The power of social media has led to the suspension of three York County School of Technology students, after a video of the students went viral.
According to reports, the video shows the students carrying a Donald Trump sign at the school on Wednesday, while someone chanted “white power.” However, a school official has confirmed that the students have been identified and disciplined. In turn, the school beefed up their security on Thursday, and there were no disturbances.
Several students claimed that the racial tension at the school has been high for months. “They have been calling me Mexican,” one student said. “Saying I need to get sent over the border. They whistle at me and my friends like we’re dogs. They call us ‘Papi.'”
The student’s mother even said she has complained about the problem to school officials several times. “They’re aware that there is a racism issue, but the election we believe made people more vocal to feel like they can use this as a way to say how they really feel,” she said.
The school released a statement on Thursday saying the incident was under investigation. In addition, the City of York Mayor also released a statement, as she received several complaints from parents as well.
” Parents and students, please know that as your Mayor, the actions that have taken place at York County School of Technology, I do not take lightly and find them completely disturbing. This morning, I met with Dr. David Thomas, Director of York County School of Technology and I assure you that our city students, and all students of that school are safe. The students that caused the disturbance have been suspended, making a clear message that hate will not be tolerated. A call to all parents was also sent, to assure them that their child is safe and that they have taken yesterday’s incidents very seriously. While we all know people harbor their true feelings until they believe it is okay to act out, it appears that yesterday’s incident was isolated and the school is doing all they can to regain a sense of normalcy. Dr. Thomas also knows on-going conversation and cultural events must be had to help overcome negative behaviors and unknown feelings held by some, because of the very diverse background of the students that have always made up the student population at York County School of Technology. I beg of the school personnel to keep the conversation and positive events that highlight our differences going.”
According to reports, schools in Michigan and Minnesota have been dealing with similar issues on the heels of Tuesday’s election.
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