19 20 669 https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/1453e09b8524b3f446859b0b3d845442.jpg 65c3b7764a6caca1809f866458f3a56a https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/b913661c9cd978fc896085ea9e4c8edc.pdf 1dfb0d2e13624011bbb7682629a7c3cd PDF Text Text ��������������������� Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Magazine Text Any textual data included in the document VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 FREE Ooe:hundred people protested outside the Iranian Embassy in London 11 August 2005 coinciding with simultaneous US· and European , protests against !rans tyrannical, homophobic, misogynistic and . fundamentalist regime. . · . We cooqcililn the execution of two teenage boys in Iran on charges !fi.volving hOtQosexual acts. One of them was a minor at the time of !-Js · . ; lioth were minors when they commitrcd. t&ifr offences. OutRage! ~s ah end•k> the death penalty. We express o_ur soliijarity with Iranians · democracy and human rights, said protester Aaron Saeed, LGBT human rights group OutRagc!, f five simultaneous iocernational Dublin. Sao Francisco, Paris and · st Irans use of the death penalty and i , gay and bisextial peopje. don protesters were membem of LGBT, 5oda!ittt and human · n left-wingen, exiles and asylum seekers; induding an brother was executed and his body dragged ------ . . Openly Gay Candidc,te to run for Tulsa Mayor's 0ft:ie::e.! ... Wouldn't those headline_s .send a few heads into a Linda Blare spin~arofo:id? . But wouidn't it be a pro · · r ill of us if it were true? With the 2006 Tulsa City efectionf ·•· . coming tip, why haven't_ openlycgJLJ arid lesbian candidates voiced in ,.·, · running for elective office? I · are many qualified peopl~ in,, gay community that would mainstream good ole hors . for their money. Could be, we haven't enough or ignored enough we just don't give a daJ?O content with our third d,ass. We do have the right to vot~, . • many of the GLBT .cornmunity,arf~ot registered or just donlt vote becaustw~ have no representation. · • •: · The GLBT community of the ci Tulsa and Tulsa County deserve represented by someone who fo; equality. A son ' .. be who they are ancl ... intimidated by Ottf,l many solid citizeru;, who are qualified,.ti:> . We encourage then{ torstand up and say to all who will li~nf;f!J am a gay citizen and I am running £of the· office of Mayor for the City oftr\jl~a'.'' ............. AMEN! C D. Ward/ Editor in Chief National Gay and lesbian Task Force study finds that Social Security privatization will dlsproportlonately harm lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans 'Social Security privatization is a gamble with the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders. It is a gamble our community simply cannot afford. · -National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Matt Foreman WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 The National Gay and Lesbian Task :Force released a report today that finds that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans will be disproportionately harmed by President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security. According to Selling Us Short: How Social Security Privatization Will Affect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans, LGBT Americans, on average, have lower incomes than their heterosexual counterparts, which translates into lower Social Security benefits when they retire. In addition, same-sex couples are not eligible for Social Security's spousal and survivor benefits provisions, making the LGBT community disproportionately vulnerable to the benefit cuts and risks inherent to the president's plan. 'There is a widespread myth that gay people are economically advantaged compared to heterosexuals. U.S. Census data and other national surveys indicate the opposite. In fact, gay and bisexual men earn anywhere from 13 percent to 32 percent less than heterosexual men," said Sean Cahill, director of the Task Force's Policy Institute, which published the study. "If we earn less, we receive a lower Social Security payment in retirement. Any proposals that cut retirement benefits will dis ·onately hui;t gay people." Us Short finds that LGBT people of color, in particular, face an income disadvantage that ieads to lower Social Security benefits. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, black same-sex couples earn roughly $2,000 to $9,000 less in median annual household income than black married opposite-sex couples, and Hispanic same-sex couples earn roughly $1,000 to $4,000 less in median annual household income than Hispanic married opposite-sex couples. Discriminatory government policies, meanwhile, place gay people in an even more economically disadvantaged position, increasing the critical need to maintain the economic safety net Social Security is intended to provide. "Gay people have to report domestic partner health insurance as income to the IRS, but married spouses don't have to report their health coverage as income," explained Cahill. "Gay people can't inherit their partner's pension plan, while a heterosexual widow or widower can be a beneficiary. Not only do we earn less, we are 1ess able to keep what we earn. These are among the many inequities that make same-sex couples particularly vulnerable to cutbacks in Social Security benefits." Added Many Hu, author of the report: "The federal Defense of Marriage Act continues to deny same-sex couples access to more than 1,000 federal benefits and protections of marriage that opposite-sex married couples currently receive, including Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. Even though LGBT Americans pay in to the Social Security system at the same rate as evervone else, our families and children receive fewer benefits, often in times of crisis. If Social Security is to be changed, it shouid be changed so that all families are treated fairly." "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are more likely to age alone and iess likely to have children than their hete:tpse,cual counterparts," said Amber Hollibaugh, the Nationai Gay and Lesbian Task Force's senior strategist and specialist on LGBT elders. "This, coupled with a lower rate of earning makes them particularly reliant on Social Security." Selling Us Short finds that LGBT elders could be negatively ..... cont pg-8 Page 5 SEPTEMBER 2005 by Andrew Collins "Off Beat Washington, D.C." It's sometimes difficult to think of America's capital as quirky. This is the land of buttoned-down politicos and staffers, stately and somber monuments, dignified oldworld hotels, and mahogany-paneled restaurants. It's a city of grand traditions and regal architecture, and with a discernibly preppy personality. But if you dig a bit beneath Washington's surface, you can easily discover a city with a surprisingly high funk factor, from its several hip (and gay-popular) boutique hotels to tour operators that allow you to see the city from perspectives you've probably never imagined. If it's been a while since you visited D.C., or you're mired in the habit of visiting the same old museums, bars, and neighborhoods, try thinking outside the box the next time you're headed to Washington. Here are just a handful of ways to get in touch with the city's offbeat attractions. _ Learn to be a better spy._ You haven't seen D.C.'s weird side until you've spent an afternoon touring the International Spy Museum,. which offers an intriguing glimpse into the secret world of espionage. Permanent exhibits offer an eye-opening introduction to the art of professional espionage, display dozens of spy gadgets, and consider the challenges secret agents face in today's topsy-turvy world. _ Kayak your way through the capital._ , Here's a novel way to explore Washington and admire its monuments: Rent a kayak from Jack's Boathouse in the tony Georgetown neighborhood, and paddle your way along the historic Potomac River. You can stop and admire the greenery on little-visited Roosevelt Island, enjoy close views of the infamous Watergate building and stunning Llncoln and Washington memorials, and watch herons and cormorants fly across the water. Jack's provides instruction and equipment, and when you're finished with your adventure, you can return to Georgetown and spend some time checking out the neighborhood's slew of upscale shops and fine restaurants. _ Stay at snazzy hotel._ The San Francisco~based Kimpton Group has six ultra-chic boutique properties in the District. Kimpton's dashing Hotel Rouge sits just off classy Embassy Row, an easy walk from gay nightlife on: R. Street, and contains 137 spacious rooms bathed in reds and yellows and a swanky lounge serving such memorable co4tails a:s the Madonna (Cuervo, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, and fresh orange ru;id lii:o;e juices). Near up-and-coming Lo~ Circle, the pop-art-inspired Ho~.}lelli:- '\VOWS · · with bold colors (lime-green honor bars, orange-porcelain bathio~m,,flxtures; · . blue settees and ottomans); a, few rooms are outfitted with bunk htrds, making this the ideal locale for a crazy slumber party • .Other D.C. Kimptons iAclud~ the Hotel Madera and Topaz Hotel, both near way-gay Dupont Circle; tn,e .Hotel George, near Capitoi Hill; and the Hotel Monaco, which is downtown. . . Typical in all the Kimpton properties, in addition to stylish .decor and personalized service, are minibars stocked with fun snacks (from Bugles to Pop Rocks), Aveda bath products, flaMcreen TVs, free high-speed Internet, cordless phones, and evening wine receptions - all of these hotels are pet-friendly, too . ........ continued next page. Page 6 Out of Town _ Catch a Nats game._ After more than a 30-year absence, major-league baseball returned to Washington in 2005 with the Nationals, formerly Montreal's beleaguered Expos. For now they play in frumpy RFK Stadium (plans are underway for a brandnew stadium, which should open in the next few years), but the Nats have been playing great baseball thus far and drawing huge crowds. So you're not a baseball fan and can't see the fun in watching a Nationals game? You obviously haven't yet seen talented (and hunky) rookie outfielder Ryan Church in uniform. _Nosh someplace new._ Washington's long-revered dining scene keeps improving thanks to the bevy of admirable new restaurants that have opened here in recent years. On Capitol Hill, within walking distance of several gay bars, Sonoma has brought superbly crafted contemporary American fare and a dazzling wine list to this upand- coming neighborhood. Try a sampling of fine cheeses with a glass of pinot noir, or opt for something more substantial, like cedar-plank wild salmon with white beans and pancetta-leek compote. Another great see-and-be-seen option that also happens to serve outstanding food, Zaytinya opened in 2002 and remains trendy as ever. This downtown favorite serves dozens of Middle Eastern-inspired mezes (similar to tapas), such as scallops with yogurt-dill sauce, seared lamb chops with rosemary syrup, and olive oil-marinated baby eggplant stuffed with walnuts and tomatoes. The snazzy David Greggory RestauLounge has a strong following with the city's queer community and presents stellar Mediterranean fare, such as truffle-scented pizza with three cheeses and roasted garlic, and seared halibut with braised fennel, ,spaghetti squash, and shellfish stew. Another gay fave, the fabulous pub-grub cnain Hamburger Mary's dishes up plenty' of attitude plus great food at its Washington branch. The - hefty ground-beef patties are legendary try the Blue Boy (topped with bleu cheese and bacon).'Finally, for an all-out magicai dining experien:ce, book a tabie at CityZen, inside Wasnington's newest iuxury hotel, the exquisite Mandarin Oriental. Inventive standouts like pantoasted squab with pumpkin, baby leeks, and cinnamon jus, and chestnut soup infused with quince and chopped ham have made CityZen and its star chef, Eric Ziebold, famous. _ Make a detour to Alexandria. Just 6 miles down the Potomac River from Washington, the historic city of Alexandria, Va., beckons with a beautifully maintained Old Town historic district and loads of enchanting shops and charming restaurants. Area highlights include Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria's Black History Museum, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and the newly opened U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Museum, where you can learn about all kinds of inventions, from the computer mouse to the helicopter. Be sure to wander off the beaten path a bit to the up-and-coming DelRay neighborhood, where Mt. Vernon Avenue is lined with independently owned boutiques and funky cafes. Don't miss businesses like Eight Hands Round (for smart antiques and contemporary home furnishings), Eclectic Nature (for cool garden gadgets and gifts), Del Ray Dreamery (for addictive Wisconsin-style frozen custard), and Monroe's (for delicious regional American and Italian cooking). _ Cruise D.C.'s coolest gay bar. In the rapidly gentrifying Logan Circle neighborhood, Halo definitely has the slickest look of any gay bar in town. The futuristic second-floor space with a backlit bar stocked with premium liquor draws a well-dressed, eclectic crowd of men and women of all ages. Grab a seat in one of the cushy lounge chairs, listen to the mod pop tunes, and soak up the smoke-free ambience. Browse the stalls and catch breakfast at Eastern Market. Just a fow block; beyond the U.S. Capitol building you'll find the wonderfully coiorful Eastern Market, whose food hall abounds with enticing vendors selling everything from artisanal cheeses to fresh-caught Maryland seafood. You can also enjoy a fabulous down-home meal at Market Lunch, a greasy-spoon diner serving tantalizing blueberry pancakes and crab cakes Benedict. Additional draws include a Page 7 SOCIAL SECURITY from pg-5 affected by privatization. By 2030, the estimated population of LGBT seniors will range from two to eight million. LGBT elders may be especially dependent on public services for the elderly, including Social Security, because they may be without the same familv support systems as heterosexual seni~rs. "It is would be wrong to support privatization in exchange for opening a portion of Social Security to same-sex couples while overlooking the fact that marriage equality - which the Bush administration vehemently opposes would guarantee all Social Security benefits to all same-sex couples. We are unwilling to trade illusory benefits against the benefits and rights of other Americans," said National Gav and Lesbian Task Force Executive· Director Matt Foreman. Cherokee lesbians face new legal hurdle Ann Rostow, PlanetOut Network Thursday, August 11, 2005 Two Cherokee women are again under legal assault because of their marriage, just days after winning a victory before the tribe's highest court, the Judicial Appeals Tribunal in Tulsa, Okla. Dawn McKinley and Kathy Reynolds obtained a legal marriage certificate from tribal authorities last year. They married in May of 2004, but before thev had a chance to register their marriage with a lower tribal court clerk, a local attorney, Todd Hembree, stepped in with a challenge. Aided bv the National Center for Lesbian Rights, McKinley and Reynolds argued that Hembree lacked standing to contest their marriage. In .the interim, the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council voted to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman, guaranteeing that same-sex couples in the furore could not obtain a marriage certificate to begin with, let · alone register a marriage with the coui:~. Obtaining a marriage certificate in Cherokee law is the equivalent of obtaining a marriage license in the U.S. system. After a ceremony is held, marriage licenses are signed by the officiating party and filed with the appropriate state office. Last week, the Judicial Appeals Tribunal ruled that Hembree indeed lacked standing to intervene in the marriage procedures, stating that he "has failed to show that he will suffer individualized harm" as a result of the lesbian union. On Tuesday, members of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council acted preemptively to block the couple from again trying to file their certificate, petitioning the high court to issue a declaratory judgment confirming that the law against same-sex marriage applies retroactively to the McKinley-Reynolds wedding. According to the Tahlequah Daily Press, the petition was signed by eight of the 15 council members. The members also asked the court to issue a temporary injunction preventing the lower court from accepting the women's paperwork, insisting that the Cherokee Nation will suffer irreparable harm if the documents are allowed to be submitted, and possibly accepted, by the court. · "Those of us listed on the petition believe we were in a situation where we could do one of two things," said member Audra Smoke-Conner. "We could either sit back and wait to see if the couple tried to file the certificate, and if they did, wonder whether the court clerk would accept it. Or, we could act swiftly to block the filing of the certificate." rt for Marriage Equal Rises ain Gaywire Release: New York, NY (August 5, 2005): A recent national poll, released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center, reports that support for marriage equality is at its highest point since July 2003. For the first time, a majority of Americans (53%) are in favor of legal recognition for lesbian and gay couples that would offer many of the same rights and responsibilities as non- gay married couples, while support for ending discrimination in marriage itself has "rebounded" and continues to grow. In a shift from some of the dips in the past few months, fully 35% of Americans said they support ending discrimination in marriage and allowing committed same-sex couples to marry, while only 53% oppose. "This is exactly what the right wing is afraid of," said Evan Wolfson, executive director of Freedom to Marry, the gay and non-gav partnership working to win marriage ' equality nationwide. "If we stick with the conversation and persist in engaging the non-gay public on marriage equality, the public will move to fairness." ''People have had a year of legal marriage in Massachusetts to see how ending marriage discrimination helps gay and lesbian families and hurts no one," continued Wolfson, author of Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry, which was recently re-released in paperback by Simon &. Schuster. "The long-term trend in Atμerica's civil rights discussion, including this recent rebound of public ~upti9.,:t for marriage equality, which follows the ferment and barrage of the past several months, demonstrates the pO'~'.~t;of engaging the public and showing t.Kem the realitv of marriage equality, fail:i~r than rightwing rhetoric and scare tactics. When it comes to opening h~~s. ~d minds on fairness and reaching the middle, seeing is, in fact, believing.•,.~·~·- - According to the Pew poll, support for the freedom to marry, as well as for civil union and other steps toward marriage itself, has also increased among most religious groups, especially among white evangelical Protestants, from 26% in December 2004 to 35% today. Polling results show a continuing decline (from 35% in August 2004 to 29% today) in support for a constitutional amendment to permanently exclude lesbian and gay couples, and their families, from the rights, responsibilities, and protections of marriage. Freedom to Marry is the gay and nongay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Launched in 2003, Freedom to Marry is headed by Evan Wolfson, nationally recognized as a central "architect of the marriage equality movement." Freedom to Marry guides and focuses this social justice movement on a natiomvide level, serving as a strategy and support center for national, state, and local partners, a catalyst that drives and shapes the national debate on marriage equality, and an alliance-builder fostering support from non-gay allies. Some Marriage History 1948: Perez v. Llppold - Despite public opposition, the California Supreme Court became the first state high court to declare a ban on interracial marriage unconstitutional. 1965: Griswold v. Connecticut - invalidated a Connecticut law prohibiting the use of contraception by married couples. 1967: Loving v. Virginia - U.S. Supreme Court overturned laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Polls showed 70 percent opposed. " 1971: Baker v. Nelson - (Minnesota) The · first case for ending discrimination in marriage is brought in the United States. 1993: Baehr v. 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He writes, "More and more, gay fiction is giving way to post-gay fiction: novels and stories whose authors, rather than making a character's homosexuality the fulcrum on which the plot turns, either take it for granted, look a_t it as part of something larger or ignore it altogether." He goes on to claim that gay novels and bookscores are, in fact, "obsolete." Needless to say, that didn't go over well with gay bookstore owners. They countered that LGBT bookstores are very much still needed, that while major chains like Barnes and Noble or Bord~rs may carry gay titles, they don't have the vast selection of a gay bookstore nor does their staff have the familiarity and knowledge of those books. As Kim Brinster, manager of the Oscar Wilde Bookshop in New York City wrote, "My staff and I coun: ourselves very lucky ;:o encounter people throughout the day from all over the world and our own country wno come through the store and are happy to be in a place where we read the books we seH, know where to find them, know what to recommend and take the rime to be helpfu!." Leavitt's opinion and the follow-up from Brinster sparked quite the debate on Rainbow Readership, an online LGBT book group to which I belong. Some agreed wholeheartedly with Leavitt while others argued vehemently in defense of gay bookstores. Some argue that gay culture has changed, and because of that, our books have changed as well. As gays and lesbians become more accepted and increasingly mainstreamed, our books no longer have to focus so much on being gay. For many, it's just not the issue it once was, so books about coming out or accepting your sexuality are not as needed. The new "post-gay novel" is about someone who just happens to be gay. His or her sexuality is not the central focus of the story. Whether gay or post-gay, LGBT authors are currently experiencing a level of acceptance we've never seen before. Gay romance authors and reai-life partners Scott Pomfret and Scott Whittier (better known as ~ are enjoying scads of mainstream press, getting interviews and articles in everything from the New Yor~ Times to the Boston Herald. Brem Harciogs:r, author of the bestselling Young Adult novel b and irs sequd The Oak, has enjoyed mainstream success and recognitio[! for his nm·els. Two of the five finalists for this vear's Booker Prize were gay-themed nove"is, The Master by Colm Toibin and The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst, which actually won. There's no doubt that some gay novels are generating interest and sales, and in turn, finding shelf space in mainstream bookstores. Unfortunately, these success srories are the exceptions, not the rule. For every Brent Barringer there are ten more authors whose books will probably never find their way onto a shelf at Barnes and Nob!e - no: because qf.any lack of talen~, but simpiy bec;ause they're not on B&N's radar. You can, however, find them all at your neiM\;>orhood LGBT bookstore. · , .. So what does an author like Brem Hartinger, someone who has experienced mainstream success with his books, think about tne need for gay. bookstores? "Independent booksellers discover "smaller" books, or idiosvncratic ones, or ........... continued next pai,_e - Page 19 HEART TO HEART ones with less obvious media hooks," he explained. "They are not confined by corporate business plans, which see everything in terms of the bottom line, and which, frankly, want to dumb everything down for as mass an audience as possible. Independent bookstores are the HBO and Showtime of the literary world: they're willing to take chances on far more risky offerings. "Gay bookstores do this same thing for gay books, which are almost by definition "small" books, because they target a niche audience. It's true that it's now possible to find the higher-profile gay books in some chain and non-gay independent bookstores these days, and I think that's great. But the market niche is so small that gay titles are not something the chains or online booksellers are ever going to really champion. There's just no big bucks in it. And what about the niche-within-theniche fringe gay titles? Forget 'em. The chains will almost completely ignore anything about transgender folks, or bi folks, or leather dykes, or radical fairies. "My first novel, Geography Club, had a publicity budget of zero. It broke out because gay and other independent booksellers read it, preordered it, and pushed it aggressively. As more and more people read it and wanted it, word filtered out ro the chains. But I give all the credit to the independents for getting the ball rolling in the first place. "I don't fear the closing of gay bookstores because of the loss of a safe community space, or the ending of an era. I fear the closing of gay bookstores because it might very well make gay books more generic, less diverse, and just plain worse." I can remember the first time I walked into the Lambda Rising store in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It was an amazingly affirming experience for a young, recently-out gay boy. To see all those books and rainbows in one place like that was almost overwhelming, but at the same time, I felt a part of something bigger. Sure, there are some people who don't "need" that experience, but there are many who do. For those who are out and have grown comfortable with who they are, or for the growing segment of kids who don't have to come out because they're already comfortable with who they are, maybe gay bookstores and books about "being gay" aren't needed. But let's not forget the many thousands of people, kids and adults alike, who are not out or who are dealing with their sexuality. There are plenty of people for whom a LGBT bookstore is still an affirming and comforting place. Not to mention those who just like shopping in a safe environment where they can ask questions and get recommendations from a knowledgeable staff. Books about "being g:i.y'' are still needed. That's not to say that I don't enjoy books about someone who just happens to be gay, but I also enjoy books about coming out. I don't think it has to· be either/ or. We still need gay bookstores for a variety of reasons, but especially to insure the continued quality and diversity of our books - whether gay or post-gay - so get out there and support your local LGBT bookstore! Buy-In ancl 25 cent draws! all your ,-quests. Doors Open at 8 PM. Page 21 ut by iz Highleyman ______ ..._ _____ ,....._ Sufnmttry;:· Past Out is a .retrospective ·. of key moments,. · and subjects"inLGBrt h~to,&: Each .. . installmen ·· ':'Mt:tt>life by exf?lori . . .. ;6f ih~gaypast and.its• impact ori:;~e'queerjn:eseht.. prosp.tuteflfec~u~6 tlfey,:ia'illdti?rge · other jol5s. l'The Tcnaerlofa was Jm:o as the place Jo go for sex, · , and late-night fun," · · schol~r Di. Susan. Stty:k~ · e others had l:lie freedo · · · · · · · · thb transgeilder 'worn· Turk Street was · Tenderloin's transge. "Turk Sa#t was o .recalled Amanda· S · · the ro! I-Iotel, .~aywar girls" wi A'.t tiie co . between tricks 'and take tcmpor11ry.s refuge from the violence they faced on the streets. "Compton's was a great place to meet," said Tamara Ching, who, like St. Jaymes, was a frequent patron. "It was our own little fairyland." · By 1966, San Francisco had a wellestablished homophile community that included the Daughters of. Bilitis, the Tavern Guild, the Society for Individual Rights, and the Council on Religion and th~ Homosexual. While these gay and lesbian organizations had had some success in .reducing police harassment of gay bars and had made inroads into the city's political establishlnent, the street que~ns and.disadvantaged queer youth were largely left out of the picture. In response, the. youth - with. the help of progressive niinisttrs fro,m Glide Memorial Methodist Cliurcb'. ~ formed i .radical guecr group called Vanguard, wliicb held. its. meetings at Compton?s. ·. In the spmig;9f 1966, new nianageineti~ at Compton's began to disco~ageth · · · ·· ~fyoung queens and hustlers,. · y and often monev - s~arid ,. t:B.cse for transgcnder rights; "There was a lot of .......... contintieil ne:trpage Page 23 joy after it happened," recalled St. Jaymes. "A lot of people went to jail, but I don't give a damn. It needed to happen." Following the alteration, Compton's began closing earlier and its business never fully recovered; it was replaced by a porn shop in 1972. But the event proved to be a turning point for the local transgender community. In the wake of the riot, the police began leaving the queens alone, and a sergeant in the department, Elliot Blackstone, helped get the laws against cross-dressing changed. A new network of social services was established, including city-funded health clinics. The city began issuing new ID cards reflecting transgender women's preferred gender, enabling them to enroll in school and get jobs. A variety of social changes came together in the late 1960s to set the stage for the Compton's Cafeteria altercation and. the later Stonewall riots, including the civil rights movement, urban renewal, the antiwar movement, and the rise of youth counterculture. At about the same time, the new availability of sex reassignment surgery in the United States and a better understanding of transsexualism pioneered by Dr. Harry Benjamin, who had an office near the Tenderloin.- gave transgender people new hope for a brighter future. "Gender itself became a form of politics," argues Stryker. The riot at Compton's was "part of the same social upheaval that gave us unisex fashions, glam rock, gay liberation, and radical feminism." For further information: Carter, David. 2004. _Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution_ (St. Martin's). Gay and Lesbian Historical Society. 1998. "MTF Transge1lcler Activism in the Tenderloin and Bevond, 1966-1973: Commentarv and I~t~ew with Elliot Blackstone!' _GLQ:'/4.),urnal of Lesbian and Gay Studi.cs_. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 349-372. Stryker, Susan and SiJ:vJ=ro:ian, Victor. 2005. _Screaming QuC;,fn.i;.:. The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria,.,..,(fiim). International Metropolitan Churches Denomination (MCC) Condemns Expulsion of New Orleans Church Group From Roman Catholic facility News Release: August 12,2005 New Orleans - An intern;nu Christian church group hm~ ,t, voice to the current contron : • surrounding a decision by 1.h: ,-:: 11,:u, Catholic Archdiocese of Ne,\ ( :11 kano 'u evict a predominantly-gay d,•:r from meeting at a Roman 1 , • hospice. Despite a signed rental le?""· the facilities, Metropolitan 1 Church of Greater New Ork:i::' (MCCGNO) was evicted bY _Archdiocese because the sm:d: , 1 •.1,•:1: group believes in same-sex •n,rP '::•:. The Reverend Dr. Troy D i'::r, , Moderator of Metropolitan i ,, !',·,:n;,,,. Churches, a Christian denon,1n with churches in 23 countric:, 1 i"' parent denomination of MU , : ··,i ; said, "I am saddened that dK Archdiocese is expelling the n:n t lease-holding congregation, n,:-: 'r• church building, but from ;,n \ DS hospice. They are sending a du,· to people with HIV that the Er:;,u,, Catholic Church welcomes yrn! or dying person, but not as, a loving person. We've grown church that will condescend 1;, ~•:- but not have the simple cou•·t,,: marry us." "In fact, this is the contirnv'.:•,;, pattern of hostility against ga:c• .rnd lesbians by the }\rchdiocese," ,tkkd Perry. "In 1973, in the afternu:1, ,h,.: Upstairs Fire in which 12 nwd"r'. Metropolitan Community Church·, died, the Archdiocese refused , , the doors of any Roman Cath• Church for us to hold memon.,' services." Perry was not the only !\,I( 3 ,, 11,1,·: to speak out on the controvn .\ The Reverend Jim Mituhk:, D:,,:,;t, ,r of I..caciership Development and Seminary Relations for the ,\iC' denomination, added, "Here i,; \, , another act of overt hostility :1• .1H1<c ,c!i ···········-•·····'ontinut!d page-27 Page24 _Libby Post is the founding chair of the Empire State Pride Agenda and a political commentator on public radio, on the Web, and in print media. Lesbian Notions by Libby Post SEPTEMBER 2005 Walk Like a Girl In all of my 47 years, I've never forgotten that day in sixth grade. During recess, a group of girls, whom I considered my friends, were determined to make me walk like a girl. It was 1970. I was a self-avowed tomboy. The Stonewall riots may have been already happened, but I didn't know from gay, straight, or anything in bertveen - I was 12. But it seems mv friends knew better. · They said I walked like a boy, carried my books like a bov, dressed like a bov. Thev · were trying to change who I was. Who, as it happens, I ;tiU am. It was one ~f the , most devastating events of my young life. I broke down in class after recess. Thankfully, my teacher took my fri~ds to task and not me. I can only imagine the pain of 16-year-oid Zach Stark when his parents, not his peers, were the ones telling him. he didn't walk the right way. Zach is a young gay triari who created a small tidal wave with a blog entry that said he was being sent by Mom and Dad to a "we can make you nor gay" camp run by Love in Action International. He wrote that his parents "tell me that there is something psychologically wrong with me ... I'm a big screw up to them ... who isn't on the path God wants me to be on. So I'm sitting here in tears ... and I can't help it." Love in Action's website (www.loveinaction.org) is clear about what was in store for Zach. The group's goal is to erase Zach's realit'j. Under the heading of '~Exploring the Homosexual Myth," I read the following: "There is no such creation as a 'gay' or 'homosexual' person. There is only homosexual attraction and behavior; accordingly, there can be no change for a sexual identity that never existed in the first place." Love in Action's rhetoric mirrors that of groups like Exodus, one of the first exgay organizations to tout the psychobabble of repararive therapy (the practice of trying to alter one's sexual orientation), and Focus on the Family's "Love Won Out" conferences. What these groups believ~ is that acting on same-se~ attraction is just a behavioral problem, and with reparative therapy and finding the love of Christ, all can be cured. Who are they kidding? No reputable therapist or medical pr today buys this hogwash. