South Dakota H.S. Canceled ‘Slave/Branding Auction’
A decades-long tradition of a South Dakota high school club hosting a “slave/branding auction” was canceled after fliers for the event were shared on social media.
The Faith High School Rodeo Club planned to have this year’s auction April 26, but the event was canceled after several people criticized it for being racist and inappropriate.
The event consists of students offering to work for someone for a day in exchange for a donation to the club, according to Dakota News Now.
Fliers for the auction were shared on social media, and it appeared on the school’s online calendar, but the district’s superintendent said Faith High was not affiliated with the event, according to KELO-TV.
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Faith, South Dakota doesn’t likely have a lot going on.
As the state’s 135th largest city, it boasts a population of just over 400.
The median age is 40 years, the average household income’s $51,069.
Median monthly rent is $294, and the median house value sits at $87,000.
Oh, and the high school has an annual Slave/Branding event.
So there’s that.
Although, that last item recently garnered attention.
Set for April 26th, the auction run by the Rodeo Club has been held for decades.
How it works: A member of the club is “auctioned” off to a rancher in order to provide a few days’ labor. The bid serves as a donation to the school.
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