October is National LGBT History Month!

Visit our home page each day for a new History Month Icon (be sure to participate in the Equality Forum's weekly challenge for a chance to win a trip to Equality Forum 2008!), and check out our History Month page and calendar for a complete listing of events and programs in honor of the month, including National Coming Out day.

Click here to download the schedule of events. 

Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth

Monday, October 8, 6-8:30pm, Baxter's Interurban Grille, 717 S. Houston Ave

The first openly gay man to hold a statewide office in the nation's history will speak at the October Just Progress meeting. For more information, contact Just Progress Chair Greg Bledsoe.

National Coming Out Day
"Through the Ages" Panel, 7-9PM, Equality Center
Oklahomans for Equality celebrates National Coming Out Day and LGBT History Month with "Hear Our Stories: Coming Out Through the Ages". Friends of OkEq tell their stories of coming out through several generation -- some will break your heart, some will make you laugh, all will reveal the journey of coming out in Oklahoma.

Out and Proud Bar Crawl, several area bars (view complete list)

Several area gay bars will celebrate Coming Out Day with karaoke, drag shows, and drink specials. Be sure and ask for the National Coming Out Day drink special. Visit the link above for locations.

Matthew's Place Launch

Friday, October 12, 7-8:30pm, Equality Center

On the 9th anniversary of his tragic death, the Matthew Shepard Foundation will launch an historic web-resource for LGBT youth. Through an online video stream, Judy Shepard will introduce you to Matthewsplace.com and discuss the realities facing disenfranchised and homeless LGBT Youth in America. Following the stream, Julie Trainum of Youth Services of Tulsa will lead a discussion on issues facing LGBT youth.