Name: UPDATE | Florida schools to release findings after “racist” classroom birthday song
Uploaded: 2025-10-14T20:46:07Z
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Description: Polk County Schools in Florida says it has finished investigating a Floral Avenue Elementary teacher after a classroom “birthday song” sparked outrage for its racist connotations. The song, recorded for 6-year-old Legend Whitaker, included lyrics comparing him to a monkey. His mother, Desarae Prather, called the moment humiliating and says she still hasn’t received an apology.

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Polk County Schools in Florida says it has finished investigating a Floral Avenue Elementary teacher after a classroom “birthday song” sparked outrage for its racist connotations. The song, recorded for 6-year-old Legend Whitaker, included lyrics comparing him to a monkey. His mother, Desarae Prather, called the moment humiliating and says she still hasn’t received an apology.

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