'Disturbing And Offensive' Racist Photo Taken On SoCal School Grounds

LONG BEACH, CA — School officials are investigating an incident in which students were photographed wearing lettered T-shirts to spell out a racial slur on Cabrillo High School grounds, according to authorities.

“We are deeply disappointed and appalled by a recent incident involving a group of students posing for a disturbing and offensive photo,” officials said in a message to the school community. “This conduct is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of our school or district.”

The incident took place Thursday after a senior panoramic photo shoot, according to a Long Beach Unified School District spokesperson. Students dispersed following the shoot but a group stayed behind and took the photo, the spokesperson said.

In the image, which is circulating on social media, the students are in a line wearing T-shirts that spell out “I ❤️” followed by a misspelled racial slur.

“We want to be clear: this type of behavior is not condoned or tolerated at Cabrillo High School or anywhere in our district,” the community message said. “Immediate steps are being taken to address the situation, and we are working with all relevant parties to ensure accountability.”