East Bay high school nixes plan to honor black history with fried chicken, watermelon [View all]

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Plans to celebrate Black History Month with a lunch of fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon did not go over well at a private high school in Concord.

Administrators at Carondelet High School, an all-girl Catholic school, are apologizing to students and parents this week for proposing a menu that some complained perpetuated racial stereotypes, NBC Bay Area reported.

In a letter sent to the homes of students, Principal Nancy Libby wrote, “I’d like to apologize for the announcement and any hurt this caused students, parents or community members. Please know that at no time at Carondelet do we wish to perpetuate racial stereotypes.

full: http://blog.sfgate.com/stew/2014/02/06/east-bay-high-school-nixes-plan-to-honor-black-history-with-fried-chicken-watermelon/

and: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/Controversy-Surrounds-Lunch-Menu-at-Concord-High-School-243851091.html

sure the bay area may be progressive as heck but it seems anywhere east of I-880 is where decency dies.