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[2026] John Orsulak and Pat Hobbs Interview

John Orsulak and Pat Hobbs Oral History Interview March 19, 2026.pdf

This interview with Pat Hobbs and John Orsulak explores their 36-year relationship following a chance encounter at a church, their careers and longtime involvement in theater and music. They also highlight their activism within the LGBTQ community in…

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[2026] Joe McDonald Obituary

Joseph (Joe) McDonald, MD, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Tulsa. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nancy McDonald. Joe and Nancy were long-time advocates for Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) and Tulsa PFLAG, serving both…

[2026] Jeremy Simmons Interview

Jeremy Simmons Interview - Jan. 21, 2026.mp4

Jeremy Simmons shares his journey of self-discovery and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community. Growing up in a conservative, religious environment, he navigated the complexities of his sexual identity while facing societal expectations and bullying.…

[2026] Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Interview

Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Oral History Interview Jan 16, 2026.mp4

Sue Welch and Marcy Smith share their personal journeys, highlighting their experiences growing up in Oklahoma and navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Marcy recounts her childhood in Tulsa, her education at Oklahoma…

[2006] Terry Luce Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on January 27, 2006. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Terry was born in New Jersey in 1933. Served in the 10…

[2005] Trish Spurgin Interview

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…

[2005] Murrel Wilmoth Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on October 22, 2005 (Laura misspeaks at the beginning of the interview and says it is the 21st). Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for…

[2003] Bob Inglish, Mike Green, and Dennis Neill Interview

Bob Inglish, Mike Green, Dennis Neill oral history interview May 5, 2003.mp4

Bob Inglish, Mike Green and Dennis Neill Oral History Interview with Kerry Lewis on May 5, 2003 - Discover the early days of Tulsa's LGBTQ+ activism through the personal stories of key founders. This episode explores how the community built a social,…

[2003] Dennis Neill Remarks at Gala

2 pages of a transcript of Dennis Neill's remarks at Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' (TOHR) annual gala in 2003. Includes mentions of United State Ambassador James Hormel's presence and the importance of community contribution to the center.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Gala, Ambassador Hormel, Ambassador James Hormel, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, gala, James Hormel, TOHR, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2007] Lifetime Achievement Award Dennis Neill Acceptance Speech

2007GalaLifetimeAchievementAwardDennisNeillAcceptanceSpeach.pdf

A transcript of Dennis Neill's acceptance speech for the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Equality Gala, 2 pages.

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[2007] Diversity Gala Tulsa World May 23, 2007

2007DiversityDinnerTulsaWorldMay23,2007-1.pdf

A scanned copy of page D2 from the Tulsa World, May 23, 2007, featuring an article regarding the Equality Gala taking place on June 9, 2007, 1 page. Also includes a list of sponsors organized by donation rank.

[2003] Diversity Gala Dennis Neill Remarks

A transcript of a speech given by Dennis Neill at the 2003 Diversity Gala on June 13, 2003, 2 pages. Mainly regards the importance of donations and volunteer work.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Gala, Ambassador Hormel, Ambassador James Hormel, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Diversity Gala, Diversity Gala 2003, donations, fundraising, gala, James Hormel, speech, TOHR, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2007] Diversity Gala Poster

OFE-003 Diversity Gala Poster_LR (2).pdf

A digital copy of a poster advertising the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2007 Diversity Gala themed "A Night in the City" on June 9, 2007 at DoubleTree Warren Place, 1 page.

[2005] Pride Photos

42 photos from the 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade and other Pride related activities.

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[2015] Pride Photos

7 photos from the 2015 Tulsa Pride Parade and Festival.

[2007] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 22 January 2007

11 pages of an email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of January 22, 2007 (printed the following day on January 23, 2007), primarily regarding the opening of the new Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, and 2 pages of a press…

