Controversial Incidents in Schools

NYC public school students walked out of classes and an anti-Israel staged a protest at the Department of Education headquarters. A Massachusetts elementary school teacher has been placed on leave for holding a mock slave auction and using a racial slur.

Nashville Council Rejects Sign at Morgan Wallen’s Bar

Nashville councilmembers rejected plans for a glowing sign at Morgan Wallen’s new bar due to his use of a racial slur in 2021 and recent criminal charges. The sign would have hung over a public sidewalk like neighboring bars, but faced opposition for Wallen’s behavior.

Morgan Wallen's new bar sign rejected by Nashville council

Nashville councilmembers rejected plans for a glowing sign at Morgan Wallen’s new bar due to his use of a racial slur and recent criminal charges.

Nashville council rejects sign at Morgan Wallen's bar

Nashville councilmembers reject plan for glowing sign at Morgan Wallen's bar due to racial slur and recent criminal charges. Wallen faces charges for throwing a chair off a rooftop near police officers. The sign was proposed to hang over a public sidewalk.

Rep. David Trone's Actions in Maryland Senate Race

Rep. David Trone, D-Md., a leading Democrat in Maryland's Senate race, dropped a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing and refused to participate in a televised debate against primary opponent, Angela Alsobrooks, citing scheduling concerns.

Controversy surrounding 'DEI' as a racial slur

Black Americans say 'DEI' has been co-opted as a racial slur after conservatives blamed diversity initiatives for a bridge collapse in Baltimore. The Mayor, Brandon Scott, responded to the attacks, highlighting the underlying racial biases. Prominent Black figures condemned the use of 'DEI' as a substitute for the n-word.

Rep. David Trone's Apology for Using Racial Slur

Maryland Democrat Senate frontrunner Rep. David Trone apologized for using a racial slur during a House meeting, claiming he misspoke. Trone used the word 'jigaboo' when talking about tax policies with a black woman. He later apologized for the offensive language and acknowledged his 'white privilege.' Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is leading in the polls against Trone for the U.S. Senate race.