Last year, in a similar incident, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation after an offensive Valentine's Day image of George Floyd with the phrase "You take my breath away" was reported to be circulated between officers. NJ Corrections Officer Mocks George Floyd's Death as Protesters Pass. "Incidents such as this reaffirm our school district's commitment to creating and nurturing an inclusive environment on every campus where students, staff, and families feel welcome, connected, supported, and valued." Two high school students in South Carolina are being investigated after posting a TikTok mocking George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer. "We serve a diverse community, and we value all of our students and families," the statement continued, per the outlet.
In a statement obtained by KTTV, the district echoed Hatcher's sentiments, saying it's "disgusting, lacks cultural sensitivity, is deeply offensive and does not reflect the values we strive for in our school district." NBC Los Angeles reported that the parents contacted school officials and the Capistrano Unified School District.Īccording to KTLA, Aliso Niguel High School Principal Michael Hatcher slammed the invite in an email, calling it "extremely disappointing." It's not clear if the post was for their daughter or another student. The invite reportedly included the words: "If you went to prom with me, it would take my breath away," per the report. "It had a Black Lives fist up on it and a picture of George Floyd and at that point and I was like, 'Are you serious? They're making this a joke?'" Mike, whose daughter is biracial, told the outlet. Parents Angela and Mike say that their daughter, a student at Aliso Niguel High School, showed them a social media post last week that included the image of Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, according to NBC Los Angeles. It reportedly said, "If you went to prom with me, it would take my breath away."Ī California high school is reportedly facing backlash over a racist promposal that included a picture of George Floyd. Parents told NBC Los Angeles that the invite included a photo of George Floyd. Stock photo/Getty ImagesĪ California high school is facing backlash from parents regarding an offensive promposal. And that’s all he’s ever been," Popovich told The Nation.A close-up of a corsage on a girl's wrist. It’s all about what benefits him personally. But he doesn’t care about bringing people together. If Trump had a brain, even if it was 99% cynical, he would come out and say something to unify people. On Monday, head coach and general manager of San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich, criticised Donald Trump for his handling of the George Floyd protests. Popovich questioned Donald Trump's leadership and called him 'deranged' for doing the least possible to unite the country during the crisis. This past week, Steve Kerr joined the committee of NBA coaches, where the coaches with work with the local leaders and law enforcement agencies to "create positive change in the communities."Īlso Read | Trump Bible Photo: Tries Religious Gestures To Hike Support Amid Protests Greg Popovich on Trump In the video, Trump pretended to choke, shouting the words I can’t breathe I can’t breathe Many assumed he was referring to George Floyd, a Black man killed in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020.
Steve Kerr joined the social media bashing of Donald Trump after he posted a series of tweets mocking the US president for the 'Trump bible photo.' In one of the posts, Steve Kerr sarcastically claimed he felt much better seeing Trump holding the bible and that the photo changes the way the people view their controversial president. The Trump bible photo was widely criticised on social media as people claimed Trump has been appalling in dealing with the chaotic situations in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.Īlso Read | Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie Of Year And MVP In 1969, Dies At 74 Steve Kerr mocks Trump church photo
John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, which is where the photo was taken. As per reports, police officers used tear gas to break up a peaceful protest outside of the White House in order for Donald Trump to head to the St. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr mocked US President Donald Trump after the latter posted a controversial photo of him holding a bible on social media.