A mother in New Orleans is speaking out after her teenage son was allegedly called a racial slur in his classroom. She believes the punishment given by the school was not serious enough and says the incident has deeply affected her son. Now, she is demanding accountability and changes in school policy.
Alleged Racial Slur Incident at Holy Cross
The incident reportedly happened on Monday inside a chemistry class at Holy Cross School.
Whitney Antoine said her son was called a racial slur by a white student during class. According to her, her son immediately reported the comment to his teacher and later informed a school counsellor. The student accused of using the slur was then referred to an assistant principal for disciplinary action.
Here is a quick summary of the situation:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Holy Cross School, New Orleans |
| Day of Incident | Monday |
| Reported Issue | Student called racial slur in class |
| Action Taken | Referred to assistant principal |
| Alleged Discipline | One-day suspension |
Antoine said she was not initially informed about the punishment. She later learned that the student received what she described as a one-day suspension.
Mother Says Punishment Was Not Enough
Antoine strongly believes that the discipline did not match the seriousness of the comment.
“One day is not sufficient,” she said, adding that she feels the remark was intentional and hurtful.
She also shared that the emotional impact on her son has been significant. According to Antoine, his mood has changed since the incident. He has even questioned whether he should have reported what happened.
This reaction, she says, shows how deeply the situation affected him.
Claims of Continued Taunting
Antoine further alleged that after her son reported the incident, other students began teasing him. She said some students accused him of trying to “single handedly take down the baseball team,” referring to the other student’s involvement in school athletics.
She met with school leaders and a coach to discuss the issue but left feeling disappointed. According to her, she did not see enough accountability from the administration.
“This is not a ‘boys will be boys’ situation,” Antoine said. She believes it points to a larger cultural issue within the school.
School Responds With Statement
News outlet WWL-TV reached out to Holy Cross for comment. The school declined an interview but released a written statement.
In the statement, the school said it does not disclose details about student matters. It also stated that respect is a core value at Holy Cross and that the issue was handled according to its disciplinary policy. The school added that it had no further comment.
Antoine says if the situation was handled according to policy, then she believes the policy itself needs to be reviewed and changed.
Call for Accountability and Change
Antoine says her son deserves an apology — not only from the student who used the slur but also from school leaders who she believes failed to protect him.
She decided to speak publicly so that other students who face similar situations will feel encouraged to report them.
“Report it,” she said. She believes that if more people speak up, schools may take stronger action and prevent similar incidents in the future.
This incident has sparked conversation about how schools handle racial issues and student discipline. For many families, respect and safety inside the classroom are non-negotiable.
Antoine hopes her decision to come forward will lead to meaningful change, stronger accountability, and a safer environment for all students. She believes that addressing such incidents seriously is not just about one child, but about setting the right example for the entire school community.
