White "Super Fans" at Brighton High School Basketball Game Chant "We Want Slurpees" to Demean Indian American Student
/Video is circulating of an incident during a basketball game between Brighton and Pittsford Sutherland high schools Friday night.
A Brighton student who appears to be of Indian descent is standing at the free-throw line and the crowd chanted, "We want Slurpees." The reference is toward a stereotype of Indian-Americans owning 7-Eleven stores.
The superintendents of Brighton and Pittsford released a joint statement Monday:
"We were very disappointed to learn of this incident. We have been working with our colleagues in both districts throughout the weekend to address intolerant and unacceptable fan behavior. That work continues today. The students involved took full responsibility for their behavior, and attempts are being made to right this wrong between the students and to address the long- term learning that can arise from the disappointing behaviors of a few.
Kevin McGowan , Ed.D., Superintendent , Brighton Central Schools
Mike Pero, Superintendent, Pittsford Schools"
