“We will not give you another one of our children to racism to hatred to bigotry. Not one more' - Dozens gathered together at Utah Valley University Thursday night to remember Izzy Tichenor.
OREM, Utah — Dozens gathered together at Utah Valley University Thursday night to remember Izzy Tichenor.
“We need to let all of Utah know what happens when a young child like Izzy is bullied and made to feel ashamed of the skin they’re in,” said community activist Darlene McDonald.Read - Izzy Tichenor's mom 'furious' with school district response Thursday’s vigil was not just to honor her life but to also keep the message going that change is necessary.
Since Izzy’s death, the Davis School District launched an independent review team to investigate the claims of discrimination and bullying. The district also hired new employees and created a partnership with several community leaders earlier this month to tackle the issue of racism.
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