Texas High School Students Disciplined After Holding a Pretend ‘Slave Trade Auction’ on Snapchat

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Several students reportedly joined in and posted about how much they would pay to buy their Black classmates.

Former Breaking News Intern

Published Apr. 13 2021 8:22PM EDT

2021-03-22T095200Z_697939848_RC29GM9KC8EF_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-CALIFORNIA-SCHOOLS_nunqua — Mike Blake/Reuters

A group of students in Parker County, Texas, are facing disciplinary action after they took part in a pretend “Slave Trade Auction” in a Snapchat group, FOX4 reports.

Jennifer Adams

Former Breaking News Intern

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Texas High School Students Disciplined After Holding a Pretend ‘Slave Trade Auction’ on Snapchat

Several students reportedly joined in and posted about how much they would pay to buy their Black classmates.

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Jennifer Adams