Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, California, issued an apology after a racist photo taken during a school assembly went viral on social media. The image showed students wearing T-shirts that spelled out a racial slur, sparking outrage among parents and community leaders. The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) expressed deep disappointment and called the photo “disturbing and offensive.”
According to NBC Los Angeles, the district and Cabrillo High School both condemned the behavior as unacceptable and assured the community that immediate steps are being taken to address the situation. They are working with all relevant parties to ensure accountability and are encouraging open discussions about the incident.
The Long Beach Post reported that the photo was taken during a senior assembly in the school’s gym. The LBUSD is investigating the incident and has declined to comment further, citing the need for confidentiality.
Civil rights groups, including Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches, have demanded accountability and answers from Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker. Eurweb noted that these groups are calling for concrete steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. They are also urging discussions with African American leaders to ensure the safety and respect of all students and staff.
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