At St. Pete school, Black History Month contest results in police call
A fun competition for the best door decoration ends up roiling Azalea Middle, where the principal has scheduled more diversity training.
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A Black History Month decoration contest went awry recently at Azalea Middle School recently, resulting in a teacher calling St. Petersburg police. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
Updated Mar. 12
Seeking a new way to celebrate Black History Month, the staff at Azalea Middle School decided to hold a door decorating contest this year.
It was supposed to be a fun and creative way to give students information about the role Black Americans played in U.S. history.