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 Oklahomans for Equality Continue "First Thursday" Art Opening and Exhibit with Creations from Local Artist Nicholas K. Clark
Continuing the monthly showcase of local artists at the Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa), Oklahomans for Equality will feature Tulsa Artist Nicholas K. Clark with an opening show and reception on Thursday, August 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month of August.
Nicholas's work is a direct reflection of his optimistic personality. From vivid oranges to metallic silvers highlighted by passionate reds, his art displays a mastery of color that cannot be taught. His mediums vary from acrylics to oils and focus on creating depth through layering and application of rich texture. Nic's works fall into three categories: contemporary figure studies, pop art and expressionistic color studies.. "I pull my inspiration from fashion and music and I love working with figures because they are always so challenging - the detail of a hand, the curves of a body and the capturing of natural movement and expression."
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 Welcome Aboard! Drag Queen Bingo 2009
Bingo like your mother never played...
This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held Friday, August 7th at the Cain's Ballroom. Female impersonators will welcome you aboard the USS DQB cruise ship for this, the fifth year, beginning at 8p.m. and ending at 11. There will be glamorous costumes and prizes, a silent auction and, of course, bingo! Female impersonators will perform glittering numbers from cruise ship showrooms to entertain the crowd.
Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV and AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2009 are $20 per person and can be purchased at Reasor's, Cain's Ballroom, Ida Red and Starship Records. |
Toby Jenkins, President of Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce that Merritt's Bakery has modified their policy and will now allow customers to submit pictures of same gender couples expressing affection for the purpose of being depicted on a cake.
Christian Merritt, the director of day to day operations for Merritt's Bakery stated in a telephone interview today that "Merritts will be willing to do for every customer what it has been willing to do for one customer."
As a kind gesture of this new policy Christian Merritt had a huge rainbow decorated cake delivered on Tuesday afternoon to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Oklahomans for Equality thanks Merritt's Bakery for the thoughtful reconsideration of a policy that restricted Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender patrons and their supportive allies from enjoying all of the company's customer services. We also thank Merritt's Bakery for the beautiful cake.
Equality has never tasted so delicious! |
Oklahomans for Equality applauds President Barack Obama's plan to award America's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Harvey Milk, one of the country's first openly gay elected officials. The award will be accepted at a White House ceremony August 12 by Stuart Milk, the nephew of the late San Francisco Supervisor and civil rights activist.
"We are thrilled President Obama is honoring Harvey Milk with the Medal of Freedom. His inclusion sends a positive message to the nation that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community is a vital part of our nation's strength. We hope that his message will continue to inspire members of our community to seek elected offices and serve openly in our communities and nation." says, OkEq Vice President Paul Allen.
American tennis great Billie Jean King, who is openly lesbian, and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, who has championed LGBT equality throughout his political career, also will receive the Presidential Medal of Honor.
Accomplished in fields ranging from sports and art to science and medicine to politics and public policy and representing a diversity of backgrounds, the White House announcement said the recipients were selected for their work as "agents of change."
"Each saw an imperfect world and set about improving it, often overcoming great obstacles along the way," Obama said. "Their relentless devotion to breaking down barriers and lifting up their fellow citizens sets a standard to which we all should strive."
Oklahomans for Equality challenges the LGBT community and our supportive allies to follow the example of Harvey Milk and continue our fight for equality for all LGBT citizens. |
LGBT Families Initiative Activities for August and September
The Philbrook Museum hosts a great free event on Saturday, August 8 from 10:30 am - 4pm. Experiment with fun materials to make hands-on art projects, go on a scavenger hunt, take a family-friendly tour of the museum, and so much more on this day specifically for families. Tell them you are from Oklahomans for Equality to get a free children's "My Museum" kit, filled with art supplies and a special activity based on a current exhibit. Wear Red so you can connect with other LGBT Families. RSVP to Tara Saylor at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com
Join Tulsa's LGBT Families Initiative on August 15, at 10:00am at the Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive in Jenks, Oklahoma . With 25 people, we'll receive a group discount rate (10%) off the regular price ($13.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 3-12, children under 2 are free). Bring the whole family and experience the thrill of the shark tank! RSVP to Tara Saylor at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com
Come to a Parents-only Happy Hour on August 20th where we'll "SIP and SHOW." Bring a photo of the little one(s) to show off your kids. We'll be at the bar at The Wild Fork, at Utica Square, from 5-7pm. Appetizers are 1/2 off until 6pm. RSVP to Tara Saylor at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com
Philbrook Museum's free Family Saturday event is held again on September 13, from 10:30am - 4pm. Wear Red so you can connect with other LGBT Families. Please RSVP to Tara Saylor at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com
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