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Serving the wornyn' s
community
since 1983
Heri and Voice
volume twenty-eight number two '
www.herlandsisters.org
UCO Women's and Gender Studies
Conference Feb 27
The Association of Women's Studies at the University of Central
Oklahoma will host a Women's and Gender Studies Conference on
Saturday, February 27 from 8 am to 5 pm, at the College of
Liberal Arts. There will be scholarly presentations from students
and faculty from across the country, and a Charity Luncheon
benefiting the Women in Military Service Memorial in Washington,
DC. The Deadline for registration for presenters is February 6,
and guest registration is due February 12.
The featured presenters include Betty Harris, Director of Women's
Studies at the University of Oklahoma; Brittany Novotny, Attorney
at Law and candidate for the Oklahoma State House of
Representatives (currently occupied by Sally Kern); and Andrea
Gibson, poet and performance artist. The featured speaker at
the Charity Luncheon is Major General LaRita Aragon of the Air
National Guard, the first woman to become a General in the ANG.
Registration fees are $50 for student presenters, $40 for guests,
$30 for UCO students, and $30 for guests attending the Charity
Luncheon. Presenters will receive a conference T-shirt and
access to the conference and luncheon. Guests will receive a
conference T-shirt and access to the conference.
The College of Liberal Arts is located at the intersection of N
Baumann Ave and E Campbell St. 2 blocks north of Edmond Road,
on the UCO campus. There is free parking in the Red Commuter
lots on the east and north sides of the Liberal Arts building.
For more information, online registration and driving directions go
to: www.ucoaws.com or email ucoaws@gmail.com.
Save the Dates!
May 21-23: Herland Spring Retreat, Roman Nose State Park
October 22-24: Herland Fall Retreat, Lake Eufaula State Park
,
february 2010
Herland Supper Club
visits Norman for the
Mardi Gras Parade!
Saturday February 13
5:00 p.m.
Coach's Restaurant
102 W. Main St.
Norman
Join us for some good food and
fun, at Coach's Restaurant, 102
W Main St, at 5 pm . Then we'll
cross the railroad tracks to
watch, laugh, and catch some
beads or march in the parade.
Herlanders and friends are invited to march with the Krewe
of Patty & Pinky, who will appear in the parade as "Patty and
Pinky's Pots & Pans Band and
Flagsters." To participate, you
will need a pot, a pan and
something to bang it, or a flag
to wave ... you know what to do!
Herland Jazz Party
Celebrating International Women's Day
Saturday, March
6th
At the Boom Club
and Restaurant
(see article next page for details)
The Herland Voice is a publication of Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112. Our bookstore / lending library is
open Saturdays from 1-5 pm. Call us at (405) 521-9696 or email us at herland@herlandsisters.org. Visit us on the web at
www.herlandsisters.org.
Herland Celebrates
International Women's Day
with an
All That Jazz Party
6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 6th
At the Boom Club and Restaurant
2218 NW 39
Music by the Dynamics
Drinks, dancing, hors d'oeuvres
Artwork silent auction
Saturday Feb 6 Louise Et Mary
Full Circle Bookstore 50 Penn
Place 7-9 pm no cover
Sunday Feb 7 Beatrice Cole
at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S
Jones, Norman. Louise and
Mary are backup! 7: 30 pm,
no admission charge
Monday Feb 8 7 pm Oklahoma Gay & Lesbian Political
Caucus Town Hall Meeting
"Leaders for the Future"
at the Neighborhood Alliance,
NW 36th and Classe. Call
Jeanne at 255-3658 or email
ok.glpc@yahoo.com for more
information
Thursday Feb 11 7 pm Norman PFLAG St Stephens Methodist Church, Norman
Friday Feb 12 Mary and
Louise play for the UCO Valentine's Weekend at UCO
Jazz Lab in Edmond
Saturday Feb 27 Women's
and Gender Studies
Conference at UCO
PFLAG OKC/Edmond meeting
TBA. Email
Louisebakerhiho@gmai l. com
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International Women's Day (IWD) is a global
day celebrating the economic, political and
social achievements of women past, present
and future.
International
Women's Day
For more information about International
Women's Day check out
www.internationalwomensday.com
Wednesday nights 7-9 pm
"A Tribute to Mary Daly"
beloved prophet, theologian,
philosopher, and lover of
women. Church of the Open
Arms community hall, 3131 N
Penn, OKC, Women only
16th Annual
Norman Mardi Gras Parade
A Family Friendly Tradition
6:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
13th
King & Queen of Mardi Gras
Senator John & Beth Sparks
Theme: "All You Need Is Love"
Norman's Historic Downtown Arts District
Celebrating the arts and community spirit with a nighttime moving carnival featuring revelers,
bands, performers, dancers, animals, and some things we just can't describe. Entries Include: Artists, performers, families, friends, businesses, non-profits, faith groups, civic and youth orgs.
