Kansas H.S. Students Allegedly Yell N-Word, Bring Black Doll To Game, Schools Investigating

Two Kansas excessive faculties say they’ve launched an investigation after a number of college students at a latest basketball recreation allegedly yelled the n-word — whereas waving round a Black doll.

The incident went down Saturday — when the Topeka H.S. boys basketball crew took on Valley Center H.S. in Valley Center, KS.

During the competition, in line with Topeka gamers, a number of VC college students hurled racial slurs and offensive language at them. They additionally say a few of the spectators taunted them with a Black child figurine.

One video shot by a Topeka pupil exhibits the doll being held up by some followers within the stands because the motion was unfolding on the courtroom. Another clip seems to point out college students calling one of many gamers a “p***y.”

Topeka head coach Geo Lyons mentioned in a change.org petition that regardless of the “racial slurs, threats and disgusting taunts” — Valley Center officers “did not address any of these actions while play was taking place although they were very aware.”

On Tuesday, Valley Center officers mentioned they hadn’t discovered any proof of racist language getting used on the recreation … however on Wednesday, they, together with Topeka admins, launched a joint assertion explaining they’ve launched a probe into all of it — and investigations are ongoing.

“As both districts work in a unified manner to investigate matters related to the athletic events on Saturday, we as superintendents are both committed to ensuring a safe and respectful climate at school events,” the assertion learn.

“Incidents that occurred when individuals did not conduct themselves in ways that reflect our commitment to supporting students have been handled, and there are investigations that are ongoing. We will work together to ensure the appropriate individuals are held accountable and work together to prevent such incidents in the future.”