A Black student in Pennsylvania was starting his graduation procession when he was told to remove his face mask displaying the words 'Black Lives Matter.'
In a telephone interview Tuesday, John Holmes said his son said he was wearing the Black Lives Matter mask during the practice before the official ceremony began, and that no one from the school said anything about it at the time. He noted that hishas pictures of him wearing his mask under his shield, which the father said were taken before the procession.
The school in its statement said each graduate was given a face shield to be worn in lieu of a face mask."Graduates gathered outside the church prior to processing inside" for the ceremony, the statement said."They were checked in, asked several questions regarding exposure to COVID-19, and temperature checked."
"We wish to re-emphasize that York Catholic believes in the dignity of all human persons, and the equal treatment of all people," the school's statement concluded."We encourage our students, faculty, and alumni to engage in personal conversation, continue to listen with open hearts, always strive for better understanding, and grow as a supportive community of love and respect.
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