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California school settles with student accused of wearing ‘blackface’ at football game
A California middle school student suspended for allegedly wearing “blackface” to a football game in October 2023 had his record expunged in a settlement with the school after he said he was simply wearing eye black, a common practice in many sports.
Daniel Ameduri sued Muirlands Middle School in La Jolla, California, on behalf of his son, J.A., over the Oct. 13, 2023, incident that resulted in a two-day suspension as well as being banned from attending district sporting events.
“The false allegations of blackface on J.A.’s permanent school records could have haunted him for decades, affecting both his education and future career opportunities,” Karin Sweigart, J.A.’s lawyer and Dhillon Law Group counsel, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
CALIFORNIA FAMILY SUES SCHOOL OFFICIALS OVER 8TH GRADER’S SUSPENSION FOR WEARING ‘BLACKFACE’ AT FOOTBALL GAME
J.A. is shown wearing black face paint to a local high school football game.
The court approved the settlement Feb. 24, which permanently expunged J.A.’s two-day suspension. As part of the agreement, no district official or employee will refer to the suspension in any communications with others.
“It’s a relief that the school district has finally corrected this injustice,” Sweigart added. “No student should have to fight to clear their name over baseless accusations, which is why organizations like the Center for American Liberty exist—to ensure fairness and protect fundamental rights.”
J.A., now a freshman in high school, was in 8th grade when the incident occurred. He joined “Fox & Friends” on Jan. 17, 2024 with his father, saying nothing was out of the ordinary about what happened.
“I used to go to a lot of football games when I lived in Texas, and I used to play football, and sometimes we put that on if one of the kids brought it,” he said.
CALIFORNIA MIDDLE SCHOOLER BANNED FROM SPORTS OVER ‘BLACKFACE,’ BUT GROUP SAYS IT WAS JUST EYE PAINT
J.A. says he wore face paint to emulate football players. (Getty Images)
J.A.’s father said he was “shocked” days later when his son was called into the principal’s office and subsequently suspended.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Trammell, Center for American Liberty executive director said, “We are so proud of J.A. and his family. When students and parents stand up to this woke nonsense in schools, they win. Let J.A.’s win be a lesson to students and parents everywhere.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Muirlands Middle School for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Editor’s note: In 2016, WW expanded its Cheap Eats guide to include a road trip. We identified nine diners, food trucks and one boat worth a pit stop when journeying through Oregon. Since then, a few things have changed: Two of our picks have closed, as noted below, and you don’t need to travel to Medford to find an In-N-Out Burger. But maybe you should!
This list first appeared in the March 23, 1016, edition of WW.
TAQUERIA GUERRERO
508 E 1ST ST., NEWBERG.
Half tienda, half taco spot, Guerrero serves its street tacos and huge mojado burrito ($8.95) with handmade tortillas that shame almost anything in Portland.
JOE’S DONUT SHOP
39230 PIONEER BLVD., SANDY.
This 40-year-old candy-striped dough den offers a ridiculously rich cronut—that’s a fried croissant—fast service, and always-fresh doughnuts. It’s arguably the best doughnut shop in the state.
THE DINER
2580 SE STRATUS AVE., MCMINNVILLE.
The Diner makes one of the state’s greatest sandwiches—a fried-chicken club in which each layer is seasoned and housemade, and the middle slice of bread is replaced by the satisfying crunch of fried chicken.
EASTWIND DRIVE IN
395 WANAPA ST., CASCADE LOCKS.
The Eastwind is where Cheryl Strayed first tasted civilization after ending her long, long walk. The soft-serve ice cream is good enough for you, too, motherfucker.
BOWPICKER FISH & CHIPS
1634 DUANE ST., ASTORIA.
At this 28-foot converted gillnet boat, there are always 12 old men waiting in line for beautifully fresh-caught, hand-battered albacore tuna served with a raft of fries. Join them.
LOCAL BOYZ HAWAIIAN CAFE
1425 NW MONROE AVE., CORVALLIS.
A sweet shoyu chicken plate lunch will fill you up until dinner tomorrow. But broke high-school kids will buy rice for $1.50 just so they can douse it in the magical ginger-garlic-shoyu sauce.
IN-N-OUT
1970 CRATER LAKE HIGHWAY, MEDFORD.
With an address that already sounds like a road trip, the magnificent double-double has punctured the state line. Even from as far away as Portland, it beckons.
NOW CLOSED:
FAT FREDDY’S
6320 PACIFIC AVE., PACIFIC CITY.
After a brief hiatus best forgotten, Pacific City’s beachfront home of towering burgers and equally towering Tillamook ice-cream milkshakes returned two years ago to the sound of hardening arteries.
CORNBREAD CAFE
1290 W 7TH AVE., EUGENE.
It’s arguably Eugene’s best restaurant, and it’s also a perfect fit for the town—a vegan version of an old-school diner, complete with barbecued seitan and outrageously good greens.
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Officials named the blaze the Snyder Fire. It was burning in Mesa County, Colorado.
Officials said the fire was threatening structures and that pre-evacuation orders were in effect.
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