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association, the n Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association have all agreed that reparariv~ therapy does not work and is harmful to the mental and physical health of lesbians and gay me.a.. But more frightening is the political traction the "ex-gay" mo:v,ement has achieved. Just as the Christian Right's antigay agenda has been absorbed as fact by the majorit\' of Republican elected officials and policy-makers, the fiction of ex-gay policies h;s · wound its way into our schools. Consider this. Maryiand's Montgomery County p:.::b!ic sci.10ols wanted to develop a health curriculum that provided pos:tivt; information for LGBT studems. Once the word got out about the new curriculum, a group calJed PFOX, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (how original), went to court saying the school district was "denigrating" ex~gays. Bad enough that the school district '.Vas providing its srudents with oositive information, but what got PFOX's knickers in a ~ea! tw:sc was that the stud~ms were Lesbian Notions given a list of LGBT positive re~gious groups such as Dignity, More Light Presbyterians, and Lutherans Concerned. PFOX sued to make sure churches teaching that homosexuality is wrong would be included in the curriculum. Their suit accused the school board of "an irrational phobia of the ex-gay community" and said that it "urges censorship of ex-gay materials i1:- 01:11' schools." Astoundingly, U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams agreed with PFOX. Well, I'm sure the folks at Montgomery County schools attempted to do what professional educators do. They sought out information that would help their students, information that has been supported by credible organizations with good reputations. I'll bet they didn't even know there was an ex-gay "community." And that's because there isn't one. All this ex-gay rhetoric and action is just another front for the Christian Right's constant bombardment of our right to exist, let alone gain th_e_ rights aJ?.d responsibilities of other c1t1zens. This suit is just another.example ofthe lengths to which the right will g~ to support their rhetoric that there 1s a "war on Christianity" in this country. But the realitv is this - for kids like Zach, despite his, parents' efforts, his sexual orientation is his sexual orientation. No amount of reparative therapy is going to make Zach walk a different path in life. He knows he's gay and doesn't have a problem with it. Perhaps it's his parents who need some therapy - to accept their son and love him the way he is. Quotable Quotes "Any time you get four or five really strong women doing desperate, dastardly things, I think gay men get a big kick out of it. The moment you put a woman in an evening gown mowing the lawn, it's just gay." - "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherrv to AP Television News, July 16. The show received 15 Emmy nominations this year, more than any show except 'Will & Grace," which received the same number. Out of Town w~ekend farmers market, a Saturday arts and crafts fair, and a Sunday flea market. See Washington by Segway._ - In case you haven't yet laid eyes on one of these quirky yet ingenious contraptions, a Segway Human Transporter is a two-wheel, sel~- . balancing, personal transportation device that moves according to the way you move. Lean forward, it zooms ahead. Lean back sharply, and it stops. City Segway Tours offers incredibly fun fourhour sightseeing excursions through the District. These efficient little machines are remarkably easy to use, and the company's amiable staff gives everyb~dy a helpful training session prior to settm? off. Just keep in mind that passersby will find you and your group of fellow Segway-ers more interesting than most of the city's sights - be prepared to pose for plenty of pictures. When you're riding around on a Segway, you become one of Washington, D.C.'s, most offbeat attractions. The Little Black Book Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association (703-838-4200 or 800-388- 9119, www.funsideofthepotomac.com). City Segway Tours (877-SEG-TOUR, www.citysegwaytours.com). CityZen (Mandarin Oriental Washington, 1330 Maryland Ave., 202-787-6006). David Greggory RestauLounge (2030 M St. NW, 202-872-8700). Eastern Market (7th St. and North Carolina Ave., www.easternmarket.net). Halo (1435 P St. NW, 202-797-9730). Hamburger Mary's (1337 14th St. NW, 202-232- 7010). International Spy Museum (800 F St., 202-EYE-SPY-U .or 866- SPYMUSEUM, www.spymuseum.org). Jack's Boathouse (3500 K St., 202-337- -9642, www.jacksboathouse.com). Kimpton Hotels (800/KIMPTON, www.kimptonhotels.com). Washington Nationals (http:// washington.nationals.mlb.com). Sonoma (223 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-333- 2912). Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation (202-789-7000, www.washington.org). Zaytinya (701 9th St. NW, 202-638-0800). Page 25 Page26 Ask Uncle Mikey Advice Column! SEPTEMBER 2005 Well hello kittens-welcome back to uncle Mikey's corner. Uncle spent this week attempting to spend some much needed quality time with delicious. As you all know, he is skillful, yet remains in need of training. The drink factor Kittens, if you are .. going to be my boy, than you damn well better be able to handle a drink order, as Liz would say. His drinks leaves uncle feeling like a sour puss. Lets hope t..hat boy gets it right, or else uncle ·will be forced to vote him off the island. Dear Uncle Mikey, My best friend is a female, who is divorced and has one child. We have been friends since high school more than ten years now. We have never let anything cC>me in-between our friendship, until now. I have tried to help her since she is a single mom. She has a spoiled rotten child, who torments anybody who comes within ten feet of him. He lies, whines, and in general aggravates and brings nothing but drama. She is completely blind to his behavior. I do not know how much more I will be able to take from this monster. I am really afraid this demon child will ruin our friendship. Any thoughts? Friend of Sam. Dear fom, Kitten, I am afraid you are in a most difficult .position. If you address this issue as you have here, I am sure you will lose your friend. Uncle has learned through the years you do not mess with their young, they will eat you alive. If you seriously want to stick it out, than I would suggest genuine and compassionate communication about her spawn of Satan. You must remember the feelings and bond of motherhood. Good luck-Uncle Uncle Mikey thought of children years ago when he was with his second husband, who adored the little ankle bitters. However, I tried and tried, yet could not accessorize a little darling for my own. Alas Mr. Tiddles shall be uncles only child. Until they come out with a fashionable model of child who can mix a martini the way uncle likes it that is. Uncle Mikey, I have been with my partner now for six years. When we got together, we were like twins sharing the same interest. As time has progressed in our relationship, he has become more. feminine in character, while he continues to become more of a flamer every year. We joke about it but deep down, I wish he could cut back a little of the dramatics in his personality. How can I tell him this without hurting his feelings? Burned by the flame. Dearest Burned, Kitten, I would think about this wisely before discussing this. Your partner obviously has achieved the comfort in your relationship where he feels he is truly able to be himself. As individuals go we all age different while evolving into our own. Allow the light of his flame to light your way through your journey, remembering that he is still the man you feel in love with. Smooches-Uncle Uncle Mikey docs sex on the first date make me a slut? Curiously guilty Dearest Guilty, ............................... continued next page Page 27 Only if you do it right puddin. Sex on the second date with multiple partners, now were talking. Smooches-Uncle Mikey, I have a secret, which I feel it is time to tell. I have been sleeping with the mister at our church now for some time. He has been my youth minister for sometime now, and my feelings for him have grown. I told him I loved him and he tells me that he is guilty of misleading me, and insist we pray together to be delivered. Well, I pray but I pray that he will come to his senses and be with me, and just except that, he is gay. He always comes back for more, and I am sure he loves me, and just confused. I believe in fighting for what I want, however feel like I am wrong somehow. What would you do? The minister's boy Kitten, I have not smoked for ten years, now comes this future porn epic. Hold on I need to get this damn thing lit. Assuming all players here are old enough to be playing, uncle give you props. I think you misunderstood their line about brotherly love kitten. I can feel the shifting in the land of right wing everywhere. He is confused, you are picking men up in church and he is confused? Seriously kitten, if you love him than only you can decide if this is healthy for you. Chances are that he will never overcome his guilt, and remain in his double-minded ways, leaving you to sit in the pew of no sex. Uncle encourages to remember the old saying. If you love, someone set them free, and if they return they were yours, if not, get out while the getting is good! Kitten, I will pray and ask mother Cher to be with you. Smooches-Uncle Well Kittens, that was better than chocolate. Uncle shall take this time to wrap up yet another session of here in unclesaTM comer of Queerdom. Kittens as you go, remember this. Judge not lest you are in f.i.bulous form to do sol Smooches Uncle Mikey and Tiddles tool Unck Mileey is 1t ch1tr1tcter from Fru'4nu writer Mich1tel Hinzman. Mich.ul has hem writing/or ten years. Utilizing his stsuim, and life expmmct to hdp others in his community, through humor and sound advia. Mich1tel applied his study oj psychology and cre.tive writing, as well his o:tmsive badtground in menu! health Dirn:t e1tre to bring a new styk and 1tpproach to helping others. Michael's other works e1tn be 'Uie'llled at 'W'Wfll.gaylinkcontent.com. · MCC from page-23 affirming gay people. I doubt the Archdiocese would expel a congregation affiliated with the United Church of Christ or the Episcopal Church, qoth of which accommodate the blessing of samesex unions. It's time to stop using religion as a mask for prejudice against gay people." Mitulski, a long-time AIDS activist, added, "As a person living with HIV/ AIDS, let me say loud and clear: If the Roman Catholic Church won't honor our weddings, don't insult us by offering to conduct our funerals." Perry, who has championed ecumenical relations and who met Pope Benedict XV1 - then Cardinal Ratzingcr - at the Bilateral Dialogue held during Pope John Paul H's visit to Columbia, South Carolina in 1987, said, "This type of decision contradicts the Roman Catholic Church's own commitment. In 1987, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops published its own statement, The Many Faces of AIDS, and addressed the stigma too often associated with people with HIV/ AIDS. The statement said, "Made in God's image and likeness, every human person is of inestimable worth. All human life is sacred, and its dignity must be respected and protected." The Archbishop of New Orleans should apply these same principles of respect and protection to the congregii.tion of MCC of Greater New Orleans, which includes people living with HIV/ AIDS." "We send our love and prayers and support to the Reverend Dexter Brecht, senior pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of Greater New Orleans, and to all of the congregii.tion there," said Perry. "This action by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese is yet another reminder that the important work of Metropolitan Community Churches is not yet done," Perry said of the predominantly-gay Christian denomination. "I am challenging our brothers and sisters in other faith communities around New Orleans to receive a special offering this Sunday to help Metropolitan Community Church of Greater New Orleans iocate and move into a permanent worship space. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of faith in New Orleans need to know they have a permanent space in which to worship in openness and authenticity, and free from the prejudice and whims of homophobic bishops." --------- Page 28 Below: Mahmoud Asgari (16} and Ayaz Marhoni (18} were hanged in Eda/at {Justice) Square in the city of Mashhad, in north east Iran, on 19 July 2005. Some reports say the youths were hanged for gay sex. The Iranian government claims they were hanged for the rape of a 13 year old boy, reports Ramzi Isalam of the LGBT human rights group OutRage!. Fact: Iran executes lesbians and gays. The Iranian government has executed 4,000 homosexuals since 1979, according to estimates in the rnid-1990s by the exiled Iranian gay rights group, Human. Fact: The Iranian government often pins false charges on the victims of its murderous policies in order to discredit them and discourage public protests. "We are not prepared to give the violently homophobic Iranian government the benefit of the doubt. It has previously lied to justify public executions. In any case, the death penalty is a disproportionate punishment. It is barbaric and should be abolished," added Mr Isalam. "OutRage!s sources for this story include clandestine gay and lesbian activists inside Iran, members of the democratic and left Iranian opposition, and the websites of government-sanctioned news agencies in Iran," added Aaron Saeed of OutRage! The Islamic fundamentalist regime in Iran enforces Sharia law, which dictates the death penalty for gay sex: variously including hanging, stoning, beheading or dropping from a high place like a tall building or cliff-top. The teenagers admitted to having gay sex, probably under torture, but claimed in their defence that their crime was common and they were not aware it was punishable by death. . Prior to their execution, the teenagers were held in prison for 14 months and severelv beaten with 228 lashes. Th~ir length of detention suggests that they committed the so-called offences more than a year earlier, when Mahmoud was 15 and Ayaz was 17. In other words, both youths were minors at the time of the offence. Ruhollah Rezazadeh, the lawyer of the youngest boy (16), had appealed that he was too young to be executed and that the court should take into account his tender age. He was quoted by the IRIN news agency as saying that "the judiciary had trampled on its own laws, explaining that the Iranian courts usually commute death sentences on children to five year jail." Despite his pleas, the Supreme Court in Tehran ordered Mahmoud to be hanged. Under the Iranian penal code, girls as young as nine and boys as young as 15 can be hanged. "Three other young gay Iranians are being hunted by the police in connection with the same so-called crime. They have gone into hiding and cannot be found. If caught, they v,-ill probably also face execution," said Mr Saeed. The allegation of rape may be a trumped up charge to undtrmine public sympathy for the youths. The Iranian regime often resorts to smears and false allegations to discredit people it has executed and to undermine human rights campaigns, continued OutRage! campaign coordinator, Brett Lock It couid be that the 13 year oid was a wii!ing participant but that Iranian law (like :he laws of many western nations) deems that no person aged 13 is capable of sexual consent and that therefore even consensual sexual contact is automatically deemed in law to be stamtory rape. The use of rorture is routine in Iran .. These tw~ boys were violently abused in prison, receiving more than 200 lashes. .. .. continued next page I I l I I 1 I I 1 i Page 29 Iran execution continued: Iran is a fascist-style tyranny based on a fundamentalist version of Islam. We join with progressive Muslims to denounce the fundamentalists and to support democratic and left Iranians striving to topple the Ayatollahs. OutRagel wholeheartedly supports the struggle of the Iranian people to overthrow clerical tyranny and to secure democracy and human rights. _ Without an end to the fundamentalist regime, there can never be justice for LGBT people, women, trade unionists and minority religions and nationalities in Iran. 'The lack of liberai and left support for the victims of the Iranian tvrannv is truly shocking. We deplore the- abse~ce of international solidarity with Iranians fighting for freedom," concluded Mr Lock. ------------ Quotable Quotes ''In Spain, where 90 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, the church came out swinging against [marriage] rights for gays, using the familiar line ·that gay marriage imperils the traditional institution of marriage. This has always been a difficult argument to follow logically: Assuming that marriage is the binding of two people in a committed relationship, possibly to create a family, gay marriage adds to the institution. Even granting most religions' insistence that the two people must be of different genders, gay marriage does nothing to discourage or belittle heterosexual unions." - Los Angeles Times editorial, July 6. "I want our government, which has presided over many positive changes for gay people here in the U.K. - an equal age of consent, partnership rights, the abolition of the rightly reviled Clause 28 - to ensure that ending violations of gay people's fundamental human rights around the world becomes an explicit issue in its diplomatic relations with other countries. I strongly believe that when thousands of us refuse to look away and stay silent we make a difference to what politicians do and say." - Eiton John writing in England's The Observer, July 3. · Chula Vista Mayor Out of the Closet! "I've considered myself pretty out since about 1999 but I thought this was an occasion to put any questions to rest. . .. In my life since 1999 I've been very honest and open about who I am. And it's certainly not everything I am, but it's an important part of who I am, and certainly if Pride isn't the venue to be overtly out, I don't know what is .... It's something that I'm very comfortable with and something that I'm very matterof- fact about, and I think that's what you saw here tonight." - Chula Vista, Calif., Mayor Steve Padilla to this column after coming out at a Gay Pride. rally in San Diego, July 29. Chula Vista - a San Diego suburb with 230,000 people is now the second-largest city in America with an openly gay mayor, after San Diego itself. 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They do such good work· providing services for Oklahomans with disabilities. There' ~e' ii,d· many people in need throughout p.Jl! <:otpmuriij:y-:I really encourage p{qple to get involved and support Eastii S~als' efforts!" For more informatiin:. about Centurv 21 ~oid Castle, c ·~ · ' · ey Butg~y, Broker, at (405) Marketing Page32 Page 33 Seo es by Jack Fertig SEPTEMBER 2005 "Be honest, Leo!" ~atum is in Leo quiocunx to U;anus in Pisces until Oct. 7. Expect twitches in religious institutions pointing to big changes in a few years. Clashes between tender egos and spiritual insights will hit home. Mercury is in Virgo aspectiog those slower planets, triggering arguments that can sharpen insight into these issues. ARIES (Much 20 - April 19): Take some friends to church - or synagogue, or mosque, or whatever religious institution you grew up with. The point is not to convert them, but to get insights into your own background and baggage. What you least like hearing will prove most helpful. T~URUS (April 20 - May 20): Arguing with the boss can be chalked up to fragile egos. Yours is the only one you can keep in check. What would your parents say? And how would you like to respond? Get that out of the way before handling the boss. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Arguments are almost inevitable now. Almost. Worries about money (or self-worth?) are the underlying triggers. Make sure you're able to have someone - preferably an older sibling or a "sister' - with whom you can discuss those issues. CANCER Q'uoe 21 - July 22): Sexual issues are up for you. Remember you have nothing to prove, and buying new toys_ or fetish-wear won't help. If getting old ts part of the problem, then being mature and taking charge is the answer. LEO Q'uly 23 - August 22): We all have inner doubts and fears, and nobody's perfect. What you really hate is that imperfection is true of you, too. Be honest and open with your partner or a trusted friend. Not admitting your flaws will magnify them and make you intolerable. VIB.GO(Augi;ist 23 - September 22): Good friends can help settle your doubts and worries, but also may confirm some of them. As bad as things may be, your worries just magnify the problems. You need a reality check. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Being too creative at work can come across as flaky or threatening to your superiors. Keep communications open, and welcome constructive criticism from colleagues. Any entertainments or morale-boosters you devise now should be kept simple. SCORPIO (October 23 November 21): Challenged by new ideas? Retreating into traditional beliefs will not help. That's what "fundamentalism" is! Better to accept the challenge. Arguing with a teacher can help both of you to learn, but stay respectful. SAGITIARIUS (November 22 December 20): Pushing bevond vour familiar sexual limits is OK, but 'be very careful! Confused signals can get you into dangerous situations. In any new kinky activities, make sure to be clear about safewords, proper instructions, etc. CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Working on new erotic techniques could open questions about person;! morality and responsibility. Your partner could goad you or be a drag; there 1MiJI be some discomfort either way. Communication, though an effort, remains the answer always. AQUARIUS Q'anuary 20 - February 18): Sweetly listen to anything your partner ( or a close friend) has to say about cleaning up your act. You don't have to agree or follow the advice, but at least consider it. It could catalyze a better approach. PISCES (February 19 - March 1g): Showing off in sports or at the gym is sure to get you hurt. Maintain a moderate level of activity. If you need to show off, focus on your artistic insights and your ability to e~ress things beyond most people's itnagiph1gs. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 24, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on March 24, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include the 2005 Diversity Celebration, nominations for Grand Marshals of the Tulsa Pride Parade, an event featuring the founder of the AIDS Memorail Quilt Cleve Jones, and others.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><b>From:</b> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org]<br /><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:54 PM<br /><b>To:</b> Dennis Neill<br /><b>Subject:</b> eNEWS for Tulsa, March 24, 2005<br /> <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td><span style="font-size:xx-small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 24, 2005</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <br /> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eNEWS from TOHR </span></span> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </span></div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you would like posted, please send the information to center@tohr.org <br /></span> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi &amp; Transgender Community Center </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Events &amp; Activities for Everyone </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi &amp; Transgender (GLBT) Community Center is full of activities and events for everyone. Start off the weekend with dinner and a movie (the movie's on us) at Center Cinema, every Friday at 7:00 PM. This week, catch "Sordid Lives" on the big screen. Saturdays, shop a little at the Pride Store...new merchandise has arrived. HIV Testing by H.O.P.E. (4-7 PM), Pride planning sessions, organizational meetings and recreational opportunities all fill Saturday afternoons and evenings. All "L" is breaking loose with Sundays Show of "the L Word, Showtimes acclaimed series Sunday's at 9 PM. Doors open at 8:30 PM with refreshments available all evening. Look for "Queer as Folk" on the big screen starting soon on Sundays Show.</span></span> <p>Weekdays are just as busy. Anonymous HIV testing by H.O.P.E. is available from 6-8 PM...along with some idol watching. Midweek brings the newly reorganized Gender Outreach at 7:30 every Wednesday. Stop by on Thursday evening and pick up your free copy of the Gayly, the Star, Gay Parent and more. "Out," "the Advocate" and add'l periodicals are also available. Check out everything going on at the Tulsa GLBT Center on the community calendar at www.tohr.org.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tulsa Pride! </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Equal Rights...No More, No Less" </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community comes together each year for PRIDE events - celebrating our communitiy and the advances made toward equal rights through being ourselves. This year, we come together as a united community, dedicated to working together to celebrate our community through pride and diversity and demonstrate to all - that all deserve EQUAL RIGHTS...No More, No Less!</span></span> <p>Nearly a quarter century of pride in Tulsa continues in 2005. "Diversity Celebration 2005" is set for June 3 - June 11, 2005. Mark your calendars now and plan on attending a few, one, or all the events leading up to the big day - the Tulsa Pride Parade &amp; Festival on Saturday, June 11th. "Diversity Celebration 2005" is a community based effort. Presenting partners OYP, PFLAG Tulsa and TOHR welcome all the communities involvement in Tulsa's celebration of PRIDE. Please call the GLBT Information Line at 918-743-4297 for more information and check out the information below.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.wpdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FTulsaPrideHistory.jpg">TulsaPrideHistory</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.9pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FWelcome-DiversityCelebration2005.jpg">Welcome-DiversityCelebration2005</a></span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.8pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FParade-Festival-TwoforOne-Volunteer-RegistrationPage1-required.jpg">Parade-Festival-TwoforOne-VolunteerRegistration-Page1</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.7pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FParade-Festival-TwoforOne-Volunteer-RegistrationPage2-required.jpg">Parade-Festival-TwoforOne-VolunteerRegistration-Page2</a></span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulsa Pride Parade Grand Marshals &amp; Community Heroes </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nominations Being Accepted - Deadline is April 1 </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulsa is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals, organizations and companies who work on behalf of the GLBT &amp; allied community. Now's the time to honor them with a "Community Hero Award." The Heroes serve as Grand Marshals of the 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade and will be announced in May.</span></span> <p>If you would like to nominate an individual or organization, stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and pick up a nomination form or fill out the attached form and mail to TOHR; PO Box 2687; Tulsa, OK 74101. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 1. The Community Hero Award honorees will be recognized at the 2005 Diversity Gala, this year at Gilcrease Museum's Vista Room, on Friday; June 10, 2005.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.6pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FCommunityHeroAwards.jpg">2005 Nomination Form</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rock the Rotunda! </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Statewide GLBT Lobby Day Set for Wednesday, April 6th </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is your chance to educate your legislator on the need for safe schools and equal rights for all.The GLBT &amp; allied community converges on the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, April 6 for a statewide GLBT Lobby Day. A caravan will be leaving Tulsa at 7:30 AM from Fellowship Congregational Church, 29th &amp; Harvard.</span></span> <p>The state capitol rotunda will be filled with educational tables for Oklahoma legislators from statewide PFLAG chapters and GLBT organizations, while participants will visit with legislators and staff. PFLAG Oklahoma welcomes your involvement and encourages you to unite with the community on April 6th for GLBT Lobby Day.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.5pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FGLBT-LobbyDay.jpg">GLBT Lobby Day</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Story of the AIDS Quilt </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Featured Speaker Cleve Jones, Founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Story of the AIDS Quilt" featuring Cleve Jones, founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, will be presented Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM at the OSU Student Union Theater in Stillwater.</span></span> <p>The OSU Student Union Activities Board presents this evening for all of Oklahoma. For directions or more information, please call 405-744-8977.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make A Difference </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulsa is full of opportunities for you and your friends </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's no better feeling than knowing you've made a difference. When you see the smile on someone's face that says thank you. We've all known that feeling.</span></span> <p>You can make a difference in the lives of thousands through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and/or Diversity Celebration 2005. Volunteers make the difference for the community - at the center, the Pride Parade &amp; Festival or any of the many opportunities in Tulsa for the GLBT &amp; allied community. Now's the time to get involved in the struggle for equality...from just a few hours a month to larger opportunities to make a difference. Check out the information below or call 743-4297 for more information.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.4pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Ftohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderfiles%2Ftohrvolunteerapplication.pdf">Make a Difference - Volunteer Today!</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cowboys &amp; Cowgirls Riding into Tulsa </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T-Town Rodeo set for April 8-10th </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulsa hosted the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) finals last year. This year, Tulsa has it's own IGRA rodeo. The T-Town Rodeo is scheduled for April 8-10th at Expo Square's Livestock Arena.</span></span> <p>For more information on the T-Town Rodeo, presented by the Sooner State Rodeo Assoication (SSRA), check out soonerstaterodeo.com.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David Bohnett CyberCenter </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grand Opening Set for April 20th </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The David Bohnett Cybercenter at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi &amp; Transgender (GLBT) Community Center will have its grand opening on April 20, 2005. An open house and reception, with special guest Michael Fleming, Executive Director of the David Bohnett Foundation, is scheduled at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center from 5-7 PM.</span></span> <p>The Tulsa GLBT Community Center's David Bohnett Cybercenter is the 18th of its kind nationwide. Ten stations of IBM flat screens, along with a digital photography and graphics station, will be available for all of Tulsa. The Cybercenter, as well as improvements to the entire center, are nearing completion - giving the center a facelift with more opportunities for the community. Stop by soon and mark your calendar for the Grand Opening of the David Bohnett Cybercenter on April 20th.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.aqdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Ftohr.org%2Fcybercenter.html">More about the David Bohnett Cybercenter</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Focus on Young Adults </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tulsa Reaches OUT - Groundbreaking Survey of Tulsa </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Young Adult Focus Group will meet Saturday, April 9th as part of the Tulsa Reaches OUT Needs Assessment, the groundbreaking survey of Tulsa's GLBT community. Young adults will meet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Community Service Council, Conference Room, 16 E 16th Street (door on East side of building with blue awning).</span></span> <p>Pizza and drinks will be served. All GLBT students of area high schools and universities are encouraged and invited to attend this important group session.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> <p>A MISSION OF EQUALITY - TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><b><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;a=1100614645327" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a></b></span><br /><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100614645327&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> </span> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100614645327&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100614645327&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"> </span> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 24, 2005 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dennis Neill https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/e3c6f8deed649e36fa19b9310c2fa9c9.htm 471156ff9c83ec1328347cf41890e60f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 9, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on March 9, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include Greg Gatewood's induction as the Community Center's director, House Bill 1746, nominations for Community Hero Awards, and more.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><b>From:</b> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org]<br /><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 09, 2005 8:10 AM<br /><b>To:</b> Dennis Neill<br /><b>Subject:</b> eNEWS from TOHR, March 9, 2005<br /> <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td><span style="font-size:xx-small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 9, 2005</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <br /> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eNEWS from TOHR </span></span> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </span></div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, be sure and check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you want us to consider posting, please send them to community@tohr.org</span> <p>Events this week at the Community Center: The Center is being reorganized in preparation for the David Bohnett CyberCenter. The Pride Store has been relocated and will be re-stocked over the next few days. Lots of new merchandise will soon be available for your shopping pleasure! Friday, March 11, 7:00 PM - Movie Night on our big screen. This week's feature, "Touch of Pink" SYNOPSIS Funny and totally romantic, Touch of Pink stars Jimi Mistry as a partnered gay man who - with not always helpful advice from the ghost of Cary Grant - tries to play it straight when his traditional South Asian mother visits; Saturday, March 12, 4-7, HOPE HIV Testing; Sunday, March 13, 8:30, L-Word Watch Party; Tuesday, March 15, 6-8, HOPE HIV Testing; Wednesday, March 16, 7:00, Gender Outreach Drop- In Night</p> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New GLBT Community Center Director Starts March 15 </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greg Gatewood will be a full-time staffperson for TOHR </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The TOHR Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Greg Gatewood has been hired to be the Community Center's full-time Director. This hiring comes after a decision to restructure the job responsibilities after TOHR's Executive Director resigned in early February.</span></span> <p>"We are pleased to have engaged the services of Greg," stated Mark Bonney, President of the Board. "Greg has an 8 year history of service to the GLBT Community and TOHR. He brings a wealth of experience to the organization and the operations of the Community Center. Greg is heavily involved in Diversity Celebration 2005, serves as the first vice- president of PFLAG, and has recently been assisting the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. He will hit the ground running. A big welcome from all of us, Greg."</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oklahoma House of Representatives Considering Restrictive Legislation </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Would restrict state or governmental agencies from enacting policy protections </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">House Bill 1746 would provide: "Any agency or governmental entity of this state that develops and implements a nondiscriminatory policy based on sexual preference shall be null and void." This language would be another attempt to restrict equal rights in the state. It is difficult to understand why certain legislators continue to push an agenda so out of step with the mainstream. It creates a hostile environment for many of our citizens and is a real turn-off to the major employers the State is attempting to attract for economic development.</span></span> <p>You can express your opinion on this legislation by going the web link below. Time is of the essence. Let your voice be heard!</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.uinnk4aab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahomalobbyist.com%2Fdiscrimination">Express your opinion on HB 1746</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Advocate Magazine Article Generates Feedback </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 15 Issue "Gay in the Red States" focuses on Oklahoma </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oklahoma and the Tulsa area have been in the news these past few months, from the Washington Post and Nightline coverage of Sand Springs and the Teenager Michael Shackelford, to the recent lead article in the Advocate on Gays in Red State Oklahoma. While this February 15 article focused mainly on Gays and Lesbians in Oklahoma City, the March 15 issue of the Advocate had two fine responses in the ReaderForum, both from Tulsans.