What makes this case so egregious... a Black child was called the N-word numerous times, and the school failed to take action, then, the verbal bullying escalated to physical violence," said attorney Erika Richmond Walton of Lawyers for Civil Rights.
Melrose has a history of racial bullying and inaction in the past... making this case very different and very egregious," said attorney Erika Richmond Walton.
The complaint claims the school district violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and requests investigation to address 'the widespread culture of racial bullying.'
Palacios, a Black seventh grader, left the Melrose School District after enduring racial bullying and physical altercations, leading to suspension.
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