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. 

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.

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.

Parenting Resources

Great books, films, and school resources can be found here.

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!

Bill

From the fabulous Philadelphia Gay Parenting Examiner, we learn that Bill Clinton is in favor of marriage rights.

In the news

Debate over Florida's gay adoption ban heats up: read about it here.

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.

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.

Who's Your Daddy?

Interesting book alert!

"He has two moms"

An interesting Washington Post article, here. Also, the author, Dana Rudolph keeps a blog, Mombian, for LGBT parents.

Gayby Revolution

An interesting article, here. (A republican activist supports his lesbian mothers' right to marry, from CNN)

Mark your calendar!

July 11- Join us at the great new splash-park at 41st and Riverside from noon-2pm. Bring your own picnic, bathing suit for the kids, and sunscreen. We'll bring the ice cream! (In case of inclement weather, we'll do it another time). RSVP to Tara at tulsalgbtfamilies@gmail.com.

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.

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.

International Gay Parenting

This is an interesting article about Israel's baby boom in the gay community.

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.

Great Books

This library resource has a great list of resource books (scroll down to the bottom). If you see one that you think the Equality Center should have, leave a comment, and we'll see if we can acquire it.

Toronto Queer Film Festival Debuts Family Films

Here are a few movies to put on your Netflicks queue: Baby Love and Half Life. To see the reviews, click here.

Faith Resources

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has a new resource for families and religious organizations. Their faith resources are quite extensive.