Auckland Grammar accused of racist anti-Asian school assembly skit

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 25, 2020

An “Oscars” skit at Auckland Grammar School is under fire after prefects gave out maths and science awards to stereotypical Asian names such as “Ching” and “Chong”.

A Year 13 student at the school said …

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