</span></span> <p>As Tim VanMeter wrote: "Like many in Oklahoma, I know that growing up and living in a state that does not want you is difficult." Amy Kirk noted: "Even though Oklahoma voters passed the gay marriage ban this past election, this has not deterred me from speaking out against what I feel is discrimination in my home state. I feel that a real injustice is being done, not only in Oklahoma but all across our nation." Thanks to Tim and Amy for taking the time to write - and staying in Oklahoma to fight for our rights.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Community Hero Award Nominations Due April 1 </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TOHR honors those who give back to our community </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the past 5 years, TOHR has had the pleasure to present the Community Hero Awards. Annually, we recognize individuals or entities who have contributed to the GLBT effort in Northeastern Oklahoma. This year's awards will be presented at the annual Diversity Celebration Gala, to be held at Gilcrease Museum on June 10. Please mark your calendar for this special event.</span></span> <p>If you wish to submit a nomination for the Community Hero award, please do so by April 1. The Guidelines and Form can be found on page 8 of the current issue of our newsletter, the Torch. You can go to the Torch at the link below.</p> <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.9innk4aab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderfiles%2Ftorch2005februarymarch.pdf">February, March 2005 Torch</a></span></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Notable Quote </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fight for Equality Goes on In Other States </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following is from the Victory Fund's Gay &amp; Lesbian Leadership SmartBrief. "We don't think we're different. What is different is that we had to spend tens of thousands of dollars to be recognized as a family." ---Maria Woolley-Larrea, a Florida resident who had to move out of state with her partner for six months in order to legally adopt her partner's biological children. </span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> <p>MISSION: TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><b><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;a=1100543307830" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a></b></span><br /><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100543307830&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> </span> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100543307830&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100543307830&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"> </span> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 9, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/a243979b43114d27d8172e160426b413.htm 4b2005b9f55d20974ad6b5944d6795eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 16, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) first sent on March 16, 2005, then later sent on March 17, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include Diversity Celebration planning, a letter from Greg Gatewood, Oklahoma restricting anti-discrimanatory legislation, and others.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><b>From:</b> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org]<br /><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:55 PM<br /><b>To:</b> Dennis Neill<br /><b>Subject:</b> eNEWS from TOHR, March 16, 2005<br /> <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td><span style="font-size:xx-small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 16, 2005</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <br /> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eNEWS from TOHR </span></span> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </span></div> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, be sure and check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you want us to consider posting, please send them to community@tohr.org</span> <p>Events this week at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center: Come visit the Pride Store at the Community Center! New mechandise and a new arrangement for your shopping pleasure! Friday, March 18, 7:00 PM - Movie Night on the big screen. Saturday, March 19, 4-7, HOPE HIV Testing; Sunday, March 20, 8:30, L-Word Watch Party; Tuesday, March 22, 6-8, HOPE HIV Testing; Wednesday, March 23, 7:00, Gender Outreach Drop- In Night</p> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Christina Elder, New Volunteer Coordinator, Welcomes You to the Center!</span> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome Message from Greg Gatewood </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New Center Director started March 15 </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few days ago, someone asked "Why be involved with the GLBT &amp; allied community?" Last week, the OK State House of Reps. passed HB1746 (see below for more info). Last year, 76% of Oklahomans voted to deny us equal rights. Last night, someone came out of the closet, wondering "what's next." Why be involved?</span></span> <p>Our community is working together to educate Tulsans and Oklahomans on equal rights. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is making a difference, from support to social events to advocacy efforts, in the lives of Tulsans. There is no better time than now to be involved. I'm extremely pleased to serve as the Tulsa GLBT Community Center director. As the name says, "community" is the center. Over the next few days and weeks, please feel free to stop by the center, 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza, and say hello. Your suggestions and ideas are certainly welcome, appreciated and important. With your involvement, our community and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center will continue to make a difference. Not only for today, but for the future. Hope to see you soon, Greg Gatewood</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diversity Celebration 2005 Planning Continues, Saturday, March 19 </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join the Volunteer Effort! </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Planning for Diversity Celebration 2005, Tulsa's Pride events, continues at 10 AM on March 19th at the Community Center. Come join the fun in planning the most visible and entertaining time for the GLBT &amp; allied community in Northeastern Oklahoma.</span></span> <p>Look for more information coming your way soon. Diversity Celebration 2005 - "Equal Rights...No More, No Less" is something you won't want to miss. Diversity Celebration 2005 is presented by OYP, PFLAG and TOHR. Come join us in this community based effort - you'll be glad you did! See you this Saturday, March 19th, 10 AM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oklahoma House of Representatives Approves Restrictive Legislation </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keith Smith worked hard to turn the tide </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week's eNEWS carried an article about pending legislation which would attempt to block state and local agencies and governmental entities from adding "sexual preference" to their non-discrimination policies. While the Oklahoma House of Representatives unfortunately choose to pass this discriminatory language, several readers emailed their representatives to express an opinion. Keith Smith, an Oklahoma City Lobbyist, wrote the following after its passage.</span></span> <p>I am a gay man who turned 50 this month and for my present I listened to the Republican controlled Oklahoma House debate and pass the most heinous preemptive attack on my rights imaginable. For those of you who are "in the know," they passed a Colorado style amendment two, which forbids any county or city government in Oklahoma from passing legislation or policy that protects me from discrimination in employment, and in effect mandates that discrimination happen. Imagine the feeling of having you very essence so attacked and persecuted by your own government. Imagine for a moment that legislation just passed your state house that prevents any other government entity in your state from ever supporting your dreams of equality and fairness, and your inalienable rights as an American citizen, and worse yet supported by people you work with everyday of the legislative session, many of them are your friends. Imagine that the majority of your house of representatives voted to legislate away your justice, any hope you may have had that perhaps your city or county might at some time have decided you deserved protection from unfair job discrimination, and literally walled you up in world where you had no access to the American Dream. You may be surprised to hear me say that it was a pretty good birthday present........... For the first time in my 50 years I heard Oklahoma legislators stand up for me and my rights in debate. I heard heartfelt passion as they discussed my future, my struggle, my reality, my life. I heard great courage for the first time from the floor of The Oklahoma House and I was so moved I wept. They were tears of joy and happiness. All of a sudden it wasn't the brave handful of women and racial and religious minorities who defended my rights to equality. These were straight, rural, white men from Oklahoma. Through my tears of joy I realized a corner had been turned. Never again would there be a 97 to 3 vote relegating me to second class status. History was indeed made tonight. We lost 65 to 28 with 8 excused. 28 legislators for the first time voted for me, for my life, for my future.....imagine. In all my elation I also understand that some of these courageous people may very well pay a price for their votes tonight. Some of them may get a taste of the hatred and intolerance I have experienced for 50 years. I feel no comfort in that painful reality, and I will pray that they are protected. But I can't deny what I do feel is great excitement about my people's struggle. Equality is on the march forward and it will not be stopped by the hatred and intolerance of the past. "Our freedom was not won a century ago, it is not won today, but some small part of it is in our hands tonight, and we are marching no longer by ones and twos but in legions of thousands, convinced now it cannot be denied by any human force." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. " It may not be time to break out the Champaign........but we might want to put in the refrigerator." Keith Smith "Tomorrow is another day" Scarlet O'Hara</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Community Hero Awards - Nominations Being Accepted </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heroes will be 2005 Pride Parade Grand Marshals </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Know someone who has been especially supportive of the GLBT &amp; allied community over the past year? Tulsa is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals, organizations and companies who work on behalf of the GLBT &amp; allied community.</span></span> <p>If you would like to nominate an individual or organization, stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and pick up a nomination form. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 1. The Community Hero Award honorees will be recognized at the annual Diversity Gala, this year at Gilcrease Museum on June 10. The award honorees will also serve as 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade Grand Marshalls. Honorees will be announced in early May.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the Tulsa GLBT Community Center </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"L Word" and "Leaving Metropolis" on the big screen </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come join your friends at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center for movies and screenings on the weekends! The March 18th Friday Night at the Movies features the Audience Award winner from the Sydney G&amp;L Film Festival - "Leaving Metropolis." A festival favorite, "Leaving Metropolis" features David, a successful artist in need of a muse. He applies for a job as a waiter where owners Matt &amp; Violet don't know quite what to make of him, but love his energy and ideas. Good perfomances, an intelligent script and beautiful cinematography make this Friday Night at the Movies one not to be missed.</span></span> <p>Showtime's popular series the "L Word" continues this Sunday March 20th. The center has been filled with women the past few weeks enjoying this acclaimed series. Doors open at 8:30 PM with the "L Word" at 9:00 PM.</p> <p></p> <div><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:large;color:#ff0000;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rock the Rotunda! </span></div> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:small;color:#ff9900;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GLBT Lobby Day at OK State Capitol is April 6 </span></span> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;color:#000000;font-style:italic;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The GLBT &amp; allied community will converge on the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, April 6 for a statewide GLBT Lobby Day. This is your chance to educate your legislator on the need for safe schools and equal rights for all.</span></span> <p>PFLAG chapters across the state have joined forces to reserve the capitol rotunda and invite all the community to attend the GLBT Lobby Day - it's important you make your voice heard! A caravan will be leaving Tulsa at 7:30 AM from Fellowship Congregational Church, 29th &amp; Harvard. Make plans now to rock the rotunda with a united GLBT voice!</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=iszbw4aab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> <p>MISSION: TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <br /> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><b><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;a=1100574942792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a></b></span><br /><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100574942792&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> </span> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100574942792&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&amp;m=1100498972773&amp;ea=dneill@samson.com&amp;t=1100574942792&amp;lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"> </span> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-family:verdana, arial;font-size:xx-small;"><br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 16-17, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill, Christina Elder, Greg Gatewood, Keith Smith https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/eaf56d47e8ac78be6cc21fea21c9fbbe.htm 1babfa9cd4200cb132681ac3e53563a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 16, 2005 Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on February 16, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include volunteering for the upcoming Diversity Celebration, the addition of the CyberCenter, and others.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><b>From:</b> ENEWS From TOHR [center@tohr.org]<br /><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 16, 2005 7:46 PM<br /><b>To:</b> Dennis Neill<br /><b>Subject:</b> ENEWS from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights - February 16, 2005<br /> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong>As you may know, we have been experiencing problems with our email and web site.   We have now addressed this issue and email should be stable.  The web site will be rebuilt over the next several days.  We have some new email addresses.</strong></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong>General contact email:  </strong><a href="mailto:center@tohr.org"><strong>center@tohr.org</strong></a></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong>Information about activities and involvement:  </strong><a href="mailto:community@tohr.org"><strong>community@tohr.org</strong></a></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong>David Bohnett CyberCenter at the Community Center (located at 5545 E. 41st Street, Tulsa):  </strong><a href="mailto:cybercenter@tohr.org"><strong>cybercenter@tohr.org</strong></a></span></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Diversity Celebration 2005 Contact (June 3-June11, 2005):  </strong><a href="mailto:diversity2005@tohr.org"><strong>diversity2005@tohr.org</strong></a></span></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Thank you for your patience!</strong></span></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></span> </div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">This past week was a very busy one in our community.  Thanks to those who met with the advance crew from FX (Fox) - Tulsa is still in the running for the "30 Days" program!  And thanks to all who planned and participated in the Wild Hearts Ball on Saturday, February 12 - raising funds for our permanent Community Center.  And a special thanks to our loyal volunteers who keep our Community Center open, some of whom are in the picture on the front page of February 15 issue of the Gayly Oklahoman.</span></strong></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>1.  Community Center Space Redesign - In anticipation of adding the 10 new Internet connected computers in the David Bohnett CyberCenter and a possible redo of the Pride Store, we have a new space plan for review.  Over the next few weeks, stop by the Center, review the plans and add your suggestions.  </strong></span></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>2.  Volunteers - with the launch of the new CyberCenter, we will need more volunteers, with and without computer experience.  Please consider volunteering.  You can email us at </strong><a href="mailto:center@tohr.org"><strong>center@tohr.org</strong></a><strong> and let us know of your interest and we will send out a form.</strong></span></span></div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>3.    February 24, 2005 - Special Movie as part of Black History Month.  Covered dish dinner 6 PM, Movie at 7.  At the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street.</strong></span></span></div> <div> <p><span class="990465600-17022005"></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>B<span class="990465600-17022005">rother Outsider</span></strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;">Official Selection, 2003 Sundance Film Festival. A master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States. He brought Gandhi's protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and helped mold Martin Luther King, Jr. into an international symbol of peace and nonviolence.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;">Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. BROTHER OUTSIDER focuses on Rustin's activism for peace, racial equality, economic justice and human rights.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;"></span></span></p> <p><span class="990465600-17022005"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>4.  Saturday, February 26 10:00 am at the Center - Diversity Celebration 2005 All Volunteer Meeting.  Coffee and Donuts provided.  Come be a part of planning and implementing our June celebration involving many different organizations in Northeast Oklahoma.</strong></span></span></p> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><a href="mailto:center@tohr.org"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>center@tohr.org</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>  918-743-4297</strong></span> </span></div> <span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 16, 2005 https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/042bdc576df8e464aa0289a332b82b2d.htm 96480dd2f987e493db480cbcefa4c349 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 8, 2005 Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on February 8, 2005 by Michael Christopher to his own email. Topics include the Wild Hearts Ball, an available staff position for TOHR's Community Center, and others.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><strong>From:</strong> Michael Christopher [mchristopher@tohr.org]<br /><strong>Sent:</strong> Tuesday, February 08, 2005 7:17 PM<br /><strong>To:</strong> mchristopher@tohr.org<br /><strong>Subject:</strong> News from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 8, 2005<br /> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span>We have lots to bring you up to date on!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Special Note:  We are having problems with the TOHR web site, <a href="http://www.tohr.org">www.tohr.org</a>.  We are not sure when it will be back up.  In the meantime, the new issue of the Torch is available at:</span></p> <p><a href="http://trojanrabbit.com/TORCH.html">http://trojanrabbit.com/TORCH.html</a></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span> Wild Hearts Ball This Weekend!</span></li> </ol> <p><span><strong><em>    <b>DISCO FUNK &amp; JIVE… WILD HEARTS BALL 5</b></em></strong><b><i><br /></i></b><em><b>Is it the ‘70s you long for?  DISCO, FUNK &amp; JIVE for Wild Hearts Ball 5 is here!   Hey man, you know this gig... Soul Train, Laugh In, Gloria Gaynor and ABBA.  So get down wit’ your bad self in your best ‘70’s threads and win the costume prize $ or just come as you are.  Dig the chocolate fondue and other free hors ‘d oeuvres.<i><br />Gifts for the first 50 in the door!  Be cool and don’t miss the Solid Gold Lame` Dancers!  For 21 and over, there will be a cash martini bar and other spirited libations.  If you don’t have a 21 ID, you may groove at the soft beverage bar.  Get down to funky town with your favorite retro tunes, hang loose in the Lava Lounge, take some party pics, and more!!  We'll see YOU there!  Limited Number of free tickets for those under 21 available at the TOHR Community Center.</i></b></em></span></p> <p><strong><em><b><i><br /><span>                                                       </span></i></b></em></strong><em><strong><b><span>When:  </span><span>Saturday, February 12th, 8 pm ‘til Midnight.</span></b></strong></em><strong><em><b><i><br /></i></b></em></strong><em><strong><b>                                    </b></strong></em><strong><em><b><i><br />                                     </i></b></em></strong><em><strong><b>Where:</b></strong></em> <em><strong><b> The Greenwood Cultural Center, </b></strong></em><em><strong><b>322 N. Greenwood </b></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><span><b>Tickets:</b></span></strong></em><em><strong><b>  </b></strong></em><em><strong><b>$20 at the door or $15 advance at: </b></strong></em></p> <p><span><em><strong><b>GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, 918-743-4297</b></strong></em></span></p> <p><span><em><strong><b>Burnett’s Flowers &amp; Gifts, 4322 E. 11th, 918-834-5555</b></strong></em></span></p> <p><em><span><strong><b>Petal Pushers, 1660 E. 71st</b></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span><strong><b>PLEASE PASS IT ON!</b></strong></span></em></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span><strong><em> David Bohnett CyberCenter Grant.  TOHR is very pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the David Bohnett Foundation for a CyberCenter at the Community Center.  Bohnett will be providing 10 internet connected computers with flat panels, network printer, scanner and software.  In addition, we will receive $10,000 in cash for implementation.</em></strong></span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><em>This new installation, to be completed in March, gives us an exciting opportunity for new outreach and training.  See the latest Torch for more information.  The TOHR Board expresses its appreciation to the David Bohnett Foundation for this grant.</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span><strong><em> </em></strong>Staff Position Available at TOHR.  Michael Christopher, our Executive Director, has resigned.  Below is an ad for a staff position at the Center.  With the Bohnett Equipment coming, it will be very important to fill this position.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, a non-profit serving the Gay, <br />Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community for 25 years, is seeking a <br />person to operate its community center and perform other support and <br />programming functions. The employee will report to the Board of <br />Directors. Title, hours and compensation to be negotiated. The <br />successful applicant will have experience in working with non-profits in <br />many areas, such as volunteer recruitment and support, financial <br />reporting, computer operations and networking, fundraising and grant <br />writing. Interested applicants may submit their resumes to: TOHR, PO <br />Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101. Resumes may also be submitted by email to: <br /> <a href="mailto:bonney@13oked.com">bonney@13oked.com</a>  </span></p> <ol> <li><span> Film Crew coming to Tulsa!  <em>FX Documentary To Be Filmed In Tulsa<br /></em><br />Actual Reality Pictures is currently casting in Tulsa for the FX series “30 Days,” a documentary-style, unscripted series from Oscar nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock.<br /><br />If you are a gay male between the ages of 30-45 who lives alone in Tulsa and would be interested in sharing your life and home with a roommate for 30 days, please contact Abby Golden at 310-202-1272 x158 to set up an interview time ASAP.<br /><br />Interviews will take place on Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &amp; Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, located at 5545 East 41st Street in Highland Plaza.<br /><br />Compensation for participation IF selected.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span> HOPE Testing Clinic is offering off-site mobile HIV testing.  Call Andrew or Brad at 812-7045 to schedule an appointment.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</span></p> <p>918-743-4297</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 8, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Christopher Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR eNews Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 8, 2005 - March 24, 2005 Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights eNews, February 8, 2005 - March 24, 2005 Description An account of the resource Five newsletter emails from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) from February 8, 2005, to March 24, 2005. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill, Michael Christopher 2005 anti-LGBT discrimination Christina Elder Community Center CyberCenter Dennis Neill discrimination Diversity celebration Diversity Celebration 2005 email eNews GLBT Community Center Greg Gatewood House Bill 1746 Keith Smith Michael Christopher TOHR TOHR eNews TOHR GLBT Community Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights eNews work discrimination https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/631f709a41380ec2a6c192302cf48595.pdf 67d876921a3186405ea6fb57378dcbab PDF Text Text 2004 tulsa oMahomans for human rights TOHR’s Year End Fundrais ng Campaign Mark Bomley October marked the start of a new fiscal year for TOHR. We need your financial support to enter what will be a ~nost significant 3ear for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. 220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black ey~ This time we gave it back. l~libhaei Christopher, Executive Direc~or It didn’t take long after Oklahoma’s resounding defeat of GLBT marriage rights on November 2 for the hatemongers to start dancing in the streets. The GLBT Info Line rang steadily with news of people upset alter the election, some feeling afraid to go to work, some-having their cars chased; and at least otie beaten up-a woman attacked by a lesbian-hating neighbor. While dealing with all that, we got the news that FredPhelps’ group, Westboro Baptist Church, was coming back to town on SundazNovember 7 and Monday November 8, this time to picket churches that they believed didn’t do not show enough hatred toward GLBT people, and Charles Page High School in Sand Springs for not shoWing enough hatred toward its gay students. Fred Phelps’ batfie cry, "God hates fags," would be heard ~once again in the Tulsa area. I started calling our friends on the Say No ¯To Hate Coalition and members of our advocacy committee to see what could be done in response. When we told Nancy Eggen o£United Campus Ministries, she suggested a Sunday evening vigil. She swiftly organized a beautiful vigil service, and TOHR set about getting the word out. Thousands ofemails and phone calls later, the Center hosted its largest attendance ever. If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming. (And ifyou 7l send me your email address 1won ’t let you miss the next one]) People who hadn’t seen each other for years, new friends from Native American and African American communities, TOHR members of years past, and many of the new friends we (continued on p. 9) In the short period of six months since moving into our new Center and lfiring an Executiv-e Director. TOHR has substantially increased its service to the GLBT co~mnunitv. The number of calls received on the GLBT Info Line grew 300%. The number of meetings held at the Tulsa GLBT Conununitv Center doubled. Our-cooperative work with allied organizations has growu dramatically--we have_ presented the daylong Questions on Mam’i~q_e: A Con./~rence on Marriage Equalio,. hosted a month-long residency of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. worked with PFLAG and others to present two candidate forum events and a panel discussion on the legal implications of the Oklahoma antigay marriage amendment, coordinated the Tulsa GLBT History Project Lecture. and participated in the Say No To Hate Coalition and its hate speech task force. (contimted on p. 3) �publ~hed by PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 The Holidays Present Special Challenges" Every year at this time my partner and I have our annual ’"What are we going to do for the holidays?" discussion. This year, we are skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family. For us, holidays are our choice. I know that for many, holidays become a time of angst because their family takes the position that we can come but only if our partner does not. Each of us has to make our own choices when faced with families who feel this way. Our ~a~ailies are in effect saying, "choose us or choose your partner." For some, this position is an absolute and will rarely change; for others it is only a test to see how "committed" we are to "being gay" or to our partners. What we should remember is that it is okay to make whatever choices we want. Whether we want to go be with our families or not is our decision and there is no reason we should feel any shame or guilt. After the events of this past year, some of us will fmd comfort in being with family; for others our families can be toxic. If your family is one that is not supportive, you should have an exit strategy. Don’t ride with others who may not want to leave when you do. IGaow when you are getting angry or depressed. If traveling long distances, make a hotel reservation for each night even if you have to cancel it. Once when visiting my sister at her invitation, my partner and I arrived only to be told that we had to sleep in different rooms. Be explicit with the ground rules before you arrive. Don’t leave things to chance. Even if you have had prior good experiences with family, be prepared this year for those family members who have been less supportive to be more vocal. Don’t expect them to be more difficult, just be prepared for how you are going to react. A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good O.ne of .the.most important New year’s Resolutions that I ever made was to be out in every aspect of my life. After the vote in Oklahoma this year, it is important to me to let as many of the three-out-of-four Oklahomans who voted for State Question 711 know that I am still here, still gay, and still deserving of equal relationship rights. For me, this will likely manifest itself in more LGBT t-shirts, buttons, etc. While Wild Oats may be a relatively safe place to stock up, I expect that I will also do some shopping at Walmart and Homeland. I urge all of us to be out in 2005. Come by the Center and get stickers for your cars, jewelry items, flags and windsocks to decorate your front porch. Let 2005 be the year that we let our PRIDE shine. \ President, TOHR email: commun[ty@tohr.or~ Office location Tulsa GLBT Conununity Center 5545 East 41st Street Tulsa. OK 74135 TOHR Board of Directors Executive Board President--Mark Bonney 1st Vice President--Dr. Laura Belmonte 2nd~/ice President--Libby Bender Secretary--Mike Williams Treasurer--Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer---John Madigan Governing Board Director, Gender Outreach--Troy Nicholas Director, Board Development--Ken Youngblood Director, Fundraising--Dennis Neill Director, Programs & Facilities--Ken Youngblood Directors at Lar,qe Andrew Carter Kelly Carter Steve Eberle Janet Gearin Richard Hurtig Shelly Ledford Anita Randza Mike Redman Devon Rutherford Kaye Smith Novia Stice Executive Director Michael Christopher TOHR’s Capital Campaiqn The Pyramid Project pyramidproject.org ff~e Pyramid Pro~ Chair Sue Welch Committee Memhors Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman, David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Cathe~!n Mason, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams. TOHR is a 501(c)3 ~ganization of~ratod Ihro~h donations and non-p.~ voluntenm. Cen~bu~on~ are t;~x-deductible ~o the fullest extent of current U~ Sta~ of Arne~a tax isw~ The Torch, a publicalion of Tulsa Oklahomans fo~ Human Rights, Inc. is John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW Counselor &Psychotherapist’ 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples x~tished bimanlHy wilh an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Th~ Torch is protected by copyright and may not be repreduced in whale or part except by permission obt~ncd by co~acling TOHR ~reclly. Cre~t must be given to TOHR. The views of Ihe To~ch are expres~:l in editorials only. Views expreesed in lettars to Ihe edtor and other submtsdons are those of the au~or and do not nec~sorily r~ect Ihese of the board of drectors, centrib~ng members or e~tors ar leadorship of TOHR. The Torch reserves ~he right to e~t or reject any mate~t subrnilted f~r public.on. The Torch end/or TOHR is not respansit~e for damages due to typographical e~rors. Advertisaments designed and created for publisaf~an in the Torch rennin the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be respansit~e f~ d~ms by Copyright 2004, TOHR. �Fund-Raising Campaign ~.,f~vm p. 1) During the same period we presemed the mmual Diversity Celebration. expanded support group progra~mning, established the Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization (TURBO). increased Center attendance for social events, conducted a major upgrade of our computer systems, and launched the TOHR eNEWS email newsletter to rave reviews. And. with PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out. we sponsored a scientific study to assess the needs of the Tulsa GLBT Co~mnunity right now. It feels like we’ve done a year’s work in just a few months, but that’s exacth- the pace we need to lnaintain to take advantage of this umque moment in our history. The debate around marriage mad the overturning of all remaining sodomy laws is bringing unpredictable attention--and opportuniU, ha light of and despite recent electoral backlash, hate crimes legislatioh, employment nondiscri~nination policies. the needs of our co~mnunitv have becoine both more critically i~nportant mad more attainable. The 20-member TOHR Board of Directors and thirty dedicated volunteers of the Tulsa GLBT Coimnunitv Center ask you to consider a substantial co~mnitment of dollars in the upcoming ?ear. The momentum of this thne must be continualhfed ~{,ith effort, passion mad funds so that we will not miss this rare opportunity to advance our rights. In six months, the number of new people who have entered the fight is more than equal to the whole movement of a year ago. and TOHR is your contact with that force, y-our legs m the race. To move our community and organization forward in 2005. we are asking our contributors to consider raising their level of support this ?’ear. Please send in the donation form available in this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for your help! Estimated Revenues Oct 1.2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Othe= M emberships, Benefits, 4% 3% Grants, 19% Di,,~rsity Ce~ebratto n, 40% Donations & Pledg e~, 30% ., Estimated Expenses p ro grams Oct&1 2004 - Seot 30 2005 - $160,000 Other, 5%. M arketing, 14% VCages & Benefits, 29% Facilities & Offic 28% Diversity Celebratio n, 24% Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For AII Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 �GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC. TOHR Board members and officers at November annual Board retreat, All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Tulsa facilitator Barbara Bannon. Easy as Pie! Holiday Shop Online and Help the Pyramid Project Sue Welch With the Holidays upon us, The Pyramid Project wants you to shop till you drop! You’ve helped raise just over $300,000 in pledges and donations to purchase a permanent site for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. We want to help you do even more good and it not hurt a bit. Shop online through the iGive secure network of over 550 brand name stores and give to the Pyramid Project without it costing you a penny! .In addition, if you join iGive through the How to Donate page of the Pyramid Project website, PyramidProject.org, and make a purchase within 30 days, the Pyramid Project receives an EXTRA $5.00 at NO cost to you. Here’s how it all works: iGive Members are the folks doing the shopping. Members accrue money by shopping via iGive and iGive works on the behalf of each member to direct a percentage of that member’s purchases to the Pyramid Project--that’s up to 26% of each purchase at NO cost to you! When supporters use thejoinLink on the Pyramid Project website, Pyramid Project is automatically pre-selected to benefi!! Every single supporter’s online shopping at over 550 popular stores means a donation for TOHR’s Pyramid Project! Remember, each new person who joins and shops within 30 days means a $5~0 bonus for TOHR’s Pyramid Project, so do it now! Use your Join link at PyramidProject.org. Garrett Law Office, P.C. ,is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurance companies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOC~L SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRI~TCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT HOUSE FOR RENT in one of Tulsa’s few "blue precincts," In Tulsa: $700 per month in historic Yorktown, St. John’s hospital 622-9292 area. Two bedrooms and one bath, a large kitchen, generous living room, separate dining room and glassed in back porch. Amenities include central air, washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator! Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863. Remember - The adjus’ter works,ibr flw ilISIlI’OIIC~ WE WORK FOR YOU~ sssss sss ss ssss ss ssssssssssssss sssss �UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDA E~:ember 1, 15_ Coming Out Group. Support for people making the journey out of the closet, fadlitated by John D. Cutr~jht, -~ MSW, LCSW. This is not formal counseling, but an open discussion between peers with guidance by a trained facilitator, and is very helpful in the difficult coming out process. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 4"1st, at 7:00pro. December 7, 14, 21 - Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic, 6:00 to 8:00pro every Tuesday except Dec. 28 December 3, 10, 17 - Films at the Center. Join us at 6:30pro Fdday evenings for movie night.., fun, film and fdends at the Center, 5545 E. 41~ December 3, 4, 7 - Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Tdnity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org. December 6 - Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Ceqter, 5545 E. 41st. Anyone interested in being part of this annual June pride celebration is encouraged to attend. December 13 - PFLAG/TOHR Holiday Dinner. Come and join us for the annual holiday dinner at 6:30pro at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. The Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak will entertain, and PFLAG will present the annual SWAN Awards. It’s a covered dish dinner, so bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. December 17 -The dinner and lecture, GAY MARRIAGE, THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN POLITICS, features speaker Dr. Paul Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. in Kaiser-Miller Auditorium, 1719 South Owasso, Tulsa. The cost for adults is $10.00 per person, for children 4-12, $5.00. Tots are invited to join us at $1 per meal. Dinner reservations and baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling the Synagogue at 583-7121 or dropping a note to suzanne@bnaiemunah.com. December 18 - Test Fest 2004, a day-long fair-style fun fest and free anonymous HIV testing. Door prizes, food, free sex supplies, games, and hot films on the big screen TV, with visits from very special guests. 10am to 7pm. Bring all your friends, get tested and know your status! Hosted by TOHR and H.O.P.E. Testing Services At the Center, 5545 E. 41st. December 27- PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. January 5, 19- Coming Out Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Ceriter, 5545 E. 41st. (See December 1 above for details~) January 6 - JUST WHAT DO WE NEED? is a presentation at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 East 41st Street at 7:00pro focusing on a large-scale needs assessment commissioned last Spring by TOHR, PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, to evaluate the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Tulsa area. Join us for the presentation by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council and a discussion following. This special presentation is TOHR’s monthly membership meeting for January. Desserts and coffee wilt be served. January t0- Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the GLBT Needs Assessment by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pro, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. January 12 - Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting atthe Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all. January 24- PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay s(~meone special in the family and need someone to talk tO? This is. the place. Call 7494901 if you would like to attend February 4- TOHR Members Covered Dish Dinner. Bring a dish to share and hear speakers every month on the first Thursday at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street. IMPORTANT." To get updates on events plus links to important LGBTnews items, subscribe to the free TOHR eNEWS email newsletter by sendit~l email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE h~ the subject line to mchristopher@tohr.org. Genesis Ministries. 2419 S. 83rd E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK Meets Sunday 11 a.m. for service, Wednesday 7 p. ~ for Bible St~dy, Singing and Prayer �OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa has been serving the GLBTQ youth ages 14-2! for almost three years now. As the Center has grmvn, the youth have been the driving force behind its success and the formation of a programming schedule. The project is governed by both a youth board and an adult board of directors. The youth design the group activities and the adult board oversees grant writing and fm~draising as well as the record keeping and major growt~h activities. Since opening the t’n’st Center in May of 2002, OpeltArms relocated to a larger location in December 2003, and in February 2004 expanded to add additional Office space for computer and Internet access, after-school activities, and safe sex outreach programs. OpenArms offers training for youth to become H1V/STD peer educators and 32 youth have now been certified in the extensive training cun’iculum that was designed and written by the University of Oklahoma. OpenArms provides a variety services to youth including counseling, group meetings, social activities, mentor partners, after-school programs, HIV/STD education and other activities to help youth cope with their specific needs. OpenArms strives to reach youth where they are in their process of "coming out," providing many different levels of information based on their own requirements. OpenArms is an organization built for youth and designed by youth to reach them where they are and to fill the gaps in services that they identify in the community. OpenArms Youth Project is funded in part by the youth it serves via a cover charge for social activities and also by community donations. Contact OpenArms at 918838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org FALL FUND DRIVE 2004 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors to our Fall Fund Dm;e. Below are listed the names of those with giftsor pledges $100 or more wire have Wen us permission to acknmvledge them publicly. Thank You.t $5,000 am! above Derails Neill and Jolm Southard ~.1,000 to $4,.99.9 Mark Henq¢ Cisar Holt, Inc. Doug Campbell ¯ Kaye Smith . Michael .Williams and Lance Pillstrom $250 to $99.9 Lamont Lindstrom Duane MenNe and Mike Mills. Tom Neal Gregg Smith mad Kevin Burleson Michael Green Sl O0 to 8249 Janet Gearin kaadrew Carter D. Bruce Lewis Rev. mad Mrs. Russdl Bennett Fred Bassett tulsa glbt history projec HISTORY PROJECT Memories Fulsa has a rich liistorv of gay "’spaces"--bars mad clubs where the community could come together to relax and mingle, and to escape the everyday surveillance of mainstream society. Do you remember these old favorites of the 1940s--1970s? ** TROPICAL GARDENS ** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE ** BLUE HAVEN ** MILWAUKEE TAVERN ** BISHOPS BAR ** St. MORITZ ** LITTLE MEXICO ** THE DOGHOUSE ** SKOO-BEE-DO ** FRI-ENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP) ** TRACY’S ** THE NEW EDITION ** THE ZEBRALOUNGE ** TAJ MAHAL ** RR-tE GALA ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** THE CLUB ** THE QUEEN OF HEARTS ** NEW YORK. NEW YORK ** THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ** PAPILLON ** THE ZEBRA ** CARUSO’S ** ANYTHING GOES CLUB ** NEW PLANTATION CLUB ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** ZIPPERS ~ ~ TULSA MINING COMPANY ** SEEKERS CHOICE ** OVER THE RAINBOW ** DANTES �lVi E BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN PqGHTS include many nice privileges, but the one that really means something important is that you will be participating in a very meaningful way in the rights of every gay man, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person in Tulsa to live with full citizenship and to pursue a life with equality. ]-he levels listed below are just guidelines--anything you want to contribute will be deeply appreciated. You can give the full amount today, or instruct us to bill your credit card monthly for a certain amount and for a specific number of months. If you like, you can even make your gift online at www.tohr.org.., just click the DONATE button. Membership is for one full year from the date you join. Name(s) as it (they) should appear on mail addressed to you: Check this box if you DO NOT want to be acknowledged by name in our publications: [] M~ling Address (we) want to join TOHR! 0 Individual $30 0 Family/Household $50 © Patron $100 © Business/Organization $ 100 © Donor’s Circle $300+ $ 0 NEVer Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15 Telephone IMPORTANT: Ernaii Address © Check enclosed, payable to TOHR © My company offers a matching gift program. The -proper forms are enclosed or will.follow. ¯ © Please bill my (our) credit card: © Visa © MasterCard © American Express Card # 0 Volunteering at the Center 0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration 0 The Rights Advocacy Team Expiration Date Signature 200,000 people in northeastern Oklahoma deserve equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for legal equality and social acceptance--not just tolerance---for the gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender and allied community of northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Thousands of callers are served each year through the Tulsa GLBT Info Line (743-GAYS). I 0,000 visitors are served through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and annual Diversity Celebration.. Hundreds attend conferences, lectures and other educational opportunities designed to build po.sitive perceptions of the GLBT community--both in the community and among ourselves. Tulsa Oldahomans for ll-~uman Rights works for you. �Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. THANK YOU! Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. Place From: Postage Here Membership Tulsa Oklahomans for Human .Rights PO Box 2687 . Tulsa, OK 74101 �220 Attend Vigil... (continuedfrom p. 1) have been making in Tulsa’s faith communities all came together for a candlelight vigil. We experienced one of those moving moments that have become all too rare in life--a moment in which we all felt the support and love of oue another. And we encouraged each other to participate in one more positive action, a Silent Sweep Against Hate at the high school after Phelps’ group had gone. Fred Phelps had eleven people in his hate-filled protest of the churches that day, and even fewer at the high school the next morning. After strongly encouraging our members to stay away from the high school protest, hoping to focus media attention away from Phelps’ people and onto our own, I met Don Satterthwaite and Vernon Jones of our sister group, Oklahoma Freedom and Equality Coalition, at the school at 7:30am. We were there to observe and to document. Vernon and I interviewed tw, o of Phelps’ people on video, then crossed the street to interview the counter-protesters. Despite our efforts to keep the crowds down, 240 people showed up in opposition to the "God Hates Fags" signs. Most were high school and college students, and there were some parents. Most expressed a deeply felt need to stand up and do something. Some didn’t feel quite satisfied yet. Silent ~eep Against Hate I spoke with the principal, Robert Franklin, to let him know that we were planning something for that afternoon when school was to let out. We wanted students to see something very positive. Someone on the Say No To Hate Coalition had reminded me of the Silent Sweep Against Hate that was held after the Ku Klux Klan had a Tulsa rally. We called the organizers of that action and got their help in plauning a new, sweep demonstration to rid Charles Page High School of homophobia. The principal was a little wary, but he knew, we were the good guys. We gathered at about 2:30, brooms in hand, on the sidewalk across the driveway from the high school’s main entrance. As the parking lot emptied, we swept the sidewalks and heard cheera of solidarity from students. Sweepers included TOHR donors, friends from the Jewish Federation and the Say No To Hate Coalition, PFLAG, several churches, Open Arms Youth Project, the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA, United Campus Ministries and students from Tulsa Community College. In all, about 75 people attended the sweep. Between the vigil, the students who stood against Phelps, mad the Sileut Sweep, we numbered about 535 people against Phelps’ meager dozen. The guest of honor? The young man whom Sand Springs high school students refused to hate: Michael Shackleford. He was there tlvoughout--from the vigil through the s~veep, and his presence encouraged all of us. Radical Inelusivity Since the first articles on a Sand Springs high school student appeared a few months ago, Washington Post correspondent Anne Hull has quietly followed the young man’s story. I’ve skipped many of the details of the vigil because Anne’s story tells it so much better than I could. (I hope you’ll read it at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn!articles/A48197- Sweeping Away IIa~e in Sand Springs 2004Novl3.html.) Of Rev. Russell Bennett’s words that inght, she writes: Bennett recited a Bible verse in which Jesus scolds the leaders of his time for worrying more about narrow morality than the bigger picture. ’Woe to you, hypocrites,’ the reverend said. ’For vou tithe mint and dill and cumin, mad have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy.’ [Michael Shackleford’s mother] Janice was quiet, listening to phrases such as ’radical inclusivity’ mad quotes by Robert F. Kennedy about the long ann that bends toward justice... As school let out [on Monday], dozens of people from Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights arrived With brooms. In silence, they swept the sidewalk ~vhere the Phelps protesters had been. Michael ~vas there, sweeping. A group of students walked by. One of them, a girl ~vith long, silk2~ hair and a backpack, was obviously fed up with all the protests and counter-protests. ’Leave our homos alone,’ she said. To Anne Hull and Michael Shackleford, to the students in Sand Springs, to Nancy Eggen, Russ Bennett, Cathy Elliot, Nancy McDonald, Nancy Day and everyone else who worked to pull this together on incredibly short notice, to all of the organizations and individuals who stood together against hate for two days in two towns, to the people who stayed together after the protest to go to breakfast and reimagine the future, and those who got together a few nights later to celebrate victor5; in the jaws of the election defeat-thank you. After the passage of a constitutional anaendment by which our full citizenship was revoked, after people with hate on their lips were triumphantly elected to the highest offices in our nation, we needed something wonderful to happen. Fred Phelps didn’t expect to bring us renewed hope mad strength. This time we’re glad he came. �Consider Giving Your Tax-Deductible Contributions Through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. You will be able to specifically direct your funds to any of the pre-screened Tulsa Area Non-Prdits, ensuring that your contributior~s are going to agencies which support diversity in their policies and outreach. Your contribution will be leveraged with other dollars, increasing our visibility and the benefit to the non-profit agencies of your choice. This Donor Advised Fund has been established with the Tulsa Community Foundation. Some 40 non-profit organizations in the Tulsa Area have added Sexual Orientation to their non-discrimination policies. Please support these progressive organizations with tax-deductible contributions in the name of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. Some of the organizations supported this year include: All Souls Unitarian Church Community Outreach Program; Arthritis Foundation; Arts and Humanities Council; Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Child Abuse Network; Cc~-nmunity Action Project; Domestic Violence Intervention Services; Family & Children’s Services: Komen Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer); League of Women Voters; Life Senior Services; Light Opera of Oklahoma; Mental Health Association; National Conference of Community and Justice; Parent Child Center of Tulsa; Philbrook Art Museum; Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma; Tulsa AIDS Walk; Tulsa CARES; Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Opera; Youth Services of Tulsa. Making a difference in Tulsa while highlighting the important contributions of the Gay, Lesbian and Allied Communities. �Interview with a Board Member: Ken Youngblood ¯ is a much harder goal to accomplish mad,takes a lot of work. The reality of our community is that we are very diverse. We don’t always agree but hopefully we can all agree onat least one goal--equality and re= spect. One shining light ha TOHR’s history is the number of great activists and leaders who have started with TOHR and then started their own specialized groups to great success. TORCH: As TOHR Program Director, what can we expect in the future? KY: Our new committee is currently working on many new programs but always wants to hear from the community on what YOU want. Talk to us .We will listen. ~ Ken Youngblood chairs TOHR’s Program Committee. He is a long-time Tulsa florist and antiques dealer with an alter-ego even more famous that he is! TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? KY: I grew up in Jay, OK, Huckleberry Capital of the world and home to the mighty, mighty Bulldogs high school football team. Jay is a very small town and our home was in the country. Actually, almost all of Jay is in the country except for a couple of blocks where the courthouse for Delaware County is located. My father was a patrol officer for Lake Eucha and was an employee of the City of Tulsa. My morn owned her own beauty salon which was on main street. In college, at Northeastem State, I became very involved in anti-Vietnam War activities. My first step into the world of social politics! I guess I was a radical then too. After graduating with degrees in music, business, and political science, I drifted around the country for a while. In 1976 1 ended up in Tulsa and have been here ever since. I love the city! It has changed over the years. TORCH: When did you first get involved with TOHR? KY: Back then it was called Oklahomans for Human Rights. There was a sister group in OKC. My first memories of that group were Christmas Parties downtown at Trinity Episcopal. Back then I felt empowered by being with other gay people. The group always made me very proud to be gay. At that time the group was more social than political and I became personally much more political and with the AIDS epidemic, TOHR started to become more political. During the mid 80s, I was always helping with fund raisers and was a regular on the Gay Hotline. I’ve been involved off and on through all these years serving as first lady during 91 and 92. What a beating!! It has to be worse than being President!! TORCH: What are some ofyour TOHR memories?? KY: To be truthful, there have been years where we have made huge strides in the face of a lot of adversity. There have been years when the Board was absolutely awful. I believe the new board has the opportunity to take the community to a higher level but it won’t be easy. Division is easy and the low road. Unification TORCH: Now tell us about PEACHES. The truth is Peaches and Ken are very different individuals. Peaches is a created character. Peaches has helped raise more money for the community than most patrons. Ask her what she thinks (she will tell you even if you don’t). TORCH: Ah’ight Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay communiO,? PEACHES: Thank God somebody asked! Get off 5"our ass Gay Community! I’m tired of you .just sitting home whining that nothing goes on! A lot of you don’t support jack. TOHR is working its butt off! We need )’our help! Volunteer! Pay for the electric bill or the gas bill! Stop by and talk to us! Be part of the community instead of being an outsider. TOHR can only be relevant if everybody comes together and we help each other. Smooch!!~~,~ Out TOHR s Coming ~rst ~_Support Group continues to meet the f and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center 5545 E. 41st Street. ~ Counselor and therapist John D. Cutright (MSN, LCSW) leads friendly and supportive discussion. ~ ALL WELCOME! ~. TOHR is seeking insurance bids from a GLBT-owned, managed and/or -affirming insurance agent. If you would like to bid on our insurance contract, please contact Michael Christopher at rnchdstopher@tohr.org. �Monday., Dec 13 6:30pro Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, or just come! Entertainment by ~Council Oak Men’s Chorale! o o o Reach thousands ofNE OMahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, attd allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! o o Tuisa.Oklahomans for Human.Rights P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 This may be your last issue! We’ve been mailing the Torch to a large list of past members and friends through this year. But as of the next issue, we’ll be mailing only to current Members and Volunteers! If you’d like to continue receiving the Torch, please fill out and return the Membership Form inside. Thanks! ~ Printed on recycled. chlorine flee l~aper For rate card and specs email mchristopher@tohr, org or p one Mlclaael at 74~-4297 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document December/January 2004<br />Volume four / Issue two<br /><br /><strong>the TORCH</strong><br /><strong>tulsa oklahomans for human rights</strong><br /><br /><strong>220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets</strong><br /><em><strong>Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black eye. This time we gave it back.</strong></em><br /><em>Michael Christopher, Executive Director</em><br />It didn’t take long after Oklahoma’s resounding defeat of GLBT marriage rights on November 2 for the hatemongers to start dancing in the streets. The GLBT Info Line rang steadily with news of people upset alter the election, some feeling afraid to go to work, some-having their cars chased; and at least one beaten up— a woman attacked by a lesbian-hating neighbor.<br />While dealing with all that, we got the news that Fred Phelps’ group, Westboro Baptist Church, was coming back to town on Sunday, November 7 and Monday, November 8, this time to picket churches that they believed didn’t do not show enough hatred toward GLBT people, and Charles Page High School in Sand Springs for not showing enough hatred toward its gay students. Fred Phelps’ battle cry, "God hates fags," would be heard once again in the Tulsa area.<br />I started calling our friends on the Say No To Hate Coalition and members of our advocacy committee to see what could be done in response. When we told Nancy Eggen of United Campus Ministries, she suggested a Sunday evening vigil. She swiftly organized a beautiful vigil service, and TOHR set about getting the word out. Thousands ofemails and phone calls later, the Center hosted its largest attendance ever.<br />If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming (<em>And if you send me your email address I won’t let you miss the next one!</em>) People who hadn’t seen each other for years, new friends from Native American and African Ameri can communities, TOHR members of years past, and many of the new friends we<br /><em>(continued on p. 9)</em><br /><br /><strong>TOHR’s Year End Fundraising Campaign</strong><br /><em>Mark Bomley</em><br />October marked the start of a new fiscal year for TOHR. We need your financial support to enter what will be a mnost significant year for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.<br />In the short period of six months since moving into our new Center and hiring an Executive Director. TOHR has substantially increased its service to the GLBT commnunity. The number of calls received on the GLBT Info Line grew 300%. The number of meetings held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center doubled. Our cooperative work with allied organizations has grown dramatically—we have presented the day-long <em>Questions on Marriage: A Conference on Marriage Equality</em>, hosted a month-long residency of the National Gay &amp; Lesbian Task Force, worked with PFLAG and others to present two candidate forum events and a panel discussion on the legal implications of the Oklahoma anti-gay marriage amendment, coordinated the Tulsa GLBT History Project Lecture. and participated in the Say No To Hate Coalition and its hate speech task force.<br />(contimted on p. 3)<br /><br /><strong>From the President</strong><br /><em>The Holidays Present Special Challenges</em><br />Every year at this time my partner and I have our annual ’"What are we going to do for the holidays?" discussion. This year, we are skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family. For us, holidays are our choice. I know that for many, holidays become a time of angst because their family takes the position that we can come but only if our partner does not. Each of us has to make our own choices when faced with families who feel this way. Our families are in effect saying, "choose us or choose your partner." For some, this position is an absolute and will rarely change; for others it is only a test to see how "committed" we are to "being gay" or to our partners.<br />What we should remember is that it is okay to make whatever choices we want. Whether we want to go be with our families or not is our decision and there is no reason we should feel any shame or guilt. After the events of this past year, some of us will find comfort in being with family; for others our families can be toxic. If your family is one that is not supportive, you should have an exit strategy. Don’t ride with others who may not want to leave when you do. Know when you are getting angry or depressed. If traveling long distances, make a hotel reservation for each night even if you have to cancel it. Once when visiting my sister at her invitation, my partner and I arrived only to be told that we had to sleep in different rooms. Be explicit with the ground rules before you arrive. Don’t leave things to chance. Even if you have had prior good experiences with family, be prepared this year for those family members who have been less supportive to be more vocal. Don’t expect them to be more difficult, just be prepared for how you are going to react.<br /><br /><em>A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good</em><br />One of the most important New Year’s Resolutions that I ever made was to be out in every aspect of my life. After the vote in Oklahoma this year, it is important to me to let as many of the three-out-of-four Oklahomans who voted for State Question 711 know that I am still here, still gay, and still deserving of equal relationship rights. For me, this will likely manifest itself in more LGBT t-shirts, buttons, etc. While Wild Oats may be a relatively safe place to stock up, I expect that I will also do some shopping at Walmart and Homeland. I urge all of us to be out in 2005. Come by the Center and get stickers for your cars, jewelry items, flags and windsocks to decorate your front porch. Let 2005 be the year that we let our PRIDE shine.<br /><br />[signature of Mark Bonney]<br />President, TOHR<br /><br />John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW<br />Counselor &amp; Psychotherapist<br />4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190<br />Tulsa, OK 74105<br />918-284-0123<br />Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples<br /><br />published by<br /><strong>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)</strong><br />PO Box 2687<br />Tulsa, OK 74101<br />918-743-4297<br /><strong>www.tohr.org</strong><br />email: community@tohr.org<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Office location</em></span><br />Tulsa GLBT Community Center<br />5545 East 41st Street<br />Tulsa, OK 74135<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>TOHR Board of Directors</strong></span><br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Executive Board</span></em><br />President—Mark Bonney<br />1st Vice President—Dr. Laura Belmonte<br />2nd~/ice President—Libby Bender<br />Secretary—Mike Williams<br />Treasurer—Dwight Kealiher<br />Assistant Treasurer—John Madigan<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Governing Board</em></span><br />Director, Gender Outreach—Troy Nicholas<br />Director, Board Development—Ken Youngblood<br />Director, Fundraising—Dennis Neill<br />Director, Programs &amp; Facilities—Ken Youngblood<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Directors at Large</em></span><br />Andrew Carter<br />Kelly Carter<br />Steve Eberle<br />Janet Gearin<br />Richard Hurtig<br />Shelly Ledford<br />Anita Randza<br />Mike Redman<br />Devon Rutherford<br />Kaye Smith<br />Novia Stice<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Executive Director</em></span><br />Michael Christopher<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>TOHR’s Capital Campaign</strong></span><br /><strong>The Pyramid Project<br /></strong><br />pyramidproject.org<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Chair</em></span><br />Sue Welch<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Committee Members</em></span><br />Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman,<br />David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Catheryn Mason,<br />Marcy Smith and Tim Williams.<br /><br /><em>TOHR is a 501(c)3 oganization operated through donations and non-paid volunteneers. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of current United States of America tax laws.</em><br /><br />The Torch, a publicalion of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. is published bimonthly with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). The Torch is protected by copyright and may not be repreduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly. Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torch are expressed in editorials only. Views expreesed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. The Torch and/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors. Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the name or likeness of a person or entity in the Torch in advertising or editorial content does not imply any sexual orientation or political association.<br /><br /><strong>Copyright 2004, TOHR.<br /></strong><br /><em><strong>Fund-Raising Campaign</strong> (cont. from p. 1)</em><br />During the same period we presemed the annual Diversity Celebration, expanded support group programmning, established the Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization (TuRBO), increased Center attendance for social events, conducted a major upgrade of our computer systems, and launched the TOHR eNEWS email newsletter to rave reviews. And, with PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, we sponsored a scientific study to assess the needs of the Tulsa GLBT Commnunity right now.<br />It feels like we’ve done a year’s work in just a few months, but that’s exactly the pace we need to maintain to take advantage of this unique moment in our history. The debate around marriage and the overturning of all remaining sodomy laws is bringing unpredictable attention—and opportunity. In light of and despite recent electoral backlash, hate crimes legislation, employment nondiscrimination policies, the needs of our community have become both more critically important and more attainable.<br />The 20-member TOHR Board of Directors and thirty dedicated volunteers of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center ask you to consider a substantial commitment of dollars in the upcoming year. The momentum of this time must be continually fed with effort, passion and funds so that we will not miss this rare opportunity to advance our rights. In six months, the number of new people who have entered the fight is more than equal to the whole movement of a year ago, and TOHR is your contact with that force, your legs in the race.<br />To move our community and organization forward in 2005, we are asking our contributors to consider raising their level of support this year. Please send in the donation form available in this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for your help!<br /><br />Estimated Revenues<br />Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000<br />Other, 4%<br />Memberships, 3%<br />Grants, 19%<br />Benefits, 4%<br />Diversity Celebration, 40%<br />Donations &amp; Pledges, 30%<br /><br />Estimated Expenses<br />Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000<br />Programs &amp; Marketing, 14%<br />Other, 5%.<br />Wages &amp; Benefits, 29%<br />Facilities &amp; Office, 28%<br />Diversity Celebration, 24%<br /><br />Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC<br />Certified Public Accountant<br />"For All Your Accounting Needs"<br />Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community.<br />4815 South Harvard, Suite 424<br />Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066<br />918.747.5466<br /><br />Tulsa GLBT Information Line<br />743-GAYS<br />(743-4297)<br /><br />White Lion Pub<br />Tulsa's Authentic English Pub<br />6927 S. Canton Ave.<br />Just 2 blocks East of Yale off 71st Street<br />491-6533<br /><br /><strong>TOHR Board members and officers at November annual Board retreat, All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Tulsa facilitator Barbara Bannon.<br /></strong><br /><strong>Easy as Pie!</strong><br /><strong>Holiday Shop Online and Help the Pyramid Project</strong><br /><em>Sue Welch</em><br />With the Holidays upon us, The Pyramid Project wants you to shop till you drop! You’ve helped raise just over $300,000 in pledges and donations to purchase a permanent site for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. We want to help you do even more good and it not hurt a bit. Shop online through the iGive secure network of over 550 brand name stores and give to the Pyramid Project without it costing you a penny! In addition, if you join iGive through the <strong>How to Donate</strong> page of the Pyramid Project website, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">PyramidProject.org</span>, and make a purchase within 30 days, the Pyramid Project receives an EXTRA $5.00 at <strong>NO</strong> cost to you.