200 students stage walkout at Hillcrest High School in protest over Black History Month program

Hillcrest wasn't Hillcrest until it turned into Hillcrest.

Was a great area when I was a kid.

 

I would have thought that if it’s “student-led” then the students get to decide what they would cover and how. No? You’re saying it’s an assigned project, and not an independent one (as part of a student club)?

 

Student-led project can be limited within reasons. This doesn't sound to be within reasons.

Superintendent: Hillcrest students' culture concerns will be addressed (tuscaloosanews.com)

In the Friday message addressed to TCSS students, families, faculty and staff, Johnson voiced support for students' "right to peacefully demonstrate and to use their voice to advocate for change."

"Some students expressed concerns that not all parts of history would be included in the Black History Month/Unity Program at Hillcrest High School," Johnson said. "This program is student-created and student-led. TCSS supports our students in expressing themselves, and including all parts of history, such as slavery and the civil rights movement, in their program.

"We are putting together a plan to make sure our Hillcrest High students have an opportunity to express their concerns openly and honestly. Listening to them will let us know the right steps to take to ensure all students know they are valued. This work will begin Monday," she said.