Black students have been branded as “monkeys” on an Instagram page created by other students at the school.
Parents of Black students at a middle school in Lubbock, Texas are speaking out about their children being racially harassed, taunted, and bullied by their white peers.
Black students have reportedly been branded as “monkeys” on a recent Instagram page created by students at the school titled “LBMS Monkeys.” The page was taken down on April 23rd, according to reports.
“I want them to be able to go to school and not have to worry about being bullied, name calling, whipping sounds in their ear,” she said. “We want them to be able to focus on their next test, or their next assignment.”
“Are we a perfect school or perfect district? No, nobody is,” Principal Hendrix said. “We have to always evolve and address needs as they come. We love every child in this district. They’re here to get an education and we want to do everything we can to support that.”
Lubbock-Cooper ISD said in a statement to families last week: “There is no place for racism, hatred, or harassment at Laura Bush Middle School or in the Lubbock-Cooper community as a whole. This behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. As a district, it is our responsibility to ensure that all students feel welcome, safe, and loved while at school.”
The district also noted that it has “scheduled professional development trainings for Laura Bush Middle School staff members and are in the process of researching speakers to address the Laura Bush Middle School student body regarding matters of racial discrimination.”
Parents of students who have been bullied say school officials have failed to enforce its policy against bullying.
“LCISD is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students that enhances personal safety and promotes respect, dignity, and equality among students,” the district’s website says.
It’s unclear if the students responsible for creating the vile Instagram page were properly disciplined.
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