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ochi at herland fall retreat
Get ready to hear some great music on Saturday. October 28. at the Herland
Fall Retreat at Lake Eufaula (more details in next month's Voice).
THIS IS MUSIC OUR WAY!! This is a new. same gender loving music for those
tired of living in a "STRAIGHT JACKET'. Grab ya girl. go meet a girl. and get ready
for some GIRL to GIRL love for the lesbian in you.
Ochi is a proud but often bored transplant residing in Colorado. She moved to
Colorado at the age of 10 with her family when they relocated from Chicago to
start a church in 1970. For Ochi growing up in the church meant more than just
religious teaching. In fact because she was in the ministerial family she had to
work in all areas of the church. The bottom line. a church is a business where
she learned about accounting . business management. volunteer recruitment.
dedication. sacrifice. entrepreneurship. advertising & marketing. community service. and entertainment. Each valuable lesson has served her well. Ochi left the
church but not the lessons and skills she acquired along the way.
Ochi is an activist and trailblazer from the crown of her head to the soles of her
feet. She briefly served on the board for NCBLG and the Gay and Lesbian Center
of Colorado. Over the years she has
""' begun several community organizations and clubs in Denver. Her goal
has been to aid struggling businesses
of color that were unable to access
the needed financing that would create a more professional and marketable establishment. During the 80's
she also began a youth program that
matched at risk youth with seniors in
need of a helping hand. She has
worked on several community programs dedicated to cleaning up distressed areas making a cleaner. safer
environment for the elderly and
youth . Since 1998, Ochi has been
known throughout Denver and surrounding areas as a teacher. drummer. guardian of culture/history, and an "A# 1" volunteer. From cleaning carpets
and painting at a shelter for battered women to rescuing injured animal and
feeding the homeless, Ochi is there.
Her latest passion has been to create music her children can enjoy. "Let's face it.
music has gone downhill and that's not just an opinion, it's a fact Lyrical crime is
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The Her/and Voice is a publication of Her/and S!Ster Resources_ 2312 NW 39th, OKC OK 731I2. Our bookstore/lending library 1s open Saturdays
from 1-5 pm. Call us at (405) 521-96 96 or email us at herland@herlands1sters.org. Visit us on the web atwww.herlandsisters.org
pension protection act
It is a great and historic day for our community. Federal legislation
called the Pension Protection Act was signed into law and it includes
two provisions that extend important financial protections to more
Americans - including same-sex couples. This is an incredibly exciting
victory that will be helpful to millions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families.
This Act is important because it has two hard-fought HRC-backed provisions that were lobbied for intensely to secure their inclusion. These
provisions w ill help same-sex couples nationwide. Basically what this
means is that these two provisions ensure that the U.S. tax code, in
times of emergencies, is fairer to more Americans. including our community, and puts us on a more equal footing with other couples.
Here's how these provisions can impact the lives of GLBT Americans:
The first provision, called "Non-Spousal Rollover" allows the transfer of
an individual's retirement plan benefits. like a 401 (k), to an Individual
Retirement Account (IRA) for a non-spouse beneficiary like a domesti.c
partner, sibling, parent cousin or anyone else when the individual dies.
In the past unless you were the legally recognized spouse of the deceased, you were forced to withdraw the amount as a lump sum and
you faced immediate tax penalties which would eat away at the savings
amount intended for retirement.
The second provision, known as "Hardship Distribution" allows individuals who list their same-sex partner or other non-spouse beneficiary
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at an al l time high. Wimmin are degraded, humiliated, and gang raped
to a catchy beat. Those whose only interest is turning a profit assau lt
our ears and subconscious on a daily basis. WHERE IS THE LOVE, PEOPLE!??!" Ochi has launched her very own, one woman campaign
called, "TAKE BACK THE MUSIC!" Using humor. relevant topics and
good music she hopes to spread her message of love, harmony, and
peace. She is working to prove that profanity, vulgarity, homopl1obia
and sexism aren 't necessary for music sales. Hold on to your bonnet.
Her lyrics are sexy, even steamy but never vu lgar. They are humorous
but never obscene. Her wit is clever but never lame.
Ochi's production company, Gatekeeper Productions, was borne out of
frustration over limited access to the music industry. Formulated to
meet the needs of same gender loving artist who refused to conform to
be heard, Gatekeeper specializes in non-offensive, sexy music that reaffirms supports and validates wimmin who love wimmin. Its goal is to
encourage, entertain, and enlighten all people and especially same
gender loving people through music.
