A recent federal civil rights investigation uncovered “severe and widespread racial harassment” in the Davis School District, according to the findings.
Isabella Tichenor’s terrible life tale is told as follows: A 10-year-old autistic girl hanged herself after being tormented by her classmates.
On November 6, 2021, the 10-year-old was discovered hanging in a closet at her residence in North Salt Lake, Utah (Instagram, Foxboro Elementary School)
In North Salt Lake, Utah, a 15-year-old autistic girl named Isabella Tichenor committed suicide after being ridiculed by other students and staff at her school, according to authorities. On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the 10-year-old was discovered hanging in a closet at her residence in North Salt Lake, Utah. Although Isabella’s classmates and teachers informed the investigators that she smelled and needed to bathe, the investigators discovered no “direct proof” that she was tormented because of her race or autism.
According to the story, Isabella sprayed Febreze on her clothes after being warned that she stank of something. A student told Izzy she needed to wash her hair, and the comment may have been generated out of racial animus, an innocuous observation, or a veiled insult regarding poverty, according to the report. It stated that “problems connected to race, disability, and poverty can sometimes overlap, and when they do, they can further exacerbate already difficult situations,” according to the report.
Foxboro Elementary: The mother of an autistic girl blames bullying and racism at the Utah school for her daughter’s suicide.
Isabella’s mother, Brittany Tichenor-Cox, said she reported the bullying her autistic daughter was subjected to to the Davis School District, but the district did not address the allegations. “We reported the abuse to her teachers, the school administration, and the district administration, just like any other parent would have done. Nothing. There was nothing done to protect Izzy “Brittany shared her thoughts with KUTV. “I was so interested with her at school that I was completely unaware of her point of view. You have no idea what a child is going through psychologically. Before she died away, we were just discussing how we were going to complete her book report “She went on to say more.
According to KSL, “She did not deserve what happened to her. She had done nothing wrong. She was deserving of so much more than this. In the same way that any other kid gets opportunities, she earned them as well. She had earned the right to witness her siblings’ development. She deserved so much more than what she received, in my opinion “Jasmine Rhodes, Isabella’s aunt, shared her thoughts. “As Izzy’s voice, we will ring this bell as loud as we possibly can, in order to put an end to this bullying. We will not be silenced. That little child had a spark, that little girl had goals and ambitions, and she had a lot of them “Paula Harris, Isabella’s grandma, joined her voice to the chorus.
According to the Davis School District’s statement to the public, “We, along with the rest of the world, are devastated by the death of this child. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Foxboro Elementary has spent a significant amount of time with the family and will continue to assist them and anyone who have been affected by this tragedy. Bullying events and reports are taken very seriously at our organisation. At this point, we are only aware of one instance, which involved another student. The teacher and the administration reacted in a prompt and suitable manner. Our inquiry into the charges of bullying will continue, as it has in the past.
“Isabella Faith Tichenor was a ten-year-old who was amazing, caring, and gorgeous. Almost everyone she came into contact with had their hearts warmed by her presence. She was her mother’s best friend, the best big sister, and a bright light in this dark world. She was a light in this world. Her wonderful life came to an end far too soon, and it came as a complete shock to everyone who knew her. To assist us in gathering funds to offer Izzy with the most magnificent celebration of her life, we are asking for your assistance. She is deserving of nothing less than the best. Please spread the word and make a donation. Every every dime counts! Thank you so much, and God bless you!” The text of Isabella’s GoFundMe fundraising reads as follows.
“Izzy Tichenor was born on May 15, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Brittany Tichenor and Diondre Jones. She is the youngest of three children. She had a wonderful, one-of-a-kind soul that was full of love and generosity. She possessed exceptional intelligence and talent. She touched the hearts of a great many people. She enjoyed singing, dancing, and being the best sister she could be to her siblings. After high school, she planned to be a professional dancer in New York or a professional cheerleader in Los Angeles. She also enjoyed gymnastics, spending time with her family, and dedicating time to Jesus Christ, her Savior, via praise and worship “According to Isabella’s obituary.
According to a statement received by People magazine, Brittany and her husband, Charles Cox, said: “Izzy was always thinking about how she could help others. Allow us to extend love to those who may feel they are unworthy of it at this time. Allow us to provide a nice word or gesture to those who are in need of hearing and feeling our kindness. Let us have difficult and possibly painful dialogues regarding racism, disabilities, bullying, and mental illness, even if they are difficult and uncomfortable ones to have. We absolutely require them. Talk to your children, get to know who they are, and remind them that they are valued and cherished. We respectfully request that you Take a Stand for Izzy.”
Isabella’s death comes after a federal civil rights investigation uncovered “severe and widespread racial harassment” in the Davis School District, according to the probe’s conclusions. Over 200 documented instances of the N-word and other forms of racial harassment were identified throughout the two-year probe, which spanned 2015-16.