Sally Kern (born November 27, 1946) is an American politician and former educator who served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 84th district from 2005 to 2017.
[9] In response to Kern's comments, hundreds of gay and lesbian rights supporters protested at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
[15] On May 2, 2011, The Oklahoma State House of Representatives publicly reprimanded Kern for the comments she made which some people interpreted as unflattering to blacks and women during a debate on affirmative action.
[16][17] In 2011, she published her memoir, The Stoning of Sally Kern: The Liberal Attack on Christian Conservatism – and Why We Must Take a Stand.
[18] She is married to Steve Kern, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church in the Oklahoma City area.