Teacher on leave after video challenging use of N-word goes viral, superintendent says [View all]
HAMMOND — A Morton High School teacher is under investigation after a 43-second viral video shows a student challenging the use of the N-word.
The high school chemistry teacher has been placed on administrative leave while School City of Hammond officials investigate the video, Superintendent Scott Miller confirmed.
One version of the video posted to Instagram on Saturday had more than 67,000 views and 1,300 comments as of Monday morning. The video was reposted by rapper T.I. on Facebook later Saturday with the caption "You're a KING lil bro" and "We Salute You Kid."
In the video, a Morton student, who is black, is seen challenging the teacher, who is white, in his use of the N-word.
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(Northwest Indiana Times)
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