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Panels and Presentations
Terry Baum Live Performance
Monday, April 27, 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Terry Baum, slightly world-renowned lesbian playwright, will perform scenes from her most recent show, Lesbo Solo: My True Life Adventures in the Gay Liberation Movement — and describe how the monolog was developed. A talk-back will follow.
Facilitator: Terry Baum, 1946
Film Presentation: Outliers and Outlaws: The Eugene Lesbian History Project
Monday, April 20, 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Outliers and Outlaws uncovers the history of a large and vibrant lesbian community in Eugene, Oregon. Lesbians who migrated to this small city in the 1960s-90s candidly share stories about the power of courageous and creative world-building. Intimate portraits – both then and now – model living in hard times with hope, humor, and commitment to social change. Narrated by musician Jody Bleyle (Team Dresch and Hazel), Outliers includes a rich archive of images documenting this groundbreaking community. Featured songs: “Song of the Soul” by Cris Williamson, “Ode to a Gym Teacher” by Meg Christian, and a little-known ode “Eugene, Oregon” by Dolly Parton accompany this previously untold story. (65 min)
Facilitator: Juanita Malouf, 1953
OLOC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
An Overview on Ageism
Thursday, April 9, 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
gypsy Tucker and Patti Kardia
Download the transcript: https://oloc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OLOC-Ageism-Presentation-4.9.26.pdf
Tales Seldom Told/Classism
Monday, March 30 3:00–4:30 pm ET
2:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm MT / 12:00 pm PT
A panel of Old Lesbians who did not grow up with Class privilege will try to clarify the reality of Class in the United States.
Sally Tatnall, Sandy Covahey, Naomi Winterfalcon, Patty O’Donnell
Download the transcript: https://oloc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Classism-Tales-Seldom-Told-Transcript-3.30.26.pdf
Lesbian Periodicals
Monday, March 24, 2026
4:00 – 5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
First in a quarterly series of programs about Lesbian periodicals. Our first conversation will be about Feminist Bookstore News (Carol Seajay, 1950) and Hot Wire (Toni Armstrong, Jr., 1954).
Facilitators: Mev Miller 1955, Rose Norman 1949, Merril Mushroom 1941
Lesbians in the Trades: Stories
Monday, February 23, 2026
4:00 – 5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Molly will tell stories from her books, Hard Hatted Women: Stories of Struggle and Success in the Tradesand Wonder Women Electric to the Rescue. She will then take questions and ask women to share some of their own experiences.
Presenter: Molly Martin, 1949, a retired electrician and San Francisco electrical inspector. She is a co-founder of Tradeswomen Inc. and other tradeswomen organizations. Molly founded and edited the quarterly magazine Tradeswomen (1981-1999).
Introduction for Researching Your Family History
Thursday, February 12, 2026
4:00 – 5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Have you always wanted to “find your roots,” but were reluctant to start? Delores Walters will introduce you to basic tools for launching your own journey into identifying your ancestors, including what kind of data to collect, available archival resources, popular genealogical databases, and the role of DNA. Her own family research serves as a model for resolving family mysteries, especially for African Americans, but for other ethnicity as well.
Facilitator: Dolores Walters, PhD, 1944, has a dedicated interest in Family History & Cultural Heritage Programs
Getting what you want from Healthcare Visits
Thursday, January 29, 2026
4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. ET
3:00 P.M. CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Have you ever felt frustrated, dismissed, confused, hurried, and/or disappointed after a medical appointment?
You’re not alone. There are things we can do to be empowered and collaborate with medical providers.
This workshop will identify ways to be seen and heard during medical encounters. In addition to takeaways of tangible skills, the discussion will consider ways that ageism, paternalism, misogyny, and homophobia may factor into our encounters in medical visits.
Presenter: Melissa Gallison, 1953, a retired health care provider (Nurse Practitioner). She will NOT discuss insurance or provide medical advice.
On Going
Fourth Friday of each month…
End White Dominance
Earth Day/Month: Why Climate Change/Crisis is Inherently Racist
Friday, April 24, 2026
4:00 –5:30pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Climate change divides along racial lines: The difference between those who caused the climate change/crisis and those who are bearing the brunt of it is a large-scale version of a recurring local environmental injustice.
3rd Tuesday of each month…
Confronting Sexism
Sexism and Pornography
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3:00 pm ET
2:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm MT / 12:00 pm PT
Let’s define ‘pornography’ and discuss how pornography serves Patriarchy. Free speech? Sexual liberation? Elemental misogyny?
Fourth Friday of each month…
End White Dominance
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack from Peggy McIntosh
Friday, March 27, 2026 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
In her document, Peggy McIntosh describes her understanding of white privilege as unearned advantage based on race, which can be observed both systemically and individually, like all unearned privileges in society. She says that white privilege is like an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions, maps, passports, code books, visas, clothes, tools, and blank checks.
3rd Tuesday of each month…
Confronting Sexism
Sexism and Militarism
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
3:00 pm ET
2:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm MT / 12:00 pm PT
A timely discussion: patriarchy and endless wars, male values and the waste of resources on destruction.
Fourth Friday of each month…
End White Dominance
I Belong Here: Living the Life I was Born for in America
Helen H. Yee
Friday, February 27, 2026 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Throughout her career, Helen Yee has been dedicated to promoting health, wellness, diversity, and empowerment in her community. Her memoir, “I BELONG HERE,” is a testament to her resilience, strength, and determination to overcome challenges and thrive. Helen’s commitment to her work and her community is truly commendable, and she continues to make a difference in the lives of those she touches.
Presenter: Helen H. Yee, 1960, Author
Where to purchase the book:
https://www.helenhyee.com/books
https://goldenrod.com/product/helen-h-yee-i-belong-here-book/
3rd Tuesday of each month…
Confronting Sexism
Women and Power
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
3:00 pm ET
2:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm MT / 12:00 pm PT
What is power? Do women command power in Patriarchy? Do different women (class, race, age, etc.) have different kinds of power or are the differences only of degree? What powers do women need to transform Patriarchy into a just and sustainable future?
Fourth Friday of each month…
End White Dominance
The Trappings of Coded Language
Reverend Elder Carolyn Mobley-Bowie and
Reverend Chaplain Adrain Mobley-Bowie
Friday, January 23, 2026 4:00–5:30 pm ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
From an African American perspective, we will explore how terms used by European Americans to describe people of other cultures are often terms that limit, misrepresent, and judge other people in ways that are hurtful and harmful.
3rd Tuesday of each month…
Confronting Sexism
What is Radical Feminism?
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3:00 P.M. ET
3:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm PT
Liberal feminism, socialist feminism, and radical feminism are the major political streams that flowed through the Women’s Liberation Movement. Many OLOC members identify as radical feminists. What is a radical feminist’s, liberal feminist’s or socialist feminist’s understanding of sexism/patriarchy and how we free ourselves from its tentacles?