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Students Walk Out Over Blackface Incident
Santa Barbara students protest school board's handling of blackface social media post.
In brief
Santa Barbara students protest school board's handling of blackface social media post. Santa Barbara high school students walked out after school board failed to address systemic racism following a blackface TikTok incident. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Blackface TikTok Incident
Four San Marcos High School students created a TikTok post mimicking Black children using AI-generated darkening of skin.
School Board Response
Principal Dare Holdren sent messages to families stating students who portrayed blackface faced consequences.
Student Walkout
Students from San Marcos and Dos Pueblos high schools walked out on Tuesday, October 13.
Superintendent Statement
Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado called the incident racist and harmful, saying there is no place for hate in schools.
Student Concerns
Students reported Black students face racism with little acknowledgment or punishment despite speaking up before.
Board Action
School board pledged to discuss racism and systemic issues at a future meeting.
The short version
Santa Barbara high school students walked out after school board failed to address systemic racism following a blackface TikTok incident.
