We stand proudly and unapologetically with the Warren Township football team, our coaches, families, and the entire Warren community.
The recent social media posts making false and insulting accusations about the age and reading abilities of our athletes, coupled with images portraying our team and community as convicts, are more than insensitive or inappropriate. They are blatant acts of racism, rooted in racial stereotypes, prejudice, and an intentional attempt to demean and dehumanize young men who deserve to be celebrated, not ridiculed. Let's call it what it is. There is no place for racism, discrimination, or the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, especially when directed at our children.
Our athletes are scholars, competitors, teammates, sons, brothers, and young men with futures full of possibilities. They have worked hard, demonstrated dedication, and represented Warren Township with pride. They deserve to be recognized for their character, commitment, and accomplishments, not reduced to racial stereotypes or subjected to hateful and degrading attacks. Our coaches and families have invested countless hours in helping these young men grow, both on and off the field. That deserves respect.
Warren Township is built on CORE values: Civility, Order, Respect, and Excellence. These are more than words printed on a wall or included in a mission statement. They are the standards by which we hold ourselves and one another accountable. Racism, false accusations, and deliberate attempts to tear down young people have no place in a community that believes in these values.
What is especially troubling is that these attacks attempt to define an entire team and community through ignorance and prejudice. They will not. We know who our scholars are. We know the character of our athletes. We know the dedication of our coaches and the strength of our families. No social media post, racist caricature, or hateful stereotype can erase that.
Warren Township is bigger than football, bigger than one game, and certainly bigger than the ignorance being displayed on social media. We are a community that stands together, protects and celebrates our young people, supports one another, and takes pride in creating opportunities for every scholar to succeed.
We should never have to defend the dignity of our children against racism. But when it happens, we will not be silent; we will not look the other way, and we will not allow it to become normalized.
We are Warren. We are the Pride of the Eastside. We stand with our scholars, we stand with our families, and we stand united in demanding the respect every young person deserves. We will continue to lead with character, represent our community with class, and demonstrate the very CORE values that make Warren special.
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Terri Amos, School Board President of MSD Warren Township School
Kevin Humphrey, Vice President
LaShauna Triplett, Secretary
Rachel Burke, Board Member
Howard Dorsey, Board Member
Julie French, Board Member
Gloria Williams, Board Member