By Daily Mail Reporter and Associated Press PUBLISHED: 21:33 EST, 15 September 2013 | UPDATED: 10:28 EST, 16 September 2013 Several prominent leaders in Alabama weighed in Friday on allegations that all-white sororities passed over two prospective African-American members because of pressure from alumnae, and in one case, an adviser.Paul Bryant Jr., the president pro tem of the board of trustees and the son of legendary football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant, said the school does not support the segregation of any organisation. Governor Robert Bentley, an alumnus, reiterated that fraternal organisations should choose members based on their qualifications, not race.
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Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice John England Jr.'s step-granddaughter was one of the rejected students
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The student newspaper, The Crimson-White, first reported the allegations this week
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University says it is working with sororities to remove any barriers
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Sorority member says 'it's not the students, it's the alumni'
University of Alabama: The school where the two @placeholder students were denied membership in the all-white sororities