Students at a California high school staged a walkout to protest a racist video made by students, calling for accountability.

A recent incident of racism at Tamalpais High School in California's North Bay has Black student activists calling for the North Bay School District to better enforce anti-racist policy and protocol. The incident began when a video was released in early October which contained a racial slur, as reported by the Marin Independent Journal. This prompted a wave of violence at the school, including fights in which a Black employee was injured, as confirmed by KTVU.

In response to the incident, Principal Kimberly Clissold held an assembly for the entire student body to apologize and create spaces for Black students to express their feelings. In an email to the school, Clissold stated, “We condemn all acts of racism and will continue efforts to educate our student body about the harmful impact these acts have on our fellow students and our broader community.”

The Black Student Union took the initiative to protest the use of the slur and to ensure those involved in the racist video were held accountable. The union organized a walkout, which was supported by members of the community, and provided a list of recommendations to reinforce safety for students of all backgrounds.

Freshman Shaniya Valentine, who was one of the speakers at the walkout, said, “This protest really showed the school how we really care about our community and we really want our voices to be heard. I feel like our walkout showed we were really serious and we believe things should have been handled better.”

Clissold is dedicated to creating a school environment that is free of prejudice and safe for all staff and students. To ensure this, she is engaging in ongoing dialogue about race, discrimination, prejudice, and privilege and the role each plays in the community and larger society. It is clear that the North Bay School District is committed to creating a safe and welcoming educational environment for all students.

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