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Expelled Student's Family Demands Apology for Racism

4/29/2025

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Story summary

A Black student was expelled from the Madeleine School in Northeast Portland after his parents reported a racist incident. The family, well-respected in the community, encountered police involvement and inadequate support from school officials. Now, they are advocating for change, demanding a public apology and anti-racism training to address the injustice they faced.

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Story summary

A Black student was expelled from the Madeleine School in Northeast Portland after his parents reported a racist incident. The family, well-respected in the community, encountered police involvement and inadequate support from school officials. Now, they are advocating for change, demanding a public apology and anti-racism training to address the injustice they faced.