We’re very disturbed by the recent events at University of Oklahoma.
On Sunday, a video leaked of an University of Oklahoma fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, engaged in an extremely racist chant while en route to an event.
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The video is so egregious that it sent shockwaves throughout the media immediately after it was posted, and the chapter has since been shut down.
The national headquarters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon released the following statement:
“We apologize for the unacceptable and racist behavior of the individuals in the video, and we are disgusted that any member would act in such a way. We are embarrassed by this video. This type of racist behavior will not be tolerated and is not consistent with the values and morals of our fraternity. This is absolutely not who we are.”
We’re glad the national headquarters took such a defiant stance in response to the unacceptable behavior of the fraternity. Racism should never be tolerated. The President of the college and many of its students have also come forward to admonish the members of the frat.
A few celebs, like Waka Flocka Flame, also took to social media to vent their feelings of disgust over the incident. Waka’s response in particular is especially poignant considering he was scheduled to perform at Oklahoma State, a gig he has since chosen to cancel.
Check out the rapper’s response and MORE (below)!
SMFH.. I know for a fact the whole school and SAE don’t agree with those kids actions so know that I’m not madd at the whole #SAE just those disgusting kids!!!!!! #WFF We can’t change history but we damn sure can create our own future #DeathToRacism
A photo posted by Waka Flocka (@wakaflockabsm) on Mar 9, 2015 at 8:14am PDT
To all of the students at the University of Oklahoma who denounce racism, I salute you. Stand together. Stand strong. And stand up!!
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 9, 2015
Disgusting.”@CNN: .@UofOklahoma fraternity shut down after video surfaced showing members singing a racist chant http://t.co/6S8CTma43o ”
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) March 9, 2015
Oklahoma frat guys racist song didn’t surprise me. I’m just disgusted, outraged and sad. Very sad. http://t.co/ATE0ehF0gb
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) March 9, 2015
[Image via OU.]
