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flag A Florida teacher faces backlash for singing a racially charged "monkey" birthday song to a Black student, sparking outrage over racial insensitivity in schools.

flag A Florida teacher is under scrutiny after a viral TikTok video showed her singing a "monkey" birthday song to a Black elementary student, using lyrics likening the child to a monkey. flag The incident, captured during a classroom celebration, prompted the boy’s mother to call the act a racial insult and sparked widespread criticism online, with many viewers noting the child’s discomfort. flag While some defended the song as a familiar children’s rhyme from media like Madagascar, others stressed the racial implications of such language directed at a Black child. flag The incident has ignited broader conversations about racial insensitivity in schools and educators’ responsibility to maintain inclusive, respectful environments.

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