Teen Charged for Racially-Motivated Assault on Black Student in Kansas City High School

A 15-year-old Kansas high school student has been charged with aggravated battery after attacking a Black student, calling her racial slurs and breaking her nose. The incident, which was captured on video, occurred at Shawnee Mission East High School. The male student, who has not been publicly named due to being a minor, is scheduled to appear in court on December 6. The school district expressed sadness over the incident but did not provide details on the students' punishments. In response, students at the high school participated in a walkout to show support for the victim and demand better protection for students of color.