Stand Up for Salem executive director fired for suggesting students reenact slavery

Betsy McBride has been terminated from her role as Stand Up for Salem's executive director after the organization’s president says she suggested Black students reenact slavery ahead of Salem’s 350th anniversary celebration.

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The controversial incident comes ahead of the city of Salem’s 350th anniversary celebration.

Betsy McBride was terminated from Stand Up for Salem on Saturday.

The president of the organization apologized during a Salem County NAACP membership meeting Monday night.

A Stand Up for Salem executive director was terminated after the organization’s president says she suggested students reenact slavery.

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Signs of Salem's 350th anniversary to be celebrated October

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