Freedom Oklahoma Explained

Freedom Oklahoma
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Mcaption:U.S. State of Oklahoma
Area Served:Oklahoma
Location:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Merger:Cimarron Alliance Equality Center and The Equality Network

Freedom Oklahoma is a statewide political advocacy organization in Oklahoma that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.

History

Freedom Oklahoma was formed in 2015 with the merger of Cimarron Alliance Equality Center and The Equality Network.[1] [2] [3] Cimarron Alliance's executive director at the time of the merger, Troy Stevenson, became the executive director of the new organization.

Activities

Freedom Oklahoma is organizing efforts to defeat legislations considered harmful to the state's LGBT community, and promote positive LGBT legislation. The organization also supports same-sex marriage.[4]

The organization's Equality Run promotes the organization's work and raises funds to support the organization.

The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Freedom Oklahoma . 2015-06-18 .
  2. Web site: 3rd annual Equality Run set for June 20 benefitting Freedom Oklahoma . Shelden, Darla . city-sentinel.com . The City Sentinel . May 30, 2015 . 2015-06-18 .
  3. Web site: Freedom Oklahoma: Oklahoma's LGBT community is under attack . Rangel, Leslie . KFOR.com . January 26, 2015 . 2015-06-18 .
  4. Web site: Column: Gay marriage advocates anticipate court's decision . Stecklein, Janelle . The Daily Star . June 16, 2015 . 2015-06-18 .
  5. Web site: Member Organizations . Equality Federation . June 18, 2015.