19 20 639 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/631f709a41380ec2a6c192302cf48595.pdf 67d876921a3186405ea6fb57378dcbab 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 Volume four / Issue two the TORCH tulsa oklahomans for human rights 220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black eye. This time we gave it back. Michael Christopher, Executive Director 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. 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. 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. If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming (And if you send me your email address I won’t let you miss the next one!) 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 (continued on p. 9) TOHR’s Year End Fundraising 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 mnost significant year for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. 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 Questions on Marriage: A Conference on Marriage Equality, 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 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. (contimted on p. 3) From the President 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 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. 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. A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good 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. [signature of Mark Bonney] President, TOHR John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW Counselor & Psychotherapist 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 www.tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Office location Tulsa GLBT Community 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 Large 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 Campaign The Pyramid Project pyramidproject.org Chair Sue Welch Committee Members Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman, David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Catheryn Mason, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams. 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. 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. Copyright 2004, TOHR. Fund-Raising Campaign (cont. from p. 1) 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. 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. 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. 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! Estimated Revenues Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Other, 4% Memberships, 3% Grants, 19% Benefits, 4% Diversity Celebration, 40% Donations & Pledges, 30% Estimated Expenses Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Programs & Marketing, 14% Other, 5%. Wages & Benefits, 29% Facilities & Office, 28% Diversity Celebration, 24% Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For All 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 Tulsa GLBT Information Line 743-GAYS (743-4297) White Lion Pub Tulsa's Authentic English Pub 6927 S. Canton Ave. Just 2 blocks East of Yale off 71st Street 491-6533 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 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! 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! Use your Join link at PyramidProject.org. HOUSE FOR RENT in one of Tulsa’s few "blue precincts," $700 per month in historic Yorktown, St. John’s hospital 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, dish-washer and refrigerator! Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863. GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC. 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 insurancecompanies. 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 – WE WORK FOR YOU! UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR December 1, 15 – Coming Out Group. 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. 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 8:00pm every Tuesday except Dec. 28 December 3, 10, 17 – Films at the Center. Join us at 6:30pm Fdday evenings for movie night... fun, film and friends at the Center, 5545 E. 41st December 3, 4, 7 – Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Trinity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org. December 6 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 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 6:30pm 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. 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 7:00pm 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. January 10 – Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the GLBT Needs Assessment by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pm, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. January 12 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all. January 24 – 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. 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 LGBT news items, subscribe to the free TOHR eNEWS email newsletter by sending email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE in 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.m. for Bible Study, Singing and Prayer GLBTQ Youth in Tulsa Have Found a Home Ken Draper OpenArms Youth Project 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. 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. 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 918-838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org FALL FUND DRIVE 2004 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. Thank You! $5,000 and above Dennis Neill and John Southard $1,000 to $4,999 Mark Henry Cisar Holt, Inc. Doug Campbell Kaye Smith Michael Williams and Lance Pillstrom $250 to $999 Lamont Lindstrom Duane MenNe and Mike Mills Tom Neal Gregg Smith and Kevin Burleson Michael Green $100 to $249 Janet Gearin Andrew Carter D. Bruce Lewis Rev. and Mrs. Russell Bennett Fred Bassett tulsa glbt history project HISTORY PROJECT Memories 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? ** TROPICAL GARDENS ** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE ** BLUE HAVEN ** MILWAUKEE TAVERN ** BISHOPS BAR ** St. MORITZ ** LITTLE MEXICO ** THE DOGHOUSE ** SKOO-BEE-DO ** FRIENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP) ** TRACY’S ** THE NEW EDITION ** THE ZEBRA LOUNGE ** TAJ MAHAL ** THE 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 MEMBERSHIP "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 "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 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—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: [] Mailing Address Telephone IMPORTANT: Email Address I am interested in: 0 Volunteering at the Center 0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration 0 The Rights Advocacy Team I (we) want to join TOHR! 0 Individual $30 0 Family/Household $50 0 Patron $100 0 Business/Organization $ 100 0 Donor’s Circle $300+ $__________ 0 NEW Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15 0 Check enclosed, payable to TOHR 0 My company offers a matching gift program. The proper forms are enclosed or will follow. 0 Please bill my (our) credit card: 0 Visa 0 MasterCard 0 American Express Card #_______________________ 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). 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. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human 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. From: Place Postage Here Membership Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 Sweeping Away Hate in Sand Springs 220 Attend Vigil... (continued from 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 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. Silent Sweep 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 throughout—from the vigil through the sweep, and his presence encouraged all of us. Radical Inclusivity 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: 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... 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. 