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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
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. |
| Thank You City Council
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Oklahomans for Equality is overjoyed with last week's 6-3 vote by the Tulsa City Council to add sexual orientation to the employee non-discrimination policy. Now, all Tulsa City employees are protected from discrimination based on their sexual orientation. The struggle for this progressive change began 35 years ago and came together recently through a collaborative effort between the Tulsa Human Rights Commission, PFLAG Tulsa and OkEq. Special thanks to Kris Wilmes with OkEq, Nancy McDonald of PFLAG Tulsa, Alice Blue and Tommy Chesbro of the City of Tulsa Human Rights Commission for their dedicated efforts to bring it to a formal vote with the support of District 9 City Councilor GT Bynum and District 4 City Councilor Maria Barnes. OkEq encourages you to personally contact City Councilors GT Bynum, Maria Barnes, Roscoe Turner, Jack Henderson, Chris Trail and Bill Christiansen and express your deep appreciation. You may contact them through this link:
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/elected-officials.aspx
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| 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. |
| "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday, July 1st: 6pm
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 The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa), will feature Verisimilitude - New Paintings by Michael Christopher; the show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 1st from 6-9pm and continues throughout the month. |
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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Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections
| The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 30th, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Presently, eight Board of Director spaces are up for election.
Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways:
- Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by August 1st) OR
- By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 15th)
At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Eight directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee.
Requirements and Expectations of a Director: Be a current OkEq Member as of August 31st Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) Serve a two year term
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Pride On The Go
| Oklahoma City Pride and Fayettville
Arkansas Pride are both this weekend. For more information check out the below links:
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| Tulsa Pride 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Pool Party Saturday July 10th 1pm - 5pm
| At the Home of Paul Dorman
3811 E 67th Street
Tulsa OK 74136
Hamburgers and Hotdogs provided and served at 2pm
Beer for those of legal age
and Soft drinks provided.
Bring a Swimsuit, Towel, and you may also bring a small side Dish or Chips. |
Cooling Station
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The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has been designated as a cooling station in coordination with the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County Health Department. Due to the higher than expected temperatures citizens of Tulsa County who do not have air conditioning will need designated areas to get out of the heat. Your community center is now open and serving your Tulsa neighbors. The Center is open from 10 am to 9 pm as a cooling station. If you would like to volunteer to help cover the additional hours the Equality Center will be open or donate a bag of ice so we can provide ice water free of charge to our guests please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org |
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OkEq Board
of Directors and Advisors meeting is
Thurs. July 15th, 7pm
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| | Grieving Well | |
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
Mary Bundy 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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