OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2022 |
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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. |
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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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The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be closed for
Labor Day, September 5th
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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, and drinks.
The pool has a shallow end and a railing with steps to help people into the pool.
Put "Pool Party" in the subject line.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Attendees wishing to gain more practical experience will be invited to a basic pistol safety course at a local range the following weekend.
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OkEq Annual Meeting
Monday, September 12, 6:00 p.m.
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
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.
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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!
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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
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.
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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.
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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!
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Stan Simpson
August 29, 1929 - July 21, 2022
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Carol Smith
Sept 14, 1940 - August 22, 2022
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Paul Wayne Gossett
February 9, 1944 - August 23, 2022
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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
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 [email protected]. Office phone is (918) 295-9429.
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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.
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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.
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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 [email protected]. 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.
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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Regularly Scheduled Programming |
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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
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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 [email protected]
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OkEq Board Meeting
Thursday, September 15,
6:00 p.m.
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members.
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OKEQ Seniors
Every Tuesday
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
"drop in for coffee"
Facilitated by
John Madigan
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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!
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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.
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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
more information.
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The Equality
Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community.
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H.O.P.E.
HIV Testing Schedule
Every Tuesday
from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month
from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
provided by H.O.P.E. Testing
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Alex Wade
Interim Executive Director
He / Him / His
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Jose Vega
Senior Program Director
He / Him / His
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Andi Gunter
Clinic Operations Manager
She / Her / Hers
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Lily Piña
Nurse Practitioner
She / Her / Hers
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Kao Morris
BIPOC Program and Digital Media Coordinator
He / Him / His
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Shay Brewer
Operations Manager
He / Him / His
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Luke Scuitto
Membership Coordinator
He / Him / His
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Donna Mathews
Grant Coordinator
She / Her / Hers
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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
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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
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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
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