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. 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. This time we’re glad he came. Gay & Lesbian Fund FOR TULSA If you support Non-Profits in the Tulsa Area 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-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. 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; Community 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. For more information: www.gayandlesbianfund.org/tulsa Email: Tulsa@gayandlesbianfund.org Or call the Tulsa Community Foundation, 918-494-8823. Interview with a Board Member: Ken Youngblood 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 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. 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. 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: Alright Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay community? 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!! Coming Out Crowd TOHR's Coming Out Support Group continues to meet the first 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. STUFFING STOCKINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Don't forget the PRIDE STORE Located inside the Tulsa GLBT Community Center 5545 E. 41st St. Cards, Jewelry, Rainbow flags, Art Prints, Pet Gifts, Books, Candles, AND MORE! 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 free paper PFLAG/TOHR HOLIDAY DINNER Monday, Dec 13 6:30pM 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! Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR Torch, February-March 2005; Volume 4, Issue 3 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 February - March 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights February 2005 TOHR Torch https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/cbd3b82247e4c4eadc83a4934259e074.jpg 7355e3f0fb88d63ef43c7d6ebd67a7ab https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/cb0c9c183b92e5b42dcdda4184ad9ca0.pdf 36c17cee6aab257744b790b6a5047017 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR Torch, May-June 2005; Volume 4, Issue 5 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 May - June 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/9371c1d056423c7fac818c0084146a94.jpg 30058c71246fbc726d5d6e2ab40ed5c9 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/7f546c1efadd6953d3d0a6095393aa66.pdf 5fec54a5923f739ac369fce8bf4985d9 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://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/93a2b516b2cb7f633175440172a5e86f.jpg fb9aed01aa036fb5b1742a8caf7a25d3 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/c661e08772aa4d0e5e3fd29c860dda9b.pdf 26bf2103ea5d5a0d64b21e583cbde6c3 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/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] Torch, April 2005; Volume 4, Issue 4 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 2004 April Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights April 2004 TOHR Torch 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] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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] Trish Spurgin Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 18, 2005 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on November 18, 2005. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Trish was born in Tulsa in 1941. [Editor’s note – full name was Agnes Patricia “Trish” Spurgin. She passed away in Tulsa on June 27, 2021.] She attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio. In 1959, she experienced her first same- sex relationship while in college. She returned to Tulsa and attended the University of Tulsa. Trish worked in accounting and collections. Regarding the Tulsa lesbian scene, she discussed the bar life, social activities and the frequent police harassment. She discussed her interactions with her gay brother and observations about lesbians and gay men and her exposure to Tulsa Oklahomans for Equality. Subject The topic of the resource Trish Spurgin Oral History Interview from November 18, 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Trish Spurgin, Laura Belmonte, Jensen Bridges, Matthew D. Williams, Dennis Neill 2005 Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin Agnes Patricia Spurgin Agnes Patricia Trish Spurgin available at Center Dennis Neill Dennis R. Neill interview Jensen Bridges Laura A. Belmonte Laura Belmonte lesbian Matthew D. Williams Matthew Williams OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript police harassment TOHR transcript Trish Spurgin TU Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) University of Tulsa video Western College for Women in Oxford https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/ba1f7b8f61702dc7c8c84a2b535505db.jpg a4e612aeb03786db4b0edd4bc2f7ab84 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] Tulsa Pride/Diversity Celebration Poster Description An account of the resource A poster promoting the 2005 Tulsa Pride celebration and outlining a schedule of events between June 5th and 11th. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Righteous: Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust Flier Subject The topic of the resource The Holocaust Description An account of the resource Flier for The Righteous: Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust, a presentation given by historian Sir Martin Gilbert at Congregation B'nai Emunah synagogue. 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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 Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 2592x1728 pixels 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] 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. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neal Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG file 2592x1728 pixels Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph 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 Oklahomans for Human Rights All Souls Unitarian Church Tulsa, Oklahoma https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/f3f1c9294f85795138455775d154780c.pdf 873a286679843ca4173a354fad9b1479 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 Physical Media: Digital Media: 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/. 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Cisar Jr. Stanley's Funeral and Cremation Stanleys Funeral and Cremation Service TOHR TOHR Pyramid Project Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Tulsa World https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/adc4c46d01618f627d9fb7da5ab3562a.pdf 38e397f9ab056f822e5ab15b7b5ddaf6 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 Advertisements Subject The topic of the resource Pride Parade and Festival Description An account of the resource Advertisement for 2006's Pride Parade and Festival. Includes smaller advertisement for Community Center. 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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 https://www.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. 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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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 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 June 6, 2006 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 Pride 2006 East Village Art Exhibit 2006 Arts https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/bf6e8c4f3a96a7890dafd26109b85153.pdf fc7034cabe9efdb15406d7bb23c0c769 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 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 https://www.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 Emails and Notes Subject The topic of the resource Pride Houston 2006 Description An account of the resource Emails and notes relating to Houston's 2006 Pride 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 October 6, 2005 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 Emails, notes 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 Houston 2006 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/54154a6bf27d23f28ad1611f5a53f79a.pdf f58cd99fa95df6232f7c8690ecc5a725 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 https://www.