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[2003] Pride Photos

116 photos from the 2004 Tulsa Pride Parade and other Pride related activities.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Pride, AIDS/HIV education, All Souls Epiphany Hope Restoration, ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH, Andre Martin, Andre' Martin, Bernd Oehler, Bisexual Lesbian Gay Trans Alliance, Bisexual Lesbian Gay Trans Alliance (BLGTA), BLGT Alliance, BLGTA, Bob Hendrix, Brent Ortolani, Carolyn Wiley, Community Hero Award, Council Oak Men's Chorale, Council Oak Mens, Council Oak Women, Council Oak Women's Chorale, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Dignity Integrity, Dignity/Integrity, Dignity/Integrity GLBT Catholics and Episcopalians, Dignity/Integrity GLBT Catholics and Episcopalians and Friends, Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, Dwight Holden, Dwight Kealiher, Fellowship Congregational Church, Frank Robert, Gay Straight Alliance, Gay-Straight Alliance, GLBT Catholics and Episcopalians, GLBT Catholics and Episcopalians and Friends, GLBT History Project, HIV Education, Howard Dean, HRC, Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), James Hormel, Jim Moore, Joe McDonald, John F. Kerry, John Kerry, John Southard, Kris Kohl, Leather, Leathermen, Mark Bonney, Mark Bonny, Miss Gay, Miss Gay Oklahoma, Mona Pittenger, More Light, More Light Presbyterians, Mr. TNT Leather, Ms. TNT Leather, Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald, Nancy and Joe McDonald, Nancy McDonald, Native Americans, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), Open Arms, Open Arms Project, Open Arms Youth Project, Open Arms Youth Project (OYP), OpenArms, OpenArms Project, Openarms Youth Project, Openarms Youth Project (OYP), OSU, OSU SODA, 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), Parish Church of Saint Jerome, Parish Church of St. Jerome, PFLAG, PFLAG Stillwater, Phillip Au, Pride 2003, pride festival, pride Parade, Pride Parade and festival, Rex Ball, Rick Phillips, S.O.F.A., Scott and Bob Hendrix, Scott Hendrix, Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA), Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance, Silver Star, Silver Star Bar, SODA, SOFA, SOFA BTW Gay Straight Alliance, SOFA BTW's Gay-Straight Alliance, Soulforce, Soulforce in Oklahoma, Stephen Edwards, TAUUC, Ted Eudy, Tim Wu, TNT Leather, TOHR, TOHR Reception, TOHR Reporter, TU, TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance, TU SODA, Tulsa Art Deco, Tulsa Association of Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Tulsa Association of Unitarian Universalist Congregation (TAUUC), TULSA GLBT HISTORY PROJECT, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), Tulsa Pride, Tulsa Pride 2003, Tulsa Pride Events, Tulsa Pride Festival, Unitarian Churches, Unitarian Churches Tulsa, Unitarian Universalists, Unitarians Unite for Human Rights, University of Tulsa, UUs Unite For Human Rights, Women of Council Oak

[2002] Pride Photos

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12 photos from the 2002 Tulsa Pride Parade and other Pride related activities.

[2019] Gala Sponsors Powerpoint

A Powerpoint presentation listing the sponsors of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2019 Equality Gala, 13 pages total. Organized by tiers from highest to lowest: Ruby, Amber, Beryl, Emerald, Sapphire, and Amethyst.

Tags: 2019, 2019 Gala, Al Carlozzi, ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH, American Airlines, Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation, Bank of Oklahoma, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation, Cortez Family Foundation, Council Oak Men's Chorale, Council Oak Mens, Cresap Family Foundation, Dan Burnstein, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, donations, donors, Dr. Al Carlozzi, Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi, Dr. Richard and Debera Gordon Family, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2019, Fellowship Congregational Church, Fellowship Congregational Church UCC, Fellowship Congregational UCC, gala, George Kaiser Family Foundation, HIV Outreach Education Program, HIV Outreach Education Program (HOPE), HOPE, Joe Hukills, Joe McDonald, John Southard, Justin Mahood, Justin Williams, Kelly Kirby, Kirk Holt, Martin Martinez, Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald, Nancy and Joe McDonald, Nancy McDonald, OkEq, OKEQ fundraising, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity, Oklahoma University, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), ONE Gas, ONEOK, Osage Casino, OSU, OSU Division of Institutional Diversity, OU, OU Tulsa, Prime Timers, Primetimers, Renee Marshall, SAGE, SAGE Tulsa, Sanford and Irene Burnstein Family Foundation, Sponsors, TAPT, Tulsa Area Prime Timers, Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT), Tulsa Area Primetimers, Williams, Yellow Brick Road

[2019] Equality Gala Photos

40 photos from the 2019 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), including 15 sample proofs of the backdrop design for the photobooth and 1 rendering of the mural for the Lynn Riggs Theatre.

Tags: 2019, 2019 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2019, gala, Lynn Riggs, Lynn Riggs mural, Lynn Riggs Theatre, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ)

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