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[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…

[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…

Tags: 2026, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, HIV/AIDs, interview, John Orsulak, Lynn Riggs Theatre, oral history, Oral History Project, oral history transcript, Pat Hobbs, Toby Jenkins, transcript, video

[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.…

[2025] Kent Harrell Interview

Video recording and transcription of Toby Jenkin’s December 23, 2025, interview. The interview explores his life and experiences focusing on his journey through early life, family dynamics, understanding his sexual orientation, and his career in drag…

Tags: 2025, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Dennis Neill, HIV, HIV/AIDs, Kent Harrell, oral history, Oral History Project, oral history transcript, Toby Jenkins, transcript, video

[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.

[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)

[2017] Equality Gala Photos

28 photos from the 2017 Equality Gala, themed "Family Ties", hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), including 20 sample proofs of a backdrop design for a photobooth and 1 photo of a 2017 Pride Festival t-shirt.

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[2016] Equality Gala Photos

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7 photos from the 2016 Equality Gala, themed "The Revolution Continues", hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) on April 30, 2016.

Tags: 2016, 2016 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2016, Equality Gala The Revolution Continues, gala, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), The Revolution Continues

[2015] Pride Photos

7 photos from the 2015 Tulsa Pride Parade and Festival.

[2013] Equality Gala Photo

a photo from the 2013 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) featuring 3 attendants.

Tags: 2013, 2013 Gala, 2013 Pride, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2013, gala, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Pride 2013, Tulsa Pride 2013

[2012] Equality Gala Photos

2 photos from the 2012 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), one of which being a group photo and a photo of a newspaper article featuring a different group photo of Dwight Kealiher, John Simmons, Dennis Neill, Pinky Paul, John…

[2010] Letter to City Councilors on Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Letter written by Dennis Neill to Bill Christiansen, City Councilor, District 8, regarding the city's non-discrimination ordinance.

Tags: 2010, Bill Christiansen, City Councilor, City Councilor Bill Christiansen, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, District 8, non-discrimination policies

[2010] Equality Gala Photos

50 photos from the 2012 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), including the Silent Auction and various attendees.

Tags: 2010, 2010 Gala, auction, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2010, gala, Mia Bella, Mia Bella Images, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ)

[2008] Equality Gala Photos

7 photos from the 2008 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) of various attendees.

Tags: 2008, 2008 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2008, gala, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ)

[2007] Vernon Jones Interview

Video recording and transcription of Laura Belmonte’s interview of Vernon Jones conducted on February 28, 2007. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Vernon was born on May 3, 1935, near Tulsa and…

[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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[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.

Tags: 2007, 2007 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Equality Center, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2007, gala, Lifetime Achievement Award, OkEq, OkEq Equality Center, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), speech

[2007] Gala Lifetime Achievement Award, Dennis Neill Acceptance Speech

Theme - A Night In the City

Tags: 2007 Gala, A Night in The City, Dennis Neill, Lifetime Achievement Award, Renee Potter

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