Daily Expert News
No Result
View All Result
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • World
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Markets
  • Arts & Culture
  • Education & Career
  • India
  • Politics
  • Top Stories
Daily Expert News
  • Home
  • World
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Markets
  • Arts & Culture
  • Education & Career
  • India
  • Politics
  • Top Stories
No Result
View All Result
Daily Expert News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • World
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Markets
  • Arts & Culture
  • Education & Career
  • India
  • Politics
  • Top Stories
Home World New York

Gangsta Night was supposed to be fun. Some thought it was racist.

by Nick Erickson
March 24, 2022
in New York
128 5
0
Gangsta Night was supposed to be fun. Some thought it was racist.
152
SHARES
1.9k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT


ADVERTISEMENT

Past dress-up events at the school have included “Hawaiian Night,” where students wore Aloha shirts, and “Hillbilly Night,” both of which, according to students and parents, were passed without notice. Gangsta Night appears to have been haphazardly and last minute organized and has not gone through an approval process with the school. dr. Andrews, the superintendent, said “We wouldn’t have authorized that as an appropriate theme” had the idea been presented to administrators.

For Mr. Summers, who was hired last year, it was an uphill climb as a black man trying to explain to white parents and students why the costumes went beyond harmless entertainment and instead come across as offensive.

“Some of these adults say, ‘Oh, you’re just making a fun thing that kids do about clothes like a big deal,'” he said. “But it’s a big problem. Let me ask you a question: Are you seen as a threat in those clothes and are you stopped by the police and harassed? If I do it, I’ll be torn apart.”

He reasoned that part of the problem is the lack of diversity in the school and the wider community. “It’s wrong, I don’t like it,” Mr. Summers said. “But if they never learned that this is wrong, they won’t know.”

Although nearly four months have passed since the divisive event, not much has changed at the school in terms of new race policies or even ongoing dialogue. Mr Summers said a school meeting was held to discuss the matter, but participation was optional. Most students, parents, teachers and administrators seem reluctant to talk about what happened.

On a recent winter afternoon, a group of white students waited to be picked up by their parents in the parking lot behind the school. Those who spoke to a reporter did not want to share their last name. Drake, 15, attributed Gangsta Night to a misunderstanding, saying its aftermath was a teachable moment and students would be more careful in the future.

Adele, 18, added that students were just trying to be more creative with their theme night ideas. Hillbilly Night, she explained, was about their own community, where most people live in rural areas and on farms.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: DailyExpertNewsfunGangstaNightracistsupposedthought

Get real time update about this post categories directly on your device, subscribe now.

Unsubscribe
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Man in custody in 'Every New Yorker's Worst Nightmare'
New York

Man in custody in ‘Every New Yorker’s Worst Nightmare’

May 25, 2022
New York Theater Workshop Appoints Patricia McGregor as Artistic Director
New York

New York Theater Workshop Appoints Patricia McGregor as Artistic Director

May 25, 2022
Discrimination weakens tool to reduce homelessness in New York, lawsuit says
New York

Discrimination weakens tool to reduce homelessness in New York, lawsuit says

May 25, 2022
Summer in the city is back (again!)
New York

Summer in the city is back (again!)

May 25, 2022
Monroe, Conn.: A 'Family Oriented' Community with a Village Feel
New York

Monroe, Conn.: A ‘Family Oriented’ Community with a Village Feel

May 25, 2022
Man in custody in 'Every New Yorker's Worst Nightmare'
New York

Man in custody in ‘Every New Yorker’s Worst Nightmare’

May 25, 2022
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine

Ukraine pledges ‘immediate investigation’ after video surfaced of soldiers shooting Russian prisoners

March 28, 2022
An Anaconda's Playdate With Dolphins Took a Strange Turn

An Anaconda’s Playdate With Dolphins Took a Strange Turn

May 2, 2022
'Better Call Saul' Season 6, Episode 2: Do the Hustle

‘Better Call Saul’ Season 6, Episode 2: Do the Hustle

April 19, 2022
And now the $200,000 facelift

And now the $200,000 facelift

May 3, 2022

Hello world!

0
NDTV News

IT startup Fareye aims to change Unicorn within a year, founder says

0
How did Stephanie Murphy, a holdout on Biden's agenda, help save it?

How did Stephanie Murphy, a holdout on Biden’s agenda, help save it?

0
How did Stephanie Murphy, a holdout on Biden's agenda, help save it?

How did Stephanie Murphy, a holdout on Biden’s agenda, help save it?

0
Israel tells US it killed Iranian officer, official says

Israel tells US it killed Iranian officer, official says

May 25, 2022
NDTV News

Ukraine says Russian offensive in Donbas like World War II movies

May 25, 2022
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live score on Eliminator T20 16 20 updates | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live score on Eliminator T20 16 20 updates | Cricket News

May 25, 2022
Boeing's Starliner Begins Return to Earth from Space Station

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Return to Earth from Space Station

May 25, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Israel tells US it killed Iranian officer, official says

Israel tells US it killed Iranian officer, official says

May 25, 2022
NDTV News

Ukraine says Russian offensive in Donbas like World War II movies

May 25, 2022

Categories

  • Africa
  • Americas
  • art-design
  • Arts
  • Asia Pacific
  • Astrology News
  • books
  • Books News
  • Business
  • Cricket
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Dance
  • Dining and Wine
  • Economy
  • Education & Career
  • Europe
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Football
  • Gadget
  • Gaming
  • Golf
  • Health
  • Hot News
  • India
  • Indians Abroad
  • Lifestyle
  • Markets
  • Middle East
  • Most Shared
  • Motorsport
  • Movie
  • Music
  • New York
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • press release
  • Real Estate
  • Review
  • Science & Space
  • Sports
  • Sunday Book Review
  • Tax News
  • Technology
  • Television
  • Tennis
  • Theater
  • Top Movie Reviews
  • Top Stories
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Web Series
  • World

Site Navigation

  • Home
  • Advertisement
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Other Links

We bring you the Breaking News,Latest Stories,World News, Business News, Political News, Technology News, Science News, Entertainment News, Sports News, Opinion News and much more from all over the world

©Copyright DailyExpertNews 2022

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • World
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Markets
  • India
  • Education & Career
  • Arts
  • Advertisement
  • Tax News
  • Markets

©Copyright DailyExpertNews 2022

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.