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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens
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June 1, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
[email protected]
LULAC DEMANDS THE FIRING OF A HOUSTON-AREA SUPERINTENDENT WHO TARGETED LATINO
STUDENTS
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says Trey Kraemer
Forced Latino Honor Students to Remove Their Mexican-Themed Stoles Before They
Walked Across the Graduation Stage
Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has called
for the immediate termination of Trey Kraemer, Assistant Superintendent of High
Schools for Humble Independent School District in Houston, Texas. The
organization's demand follows an incident this past weekend involving 20 Latino
students from Summer Creek High School who were denied the right to wear their
Mexican-themed stoles during their graduation ceremony.
A stole carries a personally meaningful recognition or accomplishment typically
draped around a student's neck. The students' stoles at Saturday's event were
brightly colored, resembling a sarape, shawl, or blanket worn as a cloak in Latin
America. The stoles serve as symbols of cultural pride and academic
accomplishment and are often worn at high school and university graduation
events.
"LULAC demands that Mr. Kraemer be terminated for his mistreatment of our youths
who were singled out and shamed instead of being praised for their academic
accomplishments," said Domingo Garcia, LULAC national president. "His actions
prove he isn't fit to be an administrator in a public school. LULAC calls out Mr.
Kraemer for his racist denial of our culture and his white privilege act of
ripping away the symbol of how these students see themselves. LULAC demands the
school board of Humble ISD investigates and acts upon this incident immediately,"
added Garcia.
Dr. Sergio Lira, Houston-area LULAC president, expressed his outrage that such a
discriminatory act could occur in 2023 in Houston, Texas. "What is so outrageous
about what Mr. Kraemer did is that he only targeted our kids, no one else. This
wasn't just one Latino student, but rather, nearly two dozen young men and women
who represent the very highest level of educational achievement in the entire
school!"
Judy Bautista, a Spanish teacher at Summer Creek High School for seven years and
the sponsor of the Spanish National Honor Society Club, recorded a viral video [ [link removed] ]
after the incident. In the video, she explained that she could no longer accept
the lack of support for the students and subsequently resigned. Ms. Bautista had
purchased the stoles and given them to the students in recognition for their hard
work and sacrifice.
"We had permission to wear the stoles two weeks ago," said Bautista. "Yet, when
the students approached the stage, they (administrators) didn't tell them
anything. They just snatched them away. These stoles were for 100 hours of
community service. This district is very discriminatory and racist," she added,
highlighting the long-standing issues within Humble ISD.
LULAC stands in solidarity with the affected students and their families,
demanding justice and respect for their cultural heritage. The organization urges
Humble ISD to thoroughly investigate the incident and take immediate action to
address the discriminatory behavior displayed by Assistant Superintendent Trey
Kraemer. LULAC believes that every student, regardless of their background,
deserves equal treatment and recognition of their accomplishments in an inclusive
and supportive educational environment.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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