Lincoln-Way East students plan walkout over racial harassment incident at Homewood-Flossmoor football game
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Five Lincoln-Way East students engaged in racial harassment during a varsity football game against Homewood-Flossmoor, prompting police to remove multiple individuals from the student section.
- The incident, involving racial slurs, monkey noises, and gestures, was condemned by both schools, with Homewood-Flossmoor officials considering legal actions and collaboration with local authorities.
- Lincoln-Way East principal Toriano Griggs addressed the incident directly with students and families, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable and outlining plans to manage a potential student walkout in response.
- Griggs highlighted the importance of school values, urging the community to learn from the incident and demonstrate respect and responsibility moving forward.
- Safety measures will be enforced during any protests, with non-students barred from campus, to maintain an orderly environment at Lincoln-Way East.
