The Internet exploded this week over an image sent over the popular social media app Snapchat by a sorority member at the University of Alabama.
She quickly became the most miserable person in the state not named Nick Saban.
The image is allegedly of three college girls taking a selfie and reads "Chi O got NO n----s!!!!!" followed by a few typical college girl emojis. Check it out:
Initially, people posited that the Snapchat may have been doctored with the racist image, but the official Chi Omega Facebook put out a statement saying:
"Chi Omega is aware of the image that has been circulating via social media and is in communication with The University of Alabama administration."
Amid rising controversy, the group said, "What was expressed is absolutely reprehensible and completely inconsistent with Chi Omega's values and policies."
"Chi Omega took swift disciplinary action in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The woman who took the photo is no longer a member of the chapter."
"Chi Omega embraces women from all walks of life, who come together to form a network of friends with high standards and similar values."
"The Chi Omega chapter at the University of Alabama pledged a diverse group of young women, which included several new members who self-identified as minorities."
The University of Alabama's school newspaper, The Crimson White, picked up the story and reported Chi Omega had accepted two black women into the sorority.
In addition, several others who identify as a racial minority were admitted. Judy Bonner, the University's president, sent out a school-wide email saying:
"We are all extremely disappointed when any student uses language that is disrespectful or offensive to any segment of the UA community."
Disappointment is putting it mildly.
Carly "@CarlyCrunkBear" McKinney, whose handle says it all really, was a 10th grade math teacher who often posted images like this on Twitter. Her employers were not happy and placed her on administrative leave. Her students thought she was pretty awesome, and protested to get her back. To no avail. She was fired in the end.
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