South High School Students in Mpls Demonstrate for Change

Hundreds of students staged a walkout at South High School in Minneapolis Monday.

They said it was meant to be a peaceful, unified demonstration for change.  Students say they want more awareness for cultural and ethnic diversity.

That subject has been a high-profile topic at South ever since a cafeteria fight last month that was allegedly started by tensions between different ethnic groups.

The students who walked out will have a "unexcused absence" on their attendance records for the day, but will be welcomed back to class tomorrow.

A spokesperson for Minneapolis Public Schools said they were aware a walkout was a possibility and are disappointed it happened.

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