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Colonie Central boosts high school security after racist video protests

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Colonie Central School District increased security at the high school after protests over a racist video.
Over 150 students and advocates protested outside the high school on Monday afternoon.
The athletes who filmed slurs at an early-October homecoming party received 3-5-day suspensions and remain on teams.
Executive Principal Bill Behrle praised the protest as safe and respectful.
The district will hold small-group discussions to share concerns and reinforce respect.

History

Historical Context

Today's protest at Colonie Central School District echoes the 1974 court-ordered busing crisis in Boston, where Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr. mandated that roughly 24,000 students be bused to end segregation, sparking citywide riots and a massive police response. Both episodes show that forced integration can ignite community anger, underscoring the need for dialogue alongside security measures.

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Story summary

Colonie Central School District increased security at the high school after protests over a racist video.
Over 150 students and advocates protested outside the high school on Monday afternoon.
The athletes who filmed slurs at an early-October homecoming party received 3-5-day suspensions and remain on teams.
Executive Principal Bill Behrle praised the protest as safe and respectful.
The district will hold small-group discussions to share concerns and reinforce respect.

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