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Every Voice Matters: Rep. Robyn WhiteCloud on Community Power, Representation & Change

By Pubic relations coordinator Melika Chatman | November 26, 2025

In a state where many communities feel unheard, isolated, or overlooked, meaningful representation becomes more than politics — it becomes a lifeline. That’s exactly why the conversation with Represe…

Infographic showing Oklahoma maternal mortality rates by race: Black women 43.9, Native American women 33.4, Hispanic women 27.9, and White women 13.8.”

Breaking the Cycle: Corrina Jackson on Saving Mothers’ Lives in Oklahoma’s Minority Communities

By Pubic relations coordinator Melika Chatman | November 25, 2025

Maternal mortality should never be a normal part of childbirth—but for many minority women in Oklahoma, the reality is far darker and far more common than people realize. According to leading publ…

Justice Reform

Broken Promises: Accountability and Immunity in Oklahoma's Justice System

By 2nd Chance Movement | November 22, 2025

The purpose is to set the tone and introduce the controversy, dig into how and why these situations happen ---and the broader legal problem, explore solutions and how the public can engage, and conne…

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Commutation Seminar hosted by JCCC, NAACP

By 2nd Chance Movement Organization rganization | August 12, 2025

Commutation Seminar at James Crabtree Prison Highlights Hope and Second Chances On July 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the Oklahoma NAACP 61 AH-B James Crabtree Prison Charter made history onc…