Brief
NAACP condemns Santa Barbara school’s handling of black‑face TikTok video
Four San Marcos High School girls posted a TikTok video depicting black‑face; NAACP leaders call the district’s disciplinary action insufficient.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Four teenage girls from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara appeared in a TikTok video wearing black‑face, prompting criticism from local NAACP leaders. The district imposed undisclosed consequences, but NAACP Santa Barbara President Connie Alexander said the response fell short of what is needed.
What happened
The video, posted on TikTok, shows the girls mimicking an AI‑generated image of four young Black boys. The caption includes a ninja emoji that has been linked to the N‑word in online slang. The post quickly spread across the platform, drawing attention to the school’s handling of the incident.
What the reports add
The New York Post notes that the district’s disciplinary measures were not specified, and that the girls have not been identified publicly. Alexander’s op‑ed in the Santa Barbara Independent argues that the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) lacks clear protocols for responding to racial incidents and that principals need guidance, transparent investigations, and equitable discipline.
What was said
Connie Alexander wrote, “SBUSD has struggled to establish protocols to respond to racial incidents and execute them with humanity. Principals need clear guidance; parents and students need accessible information about district investigations and potential disciplinary actions for racist incidents,” as reported by the New York Post. She added, “SBUSD’s response should be transparent, and it should administer discipline equitably. Far too many Black students have been suspended for less severe infractions.”
How it came about
The incident follows a series of recent school‑related controversies in California, including disciplinary actions at Victor Valley High School and a locker‑room recording scandal at Tracy High, which Felo News covered earlier this month. Those stories highlighted ongoing concerns about school policy enforcement and student safety across the state.
Key facts
- Four San Marcos High School girls posted a TikTok video depicting black‑face. (nypost.com)
- SBUSD imposed unspecified disciplinary consequences. (nypost.com)
- NAACP Santa Barbara President Connie Alexander criticized the district’s response. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “California high school girls blackface scandal grows as NAACP fumes”
