Protest Planned Against Racism and Bullying in Michigan Church School

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On Tuesday Feb. 20, 2024, a protest will be held at Trinity Lutheran School in St. Joseph, Michigan, about racism and bullying going on at this school. This will be led by family, friends and supporters of the victim, and community activists. Please read more information below as to why the family is protesting against racism and bullying at this school. The staff and principal are aware and nothing has been done, and the victim’s parents have yet to receive an update. We would like news agencies to come and provide coverage of the protest.

The family has said that a 12-year-old female child who attends this school was told “you blend in with this brown marker,” even though she’s a similar complexion as her bullies. Then she was called the N-word and the teacher and staff have done nothing so far. The bully is the child of one of the teachers, so I’m sure that’s why it’s being swept under the rug. There was another incident in which four boys surrounded her and made whipping sounds and said “get back to work,” making fun of Black History Month. There was another incident in which a student threw her books on the floor in front of a teacher, Mrs A. Jakubs. Mrs. Jakubs then had her write a sentence during help with English that said, “Z. threw [the victim’s] books on the floor.” Principal Amy Roth is aware and does nothing. Math teacher Jeff Weiss called one of the victim’s parents and stated to the parent that he failed the victim and he felt he should have done something about it. He said he felt sorry because he should have let the parents and principal know as well.

The nepotism, racism, and covering up for each other’s children must stop. This victim’s parents pay for their child to attend this school. No scholarship, no handouts, and this is what your hard-earned money gets you in 2024. We want accountability.

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