**Summary: Elmont High School Parents Demand End to Rival Games Over Alleged Racism**
Parents from Elmont High School in Long Island, New York, are calling for an end to athletic competitions against the Bellmore-Merrick School District due to ongoing allegations of racial incidents.
### Background of the Issue
– **Who:** Parents from Elmont High School, including the PTSA and Dad’s Club.
– **What:** Advocacy to stop scheduling games against Bellmore-Merrick due to alleged racism.
– **When:** The issue was discussed during a town hall meeting recently.
– **Where:** Elmont High School, Long Island, New York.
– **Why:** Parents cite a “long history of racist behavior” from the rival district.
### Allegations of Racism
Lynette Battle, a member of the Sewanhaka board of trustees and former PTSA president, described the situation as “the definition of insanity,” emphasizing the need for change.
– **Recurring Incidents:** Battle highlighted a series of alleged racial incidents over the years, including:
– A **February 7** girls varsity basketball game where a player from Elmont was ejected after an altercation, despite video evidence showing the Kennedy player hitting her first.
– A **2023** junior varsity volleyball game where Elmont players were reportedly taunted with racial slurs and bananas.
– A **December 2021** incident during a junior varsity basketball game where fans from Bellmore-Merrick allegedly called players “monkeys.”
### Response from Officials
Despite the Bellmore-Merrick district’s decision to suspend the Kennedy player involved in the February incident, Elmont parents are adamant about not scheduling future games against the rival district, including middle school competitions.
### Conclusion
With a history of racial incidents, will the Elmont community’s call for change lead to a reevaluation of inter-district athletic competitions?
### FAQs:
**Q: What prompted Elmont High School parents to advocate against games with Bellmore-Merrick?**
A: Allegations of a long history of racist behavior from the Bellmore-Merrick School District, highlighted by recent incidents during athletic events.
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