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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Sorority apologizes for recreating Nazi-era banner used for philanthropy event

  • A Syracuse University sorority, Delta Delta Delta, apologized for briefly displaying a banner on its house that resembled a Nazi-era 1936 Berlin Olympics poster.
  • The sorority stated the banner was created and displayed without malice, attributing the incident to a lack of awareness regarding the imagery's historical significance.
  • The controversial banner, which closely mirrored the design of a poster from the 'Nazi Olympics,' was displayed and subsequently removed on Monday.
  • The display was part of 'Derby Days,' an annual philanthropy drive organized by the Sigma Chi fraternity to raise funds for cancer research.
  • Syracuse University is investigating the matter, noting that the incident occurred during Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the university's Greek life has faced similar controversies in the past.

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