Updated 12:10 am EDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 The Facebook video that went viral last week of a New Haven woman going on a racial tirade in a supermarket has experts calling for these types of incidents to be used to combat racism. “It’s waking people up that it’s much more pervasive than they thought,” said Kica Matos, director of Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice for the Center for Community Change. “Far too often we don’t contextualize what’s happening on social media. The footage we keep seeing that captures racial incidents makes visible how pervasive everyday racism is and the challenges people of color deal with.” Here are some of the weekend’s top stories: Social media exposed racist rant, but real change is needed, experts say The Facebook user who posted the now-viral video of Corinne Magoveny-Terrone’s racist ShopRite tirade wanted to show the reality of racism everywhere. Experts say while social media … [Read more...] about Racism on social media, armed school guards, Lamont’s change of heart top weekend news
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2 Simsbury students under heat after posting apparent “blackface” photo on social media
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) - Two Simsbury High School students have posted a picture on the social media app Snapchat of their faces painted similar to the "blackface" look synonymous with racism.On Saturday, a picture of two Simsbury High School girls was posted on social media with their faces painted in dark make-up similar to the "blackface" look that runs parallel with racist intentions.Principal Andrew O'Brien says the girls were at home playing "make-up" with two boys. Shortly after, the image was posted and the girls received backlash. The post has since been removed and the girls apologized explaining they didn't realize the photo would offend anyone. The prinicipal of the school issued a response which can be seen below: Dear Parents, Teachers, and Community Members:I am writing to inform you of a picture that has been circulating on social media of two of our students in dark make-up. The issue came to our attention yesterday and was investigated by our administrators. … [Read more...] about 2 Simsbury students under heat after posting apparent “blackface” photo on social media
Students Seen Chanting N-Word in Video Posted on Social Media, School Hands Out ‘Consequences’ as Punishment
U.S. After a racially-charged video circulated on social media, several students’ behavior in their free time resulted in the school getting involved and handing down “consequences.” On Friday, a group of about 10 students from Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, filmed themselves lying in a bed, chanting the N-word and later posted it on social media, according to the Star-Telegram. One girl in the video yelled, “We up on that black n*****." "I say n*****, you say n*****," a girl said to the rest of the group during the video, according to KXAS. The video was quickly shared hundreds of times and although it was done outside of school hours and off school property, because of the tension it created, Carroll Independent School District administrators decided to get involved. Newsweek reached out to the Carroll Independent School District but did not receive a response in time for publication. On Saturday, school officials … [Read more...] about Students Seen Chanting N-Word in Video Posted on Social Media, School Hands Out ‘Consequences’ as Punishment
Firing of Springfield officer Lariviere, who mocked fatal Charlottesville crash on social media, upheld by arbitrator
The Springfield police officer fired last year for social media posts mocking the car crash that killed an anti-racism demonstrator in Charlottesville, Va. has lost a bid to regain his job. An arbitrator has upheld Police Commissioner John Barbieri's decision to fire former officer Conrad Lariviere, city and police officials confirmed. Lariviere's comments in the wake of the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville drew national attention and sparked outrage both from local leaders and members of the public, who flooded the police department with angry calls and emails. "This is a very disturbing incident. The correct decision was upheld which reaffirms Commissioner Barbieri's decision," Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement. "This officer's behavior is not reflective of the vast majority of our brave and dedicated men and women in blue." Lariviere's attorney Jeremy Powers did not return a request for comment prior to publication. Lariviere's Facebook … [Read more...] about Firing of Springfield officer Lariviere, who mocked fatal Charlottesville crash on social media, upheld by arbitrator
Students, administration respond to racially biased video on social media
The University of Miami is investigating after a Snapchat video, allegedly featuring a UM student using the n-word, circulated on social media over the weekend. The videos show an alleged UM student making derogatory comments toward African Americans. The student makes racially explicit comments, using the N-word repeatedly and ranting about black Americans receiving punishments and getting “raped” by “plantation owners.” Students received an email from Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Patricia A. Whitely Monday, Oct. 8 addressing the videos. The message said the Dean of Students Office is investigating the incident, and that the responsible individuals will be held accountable. “We do not tolerate bias of any kind at the University of Miami,” Whitely wrote. The videos were originally posted on Snapchat, but screen recordings also circulated on Twitter. They were viewed more than 7,000 times as of Monday night. Two videos show several … [Read more...] about Students, administration respond to racially biased video on social media