The Herland Newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
The Brazen Hussy Rag was an independent newspaper published in Oklahoma City from 1981-1982 by a local feminist bookstore. This bookstore was the direct ancestor of Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma-based non-profit that empowers, supports, and enriches the lives of women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment.
This extensive document is two large documents in one: Hot Flashes and Sisterhood Bookstore. Be that as it may, the central thrust of both the documents is literature and book news. Letters of booksellers as well as tips on how to buy and sell personal books. Very book heavy.
This edition of poetry highlights local female poets in Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. They start off with a call for submissions for a poetry contest for students aged 14-18 and another contest for adult women 18+. They also celebrated their first year as a press company. Janemarie Luecke is the featured artist for this volume and they have a small biography about her as well as featuring four of her poems. The rest of the magazine is a wide range of poems about many different topics and a small section of poems for young children.
Hot Wire: The Journal of Women’s Music and Culture is a Journal that includes articles about Women in Music, Poetry, and Linguistics. This Edition includes articles and interviews from Women of Color in Music, Women’s Music Festivals, and Women Musicians from around the World.
Feminary is a collection of articles, personal narratives, journal excerpts, letters, short fiction, poetry, drawings, reproductions of artwork, and photographs that captures slices of life from women who have lived in the South, currently live in the South, or are Southern-born women who currently live in the city.
Piecework is a magazine that highlights female poets in Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. This edition's featured artist is Mary Menges Myers and they have nine poems written by her. Other than that there is not one overarching theme to these poems other than where the poets are writing from. They have a section dedicated to poetry for small children as well.
The Herland Newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
The Herland Newsletter is the monthly publication of Herland Sister Resources, a womanist organization with a strong lesbian focus based in Oklahoma City.
The Brazen Hussy Rag was an independent newspaper published in Oklahoma City from 1981-1982 by a local feminist bookstore. This bookstore was the direct ancestor of Herland Sister Resources, an Oklahoma-based non-profit that empowers, supports, and enriches the lives of women and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in a safe, loving, and inclusive environment.
This edition of Piecework features the winners of their poetry contest. They feature the First and Second place winners as well as a list of honorable mentions. They had two categories for adult women and young women aging from 14-18. Other than that, the collection has no overarching theme, the poets are all women from Oklahoma or the surrounding areas. They have a few categories like celebrating spring, celebrating Oklahoma, and celebrating life as a woman. They also have a section for younger readers.
The January 1998 issue of Gay Black Female (GBF) magazine highlights various aspects of Black lesbian identity, empowerment, and visibility. Founded in 1990 by Stephanie "Dakara" Wynne, the magazine serves as a platform for creative expression and social advocacy for the Black LGBTQ+ community. The issue includes editorials, personal reflections, and essays addressing themes such as self-concept, the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black women, and historical contributions from Black women during the Harlem Renaissance. Key articles encourage self-awareness, storytelling, and solidarity to combat racism, sexism, and health crises affecting the community.
The magazine also features literary content such as short stories and poetry, discussions on self-esteem and personal growth, and historical retrospectives, such as Amanda Love's tribute to the Harlem Renaissance. In addition, the publication celebrates achievements within the Black lesbian community and offers resources like employment opportunities and personal ads, fostering connection and representation.
