"Teen Faces Charges for Inciting Fight and Sparking Protests with Racial Slurs at Shawnee Mission East"

A white male student at Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas has been charged with aggravated battery after repeatedly yelling racial slurs at a Black female student, leading to a physical fight. The incident has sparked protests in the community, with calls for hate crime charges. The school district has suspended both students involved and emphasizes its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. A community-wide protest is planned, and the investigation is ongoing.