and leadership consulting firms in the state, we have been providing counsel to clients of all industries and sizes since 1970. Crisis management, media relations, executive coaching and more. Venture for America 100 S Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 512-589-0418 Website Mandi Ford Argo, Director of Tulsa VFA is a 2 year Fellowship program for recent college grads who are aspiring entrepreneurs. We strive to drive economic development by equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs with the resources and skills needed to create jobs. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1a6974e2cce6a376008340db749c97ac.pdf 9591553fd30bc682b03aaa3eaf16444b PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Automotive Repair & Service Gary Johnston Truck & Auto Repair 7602 E 42 PL Tulsa, OK 74145 918-838-0892 Website Christopher Morecraft Family-owned, full-service auto repair shop. AAA authorized repair. 10 percent off labor with AAA card. J&E Automotive 1920 E 6 ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-951-1726 Website Josh Martin At J&E Automotive, you will find informed, educated and trained staff & technicians who understand their jobs and your need for reliable, affordable repairs to your vehicle. We believe in accurate diagnosis, professional quality repairs and affordable pricing. 50+ years of combined experience, continuous education and training and a willingness to invest in the latest analytical and diagnostic equipment. Jackie Cooper Imports & Nissan 9393 S Memorial DR Tulsa, OK 74133 918-249-9393 Website Steve Lusan Automotive sales and service. Keystone Chevrolet 8700 Charles Page BLVD Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-932-1706 (Main/Sales) 918-932-1708 (Service) Website Mike Frizell CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e74dbe52f640a4f6ae52b3216033fc98.pdf 7a73ef3c812e262fa399fc52f25b739c PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Arts and Entertainment Aaru Entertainment 7 N Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 760-546-8446 Website Jessica Dewane, VP of Operations Virtual reality cafe/bar and game development studio. Andy B's Bowl Social 8711 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 7413 918-299-9494 Website Let The Games Begin! Dine, play, bowl, let loose and live it up. At Andy B’s we bring out the good times in life. A place where friendly competition and great food make for a memorable time out. Whether you’re high fiving or fist bumping, let’s celebrate, regardless of who’s winning. It’s time to forget about the to-do’s in life and live in the moment. No matter your age or the occasion, let’s party. Let’s live it up. Balloon Therapy 1933 S Harvard AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-734-2435 Website Chelsea Trinidad, Owner Balloon Therapy Tulsa specializes in creating stunning balloon displays for all types of events. From small birthday parties to large corporate events, we can turn any space into a festive and colorful celebration. Our team of talented designers will work with you to create a custom balloon garland that fits your event's theme and color scheme. We use only high-quality, long-lasting balloons in a variety of shapes and sizes to ensure that your balloon garland looks beautiful for the duration of your event. Whether you envision a classic arch, a cascading wall of balloons, or a unique balloon installation, we can make it a reality. Contact us today to start planning the perfect balloon garland for your special occasion! Diversions Crafting Studio 2036 W Houston ST Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-938-2708 Website Holley Newell, Owner Diversions is focused maker's space with included arts and crafts studio. Perfect for small groups, date night, or individuals looking for place to spread out and complete a project, the space includes a variety of resources to help with project work. Available machines include sewing machines, Cricut Maker, heat press, airbrush, Dremel station, 3D printers, Glowforge Pro laser engraver, art-quality printer, and more. Event space is available for game nights, hosting classes, cosplay workshops, and other small craft events. The front of the studio is a Maker's Market, where local artists and makers can sell their made goods. Our market also sells a variety of crafting kits, including macrame, rope sewing, felt sewing, cross-stitch/embroidery, a curated set of diamond paintings along with whatever else strikes our fancy. Chamber Music Tulsa PO Box 14560 Tulsa, OK 74159 918-587-3802 Website Bruce Sorrell, Executive Director Chamber Tulsa Music presents the best chamber music (think string quartets) from North America and Europe. We present Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances at the Tulsa PAC or other venues such as ahha Tulsa or LowDown (formerly Duet). Friday and Saturday concerts include hors d’oeuvres or dinner and wine. There are discount subscriptions for those under 40. We are also actively commissioning new chamber music by American composers. Come join us! Complete Weddings & Events 1660 E 71st ST, Suite 2L Tulsa, OK 74136 918-576-6132 Website Ryan Dubree, Owner COMPLETE weddings + events is your all-encompassing event provider. We offer photography, videography, DJ, Photo booth, Lighting and coordination services for weddings and events. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 74104 918-592-3456 Website Email The Circle Cinema is Tulsa’s independent and nonprofit arthouse movie theatre, showing independent, foreign, and documentary films. The Circle Cinema Foundation is an Oklahoma nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our mission: to use film to foster understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the human experience and create community among the viewers in the restored historic Circle Cinema. Council Oak Mens Chorale PO Box 1062 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-361-8739 Website Scott Malloy Council Oak Mens Chorale is a choral arts organization established in 1997. COMC is a group of gay and gay affirming men dedicated to singing, providing a source to reach out and give back to the community through performance. Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello 918-613-8945 Website Austin Jade Pendergrass Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello is the cello studio of Suzuki Certified Cello Instructor Austin Jade Pendergrass, offering individual or group instruction on cello, bass, violin, and viola. This studio is also a vendor for EPIC and can utilize student learning funds to pay for your EPIC students music lessons! Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello is also available for hire to perform for various events such as wedding ceremonies or receptions, dinner or holiday parties, galas, festivals, business events, charitable events, as well as for end-of-life ceremonies. Depending on availability of musicians as well as the nature of a requested event, Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello may offer a reduced rate or provide services at no cost. Nomad Musix Tulsa, OK Nomad (Alonzo Johnson) "An adventure through sound to where the internal & external self meet." This is the goal for Nomad, a non-binary DJ/Producer from Tulsa, OK. Utilizing music, visual art, and performance as their tool; Nomad brings their inner world to the surface with expressionist works. These works include two albums: the beautiful and ethereal "To Prove We Exist" and the multifaceted and experimental "Where Love Lives." Their performances reflect this same energy by blending house, techno, and the cultural driven sounds of "club music." Rebirth DJ Services 8211 E Regal PL, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74133 918-884-8206 Website David Williams Our DJ company loves to provide top of the line entertainment for all events. We are a DJ service with over 10 years experience, very professional and flexible to work with. We have professional grade sound equipment, lighting/uplighting, MC services, etc. Whatever your event needs to keep the party going. We would love to DJ your next event, party or wedding! Scott Taylor Gallery 1608 E 15th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-850-1038 Website Scott Taylor, Owner & Artist Scott Taylor is a contemporary pop artist that creates vivid works of art for his clients and patrons all around the world. He debuted in 2014 with wall pieces featuring boldly colored abstract compositions and shapes. Since then, he has continued to shift and grow, and has settled into contemporary impressionism as the most fitting style for his vision and heart. Using almost everything he can get his hands on, from acrylic, to spray paint, to chalk pastels and unique objects in his studio, his projects seem united by a desire to inspire and create joy and happiness through his paintings. He also is the Founder and Executive Creative of Colorpop Art Lab, an art and design firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Taylor now offers art classes, in person and online, for kids and adults of all experience levels. His focus is helping his students find and cultivate their own unique style and creativity by teaching core precepts that students can build on as they grow all while having fun. His clients include Senegence, Oklahomans for Equality, Art’s Alliance of Tulsa, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Theatre Tulsa, Mayo Demonstration School, OSU Cardiovascular Hospital, Little Light House, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Flint C0 and more. Instagram: @scotttaylorartgallery and @thatscotttaylor Facebook: /scotttaylorartgallery The Smash Room Tulsa 9940 E 21st ST Tulsa, OK 74129 918-727-9951 Website Alex Andrews, Owner The Smash Room Tulsa is a safe place where you can take an axe to a printer, break a chest of drawers with a sledgehammer, swing a bat through a glass chandelier and scream!! We frame our experience as a fun and family friendly group event! We prioritize value and quality in our breakables and our facility. Straley Studios Tulsa, OK 347-361-2096 Website Natasha Straley, Owner @straleystudioscoaching Straley Studios offers holistic coaching for creatives and speakers. We offer private coaching, an online Actors' Gym for self-tapes, monthly events, and an online community built upon a foundation of safe and nurturing principles. Studio 66 Tulsa, OK 202-468-5275 Instagram Karl Jones, Co-Director Studio 66 is an event production group providing community events for artists and queer community members in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Studio 66 curates events, community arts programming, and performance-based celebrations in collaboration with artistic and queer service groups throughout Tulsa and provides mentorship to emerging artists and queer community leaders. Theater Tulsa 22 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 202-468-5275 Website Email Theatre Tulsa is the Tulsa area’s leading non-profit civic theatre, providing professional-level productions and artistic experience to local audiences and performers. Theatre Tulsa is the longest continuously operating community theatre west of the Mississippi River, and the seventh oldest in the United States. Since 1922, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa has entertained the community through the Depression, World War II and the disaster of two fires. Tulsa Ballet 1212 E 45 PL Tulsa, OK 74105 918-749-6030 x210 (Scott Black) Website Scott Black The international press has described Tulsa Ballet as “one of the best in the world” A professional company of international dancers representing 14 countries performs six times a year. The Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education offers classes for ages 3-adult. Tulsa Opera, Inc. 1610 S Boulder AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-582-4035 (Main) 918-487-4811 (Box Office) Website Dani Keil, Director of Outreach Since 1948, Tulsa Opera has brought grand opera to Tulsa and the surrounding region, producing three grand operas each season. Our educational programs include the Tulsa Youth Opera, Opera on Tour! and a Resident Artists Program for Artists in training. Tulsa Symphony Orchestra 117 N Boston AVE, Suite 201 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-3645 Website Email The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra is a vital community service organization that entertains, educates, heals, and inspires through musical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th ST N Tulsa, OK 74115 918-669-6612 Website Ellen Averill, VP Communications & Strategy Our mission: Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People and Wild Places Twisted Arts Tulsa, OK 918-221-5565 Website Kevin Lovelace Twisted Arts is 2SLGBTQ+ arts non-profit organization dedicated to advancing, celebrating, elevating and amplifying Tulsa 2SLGBTQ+ artists by showcasing the best independent films, music, performances and all forms of mixed media throughout the year. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). 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 [2023] Equality Business Alliance Subject The topic of the resource Equality Business Alliance member pages on the OKEQ website Description An account of the resource The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen gay-welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: - Providing a directory of gay-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. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/eba/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Equality Business Alliance member pages as of August 2023