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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Partnership Agreement Subject The topic of the resource Diversity Celebration 2006 Partners Description An account of the resource Blank partnership agreement for 2006's Diversity Celebrations. 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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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/84343ac8fa83f27d1cc1be3730a541da.pdf 2d13b204d5f6188a2089cab6662af754 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://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/3406fab70a19df1e4ef8519b981860d5.pdf 2d13b204d5f6188a2089cab6662af754 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 friday, june 9 gilcrease museum imagine tulsa oklahomans for human rights po box 2687 918.743.4297 tohr.org 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 diversity gala 2006 friday, june 9 gilcrease museum imagine tulsa oklahomans for human rights po box 2687 918.743.4297 tohr.org 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 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. $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 ______________________________________________ Exp. Date _____________________________ 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/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Diversity Gala Corporate Sponsorship Invite Letter Subject The topic of the resource 2006 TOHR Diversity Gala "IMAGINE" Corporate Sponsorship Invite Letter Description An account of the resource An invitation and order form addressed to Steve Eberle, Director of Fundraising at Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), for Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity tickets to the 2006 TOHR Diversity Gala: "IMAGINE" on June 9, 2006, at the Gilcrease Museum, 2 pages. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Diversity Gala Photos Subject The topic of the resource OKEQ Diversity Gala 2006 Photos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Description An account of the resource 19 photos from the 2006 DiversityGala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), including presentations of the Lifetime Achievement and Community Hero Awards to recipients Sue Welch, Bernice Cain, Kirk Holt, and Charles Faudree. There is also a picture of a poster listing the gala sponsors by their respective tiers. 2006 2006 Diversity Gala 2006 Gala 5 T Construction 818 Martini Bar Anita Randza Bernice Cain Bettye and Jim Knight Bettye Knight Charles Faudree Class Act Community Hero Award Dan Burnstein Dave Duncan Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Dennis R. Neill Diversity Gala Diversity Gala 2006 Dr. Greg Gray Equality Gala gala Greg Gray James Madill Jeff Zumwalt Jim Knight Joe McDonald Joel Norvell John Southard Jonathan Brown Kimberly Loring Kirk Holt Lifetime Achievement Award Lynn Jones Marcy Smith Marriott Southern Hills Martin Martinez Monty and Dave Duncan Monty Duncan Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald Nancy and Joe McDonald Nancy McDonald Neil Zink OkEq Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Petal Pushers Samson Senator Bernice Cain St. Jerome Church Starbucks Sue Welch Tim Williams Tracey and Joel Norvell Tracey Norvell Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills Tulsa Opera US Cellular VIDOOP Williams https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/b743306a27261d2e1233bb73867be57c.jpg 277e30d5de6f5bf61c934267bfda15bb 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 [Collection] Oklahoma LGBT+ History Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: 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. Location:OkEq History Project/Ddatadrive/History-General (in Omeka)/Gay Pride Show Channel 41 Feb 2006 Ron Mangum with Laura Belmonte sponsored by Gay GuardianEDITED Channel 41 Cherokee tribe Dawn McKinley Families First Gay Guardian Gay Pride Show Jim Scuder Kathy Reynolds Laura Belmonte Leslie Puncatello Open Arms Youth Project Ron Mangum same-sex marriage Tim Gillean Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association 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] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. 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. Belmonte Laura Belmonte Metropolitan Community Church Nancy McDonald OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG PFLAG Tulsa Chapter The Way TOHR TOHR Board of Directors transcript Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Board of Directors Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights HIV Testing video 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] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. 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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Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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] Leslie Penrose Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 31, 2006 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on March 31, 2006. Born in Amarillo, Texas in 1951, Leslie graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Religion and then a Masters of Divinity at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa. She discusses her marriage, children and work in the LGBTQ+ community as a faith leader and early outreach to those impacted by HIV/AIDS. With the Methodist Bishop’s support, in 1993 she founded the Community of Hope when church leaders at her mainstream church became uncomfortable with her AIDS outreach. Facing continued pressure from the denomination, in 1999 she transferred her ordination to United Church of Christ to continue her ministry to the LGBTQ+ community and support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Subject The topic of the resource Leslie Penrose Oral History Project Interview from March 31, 2006 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leslie Penrose, Laura Belmonte, Dennis Neill 2006 AIDS AIDS/HIV Community of Hope HIV HIV/AIDs interview Laura A. 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Title A name given to the resource [2006] Nancy and Joe McDonald Reviewing Rainbow Library Design Subject The topic of the resource 2006 Photo of Nancy and Joe McDonald reviewing design for Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Description An account of the resource A photo of Nancy and Joe McDonald next to a pin board displaying plans for the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library to be established at the new Equality Center in their honor, dated December 2, 2006. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 2, 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nancy and Joe McDonald, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2006 Dennis R. 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Title A name given to the resource [2006] Pride Photos Subject The topic of the resource Photos from the 2006 Tulsa Pride Parade and Pride activities Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Description An account of the resource 20 photos from the 2006 Tulsa Pride Parade and other Pride related activities. 2006 2006 Pride Blockbuster Blockbuster Cares CARES Community Hero Award Families First Gayly Oklahoman Kirk Holt Matthew Sumner Open Arms Open Arms Project Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) OpenArms OpenArms Project Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) OYP Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG PFLAG Stillwater PFLAG Tulsa Chapter Pride 2006 pride festival pride Parade Pride Parade and festival Sue Welch Tulsa CARES Tulsa PFLAG Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2006 Tulsa Pride Events Tulsa Pride Festival