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Racial Slur Reports at Local Basketball Game

According to NBC 10 in Providence, administrators at Shea High School of Pawtucket and Tiverton High School are investigating reports of racial slurs being used at a varsity boys' basketball game between the two schools earlier this month. Students at Shea allege that Tiverton fans were spewing racial slurs at the players on the court and making monkey noises while players were taking free throws. According to BLM RI PAC, multiple Shea students, student-athletes, teachers and parents who attended the game heard the derogatory comments and remarks. It revealed that no racial slurs were made by a Tiverton student; however, a non-Tiverton student used racial slurs shortly after halftime and was removed from the game. Tiverton Superintendent Peter Sanchioni said each school conducted its own internal investigation meaning Shea students were interviewed by Shea administrators. Director of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, Mike Lumney, said he is investigating the incident alongside the Shea and Tiverton Athletic Departments.

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