‘So Who’s the Racist?’: Florida Teacher Accused of Telling Largely Black Class That ‘Black People Are Taught to Hate White People,’ Prompting District Investigation

A Florida high school teacher’s remarks on race relations landed him in hot water after he told his class that “Black people are taught to hate white people” during a heated discussion.

According to the Miami New Times, the Broward County Public Schools confirmed they’re investigating an incident involving Everglades High School social studies teacher Steven Babice.

One of Babice’s students recorded part of a rant Babice launched during a debate with another student about whether Charlie Kirk championed racist viewpoints. The discussion reportedly took place the day after Kirk died.

In his remarks to a class largely made up of Black students, Babice allegedly said:

“I grew up white. Everyone I know was taught not to be racist; we’re all equal. That’s what we were taught. Then I become