Bronx teacher allegedly stepped on black students to demonstrate slavery
Posted: Updated:A white history teacher in the Bronx allegedly walked on the backs of black students to demonstrate what being a slave felt like.
The New York Daily News reported that Middle School 118 teacher Patricia Cummings singled out black students and asked them to lie on the floor while she stepped on their backs to show the class what slavery felt like.
According to the report, the incident happened about two weeks ago.
Parents are now calling for action against Cummings in a school with a student body that is predominately black.
A Department of Education spokesperson commented by saying " The alleged behavior has no place in our schools or in society. She has been reassigned away from students and we're providing the school with additional support."
The Department of Education says they are fully investigating the incident.
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Police search for man wanted in grand larceny
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Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection to a grand larceny in the Bronx.
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Brooklyn
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Brooklyn
New Yorkers are on high alert after a possible exposure to measles.
New Yorkers are on high alert after a possible exposure to measles.
DOT reviews submissions for dockless bike share system for the Bronx
DOT reviews submissions for dockless bike share system for the Bronx
The Bronx is one of two boroughs in the city that does not have access to Citi Bike.
The Bronx is one of two boroughs in the city that does not have access to Citi Bike.
Bronx residents help clean up parks, gardens to celebrate Earth Day
Bronx residents help clean up parks, gardens to celebrate Earth Day
Bronx residents headed outside Sunday to enjoy the warm temperatures and celebrate Earth Day.
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4 dead in Nashville Waffle House shooting; suspect sought
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Business Briefs: Tech earnings due as Facebook faces questions
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Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Neighborhood Brief for April 22
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Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
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A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
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Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
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Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
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Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
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Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
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A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
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The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Baseball stadiums
Guide: Baseball stadiums
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
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Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
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Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
