The University of Maryland chapter of Delta Gamma that figured in an infamous viral-email episode last year is part of new Internet firestorm, this time involving a photo depicting a racial epithet.
An Instagram user posted a photo of a DG member with a birthday cake on which appeared the words, "Suck a [epithet] d---," which may refer to the lyrics of a Three Six Mafia song.
The University of Maryland Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life responded late Thursday on its Twitter feed, saying:
We are aware of an insensitive post from a community member & are addressing it with the chapter as it does not align with our Greek values.
The chapter responded a few hours later on Facebook, saying:
"We have become aware of an unacceptable Instagram post by a member of our chapter. The Fraternity volunteers and staff are working with our chapter at the University of Maryland at this time to hold this member accountable. Delta Gamma Fraternity is a dynamic organization committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious affiliation, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or physical disability. All efforts are in place to guarantee those selected for membership are committed to living our values. Delta Gamma stands for high ideals of friendship, promoting cultural and educational interests, a true sense of social responsibility and developing the best qualities of character."
The UM Delta Gamma chapter drew attention last year when furious emails from Rebecca Martinson to her sorority sisters were publicly released.