School cancels ‘American Pride’ themed prom after it’s deemed not ‘inclusive’

School cancels ‘American Pride’ themed prom after it’s deemed not ‘inclusive’ - EAGnews.org
LEXINGTON, Mass. – Lexington, Massachusetts may have played host to one of the first battles of the American revolution, but 240 years later, “American pride” is considered offensive to the school system.

Students on the dance committee at Lexington High School voted for “American Pride” to be the theme of this year’s prom, which was scheduled to be held April 10.

But administrators overruled that decision, saying it “excludes” other nationalities and canceled the dance.

...“Given the diverse demography of our community it was suggested by the advisers that the students come maybe national pride theme so they could represent their individual nationalities,” Assistant Superintendent Carol Pilarski says.

She added the “American Pride” theme would not be “inclusive.”.