A white man in Washington has been arrested and placed on a $500,000 bail after allegedly targeting and attacking a Black sixth-grade student walking with classmates during a field trip.
“We are angry and shocked by what happened today,” Darragh stated. “These events are extremely upsetting for everyone at our school and beyond. We are wrapping around our students and doing all we can to support them. “Bellingham Public Schools is absolutely opposed to anti-Black racism, and racism in all forms,” Baker issued in aon the district’s website. “Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a statement but a Promise to all students. We recognize that racism is deeply rooted and affects our systems and the lives of many individuals and families in profound ways. It is a collective responsibility to address and dismantle these injustices.
“We look forward to the community coming together to denounce racism and take action against hatred,” Baker wrote. “I welcome your thoughts and feedback.”, where the victim’s family, community activists, Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund, and Bellingham Police Chief Rebecca Mertzig made an appearance.