BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – A massive student walkout happened Friday afternoon at Bloomfield Hills High School after multiple racist incidents involving students at the school.
Students said the racist incidents have not been sufficiently dealt with by the administration.
On Wednesday, the district released a statement regarding another incident of racist hate speech. This time the comment was found written on the wall of one of the school restrooms.
Students told Local 4 that there have been incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech in addition to the racist comments. They said those accused of making the racist comments are only being suspended for two days.
Students participated in a school-wide walkout Friday afternoon. They hope the walkout encourages the staff to take the incidents seriously.
“On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the Bloomfield Township Police Department received a report regarding racist graffiti in a bathroom at Bloomfield Hills High School. A second incident was reported on Thursday, November 11. The Bloomfield Township Police Department is investigating these incidents. At this time, we have no further information to release.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department is committed to a thorough investigation. If anyone has information related to these incidents we encourage them to call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248-433-7755.”
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