Ex-Oklahoma Student Apologizes for Racist Chant

The University of Oklahoma has expelled two members of the fraternity caught on video chanting racist statements, and more disciplinary action could be on the way.

Members of OU's chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon were recorded on a cell phone camera chanting about lynching and rejecting black students from their fraternity.

When the incident came to light, the university quickly closed the fraternity chapter and forced the members to move out.

The national fraternity is denying the chant is part of their overall culture.

"This song is not sanctioned, endorsed, or otherwise a national song," SAE spokesman Brandon Weghorst said.

One of the young men caught on video has released an apology, and the parents of another have done the same.

"I am deeply sorry for what I did Saturday night," Parker Rice said. "It was wrong and reckless."

"Yes, the song was taught to us, but that too doesn't work as an explanation. It's more important to acknowledge what I did and what I didn't do. I didn't say 'no,'" Rice said.

And the parents of Levi Pettit released a statement saying, "He made a horrible mistake, and will live with the consequences forever."

The Pettits apologized "to the entire African-American community (and) University of Oklahoma student body and administration."

Meanwhile, students at OU have been protesting and speaking out against the shocking display of racism.

"I think this is an opportunity to turn the tide, and to really move forward and set a precedent for the entire nation," said Boston Williamson, a member of Phi Beta Sigma at the college.

University President David Boren said the investigation of the incident will continue, and other students could face punishment as well.