Grosse Pointe South Principal Supported at School Board Meeting

(Posted Nov. 16, 2016) GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI – Grosse Pointe South High School Principal Moussa Hamka who called for unity in the polarized aftermath of last week's presidential election won't be fired, school officials said at the end of a four-hour meeting Monday. WXYZ-TV reports some parents complained about Hamka's post-election use of the school's public address system to call for tough but respectful conversations about race, civil rights and race, as well as increased respect for minority, LGBTQ and other students who may feel threatened. More than 100 students and others showed up at the meeting to support Hamka, including some who relayed instances in the last week when they have felt threatened or bullied by a student who felt empowered by the election results.

» For more on the discussion, go to WXYZ-TV.

Racial tensions are not new at Grosse Pointe South. See also:

• Grosse Pointe South Officials Talk Action, Punishment After Students' Racist Video Hits Social Media
• Grosse Pointe South Students Suspended Over Racial Slur

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