Racism has been a long-standing issue in our society and it is alarming to see it being perpetuated even in schools.
Recently, the involvement of current and former students of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls and Franklin Towne Charter High School in the city of Philadelphia has been confirmed in a racist video that has circulated online.
The video shows several white teenage girls in a room laughing and shouting racist slurs while one of them sprays a dark color on the face of another girl.
This behavior is unacceptable and has been condemned by the school’s administration, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the community at large.
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, a Roman Catholic high school for girls located in Northeast Philadelphia, has taken swift action to address the situation.
In a statement released on Facebook, the school’s president, Lizanne Pando, and principal, Gina MacKenzie, assured the public that the matter was being actively investigated and that all those responsible would be disciplined appropriately in accordance with the school handbook.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who oversees the Catholic schools in the area, also released a statement condemning the social media posts and reiterating their commitment to forming young men and women of character.
Spokesperson Ken Gavin stated that racism is viewed as a mortal sin and that there is no tolerance for such behavior in any Catholic school.
It is heartening to see the strong stance taken by the school and the Archdiocese against racism, but it is also important to remember that this issue is not limited to these two schools. Racism is a societal problem that requires a collective effort to address and eradicate.
In conclusion, the racist video circulated by students from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls and Franklin Towne Charter High School is a wake-up call for us all.
Racism has no place in our society, especially in our schools. We must all take a stand against it and work together to create a better future for our children.