‘Why didn’t you stay in Mexico?’ Diversity and inclusion meeting turns volatile at Michigan school

While parent Adrian Iraola was in the middle of sharing a story about racism his children endured while attending Saline Area Schools, he was interrupted by another parent in the crowd, who asked “Why didn’t you stay in Mexico?” The district hosted the community conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion on Feb. 3 at Liberty School.
📰 STORY: Tense moment at meeting on racial climate illustrates problem at Saline Area Schools: https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/02/tense-moment-at-meeting-on-racial-climate-illustrates-problem-at-saline-area-schools-parents-say.html
📰 STORY: Son calls out father’s ‘racist’ comment after ‘Why didn’t you stay in Mexico?’ outburst
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2020/02/son-calls-out-fathers-racist-comment-after-why-didnt-you-stay-in-mexico-outburst.html

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