All Entries in the "Oklahoma City" Category
Corporation seeks approval for rate hike when earnings at all-time high
Occupy OG&E: The Hearings By Ken Townsend Contributing Writer The Public Hearing for the $73.2 million rate increase proposed by OG&E began Monday, December 13, 2011 before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission in the 3rd floor courtroom at the Jim Thorpe Building. Testimony and cross examination of witnesses is scheduled for the morning sessions with public [...]
OKC Pride announces 2012 date & plans for health center
By Robin Dorner Editor in Chief With the extreme heat at the end of June last year and many of the past years, the OKC Pride board had to make a tough decision. The date for Pride 2012 has been moved to May 11 – 13, 2012. “It’s over the last five years we have [...]
Civil Rights, LGBT Rights Groups Join in Denouncing Proposed “Don’t Ask—Don’t Tell” Law
Oklahoma City, OK—Today leaders from prominent equality groups joined together in denouncing proposed legislation that would reinstate “don’t ask—don’t tell” for the Oklahoma National Guard. The ACLU of Oklahoma, Cimarron Alliance, Oklahomans for Equality, and The Equality Network have all taken a strong stand against this harmful measure. “The ACLU of Oklahoma is calling on [...]
The Gayly endorses McAffrey for State Senate Seat
It is not the usual policy of the Gayly to endorse any political candidate for public office. However, in a rare departure from this policy, the Gayly is pleased to announce its endorsement of Representative Al McAffrey for election to Oklahoma State Senate District 46, soon to be vacated by Senator Andrew Rice. Since first [...]
Beans and Leaves are proud to support “The Beautiful Dream Society”
Beans and Leaves will be hosting a special event on Thursday 22nd December at 7.00pm, promoting awreness of “Human Trafficking” The Society will be be showing magnificent photos of the region, hosted by several members (Derek Green) who have recently returned from Afrioca. Please join us at the Cafe’ for this event. – “THE LOST [...]
Cathedral of Hope selects new pastor
Staff report Rev. Matthew Perkins (a.k.a. Pastor Matt) is now the pastor of Cathedral of Hope (COH) in Oklahoma City by a unanimous vote of the congregation on Sunday, November 20th. Born and raised in Goshen, Connecticut, Matt graduated from The University of Connecticut with Bachelor of Arts in English in 1989. Matt’s first [...]
Harding/Shelton offers scholarships to OKCU business students
Harding/Shelton Inc. is now offering two $5,000 scholarships to students of the Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business. In order to be eligible students must be a first year student seeking a Masters of Business Administration. Non-traditional students or those returning to college are eligible as long as it is their first year in [...]
Oklahoma City activist named president of Prime Timers Worldwide
Oklahoma City gay and senior activist Rob Howard was elected President of Prime Timers Worldwide at the organization’s biennial convention in Palm Springs. Howard is a long time gay activist, beginning in the 1980s in Minnesota, and continuing in Oklahoma City since 2002. He has served on the worldwide board of Prime Timers since 2003, [...]
Cimarron Alliance honored with Diversity award
By Robin Dorner Editor in Chief The central chapter of the Oklahoma Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) held their annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon last month. Winning the award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity was Oklahoma City based Cimarron Alliance Foundation (CAF). “When I first learned that Cimarron Alliance was being honored for outstanding diversity, my [...]
Bob Lemon honored with Hero of Hope Award
By Robin Dorner Editor In Chief Last month, Oklahoma City’s Cathedral of Hope Awarded their “Hero” award to a man who is well known not only in the state of Oklahoma, but across the nation. He stands for both political and social rights, promoting equality and openly confronting bigotry and prejudice in all of its [...]