Students stage walkout over teacher’s ‘speak American’ remark A few dozen students walked out of Cliffside Park High School Monday morning in protest of what some are calling racist remarks by a teacher. The exchange was captured on cellphone video late last week and posted on social media. The video shows an unidentified teacher saying, “The men and women aren't fighting for your rights to speak Spanish. They're fighting for your rights to speak American.” Cliffside Park students tell News 12 New Jersey that their high school is one where dozens of languages are spoken. About a third of the Cliffside Park population comes from Hispanic backgrounds, according ... Continue reading... http://newjersey.news12.com/story/3...e-walkout-over-teachers-speak-american-remark
NJ High School Students Protest Racist Educator After Being Told To "Speak American" Students at Cliffside Park High School in New Jersey took matters into their own hands, after a racially charged statement from their teacher, earlier this week. The English teacher, whose name has not yet been released, told Latino students of Cliffside Park High School to "speak American". The comment followed a private conversation between two Spanish speaking students. A video clip capturing a large portion of the incident has since gone viral with over 9,000 views via social media. It is unclear of what exactly occurred right before the recording, but in the clip, the teacher is heard telling the ... Continue reading... https://blavity.com/cliffside-park-high-school-students-protest-racist-educator
