True Blue State?

Yeah, we’re Blue but you know what not everywhere is Blue the suburbs are a dark Red and they don’t want to recognize the fact that they are racist, homophobic, and transphobic.

CASE #1 Cromwell.

Cromwell racist school bullying incidents prompt calls for 'swift' action
The Middletown Press
By Cassandra Day
March 22, 2024

After allegations of racial bullying at Cromwell High School, one official is stressing the urgency of "swift" action to curb "hate crimes.”

The issue came to light two weeks ago after a student posted allegations on Reddit, describing themselves as a Black teen at the high school who faced racism and bullying themselves or witnessed it.  

Since then Superintendent Enza Macri said education officials, the school community and Mayor James Demetriades have been “working around the clock” to address the problem.

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The mayor laid out several actions he hopes the district will consider, including periodic reporting of progress with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; having town and school leaders meet with members of the high school Unity Club; and tasking the DEI consultant with guiding the community, helping it heal and strengthening trust.

CASE #2 East Haddam

Action demanded in East Haddam Public Schools as police investigate racist messages, videos
NBC Connecticut
By Jeremy Chen
June 12, 2024

There’s frustration and anger in East Haddam Public Schools. State police are investigating a series of racist messages and videos that they say targeted a middle school student.

Some in the community are demanding the district take action against those responsible.

“This is not to be tolerated. I do not want my children to see this,” Brandon Spencer, a parent, said.

Visible anger from parents during Wednesday’s East Haddam Board of Education meeting. Many disgusted by the news that racist images and videos were sent to a student at Nathan Hale Ray Middle School. A current high school student appalled by the behavior.

“People I care about are in this school and they are surrounded by this hatred that should not exist in schools,” Ashley St. Germaine, a high school student, said.

CASE #3 Glastonbury

Glastonbury town councilors condemn online threats directed toward high schoolers
NBC Connecticut
By Jeremy Chen
July 23, 2024

Condemning hate in the Town of Glastonbury. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, town councilors responded to community concerns over social media threats at the high school.

“Today, I, a tax-paying Glastonbury High School graduate and potential homebuyer, was told from the comfort of my home that I am unwelcome here.”

Heaven Diaz spoke directly to Glastonbury town councilors during Tuesday’s meeting. She says the news of racist social media posts targeting Black students at the high school brought pain.

“I demand accountability and change. Racism isn't something people are born with. It is taught and you should feel ashamed that such hatred can be nurtured in our community,” she said.

A 16-year-old was arrested Monday after Glastonbury Police say they illegally accessed another teen's account on Discord in June. Police say the teenager used the account to reportedly reference the KKK and Hitler, make a bomb threat, and death threats toward Black students. The owner of that account is considered a victim with the arrested teen facing hate crime charges.

One parent who says her son was a target of threats is questioning his safety at school.

Even though we have a Democrat governor, even though we have a Democrat legislature you get away from the cities and it turns red.

CASE #4 Watertown