Freedom Oklahoma
Logo | |
| Formation | 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
External links
- Official website
- "Freedom Oklahoma". Internal Revenue Service filings. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.