(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/14/2023) – The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA), today urged the Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls to provide education to students on the harms of racism following a racist video allegedly made by students at the school.
Several students reportedly involved in a racist video featuring black face and racial slurs were expelled from Saint Hubert according to a press release issued by the school last week. Saint Hubert said guidance staff and additional counselors will be present to work with students through individual meetings and small group sessions to aid in the healing of the school community following the incident.
SEE: Philadelphia Catholic School Boots Students in Viral Blackface Video
https://www.thedailybeast.com/saint-hubert-catholic-school-boots-students-in-viral-blackface-video
“Racism is unacceptable anywhere in society, especially in an environment in which children are supposed to grow and learn,” said Asiyah Jones, CAIR-Philadelphia’s Student Leadership and Advocacy Projects Coordinator. “Punitive action is not always the best way to address such incidents, rather it is also essential to educate students on the harms of racism to ensure they do not occur.”
She said Washington, D.C., based CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director, Ahmet Tekelioglu PhD, atekelioglu@cair.com, 617-401-5397