May 31, 2002
Auburn U. Settles Lawsuit by Fraternity Suspended for Blackface Incident
Auburn University has settled a lawsuit brought by a fraternity the institution suspended after members were photographed in blackface during a Halloween party last October. Although Auburn officials declined to comment on the settlement's terms, the Associated Press reported that the university would allow the fraternity to return to the campus.
The university suspended 10 Beta Theta Pi members and revoked the fraternity's charter after members were photographed wearing Afro wigs
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