by Nicole Baumann, Advocacy Coordinator | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog
Each year, CAIR Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) develops policy priorities to advance key issues and promote civic engagement among Oklahoma Muslims. The priorities are informed by research, community interest, CAIR-OK’s mission, and is approved by our Board of Directors. If you...
by Adam Soltani | Oct 20, 2022 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 10/20/2022) – On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK), along with community partners, will host its inaugural Candidate Open House, a meet-and-greet event featuring candidates for local and...
by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog
Although the legislative session ended in May, legislators are still going to be working through this Fall. One of the things they do is hold Interim Studies, studies of legislative or policy issues that may have been the subject of previous bills, or emerging issues...
by Feliz Romero | News 9 | Jan 28, 2022 | In The News
OKLAHOMA CITY – A mayoral candidate spoke with News 9 following controversial statements made about Islam during a debate. Carol Hefner said wasn’t talking about Islam but about the opportunities in America versus other countries “You called Islam an evil...
by News 9 | News 9 | Jan 27, 2022 | In The News
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City Mayoral Candidate is at the center of controversy after defending past comments towards the Muslim community. Tuesday night during a debate Carol Hefner said that Islam should be eradicated from our world. Leaders within the...
