White Syracuse School Guard's 'Joke' Gets Black Student to Assume the Position, Mom Says
In response to repeated requests by community groups, students, parents, teachers and district staff, the SCSD Board of Education approved additional sentries for the elementary and K-8 schools. The goal was to provide additional security and – perhaps – to alleviate the concerns that many had about the safety of kids and staff in our schools.
This was the right thing to do and we applaud the district for doing so. Thank you!
If the allegations in this story are true, what this individual did to this young man is NOT ACCEPTABLE. And to use the excuse that he thought it was “a funny joke” is ignorant best. Had he REALLY thought it was a funny joke, he would have played it on other kids, not just the black male with special needs.
It demonstrates what we already know...
Racism DOES still exist within some individuals.
Racism DOES still exist within some individuals.
And this sentry’s alleged actions spoke volumes. But only for him – not for the district, not for the staff, not for anyone else. Only for him…
Please, please, please DO NOT let the actions of one individual negate the hard work that has been – and continues to be – done. And please don’t allow this incident to define our district, our teachers and staff, our community members.
We need to continue working together to create
safe and welcoming learning environments for ALL kids.
