Oklahoma University President Publicly Condemns Fraternity For Racist Chant

A video captured a racist chant by members of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) at the University of Oklahoma and has resulted in the fraternity’s suspension.

The students were caught on camera chanting:

There will never be a n***** in SAE.

There will never be a n***** in SAE.

You can hang him from a tree, but he can never sign with me

There will never be a n***** in SAE.”

This morning, the president of the University, David Boren, released a stern statement condemning the the students who were involved in the incident.

To those who have misused their free speech in such a reprehensible way, I have a message for you. You are disgraceful. You have violated all that we stand for. You should not have the privilege of calling yourselves “Sooners.” Real Sooners believe in equal opportunity. Real Sooners treat all people with respect. Real Sooners love each other and take care of each other like family members.

Effective immediately, all ties and affiliations between the university and the local SAE chapter are hereby severed. I direct that the house be closed and that members will remove their personal belongings from the house by midnight tomorrow. Those needing to make special arrangements for positions shall contact the Dean of Students.

All of us will redouble our efforts to create the strongest sense of family and community. We vow that we will be an example to the entire country of how to deal with this issue. There must be a zero tolerance for racism everywhere in our nation.”

Many who have commented on the President’s public statement say that suspension isn’t enough and they are asking that the students involved in the incident be expelled.

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