Officials at Xaverian Brothers High School said that they were trying to educate students about Black history and culture, but not all students appreciated it.
Xaverian's own attempt to kick off the month was decried by several students, including Michael Earls, the student body vice president for the school's senior class. He said in a statement that the Xaverian administration"must first acknowledge that their ignorance perpetuated a racist stereotype and issue a formal apology."
"Regrettably, our message was poorly communicated resulting in some perceiving it as the propagation of a negative stereotype," Xaverian Brothers said in a statement."We are saddened by this outcome. Going forward, we will strive to ensure that all members of our community understand the significance of our efforts to celebrate Black History Month.
"It's the first day of Black History Month. They couldn't have come up with a better thing than fried chicken for African cuisine? It doesn't really make much sense," he added.
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