NJ High School Students Did Blackface, N-Word Posts: Reports

Two students at a New Jersey High School were disciplined for making racist social media posts that used the n-word and showed them in blackface, according to reports.

Piscataway Superintendent Teresa M. Rafferty told nj.com that a student brought the posts to the attention of Principal Jason Lester Thursday morning.

“In doing an investigation we determined who the students were,” Rafferty told nj.com. “They thought that it was a joke among a few friends.”

The post shows a girl in blackface with this inscription: “Guys, I look like Sharaab, Ro and Neyko now (smiley face emoji) LMFAOOOOOO.”

In the boy's post, his face is painted black with the inscription: “Can a fellow black man tell me how to apply for a n**** pass.”

Parents were sent in information from Lester telling them what happened and that it is being addressed, according to nj.com. They could face suspension, counseling, community service and/or a reflective essay as consequences for various infractions.

"Piscataway prides itself on being an inclusive and respectful community, and we take seriously our responsibility to educate all of our students about the hurtful impact of racist images," Lester continued in the statement published on mycentraljersey.com.

"The High School administration has taken swift action to address these students' conduct and will consider additional measures to heighten student awareness and sensitivity. At this time, our investigation indicates that this behavior is limited to a small circle of students," the statement said.