Newspaper article covering the history of Tulsa’s LGBT community, stonewall, and the evolution of Pride in Tulsa. Toby Jenkins interviewed about OKEQ’s history. Discusses Tulsa Police Department’s harassment of LGBT folk in the 70’s. Activist John M.…
Article covering Pride 2009. Discussion about the growing acceptance of LGBT rights in the United States. Focus is on resistance from within the state and support from Tulsa. Noah Blatt, 9 years old, was grand marshal of the parade after donating $11…
A written account by Don Satterthwaite's visit to Village Baptist Church (VBC) with Rob Hill on June 23, 2002, after previously protesting with Soulforce, 4 pages total. After their initial hospitality, Satterhwaite and Hill attend a sermon until…
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.
1 photocopy of a newspaper clipping of the obituary for Edith Windsor (20 June 1929 - 12 September 2017), a LGBTQ rights advocate whose lawsuit challenging the federal Defense of Marriage act lead to nationwide legal reforms raising same-sex marriage…
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.
On March 19, 1976, Mr. John Faires, of the Tulsa Gay Community Caucus, appeared before the city's Board of Commissioners to speak on the matter of gay civil rights. Mr. Faires said "on behalf of the gay population of Tulsa (we) respectfully ask that…
Newspaper article covering pride 2004. Protestors were present but outnumbered by supporters. An important issue was a proposed statewide ban on same-sex marriage. Contains photos of marchers.