OkEq Weekly eNews October 18th, 2021

You can speak with Christopher Brecht-Smith, the lead attorney on this case, by calling 918-382-9200 or emailing at [email protected].

For information on this case, see Kit Vivien Loreleid v. Oklahoma State Department of Health, case numbers civ-20-819-f and cv-2021-1306.

We plan on providing resources and reading a statement before the game. Our players will be wearing our Tulsa script shirts, and we will hang flags in the stadium. Use the Promo Code: Pride

This support group is for women who have gone through gender affirmation surgery and serves as a place to discuss some of the concerns and changes after surgery. A first-time interview is required before attending. Please contact us below to set this up or to ask any questions.

SAGE Tulsa in-person meetings have resumed.

The van will leave the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at noon. You will need to take money for dinner.

This powerful readers’ theatre piece will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Playwright Gregory Hinton (MORE SKY) assembled writings from a blog detailing how the film affected and changed the lives of so many. The production is directed by Vern and Lisa Stefanic, with music direction by Rick Fortner. And the cast is stellar: Kurt Harris, Travis Guillory, Nash McQuarters, Kia Hightower, Juan Reinoso, Kara Staiger, and Lisa Stefanic.

Saturday, October 23, 11:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Join us on November 1st for some guided meditation. Every Monday, we will set our goals, and on Sunday, we will reflect on the week. We will go over daily affirmations and how to live with intention.

People who identify as LGBTQ+ can still be fired, denied housing, or refused service in many parts of the nation. Passing the #EqualityAct will change that. Tell your Senators to support federal nondiscrimination protections and learn more here: https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act

The Equality Act would provide consistent anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in areas like housing, education, federally funded programs, credit, public spaces, healthcare, and more. Tell your Senators it's #EqualityTime. https://lgbtactionlink.org/equality-act

Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. 

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.

Elissa Furlong is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. She is from upstate New York but attended Mississippi College School of Law, graduating at the top of her class. In addition to having worked for two private attorneys, Elissa has previously interned with the legal department of a United Nations agency. Ms. Furlong has also completed legal fellowships and externships in the areas of employment discrimination, workers' rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ legislation and advocacy.

Elissa 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 918-409-2115, or email her at [email protected]. Please also be on the lookout for upcoming announcements pertaining to fair housing presentations, which will be open to the public.

Our Bi+ Support Outreach group is resuming in-person meetings! The program provides support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals.

To make an appointment visit TulsaResponds.org/medicaid, call 918-900-0918, or email ([email protected]) and look for us at the Trans Resource Fair on November 13th.

OKEQ stands with the Hudson-Evans family against religious discrimination of LGBTQ+ families. Read their story here and look for our upcoming SPIRIT interview with Sara and Brittney. 

"Sarah Stone is a photographer from New York with roots in Oklahoma and Missouri. She has worked as a commercial photographer for several years and is now starting a project documenting members of the LGBTQ+ family. The photographs would be for personal use and possibly displayed in an art setting at a later date.

She is looking for all types of humans. Partial or slight nudity could be discussed, not required.

Single humans and couples (including small groups of friends) are welcome. All ages, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and celebrated. Sarah welcomes any and all questions and wants to ensure the comfort of any participant.

Models would get a hi-res digital file of several images of their choosing.

All interested parties, please email or text to schedule a meeting.

Researchers at the EDIT team wanted to let you know about a new study we are starting. The Youth and Young Adult COVID-19 Impacts Study! The new study is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 14-24. If that describes you, then please keep reading to learn more about the study. If that doesn’t describe you, then please share this announcement with any LGBTQ+ people you know!

If you agree to participate, you’ll be asked to complete an online survey two times: once on the day, you enroll and once exactly six months after that. The survey will take about 45 minutes.

You will receive $30 for completing the first survey and $15 for completing the second survey. You will receive your payment in the form of a virtual gift card, which you can use anywhere online. We will email the gift card to you within two weeks of completing the survey.

If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below. It will take you to a page where you can book a time to speak to someone from our study team over the phone and enroll in the study.

If you have any questions, you can email me back or e-mail the study team at [email protected].

A list of job openings can be found online.

The City of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and has a ban the box policy, which eliminates the criminal history question from most of its initial job applications. Additionally, the City of Tulsa has also taken the Pay Equity Pledge, which is an ongoing commitment to providing employees equal pay for equal work, no matter a person’s gender.

For those interested in learning more about working at the City, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/jobs.  

This group is here to support parents of transgender people at all stages of transition. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this group is for you to find community and connect to resources.

All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining.

This support group is for all transgender teens ages 13+. This group is welcome to trans boys, trans girls, non-binary teens, and all teens under the trans umbrella.

All participants must speak to one of the group facilitators before joining.

Please contact our OKEQ Mental Health services at 918-938-6537 opt 2. or click the button below to schedule.

The Equality Health Alliance strives to connect the LGBTQ+ community with friendly healthcare providers. With our searchable database, patients can find doctors based on their specialty and accepted insurance.

We provide healthcare professionals with training on working with the LGBTQ+ community and follow-up support and education on evolving best practices. All participating healthcare providers must show a commitment to being an affirming and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community.

As we are still getting started, our database is small, but it is growing. If you would like to look at our database, click here.

Jessica Landis-Rase

Katie Zink