Ochi has shared in joyous performances with lrepo Afrikan Dancers &
Drummers, Baba Joda, the Watoto Afrikan Dancers & Drummers. Carmelia Van Horn, Carmen Toure', Moyo Nguvo, Jamba laya, Afia Walking
Tree and many more. She has collaborated with: Heritage Dancers,
Denver School of the Arts, the African American Leadership Institute,
the Institute of Global Scholarship, the Denver Kwanzaa Committee, the
Denver Black Arts Festival, Take Back the Night the Denver Pan African
Film Festival, and so many wonderful others.
worl< day
Are you handy with a rake? Come join us on Saturday,
tember 9. at 11 am to clean up the backyard and then stay for
the potluck picnic that evening.
supper club
Join Herland this month on Saturday, September 9 at 5 pm
for a potluck picnic in Herland's backyard.
After dinner, at 6ish. we will play indoor and outdoor gamesvolleyball, badminton, Taboo, poker, etc.!
scrabble
Have you ever been stuck with a rack of all vowels? Come share
your frustration with other who will understand. Join us on Sat-
September 16, at 1 pm for our regular Scrabble
habitat for humanity
Herland is putting together a volunteer work crew for Habitat for
Humanity on Saturday,
from 9 am to 3 pm.
If you would like to join us for a good cause, please email us at
herland@herlandsisters org .
voice mailing party
Catch up on the latest gossip and keep your hands busy on !V/onday,
at 6 pm. It will only take about an hour
and your help will be greatly appreciated.
poetry submissions
There is only one month left to submit original poetry for our upcom!.
ing poetry issue in November. The
Please keep in mind our space limitations when choosing yo ur submission(s) You may mail your submissions to Herland, 231 2 NW
39th, 731 12 or email th em to us at Herland@herlandsisters.org.
Please tell us how you wish your name to appear in publication.
ol<c lightning tryouts
The OKC Lightning will hold tryouts for the 2007 season beginning
Sunday September 17th from 3-6 pm, Saturday October 28th and
Saturday November 18th from 9 am-1 pm at Taft Stadium at 2701
N. May (N.W. 27th and May). For potential players, there will be a
one-time $35 .00 tryout fee as well as the need to show proof of
insurance and proof of identification. They should also wear
appropriate clothing and bring shoes (cleats) as well as water
(during the heat). For more information on the OKC Lightning.
please visit www.okclightning.com .
Now in its 5th season. the OKC Lightning finished 2006 with a
record of 10-1 as the NWFA League Runners-Up, Southern
Conference Champions and Southwest Division Champions.
Saturday, September, 26, 2006
11 :00 AM to 5:00 PM
Chadick Park, McAlester, Oklahoma
A family picnic in Chadick Park. Entertainment, speakers. information
booths games and more!
Picnic starts at 11 :00 AM and will continue until 5:00 PM. Everyone is
welcome! Bring your families!
Chadick Park in McAlester. Oklahoma. Please note that alcohol ic beverages are not allowed in Chadick Park.
Picnic Guest Host: Stephanie DeBarge
Special appearances by: Oklahoma's Cowboy Crooner Matthew HeathFitzgerald, Kris l(ohl. Phillip Parker, Michael Camfield and many more!
Many of the entertainers participating in this picnic are donating their
time & talent, so tipping is encouraged!
For more info about the picnic email INFO®MCPRIDE ORG or visit their
web site at www .mcpride.org .
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is a nonprofit endeavor estab lished to
i)rornote Acceptance
of gay and questioning teenagers, and to aid in
Suicide Prevention
among that group.
The Trevor Project believes that the high rates of suicide are
preventable. To this end , they created The Trevor Teaching Guide, a
classroom tool to be used in conjunction with the short film , TREVOR,
to constructively generate discussion about the myriad of issues
surrounding suicide, personal identity and sexual orientation . The
free teaching guide is available at wwwthetrevorhelpline.org.
L word raffle winner
Thanks to everyone for participating in our L word raffle . Congratulations to the winner. Sandy W. of Oklahoma City.
In the last two episodes of the season. Shane left Carmen standing at the
alter. shame on Shane! Helena Peabody lost her trust fund . Bette kidnapped baby Angelica. Alice stole Dana's ashes for a "family" memoria l
service and she hooked up with Lara on the sly! Can't wait to see what
they are up to next season!
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