Racial intimidation incidents at Grand Haven High School the focus of parent forum
A "parent forum" to discuss racial incidents at Grand Haven High School has been scheduled for tonight.
The Lakeshore Alliance for Ethnic Diversity is hosting the forum that comes less than a month after a freshman detailed several incidents of racism from other students. The forum will be 7 p.m. today, March 26 at the high school's performing arts center.
Katie Bridgeforth's family contacted the U.S. Department of Education, which is conducting a civil rights investigation into the matter. Bridgeforth, who is bi-racial, said she has endured racist comments and sexual threats on the school bus, as well as racist comments at school where students have worn KKK-type hats.
The district confirmed six separate incidents of racial intimidation this year that resulted in the punishment of six students. It also vowed to work with the Lakeshore Alliance for Ethnic Diversity to address attitudes in the school, and in the community at large.