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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@okeq.orgThese 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. |
| "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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| 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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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.orgfor 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 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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Rise Up Singing
Sunday, July 25th: 7pm |
 "Rise Up Singing!" is a cross-cultural, interdenominational event designed to bring people of all backgrounds together held at Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120. The evening's playlist will be led by singers who love the music of our shared roots. The difference is that everyone will be singing together from the classic American songbook. Imagine an evening with the Weavers, Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the hundred nameless originators of America's folksong legacy. for more information contact marboofitz@bnaiemunah.com or graskin@bnaiemunah.com or visit www.tulsagogue.com |
Gayby Boom
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Filmmaker and activist, Lisa Marie Evans, is currently working on a documentary, Gayby Boom, exploring LGBT families and values. She is seeking home videos by LGBT parents and families from around the globe to compile this feature documentary. For more information on participation, including where to submit your video, a filmmaker toolkit, releases and press materials, visit: http://www.gaybyboomfilm.com
For a video trailer, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stDHaLpT4D8
Submission deadline: September 1, 2010
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The Equality Business Alliance
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The Equality Business Alliance (EBA) web site is now available for people to join this LGBTA Chamber of Commerce. The next phase of developing the EBA will be to create networking opportunities for members to host events and showcase their business to other members and guests. Patronizing fellow EBA members builds a community that through the Chamber they can accomplish collectively what no one of them can do individually.
The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen LGBT-owned and -allied businesses in the Tulsa community by: - Providing a directory of LGBT-owned and LGBT-allied businesses in the Tulsa community;
- Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and
- Creating professional environments where LGBT people and our allies can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life
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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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 | | Tulsa Pride 2010 T-Shirts |
Tulsa Pride is a memory, but you can still purchase a Tulsa Pride 2010
t-shirt to show your pride! Stop by the Dennis R Neill Equality
Center Pride Store to purchase your t-shirt for $10.00!
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| OkEq is looking for Oklahoma couples who wed in California while that state was issuing
marriage licenses to same gender couples. Please contact toby.jenkins@okeq.org
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OkEq is looking for LGBT veterans of the US Armed Services. We want your picture of you in uniform for display on our Wall of Honor in the LGBT Veterans Memorial Billiard Lobby at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please contact toby.jenkins@okeq.org
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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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