University of Oklahoma sorority kicks out student who filmed blackface routine

The University of Oklahoma denounced its students who produced a blackface video, with at least one of the pupils kicked out of her sorority over the offensive stunt, officials said.

In video posted late last week on social media, a young woman is seen painting her face black and uttering a racist slur.

OU President James Gallogly said he was "saddened and offended" that this happened in days leading up to a national holiday, commemorating slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

"We have been made aware of an inappropriate and derogatory video circulating on social media posted by an OU student," according to the president's statement.

"The University of Oklahoma abhors such conduct and condemns the students' actions and behavior in the strongest terms possible. While students have the freedom of expression, the negative impact on such conduct cannot be underestimated."

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