This protest dominated recent newscasts . . . Here's the best roundup of the conversation or lack thereof:
The superintendent speaking for the first time says racism has no place in that school district and it will not be tolerated.
Much of the public comment discussion centered around this video where a white male student called black female student racist slurs multiple times before pushing her.
A fight inside and both students were suspended for fighting.
In the weeks after the video was posted, school walkouts and peaceful protest started.
The culmination being Monday’s meeting, students and parents getting the chance to speak to the school board and a chance for the superintendent to finally respond.
"What many of us saw and heard from the video on an incident that took place at Shawnee Mission East included racist language that was completely unacceptable and something we don't tolerate," Dr. Michelle Hubard the SMSD Superintendent said.
While many people spoke, the loudest message in the room might have come from a group of students with duct tape over their mouths.
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https://fox4kc.com/news/students-community-bring-concerns-to-shawnee-mission-school-board/
Students, community bring concerns to Shawnee Mission School Board
It comes three weeks after video of a violent fight including racial slurs in the halls of a high school went viral, leading to protests and school walkouts.
Shawnee Mission students shift response to district, remain silent at Monday night school board meeting
Shawnee Mission students shift response to district, remain silent at Monday night school board meeting
Parents, students address school board following racial slur, fight at Shawnee Mission East
Parents and students alike voiced their concerns, emphasizing the need for more action to ensure a safe learning environment.
Parents, students plea for change at Shawnee Mission School District meeting
A plea for change rang out rang out during the special public comment session ahead of the last Shawnee Mission School Board meeting of the year.
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