The head baseball coach and an assistant coach at Pinole Valley High School were suspended amid an investigation into racist taunts aimed at Asian pitchers during a game against Albany High School. The West Contra Costa Unified School District stated it does not tolerate racism and is committed to addressing the matter. Parents raised concerns after players made derogatory comments, leading to a formal complaint. A video recorded by a parent caught the taunts, which included mocking remarks and hashtags that appeared to ridicule the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability and cultural sensitivity in sports.
When my son came in, there was a voice who said, 'P.F. Chang, is that you?'... My son said he heard them say, 'He can't see through those eyes.'
WCCUSD does not tolerate racism or harassment of any kind, and we are committed to identifying those responsible and taking appropriate action in alignment with district policy.
It all began when the son of Eugene Lee and his teammate, of South Asian descent, took the mound. The teammate was first met with comments from opposing players like 'Baljeet,' an Indian character from the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb.'
The head baseball coach at Pinole Valley High School has been suspended after players on his team directed racist taunts toward Asian pitchers during a recent varsity game.
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