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Upcoming Events:

  • 02/13 - 6:00pm
    Book Signing - Emma Spotted Bear


  • 02/13 - 7pm
    Wild Hearts Ball


  • 02/14 - 11am
    Brunch & Blessings


  • 04/24 - 6pm
    Gala - OkEQ 30th Anniversary


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    The Center will be closed tonight February 8th due to weather impacting our volunteers ability to make it in. We intend to be open on February 9th weather permitting.

    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.

    Serving LGBT Oklahomans and their allies since 1980, Oklahomans for Equality is home to a diverse, vibrant, and engaged community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, knowledgeable staff, and dedicated volunteers.

    Visit often, discover who we are, what we do, and why we are here – and join us.

    Call for Nominations!

    Oklahomans for Equality recognizes individuals who have made an impact on the cause for LGBT community. These awards will be presented at the annual Equality Gala celebrating our 30th Anniversary on April 24, 2010, Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom. The following awards are presented:

    Lifetime Achievement Award-recognizes a lifetime dedication to the cause of equality for LGBT in Oklahoma. Past recipients include Nancy McDonald, Dennis Neill and Charles Faudree. This award is not always presented annually.

    Community Heroes recognize those individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. Many of these heroes have “taken a bullet” for our cause. Past recipients include Council Oak Men’s Chorale, Jim Roth, Carol Crawford, and Kelly Carter.

    The Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion is presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBT community in our local congregations. Past winners include Leslie Penrose and Richard Ziglar.

    If you would like to nominate an individual or group for one of the awards, download the nomination form then please contact Paul Allen, pallen210@gmail.com.

    Deadline is February 15, 2010.

    The Equality Center offers a variety of programs including:

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  • Tulsa PRIDE each June
  • Equality Gala – the event of the year
  • Free, anonymous 20-minute HIV testing through H.O.P.E. and monthly screenings through the Tulsa City-County Health Department
  • Support and discussion groups like Gender Outreach
  • Cultural programs like our First Thursdays art gallery openings and the annual Home Tour

    • The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, our 18,000 square foot home located at the corner of 4th and Kenosha in downtown Tulsa, is operated by Oklahomans for Equality. The Equality Center exists to connect and empower the LGBT and allied community and proudly serves as the second largest LGBT community center in the region.

    621 E 4th Street Tulsa OK – 918-743-4297
    Hours: 3pm -9pm  Monday through Staturday
    Mailing Address: PO BOX 2687 Tulsa OK 74101

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