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[2026] Michael James Interview

Michael James Oral History Interview July 21, 2026.mp4

In this in-depth interview, Michael James, known as MJ in the community, shares his journey living with HIV for nearly 30 years, his activism, and his extensive involvement in LGBTQ+ advocacy, community service, and HIV awareness initiatives in…

[2017] OKEQ eNews

Tags: 2017, 2017 Bullying Prevention Conference, 2017 Pride, Affordable Care Act, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Affordable Care Act Assistance, agender, AIDS/HIV, Alex Wade, Alyssa Pasquini, Amanda Rogers, American Theatre Company, American Theatre Company (ATC), American Theatre Productions, anti-bullying, Anti-Bullying Collaboration, Art Gallery, Art Opening and Exhibit, ATC, ATC productions, Bamboo, Bamboo Lounge, Before the I Do, Before the I Do workshop, bigender, Binge, Bisexual, BlaQueer, BlaQueer Magic, Booker T. Washington High School, Brought to You by Bi, Brought to You by Bi the Letter B, Bullying Prevention Conference, Carlyn Ritter, CF Industries, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation, Circle Cinema, Coming Out Day, Condomania, Condomania!, condoms, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, DJ Alex, Domestic Abuse, domestic violence, Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, EBA, EBA Directory, EBA Mixer, Eddie Broadway, Emperor Trevor Devereaux, Empress Roxie Starr, eNews, Equality Business Alliance, Equality Business Alliance (EBA), Equality Business Alliance Directory, Equality Business Alliance Networking Mixer, Equality Center, Equality Center Pride Store, Equality Center renovations, Equality Center Renovations Grand Opening, Eric Himan, Explorer Pipeline, Family Ties, First Thursday, First Thursday Art Exhibit, First Thursday Art Gallery, First Thursday Art Gallery Reception, First Thursday Art Reception, Fun Home, Fundraiser, fundraisers, fundraising, G.T. Bynum, game night, Gender Support Program, genderfluid, genderflux, genderqueer, GT Bynum, H.O.P.E., Halloween Bingo Bash, Health Outreach Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.), healthcare, Healthcare Navigator, HIV, HIV testing, HIV/AIDs, HOPE, HOPE Testing, ICAO Emperor, ICAO Empress, ICAO Presents the Halftime Show, Imperial Court of all Oklahoma, Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO), Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group, Ivory Onyx, Jennie Martin, Jim Scholl, John Madigan, Jose Emmanuel Vega, Jose Vega, Kate Henry, Kathy Kavanaugh, Kline Henry, Ladies Social Club, Ladies Social Club (LSC), Ladies Social Club Pumpkin Carving and Painting, Lambda Al Anon, Lambda Al-Anon, Lawyer in the Library, Little Blue House, Little Blue House fundraiser, Live Free, Live Free!, Live Free! Coming Out Workshop, LSC, Mallory Taylor, Mark Taracuk, Mary Jones, Mayor GT Bynum, Merrill Reiter, Michael Rice, Miss Route 66, Miss Route 66 USofA Diva, Miss USofA Diva 2017, Mister Route 66, Mister USofA MI 2017, Mister USofA MI Classic 2017, Movies, Mr. Route 66, Mr. Route 66 USofA MI, Mr. Route 66 USofA MI Classic, Ms. Route 66, Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library, Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, National Coming Out Day, Native Americans, neutrois, Newsletter, Nicole Carrington, non-binary, Non-Binary Support Group, nonbinary, Obamacare, OkEq, OKEQ art gallery, OKEQ eNews, OkEq Equality Center, Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, Oklahoma JobLink, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University - Tulsa, Oklahoma State University (OSU), Oklahomans for Equality, Olivia Cotter, Open Mic Night, OSU, OSU Tulsa, OSU Tulsa Counseling Center, OSU Tulsa Counseling Services, OU, OU Physicians, OUT for TCC, PARTY BOI, Pat Hobbs, Perspectives: LGBT People of Color, Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood Healthcare Navigator, Pride 2017, Pride Bingo, Pride Store, Prime Time, Prime Timers, Primetimers, Rainbow Granny, Rainbow Library, Rebecca Ungerman, Richard Haley, Rooftop Rally, Roxie Starr, Roxxie Ray Starr, SAGE, SAGE Tulsa, Secular Organizations for Sobriety Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety Recovery (SOS), Seduction Dickerson, Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), sexual assault, Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group, sexual health, Sharon Queen, Shauna Henry, SIA, SOS Group, SOS Tulsa, Southern Pride drum group, Southwest Airlines, Survivors of Incest Anonymous, Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA), Tabias Olajuawon, TAPT, TCC, TCC Metro Campus, Temple Hull, Teresa Reno, The Bamboo Lounge, The Halftime Show, Toby Jenkins, Tracy Vaillancourt, Trailer Trash Teresa, Trevor Devereaux, Trevor Ray Howe Devereaux Meadows, Tulsa American Film Festival, Tulsa Area Prime Timers, Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT), Tulsa Area Primetimers, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Community College (TCC), Tulsa Community College Metro Campus, Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum, Tulsa Pride 2017, Tulsa Pride Bingo, Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017, Tulsa Pride Bingo Hallowen Edition, Tulsa Project Theatre, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), two spirit, two-spirit, Tyler Oakley, University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma (OU), Vic Wiener, video eNews, Volunteer of the Month, volunteers, Westly Dotson, Who's Gonna Love Me Now?, Workforce Oklahoma Access Point, Your Way Back to Me

[2025] OKEQ Strategic Plan Final Draft 2025 - 2030

10 pages of a final draft for Oklahomans for Equality's (OKEQ) strategic plan for the years 2025 to 2030. It contains the organization's mission and goals, and detailed strategic goals with their action items.

