Freedom Oklahoma
LGBTQ political advocacy organization in Oklahoma, U.S.
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Freedom Oklahoma is a political advocacy organization in the U.S. state of Oklahoma that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, including same-sex marriage.
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| Formation | 2015 |
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| Merger of | Cimarron Alliance Equality Center and The Equality Network |
| Type | 501(c)3 nonprofit |
| EIN 45-5405020 | |
| Purpose | LGBTQ rights advocacy |
| Location | |
Region | Oklahoma |
| Website | www |
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.[1]
Activities
Freedom Oklahoma organizes efforts to defeat legislations considered harmful to the state's LGBTQ community, and promotes positive LGBTQ legislation.[1][3] The organization also supports same-sex marriage.[4]
The organization's Equality Run promotes the Freedom Oklahoma's work and raises funds to support the organization.[2]
The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[5]