Brookline High School Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest Racist Incidents

BROOKLINE (CBS) - There was a walkout at Brookline High School late Wednesday morning.

According to organizers, students and adults protested incidents of racism inside the school.

Some of the students who spoke at the rally said the administration is mishandling the incidents, saying school administration did not hold students responsible for racist actions.

"Our students are powerful advocates; we support their efforts to express their concerns and beliefs, and we are grateful for the moving and engaging rally they organized today," Brookline Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory and Brookline High School Head of School Anthony Meyer said in a joint statement. They said they would work with students to address the issues.