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High school in Santa Barbara rocked by blackface TikTok post. NAACP calls for 'systemic change'

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Terry Castleman, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · October 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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A TikTok post has sparked controversy after four students artificially darkened their faces. The students, from San Marcos High School, will face consequences according to school officials.

The incident has drawn a response from the NAACP, which is calling for systemic change.

Further details about the incident and the school's response are available from the source, but it is known that the students' actions were deemed inappropriate and will result in consequences.

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Category: schools · Published: October 2, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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High school in Santa Barbara rocked by blackface TikTok post. NAACP calls for 'systemic change'

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