by Michelle Willson, Feature/Entertainment Editor
Members of NWOSU’s Gay-Straight Alliance joined other college students at Freedom Oklahoma’s College Summit on Oklahoma City University’s Campus.
Freedom Oklahoma’s website states “Our annual summit is an incredible opportunity for LGBTQ+ and allied students from across the region to come together, network, share best practices and learn from experts in the field of advocacy, civil rights, law, and LGBTQ+ health.”
The Summit was made up of different speakers and sessions that the students could go to.
This years topics included White Accountability, Queer Sex Ed + Consent, 2 Spirit History + Life and Queer Spiritual Trauma.
The Keynote speaker was AC Dumlao. An activist and creator of the “Call Me They” Facebook page.
Booths were set up for college students to peruse and talk to. Booths included Free Mom Hugs, Dell electronics, Youth Crisis Center and ASP Cares.
Student were able to make their own nametag with their name and pronouns they prefer.
Freedom Oklahoma made sure that the summit was all- inclusive. They had gender neutral bathrooms, a quiet sensory room for those who might get overwhelmed and for lunch they had gluten free and vegan options.
