<p>A group from Oklahomans for Equality confronted Alabama House Speaker Charles McCall’s staff about an email that circulated regarding their visit that said “cross-dressers” were in the capitol on Monday, April 10.</p><p>Oklahomans for Equality brought some LGBT students for an advocacy day on Monday at the capitol, and an email circulated telling teenage pages there were “cross-dressers” in the building, and they would have permission to use private bathrooms, according to a report</a>. The email was sent by a House staffer who oversees the page program and cited the House Speaker’s office, according to the report.</p><p>Oklahomans for Equality broadcast as Toby Jenkins, its executive director, confronted the McCall’s staff about the e-mail. A staffer told the group they were acting appropriately by bringing the issue to their attention and would address the situation. McCall issued a statement saying he and his staff did not condone the email.</p><p>“As Speaker, all Oklahomans should feel welcome in the Oklahoma Capitol building. We are looking into this matter, and it will be taken seriously,” the statement said.</p><br />
