Cincinnati High School Students Post 'Blacks Only’ And 'Whites Only’ Signs Over Water Fountains
After an image went viral of "Blacks only" and "whites only" signs over water fountains at a Cincinnati high school, students are being disciplined.
According to NBC News, students at Colerain High School posted the racist signs for approximately 30 seconds, took photos and posted on social media. Northwest Local School District officials claim they were notified of the incident on May 5, which is when parents were notified via letter.
On May 16, the district issued the following statement, "Those who participated in this tasteless and hurtful act have been issued significant disciplinary actions.”
The details of the disciplinary actions are unknown.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the 9-12 school is approximately 30 percent Black and about 50 percent white.
