Oklahoma Lawmakers Hold Virtual Race Relations Study

Two Oklahoma lawmakers will hold a bipartisan race relations study to better understand race in Oklahoma.

Representative Mike Osburn (R-Edmond) and Rep. Monroe Nichols (D-Tulsa) will host the study Thursday morning at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

The study is expected to include a discussion about race relations, policing reforms, and the effects it could have on incarceration, social safety nets, education and the workforce.

"It is OK for everyone, regardless of their political stripe or race or residence, to have conversations like these. As elected leaders, it is our duty to have these conversations," said Rep. Osburn.

Representative Nichols added by saying, "Growing up as the son of a police officer, I know law enforcement officers are important pillars to our community. I believe the reforms we will discuss will help shine a light on those officers who truly serve with honor while ensuring accountability within the profession, accountability not unlike every other high-profile profession in communities across the state."

Nine speakers are set to speak including Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin, who's expected to talk about Tulsa's Police reform efforts.

The race relations study starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

You can watch via livestream by clicking here.