Kansas high schools are looking into claims that students yelled the N-word and brought black dolls to a Topeka vs Valley Center high school basketball game with the video viral
An investigation has been started.
Following allegations that numerous students shouted the n-word while swinging a Black doll around during a recent basketball game, two Kansas high schools say they have opened an investigation. The event occurred on Saturday at Topeka High School. The boys’ basketball team faced Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas.
Valley Center High School Students Racially Abuse And Bring Black Doll To Basketball Game In Kansas Vs Topeka, Video Goes Viral
The Topeka players claim that numerous VC students used harsh language and racial slurs against them throughout the competition. Additionally, they claim that several bystanders made fun of them with a black baby figurine.
In one video taken by a Topeka University student, the doll is seen being held up by some spectators as the game was taking place on the court. Students can be heard calling one of the players a “p***y” in another clip.
Valley Center administrators are accused of being lenient on the issue.
Despite the racial insults, threats, and filthy chants, Topeka head coach Geo Lyons said in a change.org petition that Valley Center administrators did not address any of these activities while play was taking place although they were clearly aware.
Official joint statement
Officials from Valley Center claimed on Tuesday that they had not discovered any evidence of offensive language being used during the game. But they and the Topeka administrators issued a joint statement on Wednesday stating they had started an investigation and that it was still underway.
The statement continued, “We as superintendents are both dedicated to ensuring a safe and courteous climate at school events. Both districts are working cooperatively to examine problems relating to the sporting events on Saturday.
“Investigations are still ongoing, but incidents that happened when people didn’t act in ways that demonstrated our dedication to assisting students have been addressed. We’ll cooperate to make sure the right people are held accountable and to prevent similar instances in the future.”
On December 13, the boys’ basketball team from Topeka is scheduled to play. The next contest for Valley Center is set for the same day.