If race really was not an issue, why do you think this picture is receiving so much controversy?
One student mentioned there was a fight like this before that was swept under the rug. This reveals how these issues have always been there, but were just not publicized. The student also mentions there were death threats and fights at the school.
I wonder when the students and school system are going to actually confront these issues? There needs to be more action taken, big time.
I think this incident needed to be publicized to show how racism doesn’t only happen in specific areas. I believe some people would rather not know (or deny it) so they don’t have to face reality. If we want to truly move past racism, we have to get uncomfortable and talk about it.
We may not be physically segregated anymore in schools, but we still are mentally separated.
Briyana Hubbard is a senior at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Please call Superintendent Jerry Wilson at 410-632-5021 or Principal Thomas Zimmer at 410-641-2171 and give Ms. Briyana Hubbard positive support in managing this issue.