<br />Here’s how it all works: iGive Members are the folks doing the shopping. Members accrue money by shopping via iGive and iGive works on the behalf of each member to direct a percentage of that member’s purchases to the Pyramid Project—that’s up to 26% of each purchase at NO cost to you!<br />When supporters use the joinLink on the Pyramid Project website, Pyramid Project is automatically pre-selected to benefit! Every single supporter’s online shopping at over 550 popular stores means a donation for TOHR’s Pyramid Project!<br />Remember, each new person who joins and shops within 30 days means a $5.00 bonus for TOHR’s Pyramid Project, so do it now! 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Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863.<br /><br />GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC.<br /><strong>Garrett Law Office, P.C.</strong> is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurancecompanies.<br />Our practice areas are:<br /><strong>INSURANCE DISPUTES</strong><br /><strong>PERSONAL INJURY</strong><br /><strong>WRONGFUL DEATH</strong><br /><strong>JOB-RELATED INJURIES</strong><br /><strong>SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY</strong><br /><strong>PRODUCT LIABILITY</strong><br /><strong>SECURITIES FRAUD</strong><br /><strong>BANKRUPTCY</strong><br />Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights.<br /><strong>1-888-GARRETT</strong><br /><strong>In Tulsa:</strong><br /><strong>622-9292</strong><br />Remember - The adjuster works for the insurance company –<br /><strong>WE WORK FOR YOU!</strong><br /><br />UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR<br /><strong>December 1, 15 – Coming Out Group.</strong> Support for people making the journey out of the closet, fadlitated by John D. Cutright, MSW, LCSW. This is not formal counseling, but an open discussion between peers with guidance by a trained facilitator, and is very helpful in the difficult coming out process. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, at 7:00pm.<br /><strong>December 7, 14, 21 – Free anonymous HIV testing</strong> at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic, 6:00 to 8:00pm every Tuesday except Dec. 28<br /><strong>December 3, 10, 17 – Films at the Center</strong>. Join us at 6:30pm Fdday evenings for movie night... fun, film and friends at the Center, 5545 E. 41st<br /><strong>December 3, 4, 7 – Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert</strong>, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Trinity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org.<br /><strong>December 6 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting</strong> at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Anyone interested in being part of this annual June pride celebration is encouraged to attend.<br /><strong>December 13 – PFLAG/TOHR Holiday Dinner</strong>. Come and join us for the annual holiday dinner at 6:30pm at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. The Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak will entertain, and PFLAG will present the annual SWAN Awards. It’s a covered dish dinner, so bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.<br /><strong>December 17 –</strong> The dinner and lecture, <strong>GAY MARRIAGE, THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN POLITICS,</strong> features speaker Dr. Paul Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. in Kaiser-Miller Auditorium, 1719 South Owasso, Tulsa. The cost for adults is $10.00 per person, for children 4-12, $5.00. Tots are invited to join us at $1 per meal. Dinner reservations and baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling the Synagogue at 583-7121 or dropping a note to suzanne@bnaiemunah.com.<br /><strong>December 18 – Test Fest 2004</strong>, a day-long fair-style fun fest and free anonymous HIV testing. Door prizes, food, free sex supplies, games, and hot films on the big screen TV, with visits from very special guests. 10am to 7pm. Bring all your friends, get tested and know your status! Hosted by TOHR and H.O.P.E. Testing Services At the Center, 5545 E. 41st.<br /><strong>December 27 – PFLAG Support Meeting.</strong> Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend.<br /><strong>January 5, 19 – Coming Out Group</strong> meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Ceriter, 5545 E. 41st. (See December 1 above for details.)<br /><strong>January 6 – JUST WHAT DO WE NEED?</strong> is a presentation at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 East 41st Street at 7:00pm focusing on a large-scale needs assessment commissioned last Spring by TOHR, PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, to evaluate the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Tulsa area. Join us for the presentation by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council and a discussion following. This special presentation is TOHR’s monthly membership meeting for January. Desserts and coffee wilt be served.<br /><strong>January 10 –</strong> Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the <strong>GLBT Needs Assessment </strong>by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pm, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard.<br /><strong>January 12 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting</strong> at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all.<br /><strong>January 24 – PFLAG Support Meeting.</strong> Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend.<br /><strong>February 4 – TOHR Members Covered Dish Dinner.</strong> Bring a dish to share and hear speakers every month on the first Thursday at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street.<br /><em><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong> To get updates on events plus links to important LGBT news items, subscribe to the free <strong>TOHR eNEWS</strong> email newsletter by sending email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to mchristopher@tohr.org.<br /></em><br /><strong>Genesis Ministries</strong><br />2419 S. 83rd E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK<br /><strong><em>Meets Sunday 11 a.m. for service, Wednesday 7 p.m. for Bible Study, Singing and Prayer</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>GLBTQ Youth in Tulsa Have Found a Home</strong><em></em><br /><em>Ken Draper</em><br /><strong>OpenArms Youth Project</strong> in Tulsa has been serving the GLBTQ youth ages 14-21 for almost three years now. As the Center has grown, the youth have been the driving force behind its success and the formation of a programming schedule. The project is governed by both a youth board and an adult board of directors. The youth design the group activities and the adult board oversees grant writing and fundraising as well as the record keeping and major growth activities.<br />Since opening the first Center in May of 2002, OpenArms relocated to a larger location in December 2003, and in February 2004 expanded to add additional office space for computer and Internet access, after-school activities, and safe sex outreach programs. OpenArms offers training for youth to become H1V/STD peer educators and 32 youth have now been certified in the extensive training curriculum that was designed and written by the University of Oklahoma.<br />OpenArms provides a variety services to youth including counseling, group meetings, social activities, mentor partners, after-school programs, HIV/STD education and other activities to help youth cope with their specific needs. OpenArms strives to reach youth where they are in their process of "coming out," providing many different levels of information based on their own requirements. OpenArms is an organization built for youth and designed by youth to reach them where they are and to fill the gaps in services that they identify in the community.<br />OpenArms Youth Project is funded in part by the youth it serves via a cover charge for social activities and also by community donations. Contact OpenArms at 918-838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org<br /><br />FALL FUND DRIVE 2004<br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors to our Fall Fund Drive. Below are listed the names of those with gifts or pledges $100 or more who have given us permission to acknowledge them publicly. <em><strong>Thank You!</strong></em><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>$5,000 and above</em></span><br />Dennis Neill and John Southard<br /><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">$1,000 to $4,999</span></em><br />Mark Henry<br />Cisar Holt, Inc.<br />Doug Campbell<br />Kaye Smith<br />Michael Williams and Lance Pillstrom<br /><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">$250 to $999</span></em><br />Lamont Lindstrom<br />Duane MenNe and Mike Mills<br />Tom Neal<br />Gregg Smith and Kevin Burleson<br />Michael Green<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>$100 to $249</em></span><br />Janet Gearin<br />Andrew Carter<br />D. Bruce Lewis<br />Rev. and Mrs. Russell Bennett<br />Fred Bassett<br /><br />tulsa glbt history project<br /><strong>HISTORY PROJECT <em>Memories</em></strong><br />Tulsa has a rich history of gay "spaces"—bars mad clubs where the community could come together to relax and mingle, and to escape the everyday surveillance of mainstream society. Do you remember these old favorites of the 1940s—1970s?<br />** TROPICAL GARDENS<br />** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE<br />** BLUE HAVEN<br />** MILWAUKEE TAVERN<br />** BISHOPS BAR<br />** St. MORITZ<br />** LITTLE MEXICO<br />** THE DOGHOUSE<br />** SKOO-BEE-DO<br />** FRIENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP)<br />** TRACY’S<br />** THE NEW EDITION<br />** THE ZEBRA LOUNGE<br />** TAJ MAHAL<br />** THE GALA<br />** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB<br />** THE CLUB<br />** THE QUEEN OF HEARTS<br />** NEW YORK, NEW YORK<br />** THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH<br />** PAPILLON<br />** THE ZEBRA<br />** CARUSO’S<br />** ANYTHING GOES CLUB<br />** NEW PLANTATION CLUB<br />** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB<br />** ZIPPERS<br />** TULSA MINING COMPANY<br />** SEEKERS CHOICE<br />** OVER THE RAINBOW<br />** DANTES<br /><br /><strong>MEMBERSHIP</strong><br />"I'm a member because it just seems to me like citizenship... working for our civil rights is a duty of my citizenship in the gay community." ~ C.B., Tulsa<br />"Education is the most important thing we can do right now to gain our rights. Thank you for doing this work. Keep it up!" ~ A.J., Tulsa<br /><br />BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS include many nice privileges, but the one that really means something important is that you will be participating in a very meaningful way in the rights of every gay man, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person in Tulsa to live with full citizenship and to pursue a life with equality. The levels listed below are just guidelines—<em>anything</em> you want to contribute will be deeply appreciated. You can give the full amount today, or instruct us to bill your credit card monthly for a certain amount and for a specific number of months. If you like, you can even make your gift online at www.tohr.org... just click the DONATE button.<br />Membership is for one full year from the date you join.<br /><br /><strong>Name(s)</strong> as it (they) should appear on mail addressed to you:<br />Check this box if you DO NOT want to be acknowledged by name in our publications: []<br /><strong>Mailing Address</strong><br /><strong>Telephone</strong><br /><strong>IMPORTANT: Email Address</strong><br /><strong>I am interested in:</strong><br />0 Volunteering at the Center<br />0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration<br />0 The Rights Advocacy Team<br /><strong>I (we) want to join TOHR!</strong><br />0 Individual $30<br />0 Family/Household $50<br />0 Patron $100<br />0 Business/Organization $ 100<br />0 Donor’s Circle $300+ $__________<br />0 <strong>NEW</strong> Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15<br />0 Check enclosed, payable to TOHR<br />0 My company offers a matching gift program. The proper forms are enclosed or will follow.<br />0 Please bill my (our) credit card:<br />0 Visa 0 MasterCard 0 American Express<br />Card #_______________________<br />Expiration Date ________________<br />Signature ____________________<br /><br />200,000 people in northeastern Oklahoma deserve equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for legal equality and social acceptance—<em>not just tolerance</em>—for the gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender and allied community of northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Thousands of callers are served each year through the Tulsa GLBT Info Line (743-GAYS). 10,000 visitors are served through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and annual Diversity Celebration. Hundreds attend conferences, lectures and other educational opportunities designed to build positive perceptions of the GLBT community—both in the community and among ourselves.<br /><strong>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for you.</strong><br /><br />Please tape your check inside and fold here.<br />Tape closed before mailing.<br />THANK YOU!<br />Please tape your check inside and fold here.<br />Tape closed before mailing.<br />From:<br />Place<br />Postage<br />Here<br />Membership<br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights<br />PO Box 2687<br />Tulsa, OK 74101<br /><br /><strong><em>Sweeping Away Hate in Sand Springs</em></strong><br /><br /><em><strong>220 Attend Vigil...</strong> (continued from p. 1)</em><br />have been making in Tulsa’s faith communities all came together for a candlelight vigil. We experienced one of those moving moments that have become all too rare in life—a moment in which we all felt the support and love of oue another. And we encouraged each other to participate in one more positive action, a Silent Sweep Against Hate at the high school after Phelps’ group had gone.<br />Fred Phelps had eleven people in his hate-filled protest of the churches that day, and even fewer at the high school the next morning. After strongly encouraging our members to stay away from the high school protest, hoping to focus media attention away from Phelps’ people and onto our own, I met Don Satterthwaite and Vernon Jones of our sister group, Oklahoma Freedom and Equality Coalition, at the school at 7:30am. We were there to observe and to document. Vernon and I interviewed two of Phelps’ people on video, then crossed the street to interview the counter-protesters. Despite our efforts to keep the crowds down, 240 people showed up in opposition to the "God Hates Fags" signs. Most were high school and college students, and there were some parents. Most expressed a deeply felt need to stand up and do something. Some didn’t feel quite satisfied yet.<br /><em><strong>Silent Sweep Against Hate</strong></em><br />I spoke with the principal, Robert Franklin, to let him know that we were planning something for that afternoon when school was to let out. We wanted students to see something very positive. Someone on the Say No To Hate Coalition had reminded me of the Silent Sweep Against Hate that was held after the Ku Klux Klan had a Tulsa rally. We called the organizers of that action and got their help in plauning a new sweep demonstration to rid Charles Page High School of homophobia. The principal was a little wary, but he knew we were the good guys.<br />We gathered at about 2:30, brooms in hand, on the sidewalk across the driveway from the high school’s main entrance. As the parking lot emptied, we swept the sidewalks and heard cheera of solidarity from students. Sweepers included TOHR donors, friends from the Jewish Federation and the Say No To Hate Coalition, PFLAG, several churches, Open Arms Youth Project, the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA, United Campus Ministries and students from Tulsa Community College. In all, about 75 people attended the sweep. Between the vigil, the students who stood against Phelps, mad the Sileut Sweep, we numbered about 535 people against Phelps’ meager dozen. The guest of honor? The young man whom Sand Springs high school students refused to hate: Michael Shackleford. He was there throughout—from the vigil through the sweep, and his presence encouraged all of us.<br /><em><strong>Radical Inclusivity</strong></em><br />Since the first articles on a Sand Springs high school student appeared a few months ago, Washington Post correspondent Anne Hull has quietly followed the young man’s story. I’ve skipped many of the details of the vigil because Anne’s story tells it so much better than I could. (I hope you’ll read it at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn!articles/A48197-2004Novl3.html.) Of Rev. Russell Bennett’s words that night, she writes:<br /><br />Bennett recited a Bible verse in which Jesus scolds the leaders of his time for worrying more about narrow morality than the bigger picture. ’Woe to you, hypocrites,’ the reverend said. ’For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy.’ [Michael Shackleford’s mother] Janice was quiet, listening to phrases such as ’radical inclusivity’ and quotes by Robert F. Kennedy about the long arm that bends toward justice...<br />As school let out [on Monday], dozens of people from Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights arrived with brooms. In silence, they swept the sidewalk where the Phelps protesters had been. Michael was there, sweeping. A group of students walked by. One of them, a girl with long, silky hair and a backpack, was obviously fed up with all the protests and counter-protests. ’Leave our homos alone,’ she said.<br /><br />To Anne Hull and Michael Shackleford, to the students in Sand Springs, to Nancy Eggen, Russ Bennett, Cathy Elliot, Nancy McDonald, Nancy Day and everyone else who worked to pull this together on incredibly short notice, to all of the organizations and individuals who stood together against hate for two days in two towns, to the people who stayed together after the protest to go to breakfast and reimagine the future, and those who got together a few nights later to celebrate victory in the jaws of the election defeat— thank you.<br />After the passage of a constitutional amendment by which our full citizenship was revoked, after people with hate on their lips were triumphantly elected to the highest offices in our nation, we needed something wonderful to happen. Fred Phelps didn’t expect to bring us renewed hope and strength.<br />This time we’re glad he came.<br /><br />Gay &amp; Lesbian Fund FOR TULSA<br /><strong>If you support Non-Profits in the Tulsa Area</strong><br />Consider Giving Your Tax-Deductible Contributions Through the Gay &amp; Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. You will be able to specifically direct your funds to any of the pre-screened Tulsa Area Non-Profits, ensuring that your contributions are going to agencies which support diversity in their policies and outreach. Your contribution will be leveraged with other dollars, increasing our visibility and the benefit to the non-profit agencies of your choice. This Donor Advised Fund has been established with the Tulsa Community Foundation.<br />Some 40 non-profit organizations in the Tulsa Area have added Sexual Orientation to their non-discrimination policies. Please support these progressive organizations with tax-deductible contributions in the name of the Gay &amp; Lesbian Fund for Tulsa.<br />Some of the organizations supported this year include: All Souls Unitarian Church Community Outreach Program; Arthritis Foundation; Arts and Humanities Council; Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Child Abuse Network; Community Action Project; Domestic Violence Intervention Services; Family &amp; Children’s Services: Komen Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer); League of Women Voters; Life Senior Services; Light Opera of Oklahoma; Mental Health Association; National Conference of Community and Justice; Parent Child Center of Tulsa; Philbrook Art Museum; Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma; Tulsa AIDS Walk; Tulsa CARES; Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Opera; Youth Services of Tulsa.<br /><strong>Making a difference in Tulsa while highlighting the important contributions of the Gay, Lesbian and Allied Communities.</strong><br />For more information: www.gayandlesbianfund.org/tulsa<br />Email: Tulsa@gayandlesbianfund.org Or call the Tulsa Community Foundation, 918-494-8823.<br /><br /><em>Interview with a Board Member:</em><br />Ken Youngblood<br /><br /><strong>Ken Youngblood chairs TOHR’s Program Committee. He is a long-time Tulsa florist and antiques dealer with an alter-ego even more famous that he is!</strong><br /><br /><em>TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you?</em><br />KY: I grew up in Jay, OK, Huckleberry Capital of the world and home to the mighty, mighty Bulldogs high school football team. Jay is a very small town and our home was in the country. Actually, almost all of Jay is in the country except for a couple of blocks where the courthouse for Delaware County is located. My father was a patrol officer for Lake Eucha and was an employee of the City of Tulsa. My morn owned her own beauty salon which was on main street. In college, at Northeastem State, I became very involved in anti-Vietnam War activities. My first step into the world of social politics! I guess I was a radical then too. After graduating with degrees in music, business, and political science, I drifted around the country for a while. In 1976 1 ended up in Tulsa and have been here ever since. I love the city! It has changed over the years.<br /><em>TORCH: When did you first get involved with TOHR?</em><br />KY: Back then it was called Oklahomans for Human Rights. There was a sister group in OKC. My first memories of that group were Christmas Parties downtown at Trinity Episcopal. Back then I felt empowered by being with other gay people. The group always made me very proud to be gay. At that time the group was more social than political and I became personally much more political and with the AIDS epidemic, TOHR started to become more political. During the mid 80s, I was always helping with fund raisers and was a regular on the Gay Hotline. I’ve been involved off and on through all these years serving as first lady during 91 and 92. What a beating!! It has to be worse than being President!!<br /><em>TORCH: What are some ofyour TOHR memories??</em><br />KY: To be truthful, there have been years where we have made huge strides in the face of a lot of adversity. There have been years when the Board was absolutely awful. I believe the new board has the opportunity to take the community to a higher level but it won’t be easy. Division is easy and the low road. Unification is a much harder goal to accomplish and takes a lot of work. The reality of our community is that we are very diverse. We don’t always agree but hopefully we can all agree onat least one goal—equality and respect. One shining light in TOHR’s history is the number of great activists and leaders who have started with TOHR and then started their own specialized groups to great success.<br /><em>TORCH: As TOHR Program Director, what can we expect in the future?</em><br />KY: Our new committee is currently working on many new programs but always wants to hear from the community on what YOU want. Talk to us. We will listen.<br /><em>TORCH: Now tell us about PEACHES.</em><br />The truth is Peaches and Ken are very different individuals. Peaches is a created character. Peaches has helped raise more money for the community than most patrons. Ask her what she thinks (she will tell you even if you don’t).<br /><em>TORCH: Alright Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay community?</em><br />PEACHES: Thank God somebody asked! Get off your ass Gay Community! I’m tired of you just sitting home whining that nothing goes on! A lot of you don’t support jack. TOHR is working its butt off! We need your help! Volunteer! Pay for the electric bill or the gas bill! Stop by and talk to us! Be part of the community instead of being an outsider. TOHR can only be relevant if everybody comes together and we help each other. Smooch!!<br /><br /><strong>Coming Out Crowd</strong><br /><strong>TOHR's Coming Out Support Group</strong> continues to meet the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center 5545 E. 41st Street.<br />Counselor and therapist John D. Cutright (MSN, LCSW) leads friendly and supportive discussion.<br /><strong>ALL WELCOME!</strong><br /><br />TOHR is seeking insurance bids from a GLBT-owned, - managed and/or -affirming insurance agent. If you would like to bid on our insurance contract, please contact Michael Christopher at rnchdstopher@tohr.org.<br /><br />STUFFING STOCKINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS?<br />Don't forget the PRIDE STORE<br />Located inside the Tulsa GLBT Community Center<br />5545 E. 41st St.<br />Cards, Jewelry, Rainbow flags, Art Prints, Pet Gifts, Books, Candles, AND MORE!<br /><br />Tuisa Oklahomans for Human Rights<br />P.O. Box 2687<br />Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101<br /><em>This may be your last issue!</em><br />We’ve been mailing the Torch to a large list of past members and friends through this year. But as of the next issue, we’ll be mailing only to current Members and Volunteers! If you’d like to continue receiving the Torch, please fill out and return the Membership Form inside. Thanks!<br />Printed on recycled,<br />chlorine free paper<br /><br />PFLAG/TOHR HOLIDAY DINNER<br />Monday, Dec 13<br />6:30pM<br />Fellowship Congregational Church<br />2900 South Harvard<br />Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, or just come!<br />Entertainment by <strong>Council Oak Men’s Chorale!</strong><br /><br /><em>Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and allied READERS</em><br />ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH!<br />For rate card and specs email mchristopher@tohr.org or phone Michael at 743-4297 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR Torch, December 2003 - January 2004; Volume 4, Issue 2 Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' Torch, December 2003 - January 2004; Volume 4, Issue 2 Description An account of the resource The 2nd issue of the 4th volume of Torch, a newsletter published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), 12 pages. Includes articles regarding a counter-protest in Sand Springs, the OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa, and an interview with the chair of TOHR's Programming Committee, Ken Youngblood. 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PFLAG, Open Arms and TOHR Join TOHR’s 2Sth Anniversary It happened 25 years ago, when the Tulsa chapter of OkJahomans for Human Rights, an Oktahoma City-based organization, was formed. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) was born and is now one of the oldest continuously operating GLBT advocacy organizations in the nation. TOHR is now well known for sponsoring the week-long Diversity Celebration held each year in June, which first appeared in 1999. This year PFLAG and Open Arms Youth Project will join as presenting sponsors Diversity Celebration 2005 As befits a 25th anniversary year, we’re planning some great things for the June 2005 Diversity Celebration. Most of the popu- TURBO to Produce Pride Guide It’s time for Tulsa to have its own Gay has produced a Pride Guide~an advertising program for Diversity Celebration in June that included a dozen or more businesses. But the newly-reconceptuaIized publication will fill a serious gap in the Tulsa GLBT community when it premieres with listings--we hope--of a hundred or more GLBT-owned, GLBT-managed and GLBT-friendly northeast Oklahoma businesses. A city’s "Gay Yellow Pages" is an historical document that will stand for generations as testimony to the Survivor Oklahoma! By Lamont Lindstrom Oklahoma’s Dr. Scout Cloud Lee (shown above with her partner Annie Lee) "survived" 39 days on Efate Island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Scout was the second-to-last "voted off the island" in the popular television show Sun/ivor Vanuatu. This was, it was clear to all, a wise move on the part of winner Chris Daugherty. If Daugherty had gone into the final tribal council with Scout, she--and not he--would no doubt have won the show’s million-dollar prize. After Survivor’s emotional climax, Scout returned to Oklahoma and, recently, she, Annie, dogs, and cats have moved to a beautiful new ranch south of Stillwater where eventually they will also keep their horses, A former OSU Sti!lwater professor, Scout was attracted not by the show’s monetary prize but �From the President A Personal In vitat/on: It’s yourCenter, and the Board of Directors of TOHR invites you to use it. If Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa OK 74101 918-743-4297 (phone) / 918-384-0108 (fax) www.tohr.org email: community~,,tohr orq you have a group that wants a place to meet, think about using the Center. If you want to plan a one-time meeting or semina~, use the Center. We want you to feel at home. If you are at home watching TV by yourself, consider coming to the Center. The big screen %/is on almost every night. We hope to be expanding the Cyber-Center soon with updated equTprnent, more sta- TOHR Board of Directors tions and games. Continue to watch for expanded programming. In this newsletter you will find information about our first meeting for the community to discuss Diversity Celebration 2005. This year’s theme is "Diversity at Work." We will be focusing on diversity in the work place and how diversity works to enhance the community. We want input from all or ganizations, and we want other organizations to share in the planning of the week-long events. This year TOHR has two main goals. The first is to build bridges with all LGBT organizations and with those non-LGBT organizations that serve our community. We want to meet with you and see how TOHR can work with your organization for the common good of all of us. We hope to bring leaders from other organizations to the Board and to committees of TOHR so that we can strategize on increasing our overall effectiveness. The second goal is to take the message to Tulsa’s leaders that diversity is a must for economic prosperity. If you have contacts with any of Tulsa’s leaders and can arrange an informal house party or formal meeting please let us know. We hope to combine these two goals by coordinating meetings be- py~amidproject org tween Tulsa’s leaders and the leaders of LGBT organizations. With your help TOHR can achieve both of these goals this year. SueWelch Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, M TOHR Responds to HIV Funding Cuts TOHR recently worked with community leaders in reaction to cuts in state funding of HIV testing clinics. With the help of local doctors and executive directors of HIV related organizations we believe that funding will be restored to some of the clinics facing closure, We thank the lead- John D. Cutright, MSW, LCSW Counselor & Psychotherapist 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 �TOHR’s Fall Fund Drive has been a great success so far, with pledges and gifts stiff coming in. We are deeply grateful to the donors who have given to this special campaign, which represents nearly 30% of our year’s budget. In addition, the Winter Membership Drive has just gotten underway, with gifts of every size. We are extremely pleased to announce that TOHR is now 260 members strong--and growing! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is deeply grateful to those wonderful donors who contributed $100 or more to the Fall Fund Drive or joined TOHR at the Patron or higher level during the Membership Ddve~ Thank you! Wesley Allen Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson Dr. Mark Argo and David Rosebeary Jane Barnes Fred Basset[ Laura Belmonte Rev. and Mrs. Russell Bennett Kathie Fite Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Dr. Mark Frost and Tim VanMeter David Garrett Kevin Gaylor and Don Lawrence Janet Geadn Mark Bonney and Philip Au Howard Brewer Gregg Smith and Kevin Burleson Dr. Greg Gray Michael Green Mark Henry Barry Hensley and Terry Baxter Jack Camden Doug Campbell Andrew Carter Robert Cisar and Kirk Holt/Cisar-Holt Inc. Carl Cliver Patrick Hobbs and John Orslak Dwight Holden and Ted Eudy Dr. Greg Holt Bobbe Hornback The Jensen/Christopher Family Joe Johnson Karl Cooke Robert Coffey and Andrew Kins!ow Greg Johnston Kenneth Joslin and Mark Linholm Dwight Kealiher Thorn Kelley and Todd Durbin Joel Cousins and Frank Medearis Barb Daily Michael R. Davis Stephen Eberle Charles Faudree Mike Keys and Ty Kazubowski George King D. Bruce Lewis Lamont Lindstrom and Devre JackSon Jul[e Littlefield John Madigan Bill and Marilyn Major Rick Martin and Daniel Schneider Martin Martinez and Daniel gurnstein George Matarazzo and Bill Ferguson Nancy and Joe McDonald Dick Miller Duane MenNe and Mike Mi!ls Tom Neal Dennis Neifl and John Bouthard Jayne Oertle Rev. Leslie and Steve Penrose Barri and Dr. Dan Plunkett Anita Randza Michael Redman Devon Rethefford Kaye Smith Marcy Smith and Sue Welsh Marcy Smith and Sue Welch Debra Smotherman Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For AII Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 CHANGES AT TOHR’S COMMUNITY CENTER Highland Plaza is undergoing a facelift, expanding and lifting the facade. Come visit and see the Center’s new look, at 5545 E. 41st Street, Tulsa. 3 �History or th Brother Outsider." The Life of Bayard Rustin February 24, 6:00 prn at the Center Come to our monthly membership potluck dinner in observation of Black History Month, and see the award winning film about Bayard Rustin, One of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s key organizers and an openly gay African American man. Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the U.S. He brought Gandhi’s protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and help mold Dr. King into an international leader. Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, arrested, and fired, largely beCause he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. The film is a 2003 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection. The Tulsa showing is sponsored by TOHR GLBT History Project. Bayard Rustin with Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1956 during the bus boycott in Montgomery, AL. Associated The February potluck dinner has been moved from its usual first-Thursday slot to accommodate the showing of the film. Please bring a dish to share. Soft drinks D][SCO FUNK & JIVE: W][LD HEARTS 8ALL 5 By Sue Welch Is it the ’70s you long for? DISCO, FUNK & JIVE for Wild Hearts Ball 5 is here! Hey man, you know this gig... Soul Train, Laugh In, Gloria Gaynor and ABBA. So get down with your bad self in your best ’70’s threads and win the costume prize or just come as you are. Dig the chocolate fondue and other free hors ’d oeuvres. Gifts for the first fifty in the door! Be cool and don’t miss the Solid Gold Larn6 Dancers! For 21 and over, there will be a cash martini bar and other spirited libations. If you don’t have a 21 ID, you may groove at the soft beverage bar. Get down to funky town with your favorite retro tunes, hang loose in the Lava Lounge, take some party pics, and more!! This year we are pleased to have several local nightclubs join in the party! After doing the hustle at the Wild Hearts Ball, boogie on down to your local club favorites. Club Mavericks, HOTs, End Up, TNTs, and New Age Renegades will be offering special surprises for Wild Hearts Ball attendees so keep your party wristband on. GET DOWN, GET DOWN!!! To get you in the mood visit www.brumm.com/gaylib/disco. "Disco Music Was Gay Music," Tom Moulton’s essay about the importance and influence of disco music for gay culture in the 1970s, will take you there. "He mixed many, many of the dance and disco albums of the 1970s, and essentially defined worldwide dance music from this period on". Yes dudes, apparently we brought Disco out of the gay bar closet and turned it into pop culture for the world to love! When: Saturday, February 12th, 8 prn ’til Midnight. Where: The Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Tickets: $20 at the door or $15 advance at: GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, 918-743-4297 Burnett’s Flowers & Gifts, 4322 E. 11th, 918-834-5555 4 �UPCOMfNG EVENTS February/March 2005 February 1, 8, 15, 22. March 1, 8, 16, 22, 29 Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41~t Street at our N.O.EE, Testing Clinic, 5;00 to 8:00pm Tuesdays. February 3. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10. 