MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A racial slur found on the surface of a Spring Hill College residence corridor brought about concern.

Hundreds rallied peacefully Thursday, saying the nasty phrases are unacceptable. It was written on the surface of ‘New Hall’ Wednesday morning and rapidly cleaned up.

“It’s something that definitely can’t be swept under the rug,” mentioned one scholar.

Students, school, and workers all wore black to the gathering. Springhill officers mentioned the slur lined the width of a few cinderblocks and was scribbled in sharpie.

“It happened in broad daylight,” mentioned Erthaly Thomas, scholar. “It wasn’t like this happened in the middle of the night, and they were being sneaky and coy.”

College leaders added it was rapidly painted over.

“This is something we take very seriously,” mentioned Kevin Abel, vice chairman of scholar affairs.

President Joseph Lee despatched this assertion:

“Besides being shocking, shameful, and hurtful, this kind of language does not reflect who we are here at Spring Hill and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”

Students organized the rally in lower than 24 hours, and a few mentioned they hope this drives change.

“I am showing my support and my solidarity with black students and minority students,” mentioned Kira Babiarz. “It was such a quick turnaround too. This wasn’t planned days, weeks in advance, this was planned the night before.”

Abel mentioned they’re reviewing surveillance video. They imagine it was a scholar who did this, and in that case, the school will resolve the suitable consequence.

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