Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Clemson held a party on Saturday night where they threw
stereotypical gang symbols and posted pictures on social media wishing
a 'Merry Cripmas and to all a hood night'

Clemson University president, James Clements (right), speaks with students
protesting the frat party which caused outrage for its perpetuation
of stereotypes at a time of heightened racial tensions across the U.S.

The party, held by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on Saturday off-campus, showed students throwing stereotypical gang symbols
One frat boy wore a T-shirt with '$18 thug' written on the front while a photo read: 'Merry Cripmas to all, and all a hood night' Clemson suspended all activity at the fraternity indefinitely following the offensive party

A college fraternity has been suspended after throwing a 'Cripmas' party which flared up racial tensions on campus.

The party, held by Clemson University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity on Saturday, showed some white students throwing stereotypical gang symbols while dressed in bandannas, Tupac t-shirts and sporting fake 'thug' tattoos. The party was also reportedly attended by female students from several sororities. Photos from party-going students at the South Carolina school flooded social media and were accompanied by comments such as: 'Merry Cripmas to all, and all a hood night.'

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