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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
Town Hall Rally
a 35 year journey to equality
Thursday June 17th: 6pm - 10pm |
Oklahomans for Equality invites you to a Town Hall Rally at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Join us as we watch live coverage of the Tulsa City Council meeting as they vote on a City of Tulsa employee non discrimination policy adding sexual orientation. In 1975, then Mayor Robert Lafortune commissioned a report that recommended the city adopt this policy, the report was rejected. In 1994 the Tulsa Gay community participated in formal hearings requesting this policy only to be denied again. For the last 15 years the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission has recommended that Tulsa adopt an inclusive policy. Kris Wilmes with Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Nancy McDonald of PFLAG Tulsa and Alice Blue and Tommy Chesbro of the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission have worked with City Councilor GT Bynum and City Councilor Maria Barnes to bring this to a formal vote by the Tulsa City Council scheduled for Thursday night. Join us as we await their decision. Drinks and refreshments will be provided.
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| Pride Night at the WNBA Saturday June 19th: 7 pm
|  Join Oklahomans for Equality for Tulsa Pride Night at the WNBA Saturday June 19th 7 pm. Come out and support the Tulsa Shock at the BOK Arena and show your Pride. Special offer! You can get 1 Tulsa Shock Ticket and a 2010 Pride t-shirt for $20. Drop by the Dennis R Neill Equality Center to purchase your ticket and t-shirt combo!
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| OkEq Night at the Philbrook Museum of Art Tuesday, June 22nd: 6pm to 8pm
| Join Oklahomans for Equality for an evening at the Philbrook on Tuesday June 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. The Philbrook Museum of Art invites the members of OkEq for an invitation only visit to see the Egyptian Treasures Exhibit. This event is free admission and a special discount membership to the Philbrook will be offered to all those in attendance. For more information about the Philbrook please visit http://www.philbrook.org
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OkEq and Family & Children's Services present
Within Our ReachJune 24th - July 29th: 6-8:30pm |
 FREE WORKSHOP.
FREE DINNER.
FREE CHILDCARE.
This fun, educational relationship enhancement workshop helps couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships.
Couples will learn how to: - Communicate effectively
- Work as a team to solve problems manage conflicts without damaging closeness
- Preserve and enhance love, commitment, and friendship.
Classes will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103)
Within Our Reach is a six-week relationship workshop designed to showcase industry-leading, innovative relationship strengthening strategies.
The Within Our Reach workshop schedule includes: Introduction and Maintaining Fun & Friendship June 24 Communication Danger Signs July 1 Stress Management and Hidden Issues July 8 Team Problem Solving and Forgiveness July 15 Expectations and Personal Road Maps July 22 Loving With Style and Commitment July 29
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Debby at debby@okeg.org. These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion. Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance Grant: 90FR0007. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. |
OPHA MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
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The Oklahoma Pagan/Heathen Alliance (OPHA) invites you to the midsummer festival. Saturday June 19th and Sunday June 20th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Celebrate summer with a multitude of exotic and rare vendors. Don't miss out on a summer reading, along with drumming, belly dancing, and great food. Many fine seminars covering aspects of paganism and the pagan lifestyle will be featured. (Admission is free) . |
| A Man's Life & Loves June 25-26: 8pm
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 New Location: Tulsa Ballet, Studio K, 1212 East 45th Place
Introducing our new Artistic Director, Dr. Kim Childs. Join Council Oak as we explore the seasons of a lifetime. We begin with songs that we learned as children, continuing on through our adolescent years and culminating our journey with anthems that reflect on a life filled with loves gained and lost.
to purchase tickets http://www.counciloak.org/comc/concerts.html |
| Body Electric for Men June 26th & 27th
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A full two day workshop at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Men will explore their erotic potential through the mind, the body, and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful and safe. For more information contact André Martin (918) 406.4659 or tulsaBE@aol.com. |
Circle Cinema & Oklahomans for Equality present:
Stonewall Uprising
Friday July 9th, 2010 |
 June 28, 1969: NYC police raid a Greenwich Village gay bar, The Stonewall Inn. For the first time, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a 3-day riot that launches the Gay Rights Movement. Featuring the Stonewall patrons, reporters and the cop who led the raid.
To purchase tickets:
http://www.circlecinema.com/tickets
Circle Cinema is located at 12 South Lewis Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104.
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OkEq Board
of Directors and Advisors meeting is
Wed. June 16th 7pm
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| Thank You
for the
Tulsa Pride 2010
| The Board of Directors and
Advisors of Oklahomans for Equality expresses our appreciation to the
Sponsors, Vendors, Entertainers, Volunteers, and Attendees of the Tulsa Pride 2010
Festival and Parade.Without their support and participation the greatest
LGBT community's annual celebration would never happen.
OkEq President Toby Jenkins also offers a special thank you to Pride
Director Derrick Baptist and the Pride Team for their dedication and
service to the Tulsa Gay community. Please express your support and
encouragement to this superbly talented Pride Crew.
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| | Thank you for the MOREcolor 2010 Pride Art Show |
The Board of Directors and Advisors of Oklahomans for Equality expresses our deep gratitude to the artists and patrons of the MORE color 2010 Pride Art Show. Your generosity and incredible creativity brought culture and artistic expression to a new level at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We would like to thank our Pride Art Show Committee and the Chairs Allie Jensen and Michael Christopher for their dedication and vision for Oklahomans for Equality. President Toby Jenkins also offers a special thank you to Tim Williams Catering for his generous Catering donation to the Pride Art Show.
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| Grieving Well |
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Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death
2nd and 4th Mondays
6pm to 7:30 pm by
Denise Hunter
with Sojourn Care Hospice |
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Live Free!
Coming Out
Workshop
Tuesdays, 7 pm.
ComingOut@OKEq.org
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Health Clinic
for the uninsured
is open every
Thursday from 6-8pm
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| SAGE
(Service & Advocacy
For Gay Elders)
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Every Tuesday
11am to 2pm
"drop in throughout
the day"
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MISSION:
Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs,
alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
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