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Florida Teacher Fired After Hanging Black Doll From TV

5/21/2026

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A classroom display where teacher Karen Whitmire Savage hung a Black baby doll from a TV with a charger cord sparked outrage.
The district removed Savage from Barrington Middle School in Hillsborough County, Florida, after the video surfaced.
Superintendent Van Ayres condemned the act, confirmed the removal, and announced counselors for students.
The district later terminated Savage’s employment and reported the case to the Florida Department of Education.

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Story summary

A classroom display where teacher Karen Whitmire Savage hung a Black baby doll from a TV with a charger cord sparked outrage.
The district removed Savage from Barrington Middle School in Hillsborough County, Florida, after the video surfaced.
Superintendent Van Ayres condemned the act, confirmed the removal, and announced counselors for students.
The district later terminated Savage’s employment and reported the case to the Florida Department of Education.