Prizes Awarded
Best Overall - The Fabulous Flanigan, "Best of" for In Theme, Music, Marchers, Lights
Funniest Entry & Unidentified Rolling Object, King & Queen's Choice, Norman's Wackiest Family
Plus, Doggiegras-you and your best friend leashed together and in costume
Route: We step off from the Santa Fe Depot on Jones St and go north, then east along the 100 &
200 blocks of Main to Crawford, south to Comanche, and back around the block for another loop.
$10 Registration Fee for entries - Doggiegras is free- contact NormanMardiGrasParade@gmail.com
for a registration form or call Ed Kearns at 360-3279. Deadline: Feb. 10 Mail to: Norman Mardi
Gras Parade, 127 W. Acres-Box H Norman, OK 73069
Share Your Heart Food Drive
Krewes and spectators are asked to bring non perishable food donations to benefit Norman f amilies through the Community Action Agency's Food Pantry. There will be drop off bins in the staging area and along the route. Donations can also be taken to the Norman Public Library.
The 2010 Norman Mardi Gras Parade is dedicated to Norman's non-profit and public agencies
who better the lives of our children, famiHes, elders, and anjmal friends
Film of Civil Rights Champion on February 24
Bayard Rustin, friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, is the subject of the documentary film "Brother Outsider"
to be shown at the Holy Temple Baptist Church, 1540 NE 50th St., OKC, on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30
pm. The showing is sponsored by the Peace House and Holy Temple Baptist Church.
Rustin was a gay man that Dr. King regarded as a friend and mentor. He organized the 1963 March on
Washington where Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever
held in the United States. He was a tireless activist and a major strategist for many rallies, protests and
other events. Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned
and fired from leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic
era. Today, the US is still struggling with many of the issues Rustin sought to change during his long and
illustrious career. His focus on civil and economic rights and his belief in peace, human rights and the dignity of all people, remain as relevant today as they were in the 1950's and 60's.
"Brother Outsider" is a winner of 8 Best Documentary awards, and Official Selection of the Sundance Film
Festival, and winner of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.
Surveys and Surveys and Surveys!
Several people and groups have contacted Herland lately, soliciting respondents for their
surveys. They could impact you or someone you know, so take a few minutes and fill them
out!
Ashley Mills is a genetic counseling student at Mount Sinai, NY, conducting a research
study which aims to understand family history communication, and cancer beliefs and attitudes in the LGBTQ community. It is a one time, anonymous online survey that takes about
15 minutes, with no additional participation. Contact her at: Ashley.mills@mssm.edu
Memphis University GLBT Research Team is conducting a GLBT-affirmative study on same-
sex parenting in relationship to legal parenting rights. Participants must by 18 or older,
currently be in a relationship with the same-sex partner with whom they have planned and
created a family, and have at least one child under the age of 18 living in their home. The
research is important in advocating for parents to be fully recognized, and not be discriminated against. Contact glbtresearch.uofm@gmail.com The survey will take about 20 minutes.
Women, Action ft the Media (WAM) is conducting a short survey on gender justice in the
media. This is a way to find out what WAM is doing to improve gender perceptions in the
media (film, TV, radio, and print). It is meant to find out what else can be done, and what
is important to you. They want to hear from writers and readers, producers and viewers.
Contact them at www.womenactionmedia.org. This survey takes about 5 minutes. Whew!
No matter who you are o
are on life's journey, ydi.r
- Reverend Dr. Kathy
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A New Group: the
Norman Queer
Alliance
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The Norman Queer Alliance is a
community group for LGBTQ and other
queer identified folk as well al queer
loving straight allies living in Norman,
OK. We believe building community and
looking out for each other is an effective
tool against homophobia.
Some of the things we do include
organizing weekly events, producing a
quarterly zine showcasing the art and
writing of queer Oklahoma, and hosting a
list serve. Events we have organized
include the queer art shows, concerts,
film showings, dance parties and
discussion groups. We can be contacted
at: normanqueeralliance@gmail.com ,
www. normanqueerall iance. word press. co
m, and Facebook group Norman Queer
Alliance.
Submitted by Joseph B.
The Twofold Group
A support group for
Transgender Adults in OKC!
Meetings, dinners, & parties
Education, workshops, lectures
Confidential, safe and fun!
Contact: 405-443-4131
Email: info@twofoldgroup.org
www.twofoldgroup.org
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