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Learn more about Studio 66, a nonprofit group in Tulsa that creates joyful safe spaces for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies. With the help of community partners like the Tulsa Artist Fellowship, BOK Center, Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa Remote and Aaru Entertainment, Studio 66 is making a noticeable impact on Tulsa with lively and talked-about events. Follow @studio.66_ on Instagram to stay updated on their upcoming events and don't miss out on the fun!

DJ Kylie is a resident DJ at the Tulsa Eagle, spinning every Saturday night. She creates a space for the audience to express themselves with her ability to mix different genres and decades of music. She has played at various events, including ASLUT Bunny Ball and the Tulsa roadshow at SXSW.

Meet Fish, the bouncer at Mercury Lounge in Tulsa, OK. He protects the LGBTQ+ community and ensures a safe space for all patrons. With a no-touch policy and a keen sense of common sense, he keeps the good times rolling at this beloved music venue.

Despite legal obstacles, the drag community thrives with performers like Londenn D. Raine and clubs like Club Majestic. Drag performances break barriers and humanize queer culture. Shay Brewer (Scrappy Legacy) and Cassondra Florentine (Karma Marie Lee) support future generations through their platform. Club Majestic is a safe space for performers and supports activism. Let's uplift and support the queer community in their fight against hate.

Hunny Bea McGinnis, an 18-year-old transgender and autistic entrepreneur from Claremore, Oklahoma. They founded Hunny Pot Creations, a thriving small business that empowers and includes autistic people. Their handmade goods are designed with sensory-friendly materials and textures that help regulate emotions and de-stress. Hunny Bea also uses their business as a way to combat misunderstandings about autism.

Check out this inspiring profile on multidisciplinary artist Kalyn Fay Barnoski! Kalyn's work is grounded in their Cherokee and Muscogee heritage and seeks to build connections within communities. Through their newest professional capacity as assistant curator, Kalyn is creating space for other native artists and those following their own paths. Learn more about this special talent in the full article.

Activist Andrew Hartzler sheds light on his experience with conversion therapy and repressive religious environments. He speaks out against anti-LGBTQ legislation proposed in Oklahoma and his fight for equal rights.

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