TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Several Florida State University students are calling for the impeachment of a student senate member after he posted a controversial photo appearing to mock Mexicans.
The picture shows members of the now closed FSU chapter of Pi Kappa Phi appearing to mock Mexicans and the caption read, "We don't pay cover or taxes."
Friday's march at Florida State University is the latest development since that post surfaced. Outraged students told us about the message they'd like to send to the community.
Michael Garcel, a member of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, is one of dozens of FSU protesters who say they're offended by the Instagram post.
"We're a university that fights for diversity. And we've had a reputation of when things are not right, we show up and protest, we have our words heard, we speak with actions," said Garcel.
That's why a group marched to administration offices on Friday, demanding action.
"We don't have to wait for people to actually acknowledge our voice. That our voice is going to be heard regardless of who wants to pay attention," said Nastassia Janvier, President of NAACP FSU Chapter.
The group said the picture posted by Nick Napoli mocks minority groups and the caption is downright derogatory.
Napoli is also a member of the student senate.
The group said they want to see that member of the senate loose his seat. But they also want rules and policies to be put in place to ensure all minorities on campus feel included.
"We're making sure if and when this issue does arise again, we're able to deal with it in a more efficient manner," said Garcel. "And make sure that minority groups, not just Latinos and Hispanics, are represented. And that everyone at Florida State feels safe."
Organizers of Friday's diversity march said they plan to work with administration next semester to implement new rules for handling these types of issues.
