Ramadan is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, a month of high spirituality in which Muslim people fast and focus on reflection and growth. But following several hate crimes in Oklahoma City and violence in mosques and other places of worship around the world, some feel a bigger sense of uneasiness than they […]
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Battling hate
The Changing Face of Hatred 7 p.m. Aug. 2 Emanuel Synagogue 900 NW 47th St. tiaok.org 405-237-8426 $35-$45 Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma and Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City are teaming up for a free one-time event to educate its attendees on the ways they can become better suited to handle the prevalence of prejudiced […]
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Women’s issues are surging in Oklahoma amid a national conversation around equality
“The #MeToo movement shows that women are not alone in this,” Waggoner said. “And when we rise together and unite, things can change.”
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Metro schools take steps to protect the rights of LGBTQ students
Many Oklahoma school districts don’t have protections in place and put students and staff at risk for discrimination.
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Marina Mangiaracina sets sights on public service
Marina Mangiaracina strives to be genuine and honest in what she does, from blogging about the Thunder to running for public office.
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Read it here: Full Islamic Society of Greater OKC statement on Orlando attack
This heinous act contradicts the Holy Month plus the very teachings and practices of Islam. This is against our beliefs.
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Read it here: Full OKC Pride statement on OKC Pride events and Orlando nightclub attack
Pride was born of a need to stand up against oppression, discrimination and to fight for equality.
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Chicken-Fried News: Relative statements
A University of Oklahoma student has some questions about an assignment on discrimination for a human relations class.
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City council passes anti-discrimination housing measures
New housing measures protect citizens against discrimination because of sexual orientation, disability, age and familial status.
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Commentary: Still a lot to fight for
June is LGBT Pride month. For most, this means giant parties, parades, festivals and rainbows for the entire world to see. But as pride becomes more mainstream and integrated into popular culture, it is important to remember that in 2015, Pride will be historic. Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States is […]