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From the Oklahoman’s For Equality newsletter:

Special Announcements

Tulsa named “Emerging Gay City” in The Advocate!

April’s Advocate spotlights Tulsa as one of five cities with rising LGBT communities in “Where the Gays Are.” The article features OkEq Executive Director Justice Waidner and prominently covers the Equality Center’s services and resources. Download it here.

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New Program: Diversity Youth Leadership Network (DYLN) Spring Summit

Saturday, March 29, 9am-4:30pm, Youth Services of Tulsa, 311 South Madison Ave.

DYLN seeks to empower LGBTQ youth and their allies in Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) through leadership development, organizational support and capacity building, and program continuity. This fun and free youth leadership conference kicks off DYLN with youth and adult workshops, a keynote by Oklahoma Representative Al McAffrey, “Be the Change You Want to See”, and music by Logo Network sensation Eric Himan. For more information or to register, visit our website or contact Deputy Director Mana Tahaie.

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Bernard Brandon Scott on “What the Bible Says About Homosexuality”

Wednesday, April 2, 7-9pm, University of Tulsa Lorton Hall room 207

The University of Tulsa’s United Campus Ministry hosts Bernard Brandon Scott, Darbeth Distinguished Professor of New Testament at the Phillips Theological Seminar, for a discussion about Christianity and homosexuality.

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“My Life Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Thursday, April 3, 7pm, University of Tulsa Lorton Hall room 207

Oklahomans for Equality is extremely proud to host Sgt. Brandy Steward, member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard as she tells the story of serving under the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, the only federal law mandating the firing of an individual on the basis of their sexual orientation. Sgt. Stewart is profiled in this week’s Urban Tulsa Weekly and will be featured on KWGS 89.5 FM’s Studio Tulsa next Wednesday at 11:30am and 7:30pm. Don’t miss this moving and important discussion about the face of discrimination in our armed forces.

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Special Thanks to H.O.P.E. Testing

Oklahomans for Equality thanks H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic for hosting their Tenth Anniversary Celebration at the Equality Center. We are proud of our long-standing partnership with H.O.P.E., whose anonymous, rapid HIV test and STD education and outreach provide an incredibly vital service to the Tulsa community.

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Heterosexual couples needed for study

A Wayne University research team is conducting a study on relationship satisfaction, spirituality, religion and self-esteem. The team is seeking 180 same- or mixed-sex couples who have been living together for at least six months to take a 25-45 minute, private online survey. Participants will enter a drawing to win an iPod Nano. If you and your partner would like to participate, please email Lisa Dillon with both email address. This study been approved by the University of Detroit, Mercy.

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Rev. Dr. Scott Jones and Rep. Sally Kern Debate on KFOR’s Flashpoint

Reverend Dr. Scott Jones, pastor of Cathedral of Hope Church in Oklahoma City, debated Representative Sally Kern on this Sunday’s Flashpoint political debate program. View the debate online.