17, 24, 31 - Crafty Girlz, TOHR’s women’s group, meets Thursdays at 7:30pm. February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 - Films at the Center. Join us at 5:30pm Friday evenings for fun, film and friends at the Center, 5545 E. 41~. February S, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 - Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E, Testing Clinic, 4:00pm to 7:00prn Saturdays. February 22, 6:0Opm - Discussion of the Pride Store’s future at the Center. Sales have been declining for some time, and you’re invited to join board members in a discussion of whether to close it or how to revitalize it. See story on page 5, February 24, 6:00pm - Film: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin, and potluck dinner, Official Selection, g00g Sundance Film Festi vaL Bring a dish to share. Sponsored by the Tulsa GLBT History Project. Dinner at 6, film at 7. See story on page & February 26, Saturday morning at 10:00am - Diversity Celebration All-Volunteer Meeting at the Center, Come and be a part of this year’s Diversity Celebration! Coffee and donuts, at the Center, 5545 E. 41st. March 1, 6:O0pm - Prime Timers meeting. Guys, bring your mature adult self to the Center and join Prime Timers! March 3, 6:00pm - TOHR Monthly Membership Potluck Dinner. Bayard Rustin. The Film Brother Outsider: Bring a covered dish to share! March 10, 7:OOpm - Scout Cloud lee, Oklahoma’s own Survivorcelebrity, will be Keynote Speaker at Tulsa Peace Fellowship’s Season for Nonviolence Celebration at Temple Israel, 2004 E. 23~d Place, Tulsa. Dr. Lee’s keynote address is entitled "Let Peace Reign: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors." See story on page 1. March 16, 6:00pm - Diversity Celebration Steering Committee meeting at the Center. SUBSCRIBE TO THE eNEWS and get (approximately) weekly updates on what’s going on ~ the GLBT community in Tulsa--right ~ your ema# inbox. You’ll be up to date with national news stories, too. Subscribing is MEMBERSHIP FEEDBACK REQUESTED: Whither the Pride Store? TOHR’s Executive Committee will discuss the future of the Pride Store at 6 pm on February 22 at the Center. Sales at the store, which has been The GLBT InfoLine (918) 743-GAYS (4297) located inside the Center for several years, have been declining. The Board needs your input to decide whether to close the store or to under take its revitalization. We invite anyone with ideas or thoughts to share to attend this month’s Executive Committee meeting. It’s not only your connection to Tulsa’s nightlife, it’s your first call when you’re looking for GLBT-friendly healthcare, legal assistance, counseling, and so much more. �Focus on Supporting Organizations: All Souls Unitarian Church by Ruben Garcia /n each Torch, we will offer a supporting organization in Oklahoma the opportunity to highlight its activities on behaff of the GLBT communitJz Zf your organization is interested in submitting an article in a future Torch, please contact us at community@tohLorg. /n this edition, Rubin Garcia of the All 5ouls Unitarian Church’s GLBT History Projec Project describes this Tulsa church’s programs. Memories hosted TOHR’s monthly meetings and has supported GLBT programs ever including: ¯ Performing same sex unions; ¯ Coordinating a prom night for GLBT youth; All Souls Are Welcome All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the largest Unitarian churches in the world, recently was recognized by the Unitarian/Universalist Association (UUA) as a Welcoming Congregation. Unitarian churches welcome all who seek a religious home free of creeds and guided by love, reason and conscience. They are committed to respecting differences and striving for understanding of the diverse experiences of their members. In 1989, after 20 years of milestones and growing pains, delegates of the ¯ Hosting Tulsa’s fffst ever Transgender Conference; ¯ Offering rehearsal and performance space for the Council Qak Men’s Chorale and the Women of Council Oak; ¯ Sponsoring RAIN Teams to serve PLWA; ¯ Participating in and promoting Tulsa’s Diversity Celebration; ¯ Cosponsoring the TOHR History Pro ject, chronicling the lives of GLBT pe~ sons in the Tulsa area. All Souls Welcoming Congregation GLBT program long term goals include: ¯ Sponsoring a local group for GLBT Unitarian Universalists, their families and friends, for support, socializing, and sharing life issues; ¯ Hosting a GLBT brunch at an area restaurant on the 2~d Sunday of each month for its members and visitors; ¯ Outreach to the GLBT community to Tulsa Pride Pioneers Bruce Goff and Adah M. Robinson 8ruce Goff (I 904-I 982) and Adah M. Robinson share credit for the design (what each contributed is still the subject of debate) of Tulsa’s spectacular art deco Boston Avenue Methodist Church in the mid 1920s. Goff had apprenticed at twelve years old to the architectural firm gregation programs among its member ¯ Tentatively p~anning a conference of churches to facilitate inclusiveness. They affirming and supporting congregations in the Tulsa area to address bar- Rush, Endacott and Rush. Robinson taught Goff art at Tulsa (Central) High School. She subsequently be came an Art Instructor at the University of Tulsa and founded Tulsa’s about the spiritual, political, and social riers to equality in the mainstream Alpha Roh Tau Civic Art Association wellbeing of GLBT persons who are o& faith community. in 1930. [n addition to architecture, Goff composed for the piano. He UUA General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to initiate Welcoming Con- are designed to educate members publicize the religious alternative offered by Unitarian UniversaIism; ten excluded from participation in GLBT project planning meetings are mainstream churches. For more infor- scheduled at the church at 12:30 on the mation on the history and vision of the 3~ Sunday of each month The staff and UUA’s Welcoming Congregation pro- members of All Souls are proud to be a gram visit the Office of BGLT Concerns port in the storm and partners in pride at www.uua.org/bgltc. with other northeastern Oklahoma or All Souls has had a !ong history with Tulsa’s GLBT community before ever becoming a Welcoming Congregation in 2004. AS early as 1981 the church taught in Chicago, Berkeley and eventually joined the University of Oklahoma’s School of Architecture ganizations supportive of the GLBT in 1942, remaining there until 1955. Nearly 150 of Goff’s designs were built in 15 states, including an art community. Visit the church any Sunday studio for Adah, located at 1119 S. at 10 or 11:30 a.m. to experience loving, liberal, life affirmB~l spirituality that is �by its chai]enges. These challenges included basic "surviving"--camping out, making friends, and competing with 17 other eager contestants--and barista Ami Cusack. Scout had not and books are available on her In- told producers about her relation- ternet website: ship when she interviewed for Survi- www.scoutcloudlee.com. Scout and vor 7. Like many of us, she finds labels~hether Gay, Lesbian, Dem- Annie are also founders of the Mag- ocrat, or Christian--confining and al non-profit established to contrib- uncomfortable. 8y Survivor Vanua- ute to global peace through play. ical Child Foundation, an education- also the physical and mental reward tu, however, Scout felt she had Later this year she and the Founda- and immunity nothing to downplay. tion will be working with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services competitions that Scoutand the contestants must tackle. Scout ’ was mostly has a professional interest in challenge construc- throughout tion. Since 1980, the series. she and Annie, as A~though Annie Lee and Vision Us, Inc., have offered "Leadership Embassy for Ami’s partner Crissy flew to Vanuatu Excellence" trainings, serving busi- to participate in the "family reward nesses and organizations such as Ap- challenge," the show did not air the ple Computer, Ford, IBM, and the two couples’ kisses. On the other Chickasaw Nation. Vision Us trainings hand, during the Reunion Finale and challenge courses stress strategic host Jeff Probst asked Scout how pIanning, team building, interpersonal her fellow Ok~ahomans had received relations, motivation, win-win conflict, her back home after being "outed" stress management, and more: all the on the show. Scout explained that skills one needs to be a successful she has experienced nothing but survivor. In Vanuatu, Scout called on friendliness and interest back in Ok- her coaching experience to council lahoma. A large crowd of several her fellow survivors, but principally hundred, for example, turned up she called on this to coach herself to and gave her a standing ovation face daily gritty challenges of cold, when she spoke recently about her Survivor experiences at the Stillwa- hunger, and a malfunctioning knee joint replacement. ter Public Library. Scout had applied to join Survivor 7 (Pearl Islands} and although not selected was told by producers that she definitely should reapply. She did, and ended up on a dark Vanutau beach one cotd July night building the Yasur team camp with eight other women. Mark Burnett, Survivor’s Executive Producer, had framed the Vanuatu "tribal" competition as women versus men. No surprise, perhaps, the show featured nine strong, outspoken, and capable women--two lesbians among these: Scout and As successful survivor, Scout also draws on her skills as singer and author. She is ready to release her fifth CD. She has also written many books including The Circle is Sacred, co-authored with her partner Annie (Dr. Carol Ann Washburn) and Sworn to Fun: Celebrate Every Little Thing, Every Day, both published by Tulsa’s Council Oak Books. With a friend, she has also developed her own perfume she calls Integrity. For those interested, her several CDs First-Ever Test Fest Draws a Crowd HO.P.E Testing Clinic and TOHR wanted to boost the numbers of people being tested for H]V, so they threw a party! The GLBT Community Center hosted and showed films through the day. Gender illusionist Miss Bobby Page gave two delightful shows, and there were wonderful door prizes donated by Tulsa Opera and other Tulsa businesses. TOHR and H.O.P.E anticipate Teat Fest �~tulsa oklahomans DIVERSITY AT WORK for human rights DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2005 COMMUNITY HERO AWARD NOMINATION FORM Address Name Address State City Zip Phone allied commuNty of NE Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadelsNp and unity Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is a 501 (c)3 nonproSt orgaNzation Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918.743.4297 8 www.tohr.org �Tulsa GLBT Center Receives National Cyber Center Grant TULSA--The David Bohnett Foundation of Los Angeles, CA announced a $32,065.68 grant to Tulsa Oklaho mans for Human Rights {TOHR) to be used for equipping an expanded computer center, to be named the David Bohnett CyberCenter. The foundation was established by David Bohnett, founder of the technology company GeoCities, in 1994. By August, 1999, GeoCities was cited by Internet ranking firm, Media Metrix, as one of the top four most trafficked sites on the web. GeoCities became publicly traded on NASDAQ in August of 1998, and was subse quently acquired by Yahoo! Inc. in May 1999. Mr. Bohnett continues to serve as Chairman of the foundation, which has a specialized interest in funding CyberCenters within gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community centers nationwide. Tulsa’s GLBT Community Center, operated since 1996 by TOHR, has for a number of years offered its users a "Cyber Caf~" in which two public computers are available for unfiltered Internet access and other uses. The Bohnett grant will enable TOHR to expand the Cyber Caf~ to ten workstations, with the potential for use as a computer classroom. The Cyber Caf~ is the Center’s most popular feature, with users often waiting in line for access to computers. The new David Bohnett Cyber Center, with ten state-of-the-ar~ computers for public use, will vastly expand the capabilities of the Center. High speed Internet access, especially vid Bohnett Foundation and iBM, iBM for interactive video games, is a very will be providing the computers, popular feature for younger visitors. monitors, laser printer, and scanner Many visitors use the computers to equipment, Included in the grant is prepare r~sum~’s research sexual $10,000 in cash to be used in building entation and gender identity issues out the new CyberCenter space within on the Web, and reach out to other the GLBT Community Center, and for GLBT individuals through ]nternet various application programming chat rooms. needs. in an arrangement between the Da- It you support Non-Profils in theTulsa Area �Interview with a Board Member Kelly Rechelle Carter TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? KC: [ grew up in a small town called Adrian Michigan. Adrian is one of those places that you can see all the bad things happening around you but, in Adrian, you can still leave your doors unlocked at night. It’s my calm in the storm. I moved to Tulsa in 1996 and ! have recently moved to Oklahoma City. TORCH: How did you get involved with TOHR? I become involved with TOHR about three years ago when a friend asked me to become a member of the Board. My main function at that time was Secretary of the Board and helping make The Diversity Celebrations happen each year. ! left TOHR after a year of service. I was overwhelmed by the amount of work and the lack of volunteers. When I was asked to join again this past September [ really had to take a hard look at myself and TOHR. ] needed to know that the people that were involved this time were in it for the long haul. [ needed to know that they had a love for our community as much as ! do and ! needed to make sure that ] was willing to give up the time it takes to make TOHR happen, i’m a member of the Board because ! believe in the possibilities of what TOHR can bring to this community. I believe by having the doors of the Community Center open we are telling the Tulsa community and the State of Oklahoma that we, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community, are here to stay. TORCH: What other organizations are you working with at the moment? [ hotd a seat as Secretary of the Board for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) here in Tulsa. ! am also working on a project called Diversity House which is putting the framework together to create a house for homeless Gay and Lesbian youth in OKC. TORCH: You’ve help lead our annual Diversity Celebrations--can you tell us abou t some "memon)l moments "? I’ve worked on Diversity for the past two years. What remember is the complicated planning that goes into getting the job done. The long hours and the lack of sleep is what ~ remember most. Those were also some of the best times, You spend so much time with the crew you are working with that they become like fami[y. The most gratifying part of any Diversity Celebration is when the months of planning come to an end and you see 10,000 people walk onto the field with their partners, their kids, and their friends and you realize that this is what all that work was about. TORCH: And what can we expect for Diversity in the future? Over the past 25 years TOHR has seen many changes. But it has always moved forward. That’s why it’s so good that the Board changes every two years so fresh faces and new ideas can be brought to the table. TOHR is an organization that was created for the community by the community. Its success will Join TURBO! The Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization builds the GLBT family by helping our businesses grow, and by showing the greater Tulsa community that there is substantial economic clout in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Joining TURBO is easy, and FREE] Download the membership form at www,t ur borainbow.com. �DISCO, FUNK & JIVE! WZLD HEART.~ BALL #5/ When: Saturday, February 12th, 8 pm ’til Midnight. Where: Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Tickets: $20 at the door or $15 advance at: GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41 st, 918-743-4297 Burnett’s Flowers & Gifts, 4322 E. 1 lth, 918-834-5555 Petal Pushers, 1660 E. 71st, 918-494-0999 Benefiting TOHR’s Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! For rate card and specs See the story on page 4 REMINDER: TORCH IS NOW MAILED ONLY TO OUR MEMBERS. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR FR~[ENDS TO JO[N. IF YOU PICKED UP THIS COPY, PLEASE HELP SUPPORT ~TS Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 � Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Diversity Celebration 05 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Pdghts (TOHR) is celebrating its 25th Am~iversary tlfis year mad offering a once-in-alifetime opportusfity. Topping the list of live auction items during the event of the year, "Diversity Gala 2005," is the use of a private Lear Jet for 3 hours! Rarely offered at similar events, you and 6 or 7 friends can leave on a jet plane, traveling to your destniation while supporting equalit2 . EQUAL RIGHTS._NO MORE, NO LESS! tulsa- pride Each year, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community comes together for PRIDE events - celebrating our cor~m~tmity and the advances made toward equality by being ourselves and being OUT. This year, we are celebrathig the GLBT & allied con~nunity through PRIDE and diversity with the theme "EQUAL RIGHTS...No More, No Less!" "Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tnisa PRIDE" premiere events feature the 6th A~nual Tulsa GLBT PRIDE Parade & Festival. The parade bes£ns on Cherry Street near 15th & Peoria, travels West on 15th to Main Street and heads South to Veterans Park. Don’t miss the Maple Park Parties mad the Party on Main to cheer on the floats, marching units and Grand Marshals. The finish line at the intersection of 18th & Main will have g~andstands as well as a few special surprises - plan to stake your spot early in the ~ay. (Continued on page 3) JUNE t0, 2005 TIJLSA, TOHR’s A~miversary Celebration begins at 6:00 PM with a Patrons’ Reception and tour of the acclaimed blockbuste~ exlaibit of "Machu Picchu." 7:00 PM brings the Anniversary Reception and Silem Auction with over 50 items ranging from diimers to yoga classes to antiques. Dirmer by the Polo Grill, the live auction, presentation of awards and remarks by guest speaker Tim PaLmer follow at 8:00 PM in Gilcrease Museum’s beautiful Vista Room. "Metro Swing," along with chocolates and cheeses, are plarmed after dimmer to close out this special everdng. Reservations range from $45 to $125 and are currently available at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. SeF page 6 for all the information you need and log onto TOHR.org to make your reservations today. �This year’s "Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tulsa Prid!!" will be the largest ever. Look for lhe schedule of events and the plans in this issue. This will be one celebration you will not want to miss. The events over the last year t~ave energized our community. Our allies are realizing that they must join us in our stand for equality. Steve Eberle organized a successthl fundralser at the Tulsa Summit Club. Individuals who have never previously donated to TOHR gave money and pledges. Look for a full report from Steve in the next issue. The state legislative session is always tense and tiffs year has been no exception. Only three house members voted against a resolution to direct the public libraries to restrict access to the book "King and King". This children’s book shows a prince rejecting the princess in favor of a prince. TOHR continues to work to educate Northeast Oldahomans on the need for civil equality. On behalf of the board I want to extend our sincere appreciation for those who have supported TOHR tiffs past year. Those who attend the Diversity Gala wi!l see how much support we have. These contributions reflect the confidence that the cotrantmity has in TOFIR m~d its board of directors. We are deeply touched by for human fights Office location ~ommunRy Center 5545 East 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74135 TOHR Board of Directors _Executive Board President.ark Benney 1st V~ce President--Dr. Laura Belmonte Secret~ry--Mike Willia ms Treasurer--Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer~ohn Madigan your generosity. President, TOHR TOHR’s~ The Pyramid Project Sue Welch Comm4t~ Member~ �(continued fi.om page l) The PRIDE Festival, at Veterans Park, will be filled with more live entertainment by local stars, an expanded Family Fun Zone for the kid in us all, activities for young adults, sports and activities for everyone and of course, all kinds of vendors with everything from arts & crafts to food to rainbow merchandise - and most everything in between! EQUAL RIGHTS.,.NO MORE, NO LESS! On April 20th, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) celebrated the grand opening of the David Bohnett CyberCenter. Some 50 people joined the TOHR Board, staff and volunteers in welcoming Michael Fleming, Executive Director of the Los Angeles-based foundation to the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center. The ten donated computer workstations greatly enhance the services provided at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Already, the David Bohnett CyberCenter has had more than 200 users! Usage is expected to grow as additional features are added and computer skills classes are offered. Watch for additional information about computer skills classes upcoming this summer. Many in the community are working together for "Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tulsa PRIDE! You can be a part of the excitement and help make the Pride Parade & Festival the event for Tulsa! Contact Christina Elder, Diversity Celebration 2005 Volunteer Coordinator @ 743-4297 or tohr.org and see what you can do for Pride! After the Grand Opening, more than 25 TOHR donors and board members met for the quarterly "Donors’ Circle" reception at the White Lion Pub. TOHR thanks the David Bohnett Foundation and all the volunteers and board members who helped make the CyberCenter a reality. And we thank our donors who help ensure that our Community Center and its programs are available to all. We also appreciate John and Betty of the White Lion Pub for hosting the Donors’ Circle and welcoming Michael Fleming to Tulsa. Dennis Neil CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON PAGE 5 & PLAN TO ATTEND ALL THE EVENTS! For more information on the events of Diversity Celebration 2005, please contact Greg Gatewood at the GLBT Community center at 918-743-4297 or ggatewood@tohr.org or Kelly Carter at kcarter@cox.net. Kelly Carter Get ’em while they’re hot! You can support the Tulsa PRIDE Parade & Festival when you buy a 2005 "Equality" bracelet for only $3 each. Get one or fill your arms with them. EQUALITY bracelets are available at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Cetner at 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is open 3:00-9:00 ~PM Tuesday-Saturday. GOT PR DE? Volunteers make Tulsa’s annual PRIDE events - "Diversity Celebra, tion"- the success that it’s always been. PRIDE Parade & Festival volunteers can choose from a variety of options in helping the community commemorate, educate & celebrate. Take your pick of several opportunities to give back to your community. Many positions are available in 2 houz shifts by contacting the "Diversity Celebration 2005 Tulsa PRIDE!" Volunteer Coordinator, Christina Elder, at misschristinarml0@¥ahoo.com, calling the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 743-4297 or you can log onto TOHR.org. Pictured above at the David Bohnett CyberCenter Grand Opening are (Imeeling, l to O: Center Director Greg Gatewood and Board Member Andrew Carter. Standing l to r: Board members Dennis Neill, D~vight Kealiher, Steve Eberle, Janet Gearin, Kaye Smith, Richard Hurtig, Laura Bebnonte, Lamont Linstrom, Michael Fleming, ED of the David Bohnett Foundation and John Madigan. Picture below at the TOHR Donor Circles event at the White Lion Pub are TOHR supporters (1 to r): Linda Stevens, Bob Cisar, Janet Gearin and Kirk Holt. John Do &p C S. ¯ Avenue Suite OK 74! Children+ Adolescent+ Aclult+ C �5545 east 41st TUESDAYS Open 3-9 PM WEDNESDAYS Open 3-9 PM THURSDAYS Open 3-9 PM FRIDAYS Open 3-9 PM SA TURDA YS Open 3-9 PM Pride Store 6-9 PM HIV Testing 6-8 PM 1 st Tuesday Primetimers 6 PM - Board 7 PM - Mtg. FREE POOL! Cyber Focus 6-9 PM Gender Outreach 7-9 PM Pride Store 6-9 PM FREE POOL! Pride Store 6-9 PM Games & Things 7-9 PM FREE POOL! Pride Store 6-9 PM Center Cinema 6:30-9 PM FREE POOL! Pride Store SALE~ 3-9 PM HIV Testing " 4-7 PM 1st Saturday T.U.L.S.A. 4 PM - Board 5 PM - Mtg. ?REE POOL! SUNDAYS Open for the "Sunday Sho" Sunday Sho 9-10 PM "Queer as Folk" Doors open at 8:30 PM Special Events www.tohr.org Is your weekend in the middle of the week? Are you looking for a place to relax with friends during the afternoon? Do you need a place to surf the web, catch up on TiVo or play games on PlayStation 2? Does your organization need a place for meetings or events? Then the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center is the place for you, your friends and your family! The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is expanding the hours of operation so all in the community - young adults to seniors and all in between - can take advantage of the many programs and services offered in the center. Now open from 3:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, the Center has been refurbished and redesigned with you in mind. New at the Center is: The wildly popular David Bohnett CyberCenter. 10 flat-panel workstations outfitted with the latest technology allows you to surf the web, finish that school paper or chat with friends across the nation. The "Family" Room. GLBT parents can bring their children to the center - and the kids can play the day away in the new "family" room. PlayStation 2, board games, books (we have the "controversial" titles), toys and more are available for the kid in us all in the Family Room. o The Community Conference Room is available for use during the day or evening for Reach thousands of NE OK Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and allied community READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! board meetings, planning sessions - whatever you need. The "Back Room." Soon to open, groups up to 20 people may meet in private. The Tulsa GLBT History Project documents and preserves the rich history of the Northeast Oklahoma GLBT community. Now in the History Room is a temporary display of past PRIDES. Come by and fred your face in the pictures and help us identify others in the hundreds of pictures from years gone by. The Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library has over 3,000 titles for you to checkout - and over 300 FREE movies. It’s all being cata!ogued for you to easily find your selection or area of interest. See the schedule above and stop by soon - you’ll discover the community! ALL are Welcomer. OPEN Tues-Sat. 6:00-9:00 PM 5545 E. 41st St., Inside the Tulsa GLBT Community Center �GARRETT LAW OFFICE, R C. tulsa glbt history project Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sponsored Tulsa’s first community PRIDE picnic (now the Tulsa PRIDE Festival) in 1982 at Chandler Park. In those years, socialization was very important and TOHR offered a useful way to meet other GLBT people. The picnic featured activities such as softball, volleyball, and sack and high heel races. It was a true picnic in the sense that people brought their own coolers, food and blankets and shared their experiences of living in Tulsa during what was a very difficult time for the GLBT community. This was just at the onset of the AIDS epidemic and many of those who participated in the first picnic have passed on. We honor their memories during TOHR "s 25tt’ anniversary year, and the upcoming "Diversity Celebration 2005 Tulsa PRIDE!" I moved to Tulsa in May 1981. I had just out of the Navy and finished graduate school, moving to Tulsa to go to work for the same institution to which I am still employed. Those were wonderful days for me. AIDS hadn’t reared its deadly head as yet; the oil crunch hadn’t caused scores of professionals to move to greener pastures. OHR (what was to become TOHR) had just been established here and it seemed to me that all one had to say was "OHR is planning..." and people showed up by the hundreds--whether it was a picnic at Chandler Park, a baseball game at Henthorne, or the Turn-About Show at the Homebuilders’ Association building. Everyone wanted to be there. The first picnic took place summer 1982. I remember it was hot (no shock I’m sure), but many were pressed and dressed--remember preppy was in. We all seemed so young (we were actually) and nothing seemed impossible. Dennis i Neill and TOHR officers had created a venue whereby gay people from all over Green Country could gather and celebrate their hard-won individuality. The Stonewall Riots were a very recent memory then and the gay community seemed to feel part of the fabric of America. I think we felt good about ourselves and hoped that the future would bring other advancements in the cause of the rights of gay, bi-sexual, lesbian and transgendered people everywhere. That first picnic may then be compared to other halcyon days in history--those precious times prior to events that forever changed the fabric of society. We were young, proud, and defiant--we had everything to gain and, we thought, nothing to lose. The AIDS crisis was and is pure tragedy, but we have come through it stronger, and even more defiant than before. Here’s to all those wonderful people from that first picnic--whether you’re still with us or whether your spirit guides us from other plains of existence. We salute you. -- Mike Williams & Dennis Neil Garrett Law Office, EC. ~is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurance companies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRUPTCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT In Tulsa: 622-9292 Remember - The adjuster works for the insurance co~npany - WE WORK FOR YOU! �Pyramid Project Event A Great Success . The Terwilleger Heights Home Tour was a great success and enjoyed by many! The tour benefited Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) capital campaign, the Pyramid Project. The public tour was held on Sunday, May 15th. The evening Patrons’ party before the tour was hosted by Charles Faudree. Patrons were treated to a private tour of Mr. Faudree’s home and a dinner of paella. Thank you Patrons for your support! Over 350 people toured four homes on Sunday and $17,000 was raised. The event ended at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 5545 E 41st Street, with a live auction topped off by champagne and chocolate. Jim Ritchey served as our professional auctioneer extraordinaire. ~ew ~ce ~d ~onda Rudd, two co~uNty-suppo~ive candidates, are ~g to replace State Senator Bernest Cain in ON~oma City’s Senate District 46. Cain, who has also been suppo~ive of civil fights issues, is te~-li~ted and ca~ot mn for reelection. Rudd was raised as a Southern Baptist and married to a Southern Baptist ~Nster for eleven years ~d believes tNs helps her understand the broad range of O~ahomans: "Cow, cation is one key to being a successN1 legislator." She is also ~ e~olled member of the CNckasaw Nation. "I’m really just a re~lar person," Rudd said. "But I thi~ I may be just what the legislate needs. We are a nation of the people. I am dete~ned to represent o~ people’s needs. I have been there. I’ve worked hard, been to school and raised my cNl&en. I have done all of this so that all of us can have a be~er life. I believe I will be elected to the Winner of auction items included Andy Kinslow & Robert Coffey, Heather Harp Howland, Carol Lambert, Marcy Smith & Sue Welch, Janet Gearin, Doug Hartson & Don Wilkes, Loy Payne, Diane Morehead, David Nelson, Sallye Phillips Mann, Linda & Bob Reis, Fred & Myma Burki and Julia Latham. Auction items were generously donated by: Charles Faudree, Solomon’s Seal Garden Design, Paul Harrison, Talmadge Powell Concepts, Burnett’s Flowers & Gifts, Petal Pushers, Thyme American Bistro, TW’s Catering, The Living Kitchen, Loy’s Photography and Sue Welch & Marcy Smith. Many thanks to the homeowners for opening their beautiful homes and gardens to us: Mitchell Savage & Michael Smith, Andy Kinslow and Robert Coffey, Bob & Linda Reis, Paul Harrison & Talion Nelson and Charles Faudree. Thank you also to Russ White of Molly’s Landing & Chocolate Fountains of Tulsa, Andrew Hicks of AndrewHicksOnline.com, Tim Bridges at QuikPrint on Admiral, Harvard Liquor and the numerous volunteers for all their help. For more information on TOHR’s capital campaign, the Pyramid Project, the next home tour or upcoming events for the Pyramid Project, go to TOHR.ORG or email Sue Welch at sue1523@swbell.net. Sue Welch Senate because people want real representation. That’s what I plan to give them." To volunteer or contribute to Rudd’s campaign you may contact her at campaign headquarters 2722 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. The campaign email address is ruddforsenate@cox.net. Andrew Rice majored in Religious Studies at Colby College, Maine. He was accepted to Harvard University Divinity School but deferred his ad- mission for a year to work and travel in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. In Sri Lanka he worked with the largest Buddhist Grassroots NGO in Asia, helping with rural development. In Thailand, Rice worked for the country’s largest private AIDS Hospice. In India, Rice studied local (continued on page 9) �Mike Redman is Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Director of Advocacy. TORCH." Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? MR: I grew up primarily in Oklahoma City; however, as an Air Force brat, I also lived in California and Georgia. I have lived in Tulsa since 1988 and currently live there with my partner. TORCH." How did you first become involved with Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)? MR: I first became involved with TOHR last year. I had been speaking on the social and legal implications of gay marriage when TOHR representa- tives approached me about serving on its Board. Being an election year, my emotions were running high on gay rights and I accepted the invitation. As a newly elected member of the Board, I am still learning so much about the history and goals of the organization. One thing is clear: I enjoy public speaking on gay rights issues! TORCH." As TOHR’s Director of Advocacy, can you tell us of some ongoing projects? MR: Unfortunately, so many organizations and political leaders are unwilling even to have an open dialogue because of fear of retribution. The number one goal of the advocacy committee should OUT OK Summer Film Series OUT OK returns with its sizzling hot Summer Film SeFollowing on the heels of "Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tulsa PRIDE", OUT OK will screen Bruce LaBruce’s controversial RASPBERRY REICH "Heterosexuality is the Opiate of the Raspberry Reich follows the comiMasses." cal aspirations of would-be terrorists in modem Germany. LaBruce blends sexual politics and homosexual radicalism into a new revolution of camp, glamour, and raw sex. Sensory overload! Best Film at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival. Due to graphic content, all movie patrons must pre-register. Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005; 7:00pm. Location: University of Tulsa, Chapman Hal!. Reservation: pau@out-ok.com; 981-682-4654, ext. 2. Cost: $10 or free with valid OUT OK Pass. The Summer Film Series continues June 30 and concludes July 21 (movies to be announced). OUT OK 4 pre-film festival screening will open August 25 (movie to be announced). This Fa!l, OUT OK 4, The Oklahoma International Film Festival, will run October 13-23. OUT OK 4 premieres October 1 with a Big Bang! He’s huge, he’s massive and he’s starring in the ABSOLUT Cocktail Party. Stay tuned for a wet and delicious evening with an erotic film star. Look for the OUT OK booth at the Tulsa PRIDE Festival, June 1 lth at Veterans Park. The OUT OK 4 VIP PASS will be on sale. Philip A u be to educate our members, and the public at large, of the social and legal implications of issues we currently face. We should strive to educate persons who draw conclusions about us before considering the underlying facts or long-term implications of those conclusions. TORCH." And what more needs to be done? MR." I believe that we need to identify those organizations that support our entitlement to equal rights and those who do not. We need to stand beside and do business with those organizations that work with us in our pursuit of equal human rights. addiction problems and treatment. He returned to Harvard Divinity School and received a Masters Degree in Theology in 1999, Rice later moved to New York City to work as a freelance documentary producer and editor. In his public advocacy work, Rice repeatedly bumped up against stubborn limits impeding efforts to hold representatives accountable to our nation’s core principles. He decided, therefore, to run for office himself. He says, "I am running for Senate to represent my district in a manner that has all of our resident’s interests in mind, to counter the trends in local government that disrespect the guidance of our constitution, and to represent values that are more broadly defined and inclusive than the often closed-minded and self-righteous values we see and hear so much about these days from certain sectors of our society." Voters can learn more of Rice’s positions and offer support by visiting his website www.andrewforoklahoma.com. �EQUAL RIGHTS...NO MORE, NO.LESS! info oklahomans for human rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 � Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Microsoft Publisher Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Witd Oats Market {On 41at St. near Peoda Ave,) gives a "wooden nk~kel" to cuetomers who bring their owb canvas shopping bags Or who reuse shopping bags 0r bulk containers, This program is designed to rodUca our impeet on the environment while SUP patting local nonprofit groups, Until next March~ customers who choose to take the Wooderi Nick¯ ovate five cent refund can deposit the woody into TOHR’S "Wooden Nickel Bank" located near the exit of the store. Wild Oats Markets will issue a check th TOHR for the total amoont ralsod by environmenta!4rlendly cuetontero, St0p by ~ld Oets Netural Marketplese with your canvas or eacoodhaod shopping bags/ containe~ and "support TOHR~s new Corornun~ Centert ’ °T RCH Tulsa Oklahomans For Human RiQhts welcome home A dream has finally come true for TOHR, On Monday October 31st at 4:30 PM, documents were signed finalizing the purchase of our new and located at 4th and Kenosha, In just a few short months we will open the doors to the new site for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLB’r) Community Center, The Pyramid Project comm~tea spent five years searching for the perfect spot for the future home of Tulsa’s GLBT community a center, What they found is a facility that will be the second largest in the Midwest second only to Chicago. The committee selected this building after reviewing over 22 other properties. This site was head and shoulders above the rest, in its size, location, cleanliness and the restoration that had already been done to it. In addition to a good building in a great location we are also getting 4000square foot of retail space that we can use to sustain the building and ultimately the organization. The new GLBT Center is located In a pad of town that city planners refer to as the =East Village." According to a developing city plan the =East Village" is slated to evolve into a strolling neighbothood, which will include both housing and retail locations. While there are no definite plans for use of the space, a coffee shop or bookstore are possibilities. There are several changes that will need to be made to the building to transform it from the warehouse that it currently is to the a functional community center. We hope to have the buJlding ready by Spdng of 2006, which is when the lease at the current center located at 5545 E 41 st Street in Highland Plaza, is to expire. new partnerships with tulsa community foundations TOHR and its members thank Tulsa-based Zarrow Foundations and the Hille Foundation both of which have recently agreed to suppod TOHR’s programs that serve the GLBT community of northeast Oklahoma. Hille contributions of $5000 will augment services provided by the David Bohnett CyberCenter and enhance youth outreach by funding computer training classes and the purchase of additional equipment and software of interest to youth. The Zarmw Foundations’ $7500 support will also boost CyberCenter services, will allow TOHR to automate our GLBT Information Line database (call 743-GAYS), and will improve administrative productivity and accountability. WO much appreciate this collaboration and assistance. Thank you! �a time to be proud As I stood outside of our marvelous new building, that in the Sp[ing will house the GLBT Community Center, glancing at GLBT Tulsans of all ages and colors watching a canopy of rainbow balloons ascending as the haunting strains of a bagpipe played, I thought, "We do know how to put on a show, don’t we?" But that levity then gave way to a wave of great pride and humility at everything that we have achieved in Tulsa, Oklahoma It is so easy to lose sight of these achievements when w~ still fece so many obatacl~ to GLBT equality But consider the fellowing: We now own the second biggest GLBT center in the Midwest Only Chicago’s is larger. Their capital campaign took baenty years, Ours, TOHR’s Pyramid Project, took five. In early November, when Greg Gatewood and I attended the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Creating Change Conference in Oakland, our fellow activists were stunned--~nd datighte~---to learn that TO HR will be running the sixth largest GLBT center in the United States. TOHR is betterfunded, older, and more professionalEed than most other GLBT dghts groups, Just blocks away from our new building, in the not-so~listant past, patrons of bars like The Taj Mahal, The 8~ Day, and Tim’s Playroom routinely endured pstice harassment, physical assault, and fear of public exposure. We don’t live in that city anymore. There is an infectious eathusiasm spreading through our commun~b/. TOHR is capitalizing on this spirit and worl~ng to improve life for all of Tulsa’s GLBT people. I am pleased to report that ethers are responding to the call for cooperation that I made in my last letter. Building on the success of Diversity Celebration 2005, TOHR, P-FLAG, and OYP will again parfeer for Divers~ Celebration 2006, Pride Week will be longer and will include more participants than ever We are also heading in new directions. In October, TOHR, P-FLAG, Families First, and COLAGE created a quarterly programming council, We will be working together to bring nationatly known speakers to Tulsa and to host community-wide educational events. Some possibilities for 2006 include lectures by Amity BL~ton (founder of the Straight Spouse Nebaork and author of The Other Side of the Closet) and John D’Emitio (founder of NGLTF’s Policy Institute and a noted histodan of sexuality in the United States) and a conference on spirituality and homosexuality. Finally, TOHR has joined forces with P-FLAG, Families First, and OYP in creating an Advocacy Team. With city elections looming next Apdl, we need all the help we can get to elect pul~ic ofticla~ who take our issues senously--and who know that we will hold them accountable if they don’t. So, between shopping trip~ and holiday merriment, take a moment and drive to 4~ and Kenosha and look up at the rainbow flag flying over the new Center. I guarantee you’ll feel proud. Sincerely, President, TOHR The Pyramid project Sue Welch �andy smith TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? Andy Smith: I grew up in Tulsa. I’ve lived here my entire life. I went to high school here, and I am currently going to college at The University of Tulsa. My extended family lives in Tulsa as does my girlfriend and her family. Tulsa is and always wil~ be home. TORCH: How did you become involved with TOHR? AS: I became involved in TOHR by volunteering at the yearly fundraisers for the Pyramid Project, The Wild Hearts Ball and The Women’s Tea Dance. I have also volunteered for the OUTOK International Independer~ GLBT Film Festival. I was then asked the represent the transgendered community as Me Gender Outreach Director on the Board of Directors and here I am. TORCH: You’ve been a leader with the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA organization What are some of that group’s goals and TORCH: What are your plans for the future? AS: I intend to go to graduate school, hopefully TU Law School. I am looking forward to undertaking my transitioning process in the ne~’t few years from my biological female identity to my male gender ipentity with hormones and gender reassignment surgery. So, I’ll be around for awhile TORCH: Could you tell us, as TOHR’s Director of Gender Outreach, about new programs at the center? AS: Gender Outreach is currently undergoing restructuring to serve the needs of tranogenffered falks in the community. We now meet once a w~ek and have a monthly calendar where something different happens every meeting. The flrst~ third, and fifth weeks are Break Out Sessions for the guys and girls to separate and discuss more focused topics par~isular to their separate issues; the second week speakers eddress the entire group; and the fat~r~h week the group has a joint social activity, often outside ofthe Center. In order to attend a Breakout Session meeting, you must have attended a speaker meeting or the night of t he social activr~y. Our next speaker meeting is December 14t. Call the TOHR Community Center for information. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Ceded Put~ ~counl~t "For A//Your Acc0unting Needs" Gay ~en and lesl~ans face ~ether single or as c0W~. Were prod to sere tl~s ~=n~dty. 4815 S~1Har~d, Suite 4,?.4 Tulsa, Oklahoma 7413,~3066 �On Saturday Nov. 19th T~hefla.,q was raised over our b~ center if you weren’t there here is what you missed TOHR’s new Community Center is part of Tulsa’s oil patch hentage--the city’s once proud claim to be Oil Capital of the Wodd. Refinery Supply Company, which built the building io t930, did business hero on the comer of 4th St. and Kenosha Ave until 1960. Founded in 1923. Reffeery Supply Company continues to produce and market a range of equipment for Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry, including hydrometers, weight testers, centrifuges, refractometers, vacuum pumps, microscopes, and lab supplies. "It’s a bird! No, just our new building." When Refinery Supply moved south to its present Iocetion on 4sth St., the Planet Sales Co. moved in to operate a wholesale sporting goods business at the site between 1964 and 1970. After 1972, Kee-Lox Panama Manufactu~ng usedthe space to manufaclure carbon paper. In thelate 1970s, the building reverted to its oil industry routs. Cities Service (CITGO) fumed 621 E. 4th St. into a warohouse, and in 1985 MAPCO (Mid-American Pipeline Co.) moved in, also using the building as a warehouse. rab a balloon and line up! i;; ,,i "LOOKAT ME!! I HAVE THE MICI!" In the 1990s, Oklahoma’s oil economy faded and telecommunications boomed. Voice Systems Technology occupied the building in 2000-this company a component of Boston Communications Group Inc. (whose logo stilidecoratesthestroet front awning). BCGIwas founded in 1988andis headquartered in Massachusetts. It specializes in providing billtng, payment, enhanced voice and data sePAces to approximately 70 cell phone companies including Vedzon Wiroless, Cingular, AT&T, and Spdnt. If you made a cell phone cell, chances are that BCGI’s computers calculated how much you owed to whom. The company also offers propaid wiroless service and arranges roaming deals between wiroless companies. In addition to the computers that counted up callers’ remaining minutes on their propaid celt phone accounts, 621 E. 4th St. atso housed some of BCGI’s account and produut management functions. Telecommunications, too, has its ups and downs and BCGI pulled out of Tulsa in 2004. But now, flora oil and telecommunications to human dghts. TOHR is proud tO own this sturdy building that has sun~ved the past 75 tumultuous years of Tt~l~als economic history. No longer accommodating oil production or cell phone conversations, 621 ~:. 4th St. will soon serve our GLBT community of ~ Oklahoma. �Before we move into our new center, there is a little work we have to do to get it ready. Work requiring city permits w~ until permit drawings am complete end 3 bids for each job are obtained. KJnslow, Keith & Todd Architects are working on permit drs~wings new. V~ hope to obtain bids on permit work. dudng the first weeks of December. The architectural firm of Kinstow K~ith and Todd have specific guidelines for the process of handling projects. We are relying heavily on them to guide this process. All of the associates and pailnere them have been extremely generous and gracious. Kinstow, Keith & Todd are providing all of these services to TOHR on a pro bono basis. The timing of the start of the projects depends on a number of things including permits, bids and schedules of contractors. The list of moce-in projects ciude: conversion of 2 bathrooms to ADA: addition of 2 bsthrooms to comply with occupancy requiremedts; doorway remp/stairway work in 3 areas for ADA; d0ol swing reverse on 3 doo~vays for fire code; madirk~fion of second story itre escape; inatstlatlon of sprinkling system for fire cede; passenger use; street access for s use; catedng kitchen, some wall and close repair, and manual labor has begun. Intent last on the list and will be done ,Just as for all other major work. t the paint project as well. Volunteer help, lowed, will be ex~emely helpful. The Facilities Board of Trustees will oversee these projects. Dendi ney of Trustees. Laura Beknonte, Sue Welch, Pyremld Project Chair will Facilities Board. There will be UF Mark Bonney is worldng on recommended procedures by which thLs groul have those completed soon. Until that time; ~ items not already disoJssad and ~ Pyramid Project committee, t~ TOHR Board Kinslow are maldng ommendations. pro bono leadership of a task force of ~T area to ascertain our ment and IT infrastructure in the building. �FAIRY TREE The community is coming together to make this holiday season a little brighter with the "Fairy Tree ¯ The =Fairy Tree," gives you an opportunity to help those wth HIV/ AIDS In cooperation with Tulsa CARES, RAIN & Our House Too, TuLsa Oklabemans for Human Rights (TOHR) has put up the tree in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza. To pecome a fairy, stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and pick an ornament off the tree. The ornament will reveal the wishes of an individual or family living wtth HIV/AIDS. You then can make some holiday wishes come true and bring your purchase(s) beck to the center by Decemeber 15th. The gifts will then be distributed in the community, You can pick up your ornament from the ’Fairy Tree" at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center dudng regular houm: Monday-Saturday: 3:00-9:00 PM beginning Saturday, December 3rd. NL:~ HOURS The L-Word Parties are back! The new season of the popular Showtime sepe~, the L-Word, signals the beginning of the popular L-Word parties at the Tulsa Gay, LesbMn, Bi & Tranngeeder (GLBT) Community Center. Beginning Sunday, January 8, 2C06, the perties begin at 8:00 PM with the L-Word on the big screen at th00 PM. As always, it’s free with surprises and give-a-ways planned throughout the year. The new year also brings expanded hours of operation, in this case - day~, for the TUls~ GLBT Community Center. Beginning January 8th, the Center will be open 7 days a week for the community - Monday through Saturday: 3:00-9:00 PM and Sunday: 6:00-10:00 PM. VCatch the Center’s page on ww~tchr.org for new updates on this and other programs of Tulsa OMahomans for Human Rights. ,OUT ON THE TOWN OUT on the Town" will be all over Tulsa during the coming year. The monthly ever~ will highlight various restaurants in the c~y and expedence some of Tulsa’s dk verse entertainment venues. If you’ve ever wanted, and who hasn’t, to meet others in the community or get your friends together and have a great time, or simply to improve society with visibility, "OUT on the Town" will do just that. "OUT on the Town" begins Saturday, January 14, 2006, Evenings will begin at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Si & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center at 6:C0 PM followed by dinner and entertainment in and around Tulsa. Watch ~tww.toh[ org and future enews for more information. WHY WEIGHT? FOR THE HOLIDAYS The holiday~ are here. Why Weight? for the lasting effects of those peiiday feasts? At the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi 8, Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, you can start prepapeg for a healthy hctiday season with "Why Weight." A casual gathering focusing on nutrition and exercise, the group meets on Sundays at 2:00 PM at the Center, 5545 E 41st Street in Highland P~aza. Everyone is welcome. f0rthe The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgend~r (GLBT) Community Center h~s experiencing a 63% increase in traffic during the past 6 months while the Tulsa GLBT lnformati~m Line cMls have d~ubledin the same time frame. The number of visitors to �m~ e~f~ WHAT’S GOING ON IN TULSA AND AROUN_D THE WORLD? ~’-~ ~/~ okt~’nans f~ ~um~n ~t~ LOCAL, STATE & N IONAL N~S EMAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU sign up at tohr.org FREE GLBT-then,~d movies every Friday evening a~ 7:00 PM in the Commuhity RooI~. Up~oml~ film~ at C~eiCinema include: The Tulsa GLBT Histo~ Project uncovers, preserves and presents the rich contribuflons of GLBT people within the state of Oklahoma. Tim Tulsa GLBT History Project seeks to understand the contributions, sacrifice and dedication of our GLBT con~aunlty and its mzny sut~ porters by creating a pemm~t and accessible archive. A display is in the Tulsa GLBT Cmmm~mi~y center, 5545 E 41st Stxeet in Highland Plaza. (be~nning SOO). Rainbow Library Ready to curl up wilh a good book by the fire? One of~he largest GLBT-f~cused libraries in the Midwest, the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library has nearly 3,000 rifles ~md over 300 movies available for FP~E public use. Bldllging~qua[i~y for human rights ~a �� Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR Torch, Winter 2005; Volume 5, Issue 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights TOHR Torch Winter 2005 https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/93a2b516b2cb7f633175440172a5e86f.jpg fb9aed01aa036fb5b1742a8caf7a25d3 https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/c661e08772aa4d0e5e3fd29c860dda9b.pdf 26bf2103ea5d5a0d64b21e583cbde6c3 PDF Text Text April 2005 Volume four / Issue four oklahomans for human rights Celebrate DIVERSITY 20051 Kelly Carter Each year TOHR brings a week of Diversity Celebration to Tulsa and to the State of Oklahoma. Our goal is to bring people together to celebrate wbo and what we are. It’s a week that wi[I be filled with the laughter of children playing in the "KID ZONE", with volleyball games in the park, great music coming from the stage, good food and the harmony of a community united. In 1997, TOHR hosted the first-ever Tulsa gay pride march with 60 participants. Today, Diversity has grown to a week filled with events and we have the second largest gay pfide parade and the [m-gest gay pride festival in the state of Oklahoma. In an effort to make Diversity 2005 bigger and better than even, Open am~s Youth Project (OYP), Parents and Friends of Lesbians and gays (PFLAG) and Tulsa Oklabomarts for Human Rights (TOHR), the three leading GLBT organization in Northeast Oklahoma, are working together to sponsor a week of exciting events. (cant onp 8) David Bohnett CyberCenter GRAND OPENING: 20 April Thanks to the generosity oftbe David BohneR Foundation, Tulsa Oklahomm~s for Human Rights is constructing a new CyberCenter at the GLBT Community Center. The CyberCenter’s Grand Opening will take place on April 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m. The David Bohnett CyberCenter will be equipped with state-of-the-art computers to enable access to the Intornet and to provide software training. This new facility will help bridge the ’digital divide’ by giving access to technologies and resources to those that may not have them (cant onp. 4) Oklahoma Legislature = Anti-Mom Lamont Lindstrom Anne Magro and Heather Finstuen (pictured above with their six-year old twin daughters) came to Tulsa last month to attend a reception for Lambda Legal’s Executive Director Kevin Cathcart, hosted by Lambda Legal Board Member (and TOHR supporter) Mona Pittinger. Anne and Heather moved to Norman after Anne accepted a position in the University of Oklahoma’s School of Accomtting. Heather, who has worked in publishing, is cun’ently a student in OU’s College of Law. Since the family moved to Oklahoma, they bare enjoyed friendly neighbors and co-workers but they also have had to confront our state’s stubborn homophobia. Together for I3 years, both are rooms to their daughters Heather legally adopting the children after Anne gave birth to the twins, when the coupled lived in New Jersey. In May, 2004, the Oklahoma State Legislature burried to pass a law that withdrew state recognition of adoption of children by same-sex parents elsewhere in the U.S. Legislators responded to Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s opinion that Oklahoma was obligated to recognize such (co,it on p 4) out-of-state adoption decrees and to issue amended birtb �From the President www.tohr.org Dear TOHR Members and Supporters, So many wonderful things are happening at TOHR as you will read throughout this TORCH. TOHR is known in Madison, Wisconsin. 1 have been invited to appear on a panel at an Indian Law conference at the University of Wisco~sin Law School on April I, 2005. The panel will discuss the case of Kathy and Dawn who are litigating with Todd Hembree, a Cherokee Nation member, who filed suit to "void" their marriage certificate. I was invited as the President of TOHR. On behalf of the Board, I want to acknowledge the dedication of Toby Jenkins (see article in this issue) t’or his work in programlning the Palm Sunday Service. The service was wonderful. We had over 150 in attendance and the offaring raised almost $500.00 for TOHR. The Board wishes also to thank the many spiritual leaders who participated. We look forward to the upcoming Pride Interfaith Service that will expand upon the Palm Sunday Service by bringing leaders from many faith communities together. TOHR Board of Directors Executive Board Presiden~Mark Bonney 1 st Vice Presiden~Dr Laura Belmonte Secretary--Mike Williams Treasurer--Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer--John Madigan As you are aware, Diversity Celebration planning is continuing. Time is running out to participate. This year PFLAG and OpenArms Youth Project have joined together with TOHR to organize the parade and a week-long series of diversity festival events. If you want to volunteer please attend upcoming volunteer meetings. Refer to the calendar of events to find out the dates oftbe meetings. The Cybercenter grand opening is set for April 20th. We now have at least ten workstations with Internet access and MS Office 2003. Sof~are suggestions are appreciated. L Word~atch par~ nights bare been a success and TIVO is available. Let Greg Gatewood, the Center Director, know what you would like to have taped. lf~our group has not met at the Center in some time or if you have a new group, consider booking the Center for your meetings. Contact the Center Director for information oll availability. Center Director Greg Gatewood TOHR’s Capital Campaiqn The Pyramid Project pyramidproject org Overall TOHR’s Comnmnity Center is a vibrant place with many happenings and events. Come down and enjoy. Mark Bonney Chair Sue Welch President, TOHR David Hoot, S hel[y Marcy Smith and Tim wirliams John D. Cutright, MSW, LCSW Counselor & Psychotherapist 4870 S. Lewis Avenue Suite 190 T-l a, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children Adolescents * Adult Couples �Pyramid Project HOME TOUR May 15th The L Word On the Center’s Big Screen Sue Welch You won’t want to miss the May 15th home tour that we have planned. The tour features the home built by the inventor of the parking meter, a home owned by a lesbian couple of 45 years which has been highlighted on HGTV’s Restore America, the Castle of Terwilleger Heights that has a secret room used during the Prohibition Era, and the home of well-known Tulsa designer and author, Charles Faudree. These Beautiful Tulsa homes will welcome and delight you! Check TOHR’s eNEWS for further details. (You can subscribe to eNEWS marling list by emailing center~b~TOHR.o rg.) Over 250 people attended February’s Wild Hearts Ball. The ball, sponsored by Level Vodka, Out~K Film Festival, Club Maverick, TNT’s, HOT’s, and the End Up Club, raised over $5000 for the Pyramid Project. To date, over $335,000 capital campaign contributions and pledges have been raised in support of TOHR’s future homebase. A building search committee expects to begin work later this year. Come join your fi’iends at the Tulsa GLBT Communi!3 Center each Sunday to see Showtime popular series, the "L Word," Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. TOHR FUNDRAISERS @ PLAYMOR & MAVERICK GREG GATEWOOD IS TOHR’S NEW CENTER DIRECTOR The TOHR Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Greg Gatewood has been hired to be the Community Center’s fidl-time Director. This hiring comes after a decision to restructure the job responsibilities after TOHR’s Executive Director resigned in early February. "We are pleased to have engaged the services of Greg," stated Mark Bonney. "Greg has an eight year history of service to the GLBT Community and TOHR. He brings a wealth of experience to tbe organization and the operations of the Community Center. Greg is heavily involved in Diversity Celebration 2005, serves as the First VicePresident of PFLAG, and gas recently been assisting the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. He will hit the ground running. A big welcome from all of us, Greg." Everyone is welcome to come down to the Communit3, Center to meet Greg and to see the exciting new Bohnett CyberCenter that opens on April 20th. Join hosts ~ Tippie Walker and Marc Dodson at the Playmot (1737 S. Memorial) on Saturday, APRIL 9 at 10:30 p.m. for a TOHR fundraiser: Sooner State Live, The T-Town Rodeo will be underway and the crowd ready to pmV. TOHR’s own Peaches Lennox will be there "fleecing wallets from the audience and backstage." A second fundraiser will take place on May 20, from 9:30 to I 1:00 p.m., at the Club Maverick (822 S. Sheridan). Watch TOHR’s eNEWS for further information. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For AII Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 743-GAYS �otherwise. The CyberCenter is available to the public for research, skillbuilding, and personal recreational use. The CyberCenter contains: GARRETT LAW OFFICE, P.C. Garrett Law Office~ P.C. is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurance companies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRUPTCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT In Tulsa: 622-9292 Remember - The adjuster works for the insurance company- 10 IBM workstations ~vith fiat panel displays--all with Internet access and Microsoft Office Suite; ® Network attached IBM high-end laser printer; ® Flat bed scanner; ® Wireless hub, allowing internet access for laptop users. In addition, one workstation has a full suite of publishing/photoediting tools; and others are equipped with the latest in gaming software. Tile CyberCenter is arranged to facilitate instructional usage. From time to time, TOHR will sponsor educational classes on matters such as: General Introduction to the Internet and Email; Using Microsoft Office; Using Microsoft Outlook; Internet Basics; Using Photoshop and Pagemaker (Publishing); annd Digital Photo and Video tips and tricks. Educational classes will generally last 1 ½ hours each. The cost for each class will generally be $8 for TOHR members, $10 for non-members, plus materials costs. Other organizations may arrange to rent the CyberCenter for their usage and training for $30 per hour, plus materials costs. The David Bohnett Foundation was founded by David Bohnett, designer of GeoCities, which later became a part of Yahoo.com. David is determined to improve our society through social activism. He recognizes the importance of the internet in creating that change. He want to ensure that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are connected and using the immense potential of the web. TOHR is very appreciative of being selected for the installation of the 20 th CyberCenter ill the U.S. Come to the Grand Opening and get online! WE WORK FOR YOU! Bumper sticker seen in Tulsa: Focus on Your Own Damn Family! certificates listing Gay or Lesbian parents. The law decrees that Oklahoma "shall not recognize an adoption by more than one individual of the same sex from any other state or foreign jurisdiction." But in addition to preventing future Oklahoma recognition of adoptions occurring in other states or nations, the law could also be interpreted to nullify existing adoptions whenever families come into our state. Anne and Heather’s neighbors recognize that they are their children’s mothers, but will the State of Oklahoma? The law threatens families and endangers parents’ relations with their children. With the help of Lambda Legal, Anne and Heather have joined together with a number of other parents and children and sued to overturn this hurtful law. Brian Chase, Lambda Legal Staff Attorney, has criticized State legislators "who disapprove of gay people and lashed out by passing a law that punishes children for having gay or lesbian parents." The law should be found unconstitutional and in violation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection, and the Full Faith and Credit clause of the U.S. constitution. Anne and Heather have won their first round in federal court. The State filed a motion to dismiss the suit under the 1 lt~ amendment and lost. It has, however, taken this loss to the 10ta Circuit Court Court of Appeals in Denver. Anne and Heather’s family will be caught in the courts for some time to come. TOHR members can help by talking to friends and neighbors to help them understand that strong Oklahoma families come in all shapes and sizes. TOHR supporters might also attend PFLAG’s Lobbying Day at the State Capital on April 6 (see back cover for details) and buttonhole legislators urging them to rescind this attack on Oklahoma’s families and children. �UPCOMING TOHR EVENTS CALENDAR April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 -- Movie Nights at the Center. Join us at 6:30 for fun, film, and fi’iends at the Center. April 2- Diversity Celebration Volunteer Meeting. 10 a.m. at tbe Center April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -- H.O.P.E. Free Anonymous HIV Testing. 4:0~-7:00 p.m. at the Center. April 3, 10, 17, 24 -- The L Word. Watch Pal~y! Join a crowd of Pans to watch The L Word at the Center. 8:30 p.m. April 2, 9-- Queer as Folk. Or join FOLK fans to watch Season Four on the Center’s big screen, 9:00 p.m. April 5, 12, 19, 26 -- H.O.P.E. Free Anonymous HIV Testing. 6:00--8:00 p.m. at the Center. April 6, 13, 20, 27 -- Gender Outreach Oklahoma Drop-in Days. Meet at the Center at 7:00 p.m. April 8-10 -- T-Town Rodeo. Check out Soouer State Rodeo Assn.’s website w~w.soonerstaterodeo.com April 9-- TOHR Fundraiser @ Playmor. Join hosts Tippie Walker and Marc Dodson and rodeo fans at 10:30 p.m. April 14, 28 -- Women’s Group. 7:00 p.m. at the Center April 16 -- Gender Outreach Oklahoma, General Meeting. 7:00 p.m. at the Center. April 20 -- CyberCenter Grand Opening. Come down to celebrate the opening of the David Bohnet~ CyberCenter, at the Community Center, 5-7 p.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29-- The L Word. Watch Party! Join a crowd of I~ans to watch The L Word at the Center, 8:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 -- H.O.P.E. Free Anonymous HIV Testing. 6:00--8:00 p.m. at the Center. May 4, 11, 18, 25 -- Gender Outreach Oklahoma Drop-in Days. Meet at the Center at 7:00 p.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27 -- Movie Nights at the Center. Join us at 6:30 for fun, fihn, and friends at the Center May 12, 26 -- Women’s Group. 7:00 p.m. at the Center May 15 Tulsa Home Tour, in support of the Pyramid Project. May 20 -- TOHR Fundraiser @ Mavericks. 9:30--11:00 pro. Check eNEWS for more information. May 21 Gender Outreach Oklahoma, General Meeting. 7:00 p.m. at the Center. ’ affirming congregations who ~ came together for a Pahn Sunday interdenominational ser~ vice. A special offering was taken to support TOHR, its / Center, and its prograras that serve the GLBT comrnunity of ~ northeast Oklahoma. 