Depending on when you visit, Oklahoma City’s version of a “gayborhood” might seem like a far cry from the bustling shops of New York City’s West Village or the sand-laden streets of Provincetown. In a major revitalization project, a community of hard-working individuals are banding together in an effort to change that. Sandwiched between Youngs […]
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Cover Story: OKC Pride reflects on 30th anniversary as it marches toward the future
“This [parade] is an important moment for Oklahoma,” Rogers said. “It is difficult for many people to do. But we’re marching not in a militant fashion, but instead in a parade, which is first of all a lot more fun, and also to say and to show that we’re people just like anyone else.”
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There are plenty of LGBTQ streaming options for OKC Pride Week
Films like The WIzard of Oz and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 are known for their LGBT subtexts.
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Restaurants, bars have long been welcoming havens for all lifestyles
Workers in restaurants and bars have long enjoyed a safe, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can do good work and just be themselves.
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Megan Mullally returns to home state for new comedy show at Riverwind Casino
Mullaly tells Oklahoma Gazette she loves returning home despite the state’s embarrassing politics.
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Martha Wash returns to OKC Pride with First Ladies of Disco concert
Wash, who performs at OKC Pride with First Ladies of Disco, was first exposed to the LGBT community as a background singer for Sylvester in the ’70s.
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Community organizations stand up for HIV education and prevention
A 2014 Kaiser Family Foundation report shows 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV.
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“My first year involved, I think we estimated 30,000 attendees, and last year, I think we estimated 70,000 over the three days,” Clark said. “That’s a big difference.”
“My first year involved, I think we estimated 30,000 attendees, and last year, I think we estimated 70,000 over the three days,” Clark said. “That’s a big difference.”
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“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.
“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.
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Marina Mangiaracina sets sights on public service
Marina Mangiaracina strives to be genuine and honest in what she does, from blogging about the Thunder to running for public office.