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Task Force Examines Student Racial Tensions In Oxnard

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Oxnard, Calif. (AP) - A Latino and a black civil rights organization have joined forces to examine reported racial tensions between students in the Oxnard Union High School District.

Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens and the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People say they
have received calls about tensions between black and Latino Oxnard
students.

The new task force, including Ventura County NAACP President Regina K. Crawford, made an unannounced visit to Oxnard High School on Wednesday.

Principal James Edwards says the school has a zero-tolerance policy regarding racially motivated threats and fights.

Denis O'Leary, LULAC's state chairman for education, says the task force plans to visit other Oxnard schools and implement projects addressing the issue.

Story Created: Nov 13, 2008 at 5:09 PM PST

Story Updated: Dec 16, 2008 at 11:01 AM PST

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