From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
Evanston New Trier investigate racist homophobic slurs
Evanston and New Trier schools probe reports of racist and homophobic slurs at football game.
In brief
Evanston and New Trier schools probe reports of racist and homophobic slurs at football game. Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are investigating reports of racist and homophobic slurs directed at the Evanston marching band during a football game at Northwestern University's Ryan Field…
Schools investigate slurs
Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are investigating reports of racist and homophobic slurs during a football game at Northwestern University's Ryan Field.
Over 25,000 fans attended
More than 25,000 fans attended the game, according to some reports.
Racist and homophobic comments
New Trier fans directed racist and homophobic comments toward members of the Evanston marching band, said the principals from both districts.
School statement
The statement said Friday evening should have been an opportunity to celebrate students, spirited competition, and longstanding traditions of both school communities.
Dignity and belonging
No student should leave an event where they came to perform, compete, or support peers feeling their dignity or belonging were demeaned.
Joint investigation
Administrators at both districts are working together to investigate the reports and encourage anyone with information to contact their school's administration.
What it means
Evanston Township High School and New Trier High School are investigating reports of racist and homophobic slurs directed at the Evanston marching band during a football game at Northwestern University's Ryan Field.
