St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls made the announcement after an investigation of behavior they called “repugnant.”
PHILADELPHIA — A Catholic high school in Philadelphia says students responsible for a racist video that showed teenage white girls in blackface are “no longer members of this school community.”sparked a protest a week ago at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.
The video showed several white teen girls, with one spray-painting the face of another with a dark color and yelling “Know your roots!” and “It’s February!” and “You’re nothing but a slave.” The girl with the blackface then declares: “I’m Black and I’m proud!” Other girls present laugh throughout the video.
Officials at the school and the archdiocese of Philadelphia didn’t say whether the students had been expelled or were asked to withdraw. Those identified as participating did face suspensions before the investigation concluded, archdiocese spokesperson Ken Gavin told the Inquirer.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
St. Hubert Students Expelled Who Posted Racist Video OnlineThe students from Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls involved in the racist video that was posted online last week are no longer members of the school community.
Read more »
St. Hubert’s students expelled in response to viral blackface videoThe high school is slated to hold Anti-Bias workshops hosted by the Anti-Defamation League later this week.
Read more »
Students accused of using racist language on social media video expelled from Philadelphia schoolA Philadelphia catholic school has expelled female students who were allegedly filmed using racist language in a video that spread on social media.
Read more »
Philadelphia students expelled after racist video surfacesAll of the Philadelphia students allegedly involved in posting a racially charged video have been expelled, according to school officials.
Read more »
Philadelphia Catholic School Boots Students in Viral Blackface VideoThe horrific video showed the students using the N-word and making other racist comments.
Read more »
Philadelphia Eagles return home after heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl 57The Philadelphia Eagles have returned home after Sunday night's crushing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.
Read more »