New Bedford teacher resigns after racial Facebook posts
By News Staff
Reporting by Matt Blanchette (@mattblanchette)
news@abc6.com
A teacher at a school in
Lino Cabral, who was a Math teacher at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, had been at the school for over 20 years and coached the girl’s soccer team.
The racially charged comments were posted sometime after the riots in
In one comment, Cabral says “Don’t these people work? Oh yes, most black men are inspired to become: rapper, in a gang, welfare…”
In an email forwarded to ABC6, Cabral apologized.
“I recognize the severity of my actions and words. I made a grave mistake. I spent the better part of twenty years as a student, teacher and coach here at GNB Voc- Tech and respect all the hard work we do for all the community. I am truly sorry for my actions and embarrassed for all the negative attention my actions have brought upon our great school and community. I hope, over time, you will find it in your heart to forgive me. I know I must earn back your trust and respect and I am willing to do whatever it takes to do so.”
School Superintendent Linda Enos says she hopes the situation will trigger intelligent and calm conversations that will effect good change in the community.
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