A high school football game in suburban Boston has been indefinitely postponed after racist graffiti was spray painted on a player’s house.
“Knights Don’t Need Niggers” was painted on the foundation of Isaac Phillips‘ home. The eighth grader, who was allowed to play on Lunenburg High School’s freshman team, has reported other bullying in the past including, having his cleats removed from his locker that was filled with water and thrown in the trash can.
“I don’t really understand why someone would even do something like this,” Phillips told the ABC affiliate. “I have two younger brothers and another sister. This is our house, this is where we live. Eventually they’re going to see it.”
According to Phillips’ mother he now wants to transfer to another school.
“He doesn’t want to go to the school anymore. He’s beyond upset about the whole situation,” Brazier said, according to WCVB-TV. “It’s upsetting. My kids all go there.”
The FBI is investigating the incident.
Racism in this country is alive and well. This is a prime example why the use of such a vile word filled with historical hatred needs to be put to rest in every community.