2 Georgia Students Expelled After Using the N-Word in Racist TikTok

Two high school students in Georgia were expelled after posting a racist TikTok using negative African American stereotypes.

In the thread by Twitter user Camden, you can watch the aforementioned TikTok shared on Thursday with the two students. It shows the teenagers using racial slurs and making derogatory remarks about African Americans like “eat watermelon and fried chicken” and “make good choices.” Camden is reportedly a student at Carrollton High School.

Okay I know this probably isn’t going to get a lot of views but I just thought I’d show everyone how racist the kids at my school are. The girl’s name is Stephanie Freeman and she’s a senior at Carrollton High School. pic.twitter.com/jjsLtToSLH

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

Love it when their racist friends defend them. pic.twitter.com/xyTKnn4sIL

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

The guy’s name is Jeffrey Hume, I should have included his name in the video, he is just as involved in this as she is.

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

btw this is not an isolated incident, especially not in Carrollton. I’ve only lived here for a year and am shocked by the amount of openly racist people I’ve met. (Only loud around other white people though) Stephanie and Jeff were just the first to get caught.

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

btw this is not an isolated incident, especially not in Carrollton. I’ve only lived here for a year and am shocked by the amount of openly racist people I’ve met. (Only loud around other white people though) Stephanie and Jeff were just the first to get caught.

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

Another note, not saying that everyone or even half of the kids at my school are racist, but it is definitely a problem that should be addressed.

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

Some good news: pic.twitter.com/m5Qrni06gl

— Camden (@camden52801) April 17, 2020

In a statement obtained by The New York Times, Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus said the students “behavior was unacceptable and is not representative of the district’s respect for all people. The racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard. They are no longer students at Carrollton High School.”

Carrolton High School Principal David Brooks looked into the incident on Thursday after the video was picking up traction online. Brooks said although the video was recorded during after-school hours, it is no excuse for that kind of behavior.

“It is our priority to keep our schools safe, and there is no doubt this incident has caused significant tension at Carrollton High School, across the district, state and nation – even the world,” he said.

“This incident does not reflect the culture of Carrollton City Schools,” he said. “We are very proud of our diversity and so is our entire community. We don’t need to lose sight of this important attribute because of the actions of a few.”