743-GAYS �Focus on Supporting Organizations: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG TULSA) In eacb Torcb, we offer a supporting organization in Oklahoma rite opportunity to highligbt its activities on behalf of tbe GLBT communi~F, lfyour organization is interested in submitting an article in a future Torch, please contact us at communiO@~tobr.org. In tbis edition, Nancy McDonaM of PFLAG’s Tulsa Chapter describes the history and mission of this important and supportive organization. In 1972, Morton Manf~rd was physi~ cally ariacked at a gay rights demonstration in New York. It just happen to be the Stonewall Bar. MorO’s parents, Jeanne and Jules Manford, saw the attack on a local newscast and witnessed the failure of the police to intervene, Their outrage turned them into activists. The concept of PFLAG began in 1972 when Jeanne Manford lnarched with her gay son in New York’s first PRIDE Day Parade. During and after the parade many g~y men and lesbians ran up to Jeanne and begged her to talk to their parents. Jeanne decided to begin a support group. Approximately 20 people attended the first formal meeting held in March 1973 at a local church. In the next years, through word of mouth and in response to communit3, need, similar groups sprung up around the country, offering "safe havens" and mutual support for parents with gay and lesbian cbildren. Following the 1979 National March for Gay and Lesbian Rights, representatives from these support groups met for tbe first time in Washington, DC and in !981, members decided to launch a national organization. The first PFLAG office was established in Los Angeles under founding President Adele Start’. In 1982, the Federation of Parents and Friends (PFLAG), then comprising some 20 groups, incorporated in California and was declared a nonprofit organization. In 1990, fo[Iowinga period of enormous growth, PFLAG hired an Executive Director, added family to its name, and became a membersbip based organization. PFLAG Tulsa was organized as a Chapter in I987. The Metropolitan Community Church hosted a group of interested people to ascertain interest in organizing a Chapter. Three Tulsa Families decided to formally organize the Tulsa Chapter and there bas been steady growth in membership. We affiliated with the National organization in 1988 and were the 27th Chapter to be organized. There are now 500 Chapters in the United States. The vision of the organization is, "We, the parents, families m~d friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender persons, celebrate diversily and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identifies. Only with respect, digni~ and equaliW for all will we reach our full poten- tia[ as human beings, individually and collectively." PFLAG welcomes the participation and suppol~ of all who share in, and hope to realize, this viOur mission is to promote the health and well being of GLBT persons, their families and fi’iends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill in,brined public, and advocacy to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. The Tulsa chapter offers support groups for parents, family members, and friends who learn they have a child, sibling, relative or friend who is GLBT as well as GLBT persons who are considering coming out to their families. Members are actively engaged in educafion of self, family, fi-iends and the community at large. They make presentations to schools, community groups, nonprofit organizations and civic clubs plus provide information to any person or group requesting this, Tbey hold monthly educational meetings, The chapter is actively engaged in advocacy and has participated in lobbying days at the State Capitol, speaking before committees at the Legislature, working for safe schools, meeting with editorial boards, State Representatives, State Senators, CiW Council members, etc. We welcome anyone to join the organization and ceriainly encourage parents to participate. PFLAG is the bridge between the gay and straight communities and opens doors to conversation and action. PFLAG’s Helpline number is (918) 749-490 I, and its email address is pflagtulsa@hotmail.com. �Palm Sunday Service Toby Jenkins Pahn Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week in Christianity, the days leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus and His resurrection. Newspapers are full of announcements publicizing special events and services to cornrent interpretations. Lost among the publicity of services for Yulsa’s religious community was one rather historic and unique evem for those who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and their friends and families. The LGBT community held a Joint Palm Sunday Service for affirming and inclusive churches, a first time event they hope to recreate annually. SCANDALS! Homophobic society regularly suffers scandals and sex panics, and Tulsa has been no exception. The case of Billy James Hargis (1925-2004) was one of the most lurid of these. Hargis rose to fame as leader of the Christian Crusade and American Christian College, once located on S. Sheridan Ave. Hargis gained a national reputation, while working as a pastor in Sapulpa in the 1950s, for preaching the perils of communism and its godless allies that had infiltrated government, business, unions, Hollywood, and the mainline Protestant churches. He ran with this message onto TV and radio. But Hargis is even more famous as the first televangelist to be burned by Gay sex. His organization, in 1968, had published is the School House the Proper Place to Teach Raw Sex? But in 1974, according to Time magazine. Hargis officiated at the wedding of two of his students who discovered that both had lost their virginity to him. Three young men in the college’s choir (All-American Kids) next revealed that Hargis had sexually abused them for several years. Hargis resigned from the College which went bankrupt, its campus later purchased by OU’s College of Medicine. Buddhist temples, synagogues, almost every branch of the Christian faith include gay believers. The Diversity Interfaith Service has always been one of the pillars of Pride Week. a week of celebration and honor for the LGBT community, so it was not difficult to assemble several pastors, ministers and churches for an afternoon of worship. With 23 churches represented, Diversity Christian Fellowship International hosted the afternoon in their newly remodeled sanetuary. Dr. Mark Bighley. organist for Bethany Lutheran Church, played the processional piece "Glory, Laud, and Honor." Reverend Rad~brd Rader, pastor of College Hill Presbyterian, led the Invocation with a Biblical reference to Elijah’s lament of solitude and discovery of other like churches. Andre Martin, Music Minister at Unity Church of Christianity, set the tone of the service as he sang "In This Very Room" before Mark Bonney, president of Tulsa Oklahoman’s for Human Rights, graciously greeted the participants while recognizing the comfort that so many find within their own faith and individual ministers and pastors. Reverend Culliver Brool~nan, minister of Unity Churcb of Christianity, read a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures, followed by the Voices Praise Team from College Hill Presbyterian Church who led the service in a contemporary direction, CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is looking for a few good people to oin the ranks of Tulsa’s freest voluneers: Center volunteers respond to the GLBT In fok?me, talkmg with people who need every imaginable kthd of information. Volunteers run the Center, operate the Pride Store, and help people with the CyberCaf& We provide training, a wonderful environment �Kelly Carter, Sheldon, and friends, Diversity Parade 2004 prompting hands clapping and being raised in worship. John Mercer, chairperson of the Deacon Board at Fellowship Congregational Church UCC, read a passage from Psahns. Chaz Gaut, pianist at Unity Church of Christianity, played the offertory hymn, "We Shall Behold Him" as ushers collected an offering designated for the continued work of TOHR, with Reverend Cathy Elliot, Pastor of Metropolitan Christian Church United, blessing it. Reverend Barney McLaughlin. minister at Bethany Christian Church, read a passage from the Epistle to the Philippians and Paul Allen, worship leader at Metropolitan Community Church United, sang "Written in Red" which introduced the Gospel reading by Reverend Alice Jones, pastor of Genesis Ministries, depicting Jesus entering Jerusalem. Reverend Leslie Penrose, pastor of Community of Hope UCC, took the historic account mid weaved a modemday reflection of how Jesus’ disciples loved the parade atmosphere of the triumphal entry but the work of the cross was still ahead. "We too love the parade of Palm Sunday, but there is still so much work that is ahead of us," said Penrose. She praised significant accomplishments within the I~st 30 years saying, "At this time, we associate Gay with Marriage and not Gay with AIDS. Diversity 2005 will feature an even bigger parade, more live entertainment by our local stars, more gaines and fun for the kids, and more activities for youth. Even though these three groups are pulling together there is much still to do. Volunteers, sponsors, and colnmunity chairs are needed to help make the day a success. The next volunteer planning meeting takes place April 2 at 10:00 a.m. atthe GLBT community center. For more information about the 2005 Diversity Celebration, please contact Greg Gatewood at the GLBT Community center (918-749-GAYS) or Kelly Carter at kcarter@cox.net. Family Pride Spaghetti Dinner PFLAG Tulsa Friday, June 3 7:00 PM; Location TBA Interfaith Service Sunday June 5th Time TBA; Location TBA Respect for All PFLAG Tulsa Monday. June 6 Time TBA; Location TBA ART Show & Sale TOHR Tuesday, June 7 Time TBA; Location TBA COMC Concert Tulsa City-County Lib~w Thursday, June 9 Time TBA; Location TBA Diversi& Gala TOHR Friday. June 10 Time TBA Vista Room Gilcrease Museum Tulsa GLBT PRIDE Parade Tulsa GLBT & Allied community Saturday, June I 1 11:00am; Streets of Tulsa Tulsa Pride & Diversigv Festival Tulsa GLBT & Allied community Saturday, June I 1 12:00-5:00 PM; Veterans Park (¢ont on p 9) We gather for weddings now and not so many funerals as we used to do." Her words brought tears of joy and affirmation to many as she remembered how 15 years ago MCC and its pastors were the only ones welcom- DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2005 June 3 - June 11 Calendar of Events 1985 2005 �Interview with a Board Member." Christina Elder Christina Elder was elected last month to f!ll an empO~ chair on TOHR’s Board of Directors. Christina is also TOHR’s new Vohmteer Coordinator. TORCH." Where did you grow up? Where is’ homeJbr you? CE: I moved to Tulsa when I was 8 so this is definitely where I call home. TORCH." How did you become involved with TOHR? CE: I started volunteering with TOHR in October of 2004 when I answered a cry for volunteers through an online support group. I jumped right in and began helping organize TOHR’s public communications, sending emails and making phone calls. I also suggested a number of changes I thought would beneficial to the organization. In February, I received a call asking me to take over as volunteer coordinator and in March I was elected to the TOHR board. TORCH." How is’ it coordinating TOHR’s volunteers? CE: Honestly, I haven’t had to do much at this point. I have scheduled some training dates this Spring. I am also signing up new volunteers who are excited about what TOHR is doing in our community. I think the biggest advantage of my position is the opportunity to meet new, amazing people. The hardest part so far: Convincing people that change is a good thing. CE: In addition to regular volunteer hours needed to keep the Center open, Tulsa’s Diversity Celebration is coming up this June 4-11. Everyday of that week will offer new and exciting ways to take part in the celebrations. There is something for everyone, everyday. Whether you like parties and parades or greeting and cleaning, I have something planned for you! TORCH." And are there new ways in which people can vohmteer to help TOHR serve the community? ing the LGBT community and thanked them for their years of solitary service. Reverend Penrose used a timeline to describe how churches began to open up and new ministries were founded to minister to the spiritual needs of the community, stating "we were challenged to create a new world." Reverend Chuck Breckenridge of Diversity Christian Fellowship International presided over the communion portion of the service with the very touching words: "we say with Jesus, we have been waiting for you," as the congregation joined each other at the open communion table. Mark Watkins, Minister of Liturgical Worship and the Arts at Fellowship Congregational Church UCC, directed their choir in two musical selections, with Victor Evans, Minister of Music at Community of Hope UCC, accompanying them. Bishop Rick Hotlingsworth, founder of The Parish Church of Saint Jerome thanked everyone for their attendance and participation and gave the final benediction and blessing. Justin Schroeder, Young Adult Minister at All Souls Unitarian Church was unable to attend due to prior commitments but sent word of support to the united effort of all Tulsa inclusive churches. Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendereg questioning, and allied READERS As the large crowd dismissed, an observer could be reminded of the oftused gay anthem "We Are Family." ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! For rate card and specs. ernail community@tohr.org or phone Greg Gatewood at 6298680. The weekly GLBT community list of events and activities emailed to you every week. Contact TOHR today at community@tohr.org to sign up �PFLAG LOBBYING DAY 6 April 2005 P-FLAG’s Lobbying Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 6tho A carpool will be leaving from Fellowship Congregational at 7:30 a.m. and the event is in the Capital Rotunda from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an important opportunity to make ourselves seen and heard. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights RO. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 � Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Microsoft Publisher Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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His "fabulous" journey ended Friday, March 10, 2006, in Tulsa, OK which had been his home since the early 1970s. Robert was preceded in death by, his loving parents, Zelma and Dr. Robert S. Cisar, Sr. He is survived by: his life partner of 21 years, Kirk Holt; cousins, John and Jim McArdle and their families of Tucson and Phoenix, AZ; 3 cousins, on the west coast; and lifetime friend, Paul Thomas and his family of Oklahoma City. Robert also leaves many wonderful friends who traveled with him as he made his https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tulsaworld/name/robert-cisar-obituary?id=6865448 1/11 �1/31/25, 2:25 PM Robert Cisar Obituary (2006) - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa World life's journey. During his brief illness, Robert was able to celebrate his life with those he dearly loved. After serving in the Army and a tour in Vietnam where he was a Surgical Nurse, Robert started interior home painting, then paper hanging, then home remodeling before realizing that he had a gift for interior design. Thus evolved into his and Kirk's business, Cisar-Holt, Inc. He loved his work and cherished the relationships they made with their many clients across the United States and abroad over the years. Robert will be remembered and celebrated as a man who loved life, as a humanitarian, a man of vision and integrity who deeply believed in equality. He was always supportive of his friends. He generously and willingly lent his support to many local organizations that are about helping others. It had been Robert's gift of sharing and giving back to others that endeared him to so many. In lieu of flowers Robert had requested contributions be made to Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Robert was one of the founders of TOHR. Recently, the TOHR organization purchased its first building. Robert had looked forward to being a part of the team which will transform the building into a community center. Please send contributions to TOHR, Pyramid Project, P.O. Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 and note Robert Cisar Memorial Fund. Service will be 4 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2006 at All Souls Unitarian Church. Stanleys, 743-6271. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Published by Tulsa World on Mar. 14, 2006. Cisar Pages See more records on Ancestry® https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tulsaworld/name/robert-cisar-obituary?id=6865448 2/11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <h1 class="Box-sc-ucqo0b-0 HeadingBase___StyledBox-sc-1jlt23t-0 cTwbCP cNDfOi">Robert Cisar Obituary</h1> <div class="Box-sc-ucqo0b-0 kbVUcj ObituaryText___StyledTextBase-sc-12f7zd1-0 inFMmj">CISAR -- Robert S., Jr., began his life's journey February 18, 1942 in Oklahoma City. His "fabulous" journey ended Friday, March 10, 2006, in Tulsa, OK which had been his home since the early 1970s. Robert was preceded in death by, his loving parents, Zelma and Dr. Robert S. Cisar, Sr. He is survived by: his life partner of 21 years, Kirk Holt; cousins, John and Jim McArdle and their families of Tucson and Phoenix, AZ; 3 cousins, on the west coast; and lifetime friend, Paul Thomas and his family of Oklahoma City. Robert also leaves many wonderful friends who traveled with him as he made his life's journey. During his brief illness, Robert was able to celebrate his life with those he dearly loved. After serving in the Army and a tour in Vietnam where he was a Surgical Nurse, Robert started interior home painting, then paper hanging, then home remodeling before realizing that he had a gift for interior design. Thus evolved into his and Kirk's business, Cisar-Holt, Inc. He loved his work and cherished the relationships they made with their many clients across the United States and abroad over the years. Robert will be remembered and celebrated as a man who loved life, as a humanitarian, a man of vision and integrity who deeply believed in equality. He was always supportive of his friends. He generously and willingly lent his support to many local organizations that are about helping others. It had been Robert's gift of sharing and giving back to others that endeared him to so many. In lieu of flowers Robert had requested contributions be made to Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Robert was one of the founders of TOHR. Recently, the TOHR organization purchased its first building. Robert had looked forward to being a part of the team which will transform the building into a community center. Please send contributions to TOHR, Pyramid Project, P.O. Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 and note Robert Cisar Memorial Fund. Service will be 4 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2006 at All Souls Unitarian Church. Stanleys, 743-6271.</div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Bob Cisar Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Robert S. Cisar Jr., February 18, 1942 - March 10, 2006 Description An account of the resource Two pages of an obituary for Robert S. Cisar Jr., who lived February 18, 1942 to March 10, 2006, published by Tulsa World on March 14, 2006. 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Title A name given to the resource OKC Pride Vendor Pin Subject The topic of the resource Oklahoma City Pride Description An account of the resource Vendor's pin form Oklahoma City's 2006 Pride Celebrations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource OKC Pride Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Pin Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pride OKC Pride https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/6d551acac371e2ac5ef904ef55c4b67a.pdf 4a058326f2d521541006fd43bc5391ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Tulsa GLBT Community Center Advertisement Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Gay, Lesbia, Bi, and Transgender Community Center Description An account of the resource Advertisement for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbia, Bi, and Transgender Community Center Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa Gay, Lesbia, Bi, and Transgender Community Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Pride PDF Text Text � https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/617d57b092bbc47d602172fff144b43c.pdf 1a6481d4994ed1e18504cc27eabb55e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Festival Maps Subject The topic of the resource Pride Festival Description An account of the resource Two versions of a map of 2006's Pride Festival. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Village Art Exhibit 2006 Exhibitor Registration Form Subject The topic of the resource East Village Art Exhibit 2006 Description An account of the resource Registration form for artists wanting to exhibit at the 2006 East Village Art Exhibit. 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Title A name given to the resource Special Event Application Subject The topic of the resource Diversity Celebration 2006 Description An account of the resource Application to the City of Tulsa to host 2006's Diversity Celebration Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 10, 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Application Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2006 City of Tulsa PDF Text Text ��� https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/1072515104ae58a00c93f275e120905b.pdf 803a334e0ea7228550a7847c71676654 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Citation of Welcome Subject The topic of the resource Diversity Celebration 2006 Description An account of the resource Citation of Welcome from the State of Oklahoma to Diversity Celebration of 2006. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource State of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available State of Oklahoma Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2-10, 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Senator Judy Eason McIntyre Representative Jabar Shumate Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Citation Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2006 State of Oklahoma PDF Text Text � https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/de9da628914d709d429c26437dd8f947.pdf c909ce639c118cd137c4b4e21a6d713e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 11, 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Contract Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2006 PDF Text Text �� https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/f7982995c3973cb12fb54cccc65f0d93.pdf 98aba279fc2fc39a0b1bcb6796776b49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource All Souls Unitarian Float Subject The topic of the resource Pride 2006 Description An account of the resource Photo of All Souls Unitarian Church's float in Tulsa's 2006 Pride parade. 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Title A name given to the resource [2006] Diversity Celebration Subject The topic of the resource 2006's Pride celebrations and Diversity Gala Description An account of the resource Documents relating to 2006's Diversity Celebration Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2006 https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/84343ac8fa83f27d1cc1be3730a541da.pdf 2d13b204d5f6188a2089cab6662af754 PDF Text Text Steve Eberle Director of Fundraising Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101-2687 Dear Steve; “IMAGINE” the most elegant party, set in the 1920’s in the beautiful Osage Hills of Tulsa, for the most prominent gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) celebrities from around the world. Well, that is what Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will be hosting Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Gilcrease Museum. Imagine sipping champagne with Tallulah Bankhead, dining with Horatio Alger, having a cocktail with Josephine Baker, chatting with Frances Faye - they will all be there, in costume, of course. This evening will in part serve to recognize State Senator Bernest Cain for his lifelong commitment to protecting the human rights of all people of Oklahoma. Senator Cain will be receiving TOHR’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a special honor for those who have provided ongoing leadership and support in the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community. Lynn Jones, retired Major with Tulsa Police force, as this year’s event Chair and Nancy and Dr. Joseph McDonald as Honorary Chairs, we would love to have you at this grand event. It is only appropriate that the words to John Lennon’s song “Imagine” will be a gift to each guest. Twenty-five years ago a small group of caring people started an organization seeking equality for gays and lesbians. Thanks to you and other generous people, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has grown into one of the largest and oldest GLBT organizations in Oklahoma. The year 2006 will find us in a permanent TOHR-owned 18,000 square-foot Community Center at 4th & Kenosha in Tulsa’s East Village, within walking distance to downtown and the Brady Arts District – all vibrant urban spaces. TOHR will provide even more services for our community in the new GLBT Center. TOHR Director Greg Gatewood, Oklahoma’s only full-time GLBT advocate, with the help of an ever-increasing number of volunteers, supervises 20 programs, a Help/Info Line that fields nearly 3,000 calls annually and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The Center is on track to welcome over 10,000 individuals this year. The David Bohnett CyberCenter, with 10 on-line computers, provides Internet access and computer training to hundreds of people each month. The expanded Center will allow for larger events and additional programs to serve not only the GLBT & allied community, but the entire Tulsa community. The expanded Center will include leased retail space, creating the potential for a GLBT neighborhood - something our community has been seeking for years. Please consider a Corporate Level Sponsorship to support the ongoing efforts of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Enclosed are a reply card and an outline of the Corporate Sponsorship Levels. We look forward to your support and seeing you at “IMAGINE”. Sincerely, Lynn Jones “IMAGINE” Chair Nancy & Dr. Joseph McDonald “IMAGINE” Honorary Chairs �Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities $5,000 Platinum Level ~ Invited Guests of Tallulah Bankhead 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $3,000 Gold Level ~ Invited Guests of Oscar Wilde 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $2,000 Silver Level ~ Invited Guests of Josephine Baker the 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $1000 Bronze Level ~ Invited Guests of Truman Capote 8 Guests, party gift for each couple, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. Please reserve the following Corporate Level Sponsorship $5,000. Platinum Level for 8 Guests $3,000. Gold Level for 8 Guests $2,000. Silver Level for 8 Guests $1,000. Bronze Level for 8 Guests Method of Payment: Check VISA MasterCard Please make checks payable to TOHR Cardholder Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Card Number ______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Exp. Date � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Diversity Gala Subject The topic of the resource "Imagine" Diversity Gala 2006, Gilcrease Museum Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006/6/9 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights https://history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/3406fab70a19df1e4ef8519b981860d5.pdf 2d13b204d5f6188a2089cab6662af754 PDF Text Text Steve Eberle Director of Fundraising Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101-2687 Dear Steve; “IMAGINE” the most elegant party, set in the 1920’s in the beautiful Osage Hills of Tulsa, for the most prominent gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) celebrities from around the world. Well, that is what Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will be hosting Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Gilcrease Museum. Imagine sipping champagne with Tallulah Bankhead, dining with Horatio Alger, having a cocktail with Josephine Baker, chatting with Frances Faye - they will all be there, in costume, of course. This evening will in part serve to recognize State Senator Bernest Cain for his lifelong commitment to protecting the human rights of all people of Oklahoma. Senator Cain will be receiving TOHR’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a special honor for those who have provided ongoing leadership and support in the gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community. Lynn Jones, retired Major with Tulsa Police force, as this year’s event Chair and Nancy and Dr. Joseph McDonald as Honorary Chairs, we would love to have you at this grand event. It is only appropriate that the words to John Lennon’s song “Imagine” will be a gift to each guest. Twenty-five years ago a small group of caring people started an organization seeking equality for gays and lesbians. Thanks to you and other generous people, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has grown into one of the largest and oldest GLBT organizations in Oklahoma. The year 2006 will find us in a permanent TOHR-owned 18,000 square-foot Community Center at 4th & Kenosha in Tulsa’s East Village, within walking distance to downtown and the Brady Arts District – all vibrant urban spaces. TOHR will provide even more services for our community in the new GLBT Center. TOHR Director Greg Gatewood, Oklahoma’s only full-time GLBT advocate, with the help of an ever-increasing number of volunteers, supervises 20 programs, a Help/Info Line that fields nearly 3,000 calls annually and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The Center is on track to welcome over 10,000 individuals this year. The David Bohnett CyberCenter, with 10 on-line computers, provides Internet access and computer training to hundreds of people each month. The expanded Center will allow for larger events and additional programs to serve not only the GLBT & allied community, but the entire Tulsa community. The expanded Center will include leased retail space, creating the potential for a GLBT neighborhood - something our community has been seeking for years. Please consider a Corporate Level Sponsorship to support the ongoing efforts of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Enclosed are a reply card and an outline of the Corporate Sponsorship Levels. We look forward to your support and seeing you at “IMAGINE”. Sincerely, Lynn Jones “IMAGINE” Chair Nancy & Dr. Joseph McDonald “IMAGINE” Honorary Chairs �Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities $5,000 Platinum Level ~ Invited Guests of Tallulah Bankhead 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $3,000 Gold Level ~ Invited Guests of Oscar Wilde 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $2,000 Silver Level ~ Invited Guests of Josephine Baker the 8 Guests, party gift for each guest, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. $1000 Bronze Level ~ Invited Guests of Truman Capote 8 Guests, party gift for each couple, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party. Please reserve the following Corporate Level Sponsorship $5,000. Platinum Level for 8 Guests $3,000. Gold Level for 8 Guests $2,000. Silver Level for 8 Guests $1,000. Bronze Level for 8 Guests Method of Payment: Check VISA MasterCard Please make checks payable to TOHR Cardholder Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Card Number ______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Exp. Date � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document diversity gala 2006<br />friday, june 9<br />gilcrease museum<br />imagine<br /><br />tulsa oklahomans for human rights<br />po box 2687<br />918.743.4297<br />tohr.org<br /><br />Steve Eberle<br />Director of Fundraising<br />Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights<br />PO Box 2687<br />Tulsa, OK 74101-2687<br /><br />Dear Steve;<br />“IMAGINE” the most elegant party, set in the 1920’s in the beautiful Osage Hills of Tulsa, for the most prominent gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) celebrities from around the world. Well, that is what Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will be hosting Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Gilcrease Museum. Imagine sipping champagne with Tallulah Bankhead, dining with Horatio Alger, having a cocktail with Josephine Baker, chatting with Frances Faye - they will all be there, in costume, of course.<br />This evening will in part serve to recognize State Senator Bernest Cain for his lifelong commitment to protecting the human rights of all people of Oklahoma. Senator Cain will be receiving TOHR’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a special honor for those who have provided ongoing leadership and support in the gay, lesbian, bisexual &amp; transgender community. Lynn Jones, retired Major with Tulsa Police force, as this year’s event Chair and Nancy and Dr. Joseph McDonald as Honorary Chairs, we would love to have you at this grand event. It is only appropriate that the words to John Lennon’s song “Imagine” will be a gift to each guest.<br />Twenty-five years ago a small group of caring people started an organization seeking equality for gays and lesbians. Thanks to you and other generous people, <em><strong>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</strong></em> has grown into one of the largest and oldest GLBT organizations in Oklahoma.<br />The year 2006 will find us in a permanent TOHR-owned 18,000 square-foot Community Center at 4th &amp; Kenosha in Tulsa’s East Village, within walking distance to downtown and the Brady Arts District – all vibrant urban spaces.<br />TOHR will provide even more services for our community in the new GLBT Center. TOHR Director Greg Gatewood, Oklahoma’s only full-time GLBT advocate, with the help of an ever-increasing number of volunteers, supervises 20 programs, a Help/Info Line that fields nearly 3,000 calls annually and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The Center is on track to welcome over 10,000 individuals this year. The David Bohnett CyberCenter, with 10 on-line computers, provides Internet access and computer training to hundreds of people each month. The expanded Center will allow for larger events and additional programs to serve not only the GLBT &amp; allied community, but the entire Tulsa community. The expanded Center will include leased retail space, creating the potential for a GLBT neighborhood – something our community has been seeking for years.<br />Please consider a Corporate Level Sponsorship to support the ongoing efforts of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Enclosed are a reply card and an outline of the Corporate Sponsorship Levels.<br />We look forward to your support and seeing you at “IMAGINE”.<br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Lynn Jones<br />“IMAGINE” Chair<br />Nancy &amp; Dr. Joseph McDonald<br />“IMAGINE” Honorary Chairs<br /><br />diversity gala 2006<br />friday, june 9<br />gilcrease museum<br />imagine<br /><br />tulsa oklahomans for human rights<br />po box 2687<br />918.743.4297<br />tohr.org<br /><br />Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities<br /><br /><strong>$5,000 Platinum Level</strong> ~ Invited Guests of Tallulah Bankhead<br />8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party.<br /><br /><strong>$3,000 Gold Level</strong> ~ Invited Guests of Oscar Wilde<br />8 Guests, party gift for each guest, premium “Vista View” table, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party.<br /><br /><strong>$2,000 Silver Level</strong> ~ Invited Guests of Josephine Baker<br />8 Guests, party gift for each guest, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program, signage and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party.<br /><br /><strong>$1000 Bronze Level</strong> ~ Invited Guests of Truman Capote<br />8 Guests, party gift for each couple, champagne reception, tour of the special exhibit “Rendezvous”, hosted wine at your table, recognition in all publicity, in the event’s program and on the TOHR web site, plus tickets to the Patron Party.<br /><br />Please reserve the following Corporate Level Sponsorship<br />$5,000. Platinum Level for 8 Guests<br />$3,000. Gold Level for 8 Guests<br />$2,000. Silver Level for 8 Guests<br />$1,000. Bronze Level for 8 Guests<br /><br />Method of Payment: Check VISA MasterCard<br /><em>Please make checks payable to TOHR</em><br />Cardholder Name<br />__________________________________________________________________________________<br />Card Number ______________________________________________ Exp. Date<br />_____________________________<br />Signature Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource [Collection] Oklahoma LGBT+ History Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data VHS Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 0.30 Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Gay Pride Show with Ron Mangum, Channel 41 Tulsa - February 2006 Subject The topic of the resource Discussion with Laura Belmonte, President of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights and guests Description An account of the resource Discussion of activities in the Tulsa area related to the LGBTQ community Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Channel 41, Tulsa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sponsored by the Gay Guardian Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Channel 41, Tulsa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Channel 41, Tulsa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Channel 41, Tulsa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP4 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MP4 video available to researchers for on-site viewing only due to copyright. 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Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Kelly Kirby Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 6, 2006 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on May 6, 2006. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Born on November 25, 1953, he graduated from high school in 1971. Faced with a draft number of 25, Kelly joined the Air Force in 1972. While very closeted during his service, while based in California, he would make trips to Santa Barbara and a few other locations to some bars and on occasion attended the Metropolitan Community Church in Santa Barbara as he was dealing with his sexual orientation. After leaving the military in 1975, he returned to Kansas and got involved with a cult Christian Group, The Way. In 1977, he married and they had 4 children. In 1980, they moved to Oklahoma City, he soon started a CPA practice and by 1986 relocated to Tulsa. He joined Homosexuals Anonymous as part of dealing with his conflicts with sexuality, family and religion. In 1990, his wife and Kelly agreed to separate and eventually divorce. He became an HIV tester with Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in 1991 and discusses his further involvement with the gay community and TOHR, serving on the board in the early 1990s and treasurer, president and later serving as TOHR’s accountant. He became active with the local PFLAG Chapter and with the support of Nancy McDonald, joined the national board of PFLAG in 1993. He reviews the difficult environment in the 1993-1994 time period when the Tulsa Human Rights Commission proposed some ordinance changes to address LGBTQ discrimination. Subject The topic of the resource Kelly Kirby Oral History Project Interview from May 6, 2006 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kelly Kirby, Laura Belmonte, Dennis Neill 2006 AIDS/HIV Air Force available at Center discrimination HIV HIV testing HIV/AIDs Homosexuals Anonymous interview Kelly Kirby Laura A. 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Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Lamont Lindstrom Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 2006 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on April 15, 2006. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Lamont was born in Oakland, California on May 11th, 1953. At Berkeley, he completed a BA, MA and PhD in anthropology. Prior to spending a year in Australia on a National Science Foundation fellowship, Lamont married. They later relocated to Memphis for a teaching position and then joined the faculty at the University of Tulsa in 1982. In 1984 and 1985, he worked in Hawaii, returned to Tulsa and his wife and Lamont had 3 daughters. By 1994, he became more focused on his interest in same-sex relations. He has been in a long-term interracial relationship and discusses some of the challenges of segregation within the gay community. In 1996 he became involved with Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, including serving on the board in the 2000s. Subject The topic of the resource Lamont Lindstrom Oral History Project interview from April 15, 2006 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lamont Lindstorm, Laura Belmonte, Dennis Neill 2006 available at Center interview Lamont Lindstrom Laura A. 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