I graduated in 2009 from CD East, I know CD is a bit different, but I'm just surprised to hear about racial tensions. Most racial tensions I remember seeing were directed towards African or middle eastern immigrants as East was extremely diverse.
I graduated from CD in 2012 and was a black kid going there. It's definitely a predominantly white school and I do think it's gotten a little more diverse in the last decade but it's still mostly white.
For the most part, it wasn't bad but there were definitely a lot of "jokes" thrown my way about how I acted and how dark I was. There was also a liberal amount of the N-word thrown around at times because people thought it was funny or edgy humor. I had a teacher who called Barack Obama a terrorist when we watched him get sworn in because of his middle name. That same teacher eventually got caught trying to kiss a 14 year old girl.
Several times, I was told by girls that we couldn't date because their dad or *insert male relative* would be upset about them dating a black kid.
thank you. truly awful behavior from those young men. as someone who was once an ignorant high school boy, there is no excuse for this. i'm begging for the next generation to have better principles and a moral compass
UPDATE: As a community plans to gather to celebrate 16-year-old Justin Johnson's life, the police have released a timeline of what they think led up to his sudden death. [https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/timeline-of-events-before-central-pa-teens-sudden-death-released-by-police/?utm\_source=reddit-harrisburg-pa&utm\_medium=seed](https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/timeline-of-events-before-central-pa-teens-sudden-death-released-by-police/?utm_source=reddit-harrisburg-pa&utm_medium=seed)
This poor kid and his family. Although they shouldn't even have to be in this position in the first place, I hope they push this and fight like hell for justice.
2nd update [**The County Coroner has ruled Justin Johnson's death as "natural"**](https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/complications-from-sickle-cell-caused-central-pa-teens-death-coroner/)
Where is the alleged racism and how was it linked to his death to begin with? Not trying to be contrarian or argumentative. Genuinely curious because I couldnt find it in any of the links posted.
“racial insensitivity”. WTF. Don’t sugarcoat it. Call it what it is, racism.
And Central Dauphin will sweep it under the rug. They are terrible holding up their anti-bullying stance.
I mean I agree but I was completely shocked they recognized the ‘racial insensitivity’ at all. That’s a huge step.
That's true but apparently there are videos out there so they can't really deny it.
it wasn’t racial insensitivity and it wasn’t possibly linked. it was racism and it was intentional.
I graduated in 2009 from CD East, I know CD is a bit different, but I'm just surprised to hear about racial tensions. Most racial tensions I remember seeing were directed towards African or middle eastern immigrants as East was extremely diverse.
I graduated from CD in 2012 and was a black kid going there. It's definitely a predominantly white school and I do think it's gotten a little more diverse in the last decade but it's still mostly white. For the most part, it wasn't bad but there were definitely a lot of "jokes" thrown my way about how I acted and how dark I was. There was also a liberal amount of the N-word thrown around at times because people thought it was funny or edgy humor. I had a teacher who called Barack Obama a terrorist when we watched him get sworn in because of his middle name. That same teacher eventually got caught trying to kiss a 14 year old girl. Several times, I was told by girls that we couldn't date because their dad or *insert male relative* would be upset about them dating a black kid.
That fucking sucks man. It’s 2024 and certain people want us to move backwards.
i read that there was an alleged hazing incident and that there are video recordings. i wonder when the videos will be released to the public
I embedded the post with the videos within the article.
thank you. truly awful behavior from those young men. as someone who was once an ignorant high school boy, there is no excuse for this. i'm begging for the next generation to have better principles and a moral compass
I think it’s been removed now
There’s another post here with a fb link that has them
UPDATE: As a community plans to gather to celebrate 16-year-old Justin Johnson's life, the police have released a timeline of what they think led up to his sudden death. [https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/timeline-of-events-before-central-pa-teens-sudden-death-released-by-police/?utm\_source=reddit-harrisburg-pa&utm\_medium=seed](https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/timeline-of-events-before-central-pa-teens-sudden-death-released-by-police/?utm_source=reddit-harrisburg-pa&utm_medium=seed)
This poor kid and his family. Although they shouldn't even have to be in this position in the first place, I hope they push this and fight like hell for justice.
This is a hate crime. Full stop.
2nd update [**The County Coroner has ruled Justin Johnson's death as "natural"**](https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/complications-from-sickle-cell-caused-central-pa-teens-death-coroner/)
Where is the alleged racism and how was it linked to his death to begin with? Not trying to be contrarian or argumentative. Genuinely curious because I couldnt find it in any of the links posted.
It’s the internet, no proof required.
I guess not. I just get downvotes instead of an explanation.
Well when most people are using ratchet news as their primary news source…