After the activity, the teacher gave the two Black students in the class a bag of cotton, court documents said. The lawsuit says cotton was not given to any non-Black students.

The box allegedly contained “authentic cotton.” The teacher then gave Ward’s 13-year-old daughter a separate bag of cotton and encouraged her to bring it home, according to the lawsuit.

Black students given bags of cotton during social studies lesson, Illinois lawsuit says By Kate Linderman. Updated October 21, 2024 5:14 PM.

An Illinois school district is facing accusations of racial discrimination and harassment following a viral incident where Black students were allegedly given bags of cotton in social science ...

Black students given bags of cotton during social studies lesson, Illinois lawsuit says By Kate Linderman. Updated October 21, 2024 4:14 PM.

Black students given bags of cotton during social studies lesson, Illinois lawsuit says By Kate Linderman. Updated October 21, 2024 4:14 PM.