'Hang the Blacks': Alabama School System Disciplines Students Who Wrote Foul, Racist …

A school system in Alabama reportedly disciplined some students across the district who were part of a Snapchat group in which several disturbing and racist messages were shared. Oneonta City Schools officials said that three students reported a message shared in the group that officials called “offensive and divisive.” Stock photo showing notifications on Snapchat app (Photo: Unsplash) Some of the messages even included plans to dress up in Ku Klux Klan costumes for a homecoming event at Oneonta High School. Related: ‘It Is Useless to Me’: Mom Slams Ireland Gymnastics Officials’ Public Apology After ‘Horrendous’ Video Resurfaces of Black Girl Getting Ignored at Medal Ceremony Other messages included in the chat are below: “Pitchforks and cotton plants and signs that say negro bathroom this way”“Whites only but if we were all gorilla, that would be funny as”“Wait but hear me out. Half gorillas, half kkk”“Team bonding?”“I have a clan meet on hoco so dk if I’ll be at the game. I’ll get everybody costumes while I’m there.”“Lets bring candles and nooses to school while wearing it. Hang the blacks.” District officials posted a statement about the Snapchat group and reported that “immediate disciplinary action” was taken against those involved.
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