OPENING CEREMONIES
JUNE 1ST | 6-8PM
OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
Pride Month is right around the corner, and we're excited to celebrate QUEER JUSTICE: COLORS OF CHANGE with you! Our festivities will begin at the Oklahoma Contemporary on June 1st, from 6-8 PM for our Opening Ceremonies.
There will be guest speakers, special announcements, information about Pride Month, our Proclamation, and Community. Make sure to join us after the ceremony for our annual Toast to Pride! 🥂 We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈✨
GUEST SPEAKER
SUSAN STRYKER
“When people struggling against an injustice have no hope that anything will ever change, they use their strength to survive; when they think that their actions matter, that same strength becomes a force for positive change.”
~ Susan Stryker
Get ready for an inspiring dialogue at this year's Oklahoma Pride as we proudly announce Susan Stryker as one of our esteemed guests!
A renowned transgender activist and scholar, Susan's impactful work has touched every corner of the LGBTQ+ community. From her pivotal role in directing Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria, a documentary exploring the 1966 transgender riot in San Francisco, to her influential writings such as Gay by the Bay: A History of Queer Culture in the San Francisco Bay Area, Susan's contributions have both captured and shaped our history.
Susan also co-edited "TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly," the first non-medical academic journal centered on transgender issues, setting a groundbreaking platform for scholarly dialogue. Her presence at our festival is an honor and a beacon for ongoing activism, education, and community solidarity.
Join us to hear from Susan directly as she shares insights from her decades of advocacy and research, enriching our celebration with depth, history, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Don't miss the chance to connect with one of the luminaries of our movement!
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