Tags: 2025, Art Gallery, Asana, board training, budget, budgeting, CenterLink, community, community engagement, community feast, community networks, community outreach, donations, EBA, Equality Business Alliance, Equality Business Alliance (EBA), executive director, executive director search, executive director search committee, fundraisers, fundraising, gala, health clinic, history project, IT Special Committee, Lead Together, Leadership Tulsa, legal resources, Let's All Do Good, LRT Advisory Council, memorial, memorial service, mission statement, Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library, Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, OkEq, OKEQ Board, OKEQ Board and Trustees, OKEQ mission, OKEQ staff, OKEQ strategic plan, OKEQ volunteers, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Oklahomans for Equality Board, Pride celebration, pride festival, Rainbow Library, Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma, Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma (RJIOK), RJIOK, safety, safety protocols, security, staff recruitment, strategic plan, support groups, TCF, Trans Day of Remembrance, Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), volunteers, World AIDS day, young adult programming

[ND] Pyramid Project Presentation

A 6 page presentation provided by OutGiving, a Gill Foundation project. Addresses how to organize and campaign a capital project.

Tags: campaign, fundraisers, fundraising, Gill Foundation, outgiving, OutGiving Gill Foundation, presentation, Pyramid Project, Pyramid Project campaign, Pyramid Project Capital Campaign, Pyramid Project fundraising, Pyramid Project planning, TOHR, TOHR Pyramid Project, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2001] Pyramid Project Email and Fundraiser RSVP Card

Pyramid Project Email and Fundraiser RSVP Card.pdf

1 page printed copy of a forwarded email from Sue Welch on April 20, 2001, forwarded on April 26, 2001, regarding an upcoming Pyramid Project Committee meeting and topics to discuss with some handwritten notes, and 1 page of an invitation to a…

[2024] OKEQ FAQs - February 2024

3 pages of a publicly available document posted to the main page of the Oklahomans for Equality website containing 8 frequently asked questions and answers from OKEq regarding the February fundraising event and organizational changes.

Tags: 100k to Valentine's Day, 2024, FAQ, frequently asked questions, fundraisers, fundraising, OkEq, OKEQ Board, OKEQ fundraising, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Oklahomans for Equality Board, Oklahomans for Equality fundraising

[2024] Press Release: "Oklahomans for Equality fundraiser reaches $70,000"

OKEq-February-13-2024-Press-Release-.pdf

A 5 page document from Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) outlining the money donated to the organization during a fundraising event and the transfer of leadership from Executive Director Dorothy (Des) Ballard. Includes two charts tracking the timelines…

Tags: 100k to Valentine's Day, 2024, Board President Eric Wilson, Bob Hanson, Des Ballard, donations, donors, Dorothy (Des) Ballard, Dorothy Ballard, Eric Wilson, executive director, Executive Director Des Ballard, Executive Director Dorothy (Des) Ballard, fundraisers, fundraising, OkEq, OKEQ Board, OKEQ Board of Directors, OKEQ Board President, OKEQ Board President Eric Wilson, OKEQ Board Vice President, OKEQ donations, OKEQ donors, OKEQ Executive Committee, OKEQ Executive Director, OKEQ Executive Director Des Ballard, OKEQ Executive Director Dorothy (Des) Ballard, OKEQ fundraising, OKEQ Vice President Bob Hanson, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Oklahomans for Equality Board, Oklahomans for Equality Executive Director, Oklahomans for Equality fundraising, press release, Vice President Bob Hanson

[ND] Support The Mural Repainting

A poster from Neff Brewing advertising a fundraiser for the repainting of the Lynn Riggs Theater mural. The poster states that 5% of all taproom sales during the event will to be donated to the Equality Center.

Tags: Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Equality Center, Fundraiser, fundraisers, fundraising, Lynn Riggs, Lynn Riggs mural, Lynn Riggs Theatre, Neff Brewing, OkEq, OKEQ donations, OkEq Equality Center, OKEQ fundraising, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Oklahomans for Equality fundraising

[2005] TOHR Torch, December 2003 - January 2004; Volume 4, Issue 2

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…

Tags: 2003, 2004, Fred Phelps, fundraising, Gay & Lesbian Fund, GLBT Community Center, GLBT History Project, iGive, iGive.com, Ken Draper, Ken Youngblood, Mark Bonney, Michael Christopher, Newsletter, 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, Pyramid Project, Pyramid Project campaign, Pyramid Project Capital Campaign, Pyramid Project fundraising, Say No to Hate, Say No To Hate Coalition, Sue Welch, TOHR, TOHR capital campaign, TOHR GLBT Community Center, TOHR GLBT HISTORY PROJECT, TOHR membership, TOHR Pyramid Project, TOHR Torch, Torch, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), vigil, Westboro Baptist Church

[2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 19 March 2013

An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of March 19, 2013, 9 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs.

