Racist video prompts protest, apologies and expulsions at OU

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OU closed its chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and expel two students after a racist video.

At the University of Oklahoma, a 10-second video showing fraternity members singing a racist chant triggered outrage and protests, leading the university to close its chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and expel two students. Judy Woodruff reports.

AIR DATE 3/11/15

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