Freedom Oklahoma
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| Founded | 2015 |
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| Merger of | Cimarron Alliance Equality Center and The Equality Network |
| Location | |
Area served | Oklahoma |
| Website | www |
Freedom Oklahoma is a statewide political advocacy organization in Oklahoma that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, including same-sex marriage.
History
[edit]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.[1]
Activities
[edit]Freedom Oklahoma is organizing efforts to defeat legislations considered harmful to the state's LGBT community, and promote positive LGBT legislation.[1][3] 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.[2]
The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[5]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Freedom Oklahoma". Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ a b Shelden, Darla (May 30, 2015). "3rd annual Equality Run set for June 20 benefitting Freedom Oklahoma". city-sentinel.com. The City Sentinel. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ a b Rangel, Leslie (January 26, 2015). "Freedom Oklahoma: Oklahoma's LGBT community is under attack". KFOR.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ Stecklein, Janelle (June 16, 2015). "Column: Gay marriage advocates anticipate court's decision". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Member Organizations". Equality Federation. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
