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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Virginia school officials respond to middle schooler's bullying of 5-year-old Asian boy
[Source] Aaron Spence, superintendent of the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, issued a statement on Tuesday condemning a now-viral video showing a middle school student harassing a 5-year-old Asian boy with racial slurs. Catch up: The April 5 incident saw the perpetrator from Eagle Ridge Middle School use ethnic slurs while following the frightened preschooler, who repeatedly pleaded 'Don't hurt me!' as he ran to his home's door. At one point, the younger child is seen covering his face with a blanket while other kids laugh in the background. The victim's parents, Ashley Long and Sean Yang, who immigrated from China, previously shared that their son appeared confused by the slurs, having never heard of them before. The video was reportedly shared in a student chat group before another parent discovered it and alerted the family. What school officials are saying: In his open letter Tuesday, Spence stressed that 'hate speech and racial slurs have no place in our schools or in our community' and encouraged families to 'teach our children to see their classmates and their neighbors not as 'others,' but as fellow human beings deserving of compassion and respect.' He also shared steps the school district is taking to address the situation, including offering mental health support to the victim and his family and resources to the school through its Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. The middle schooler, on the other hand, is expected to undergo 'restorative practices.' Trending on NextShark: The incident has been reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The Rebel Yellow has reached out to Long's legal team for updates. A 2021 survey by Act To Change, Admerasia and NextShark found that 80% of Asian Americans have experienced bullying, either in-person or online, while only 38% of Asian American youth report bullying to adults, compared to 63% of their non-Asian peers. Resources are available here. This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Escambia County, Florida deputies find meth, cocaine and stolen car while searching home
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two people after they found methamphetamine, cocaine, guns and a stolen vehicle while searching a home, has learned. Gulf Breeze ice skater wins gold in Nashville According to an ECSO news release, the ECSO Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team served a search warrant at a home on Rue Max Street on April 15. During the search, officials said, they found 28 grams of meth, one gram of cocaine, two guns and a stolen vehicle. 38-year-old Ashley Long and 28-year-old Darmichael Turner were arrested during the execution of the search warrant. Long is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and drug paraphernalia. Manatees migrating to the Florida Panhandle — what boaters should know Turner is charged with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