Tags: 2013, 6th Annual Turn About Show, Be Our Voice Give a Day, Circle Cinema, Coming Out Workshop, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Dining Out for Life, Diversity and Dignity Group, EBA, EBA Directory, email, eNews, Equality Business Alliance, Equality Business Alliance (EBA), Equality Business Alliance Directory, Equality Center, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2013, Family and Children's Services, First Thursday Art Reception, fundraisers, fundraising, Gender Outreach, Homebuyer Education Class, HOPE, Know Your Rights, Lambda Al Anon, Lambda Al-Anon, LGBT Softball, LifeLine, Live Free, Live Free!, Live Free! Coming Out Workshop, Marriage Equality Week, MOREcolor, MOREcolor exhibition, MOREcolor Fine Arts, MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition, Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, OkEq, OKEQ Board, OKEQ EBA, OKEQ Equality Business Alliance, OkEq Equality Center, OKEQ Weekly eNews, OKEQ weekly news, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), OML, OML 2013, Open Arms, Open Arms Youth Project, Open Arms Youth Project (OYP), OpenArms, OpenArms Project, Openarms Youth Project, Openarms Youth Project (OYP), OYP, Pride Idol, Pride Store, Prime Timers, Rainbow Writers, SAGE, SAGE-aging issues, Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders, Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA), Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance, SODA, Spectrum Knits, Suzanne Westenhoefer, TAPT, The Trevor Project, TMSL, Trevor Project, TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance, TU SODA, Tulsa Area Prime Timers, Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT), Tulsa Growl, Tulsa Growl 2013, Tulsa LGBT Softball, Tulsa Metro Softball League, Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL), Tulsa Pride, Tulsa Pride 2013, Tulsa Pride Festival, Tulsa Two Spirits Society, Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering, Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association, Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association, Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.), Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (TULSA), Turn About Show, Volunteer Tulsa, Within Our Reach, Workforce Oklahoma Access Point

[2020] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020

2020-01-30 enews Get Your Ruby Red Slippers Ready.pdf

An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) sent on January 30, 2020, 5 pages. Primarily focuses on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Equality Gala planned for April 18, 2020.

[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.

[2006] Diversity Gala Corporate Sponsorship Invite Letter

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…

Tags: 2006, 2006 Diversity Gala, 2006 Gala, Bernest Cain, Community Center, Corporate Sponsorship, Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities, Cyber Center, CyberCenter, David Bohnett CyberCenter, Director Greg Gatewood, Director of Fundraising Steve Eberle, Diversity Gala, Diversity Gala 2006, fundraisers, fundraising, gala, Gilcrease Museum, GLBT Community Center, Greg Gatewood, IMAGINE, Joe McDonald, Lifetime Achievement Award, Lynn Jones, Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald, Nancy and Joe McDonald, Nancy McDonald, Senator Bernest Cain, State Senator Bernest Cain, Steve Eberle, TOHR, TOHR 25th anniversary, TOHR Director of Fundraising, TOHR Lifetime Achievement Award, Tulsa GLBT Community Center, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 25th anniversary, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 25th anniversary

[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)

Tags: 1995, aboution, adoption, African Americans, AIDS/HIV, AIDS/HIV research, AIDS/HIV testing, Amendment 2, American Library Association, Amnesty International, anti-bias law, anti-gay legislation, arts and entertainment, attorneys, Barry Hensley, Bars, Black and White Party, Buddhism, businesses, California AIDS Ride, censorship, churches, civil rights, Community Awards, custody, Dave Fleischer, Dennis Rodman, Domestic Partnership, Don't Ask Don't Tell, estate planning, Family Finances, Family of Faith National Conference Delegates, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Fight For Your Rights, Follies Revue, Friends in Unity Social Organization (FUSO), fundraising, Gay Albania Society, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Gay Lesbian and Bisexual Book Awards, Grethe Cammermeyer, Hannah Solomon Award, hate speech, health, Hillary Clinton, homophobia, horoscopes, Human Rights Campaign Fund, International Conference of Gay and Lesbian Jews, International Mr. Leather, Larry Everett, Latinx, Leadership Lambda /conference, Leanne Gross, Lesbian Avengers, letters to the editor, Mark Vickers, marketing, marriage, medical malpractice, medical marijuana, military inclusion, Murder, National Center for Lesbian Rights, National Council of Jewish Women, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, needle exchange, Out Magazine, parade, Parents, Paul J. Williams, performing arts, personals, Phil Gramm, picnic, pornography, Pride, Pride Awards, Read All About It, religion, representation, restaurants, Ryan White care Act, Scott W. Alexander, sexual orientation discrimination, Soka Gakkai Internation Buddhist Association, sports, TOHR Reporter, Tom Neal, Transgender, Tulsa Family News, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights HIV Testing, viatication, weddings

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