Is Southlake Texas a good place to live?
Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word — and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying — the school board vowed to make changes.
What happened to Southlake High School?
Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word—and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying—the school board vowed to make changes.
Who is the host of Southlake?
Hosted by NBC News national reporter Mike Hixenbaugh (host of the hit podcast “Do No Harm”) and NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton, “Southlake” tells the story of how this idyllic city, and its local school board election, became the poster child for a new political strategy with national repercussions.
Is Southlake a'silent majority'?
Then a 'silent majority' fought back. Southlake is known for its top-ranked public schools. But a heated fight over a diversity plan has some parents questioning their future in the city. Families and school officials in Southlake, Texas developed diversity and inclusion programs after a racist video went viral.
How many episodes of Southlake podcast are there?
six-Hosted by reporter Mike Hixenbaugh and correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake is a six-part series about belonging—and backlash—in an American suburb.
How can I watch Southlake?
Southlake: Racial Reckoning in a Texas Suburb premieres Friday at NBCNews.com and will be on NBC's streaming network, Peacock, on Sept. 7.
What channel is the Southlake game on?
A highly anticipated showdown between Southlake Carroll and Highland Park is at the top of the list. The two high school powerhouses will play Thursday, Aug. 26 at AT&T Stadium with the game being broadcasted live on ESPNU.
Is the Southlake Carroll game televised?
Southlake Carroll's first football game of the season will be televised on ESPN. The Dragons' first game of the regular season will have them take on Highland Park at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, August 26.
A racist video sparked change in a wealthy Texas suburb. Then a 'silent majority' fought back
Southlake is known for its top-ranked public schools. But a heated fight over a diversity plan has some parents questioning their future in the city.
Texas town in spotlight after parents push back against diversity plan
Families and school officials in Southlake, Texas developed diversity and inclusion programs after a racist video went viral. The plan was halted after pushback from parents. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton talks to community members about the ongoing controversy.
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Case in point: I don’t recall hearing about the T-A-N-H-O incident during my time in Southlake, nor did I notice other racist jokes or slurs. However, in the podcast, Black students and parents attest that such experiences have been commonplace for decades.
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This need more attention because sadly, this is going on in many places.
Past due!
So glad this six part series has come along. Cannot wait to listen to the full series. Love how their go to “reverse racism”. Anxious to hear more as cringe worthy and painful as it may be. I hope this highlights their community for what it really is.
