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Anne Arundel NAACP urges transparency after racist video at Crofton High School
Summary
A representative of the Anne Arundel County NAACP urged the board to be as transparent as possible about an ‘egregiously racist’ video circulated at Crofton High School and asked for information about consequences, causes and remediations.
Mary Dudone, speaking on behalf of the Anne Arundel County NAACP at the board’s March 5 meeting, called for transparency and swift action after an “egregiously racist” video circulated at Crofton High School.
Dudone read a prepared statement, which she said was reviewed by Branch President Stephen Waddey, and said the branch is “beyond alarmed about the ongoing societal attacks on students of color.” She asked the district to provide “as much transparency as AACPS can provide on this event and the issues it raises as quickly as possible,” and said the NAACP stands ready to engage with the school system to “ensure the dignity and affirm the value of all students.”
Nut graf: The public comment asked for detailed information “down to the lowest level you can provide” about consequences, causes and remediation steps while acknowledging limits on privacy and personnel protections.
The speaker asked for transparency consistent with student privacy and contractual protections for staff; she requested information about consequences and remedial steps but did not ask the board to name individual students or staff. The public comment concluded shortly before a motion to enter closed session for legal and negotiation matters.
Ending: The board accepted the public comment and then moved to a closed session later in the meeting to consult with counsel and discuss pending legal and negotiation matters.
