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A North Carolina school attorney apologized for a racist Facebook post using a slur against people with disabilities, sparking backlash and calls for review of his contract.
On January 24, 2026, Brian Kromke, an attorney for New Hanover County Schools, faced backlash for a Facebook post using offensive language, including a derogatory term for people with developmental disabilities, in response to a post by former Governor Roy Cooper about ICE-related incidents.
The school board and superintendent condemned the comment as inappropriate and inconsistent with district values, emphasizing professionalism and respect.
Kromke apologized, stating he did not intend to offend anyone.
The district confirmed it is addressing the matter internally, though details are restricted by confidentiality.
The incident has prompted calls for a review of Kromke’s contract and renewed discussion about public officials’ communication.
Un abogado de una escuela de Carolina del Norte se disculpó por una publicación racista en Facebook usando un insulto contra las personas con discapacidad, lo que provocó reacciones violentas y llamados a revisar su contrato.