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South Carolina School Fires Staff Over 'Border Patrol' Costumes

Royall Elementary faces backlash for insensitive portrayal of Mexican culture at school event

  • Several employees were fired or placed on leave after photos surfaced online.
  • The incident occurred during a professional development day before the school year started.
  • The school's Facebook post showed staff in 'Border Patrol' shirts and Hispanic attire.
  • The superintendent and the Florence NAACP condemned the actions as inappropriate.
  • New administrators have been appointed to lead the school following the controversy.
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