OkEq Programs Overview

OkEq's program slate includes social, wellness, and support programming for the LGBT and allied community — and our offerings are expanding every day. Check out our ongoing programs below, or email Deputy Director Mana Tahaie if there's something specific you'd like to see at OkEq!

Be sure to visit our Equality Center and Community Organizations pages for more information about services and activities at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.

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Camp Fire Teens in Action

Oklahomans for Equality is excited partner with Camp Fire USA Green Country Council for a Teens in Action service learning group. This group — created to empower young people to identify and address social issues in their community — is open to all high school-age teens, but especially designed for LGBT teens, youth from LGBT families, and their friends and allies. We offer a safe and inclusive environment, allowing teens to play an instrumental role in choosing and addressing issues that are important to them.


Center Cinema

Catch a flick each Friday night at the Equality Center! Cozy up to a couch or grab an armchair near the big screen in Sue Welch Hall each week. Films are LGBT-themed and range from dramas to musicals.


Diversity Book Club

LGBT and allied book lovers convene each month at the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library to share their thoughts on the latest read.


Diversity Business Association of Tulsa (DBAT)

DBAT provides a forum to the LGBT business and professional community and its allies for the purpose of networking, professional development, creating increased visibility and strengthening relationships among business and professional community members.


Faith in Crisis support group

A support group for those experiencing religious/spiritual crises or questioning related to sexual orientation and identity, Faith in Crisis provides a safe, confidential environment for sharing questions and concerns, supporting others, learning from others’ experiences, and collaboratively exploring religious/spiritual crises and ways to manage, cope, grow and heal from such experiences.


Game Night @ the Center

Join OkEq on Saturday evenings from 6:30-8:30 for Game Night. Coordinators Kaye Smith and Richard Haley introduce a new game each week. No need to RSVP, just drop in!


Gender Outreach

Providing support and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals, Gender Outreach meets Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Gender Outreach members and guests may enjoy dinner and a social outing from time to time. Please contact chair Aiden Smith for more information.


Health Testing

Through partnerships with two local health agencies, OkEq offers free STD, and health testing. H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention & Education) Testing Clinic staff sponsors free 20-minute result HIV tests five days a week. The Tulsa City-County Health Department offers free or low cost health screenings, including cholesterol and hemoglobin, monthly.


L Word Tuesdays

Love the ladies of The L Word? So do we! Follow their saga each week as we rebroadcast the latest episode Tuesdays at 7pm.


LGBT Info Line

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Info Line (918.743.GAYS) is a service of Oklahomans for Equality, offering information on LGBT related events and resources.


Oklahoma Deaf Spectrum

In keeping with our mission of equality for all LGBT people, OkEq is excited to announce a new program for deaf individuals. Oklahoma Deaf Spectrum will provide programming for deaf LGBT and allied individuals and their loved ones.


Tulsa LGBT History Project

The Tulsa Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) History Project (the History Project) uncovers, preserves and presents the rich contributions of LGBT people within the state of Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Tulsa and the northeastern Oklahoma area.