Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-951: State policy

In furtherance of its obligation to advance the general welfare

of the state, the Legislature is cognizant of its duty to give all

citizens the opportunity to reach their full potential. Therefore,

the Legislature declares that any inhibiting condition caused by

racial, ethnic, or religious factors are matters of concern to the

state government, threaten the rights and privileges of its

citizens, and the institutions of a free and democratic society.