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A student at Greendale High School in Wisconsin alleges she was a victim of racial slurs. Chanese Knox says in Sept. a white student called her a “nigger.” Knox stood up for herself and began arguing with the student. The school intervened and police were called which led to the junior being suspended.

Knox’s mother Diannia Merriett told CBS 58, “How could you suspend the victim of a racial slur?”

Earlier this week, Knox and others protested the racial environment at the high school where they contend students are comfortable being openly racist.

“This was a very traumatic experience for [Chanese] to be in a place where she thought she was supposed to be safe,” Merriett said. She added her daughter had never hit the girl who called her a nigger but was suspended for standing up for herself.

Knox also told the CBS affiliate her grades have suffered since her suspension.“It’s a struggle every morning,” Knox said.

Merriett met with school officials since the incident but was not happy with the response.

Superintendent Dr. Gary Kiltz said in a statement:

“Greendale Schools is committed to the safety and well-being of all students. District administration takes every student, family and staff concern seriously and investigates all matters brought to our attention. Threats, hate speech and harassment have no place in our school community. In accordance with Federal student privacy laws, we are not able to provide specifics regarding the incident and student consequences referenced. We can tell you that the students involved in this situation have been counseled and appropriate school actions have been taken in accordance with District practice. School administration continues to offer to work with the student and her mother to ensure she feels safe at school. We take these concerns very seriously and will continue to investigate the matters raised.”

Symone McLain a senior at Greendale High School told CBS 58, “I shouldn’t have to be afraid to come to school because I feel like I’m going to get angry because somebody’s saying something racist.”

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