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DESCRIPTION:Student protest planned Friday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. at McClatchy High School 
 because school officials imposed burdens on the students who were planning 
 their annual Cinco de Mayo event. \n\nOpen Letter describing the 
 situation:\n\nMay 2, 2007\nDear Community,\n \n            We feel it 
 necessary to inform you, our community that we the students of McClatchy 
 High School have voted to cancel an event that is very important and 
 special to us. For generations the 5 de Mayo assembly has been an event 
 that we have taken great pride in organizing to ensure that it be presented 
 in a dignified and respectful manner.\n            This year our planning 
 began very much the same as any other. Students and teachers organized, 
 arrangements were made to use the school auditorium and we set forth to 
 continue this long standing tradition.\nTwo weeks ago we were informed that 
 we did not have access to our school auditorium because the space was being 
 used for a drama production that would be held on May 10 th and the stage 
 was needed for large props and dress rehearsals. We were presented with 
 other venues instead which we thought were unacceptable. They were the gym 
 and outside. We did not feel that these spaces were appropriate for an 
 educational event. This decision by the administration sent the message 
 that our event was not valued. We were saddened that from the initial 
 decision making process, no one remembered that 5 de Mayo was our day to 
 showcase and educate our school and community about our culture. Both our 
 teacher club sponsors and we the students met with school administration to 
 "negotiate" but were presented with patronizing suggestions including the 
 use of half of the stage and the floor below the auditorium.\n            
 We have collectively decided to sacrifice this year's 5 de Mayo show to 
 protest in front of McClatchy High School on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 3:30 in 
 a Day of Recognition. Please join us in support and solidarity.\n \nCinco 
 de Mayo Student Committee\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/05/03/18409289.php
SUMMARY:SAC: McClatchy High School Student Protest
LOCATION:In front of McClatchy High School\n3066 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/05/03/18409289.php
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