Oklahoma State University students in hot water following controversial Martin Luther King Jr. post

Four girls from Oklahoma State University got in hot water after they posted a controversial photo on Martin Luther King Jr. Day saying they were "celebrating." The photo shows two of the girls in black face, though it isn't clear if they are wearing a face mask or intentionally painted their faces black. The post has since been taken down. Source: Twitter less Four girls from Oklahoma State University got in hot water after they posted a controversial photo on Martin Luther King Jr. Day saying they were "celebrating." The photo shows two of the girls in black face, ... more Photo: Twitter Photo: Twitter Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Oklahoma State University students in hot water following controversial Martin Luther King Jr. post 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Four Oklahoma State University students are in hot water after they posted a photo of themselves "celebrating" Martin Luther King Jr. Day with mud masks on their faces.

Rather than a historical photo of the Civil Rights leader himself - as most typically do when honoring the historic figure - these four girls posed with black faces - though there is a debate to whether they are wearing dark mud masks - which is a common beauty facial product) or if they intentionally painted their faces black.

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"Celebrating our first MLK Day off of school!!! (And) just to clarify in case there was any confusion ((because) everyone is posting about they're back in Stillwater) crazily enough, we are back too. We actually go to school here. #themoreyouknow," the post said.

Their Instagram post has since been taken down from the social media platform, but that wasn't before they sparked a controversy on their campus.

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"A) They were definitely wearing mud masks B) The DEFINITELY knew this s*** looks like blackface," one Twitter user pointed out online. Other students called on OSU to take action against these girls.

The school has since released this statement, "We have contacted all four students in the photo and will be meeting with them today (Tuesday) to discuss the ramifications of the post and make sure they understand the university does not condone acts, behavior, language, or symbols that represent or reflect intolerance or discrimination."

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