THROUGH EVA'S EYES will be held on November 8 (Sunday), at 2pm at the Barbara and Dave Sylvan Auditorium. It is hosted by The Council for Holocaust Education, and is for parents and children. For more information, call 495.1100.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Save the Date--October 31, Trick or Treating
Gather your little ghouls and goblins October 31st, and join Oklahomans for Equality as we celebrate Halloween and our President Toby Jenkins' 50th birthday, from 6-9pm at the Equality Center (4th and Kenosha, downtown). The little ones can trick-or-treat throughout the Equality Center, and childcare and kid's games and events are scheduled all evening. Don't forget your own costume! This is a free family friendly event and please RSVP to Tara at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Save the Date
Tulsa LGBT Families is hosting a parents happy hour on Tuesday, October 6 @ 5:30 pm at the White Lion Pub (6927 S. Canton, at 71st and Yale). We'll "SIP AND SHOW" so bring photos of the little one(s). Food and drink are on you, but dinners all run under $10! The White Lion Pub is an authentic British pub with a huge variety of imported beers.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New DC Law helps lesbian parents
When two women become parents together through artifical insemination, DC now extends parental rights to both women. The story is here.
Back to school shopping?
Consider TJ Maxx & Marshall's! They support a Dallas resource center. Story here.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Back to School Advice for LGBT Parents
Out & About has some advice for LGBT parents on how to navigate the back to school season; read about it here. But what do you think? Is this good advice based on your own experiences? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you would advise on the best way to make introductions with teachers, become involved with the school community, and address any special issues.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
August 8-- Mark your calendars
The Philbrook Museum hosts a free family event on Saturday, August 8 from 10:30 am - 4pm. Experiment with fun materials to make hands-on art projects, go on a scavenger hunt, take a family-friendly tour of the museum, and so much more on this day specifically for families. Tell them you are from Oklahomans for Equality to get a free children's "My Museum" kit, filled with art supplies and a special activity based on a current exhibit. Click here for more info! The Philbrook is located at 2727 South Rockford Road, Tulsa, OK 74114 in midtown.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Guitar Hero Recap
We had a blast at the Guitar Hero competition! The competition was friendly but fierce and all had a great time. Be sure to stay tuned for our other events!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Bill
From the fabulous Philadelphia Gay Parenting Examiner, we learn that Bill Clinton is in favor of marriage rights.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Don't forget!
July 18- Let the kids channel their inner rockstar at The Dennis R. Neil Equality Center at 4th and Kenosha, downtown, from 3-5pm. We'll have prizes for the winners of this GUITAR HERO COMPETITION for elementary, middle and high school ages, snacks & juice. RSVP to Tara at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Movie Night- July 10
Join us at 7pm July 10th for a great movie, and discussion at the Equality Center.
Daddy & Papa is a film dedicated to the complex issues surrounding gay fathers who raise their children together.
The film is one hour, and we'll have an informal discussion after.
View the two minute trailer, here. RSVP to Tara at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com.
Daddy & Papa is a film dedicated to the complex issues surrounding gay fathers who raise their children together.
The film is one hour, and we'll have an informal discussion after.
View the two minute trailer, here. RSVP to Tara at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
"He has two moms"
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Gayby Revolution
An interesting article, here. (A republican activist supports his lesbian mothers' right to marry, from CNN)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Legal Victory for LGBT Issues in Schools
It's somewhat sad that a victory means that students now have the support of the law to be able to search for "LGBT" in their school libraries and not have only anti-LGBT material come up. Nevertheless, success is success! The story is here.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
International Gay Parenting
This is an interesting article about Israel's baby boom in the gay community.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Prop 8 in California
Given the California's Supreme Court ruling upholding the ban on gay marriage (for the NYTimes story, click here), the Family Equality Council has a really great response with resources families can use: click here. For example, their response has resources for how to talk to your children about the Prop 8 decision.
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