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A Virginia school district is investigating a social media post that shows an altered photograph of ex-cop Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck but with the logos of two high school football teams covering their faces.
Supporters of the Cave Spring High School football team in Roanoke shared the meme over the weekend to celebrate a victory over a rival team from Hidden Valley High School, according to local media. Chauvin’s face in the image was reportedly covered by Cave Spring’s logo while Floyd’s face was covered by Hidden Valley’s logo.
ROANOKE, Va.
A Virginia school system is investigating a social media post in which supporters of a high school football team used a photo of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck to celebrate a victory.
Roanoke County Schools said in a statement Monday that it is looking into the photo in which Chauvin’s face is covered by the logo of the Cave Spring High School football team, while the team logo of Hidden Valley High School covers Floyd’s face. Cave Spring defeated Hidden Valley on Friday.
“The abhorrent, disturbing images posted by individuals do not reflect the values of Cave Spring High School or Roanoke County Public Schools,” Roanoke County Public Schools Superintendent Ken Nicely said in a statement.
Supporters of Virginia high school football team post meme of Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd s neck to celebrate a game victory
The photoshopped image showed Cave Spring High School s logo on Chauvin s face, with Hidden Valley High School s logo on Floyd s face
Friday, Cave Spring beat Hidden Valley in football for the first time in a decade
The investigation began Saturday after community members reported the meme to the school system, which has vowed there will be accountability
Derek Chauvin is currently on Day 7 of his trial in the death of George Floyd
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