Prom season is here and videos of cute “promposals” should be making the rounds on social media. Instead, we’ve been seeing a truly disturbing trend: the racist promposal.

Sadly, though not surprisingly, these promposals have been popping up all over the country. The most recent case is brought to you by students at Palos Verdes High School, in a community just south of Los Angeles.

A photo circulating on social media shows two white teens standing together and laughing while holding a sign that says “Bianca you are racist but I would give anything for you to go with me to prom.”

The N-word appears to be highlighted in bold letters throughout the sign.

The racist message is, rightfully so, prompting outrage in the community and online.

A mother of a Palos Verdes student posted the photo on Twitter and asked people to call the school and “condemn this horrific sensibility racism and ignorance.” It is safe to say that people who saw the image and the mother’s call to action followed through.

Many are urging the school to take swift action and not allow the students to participate in the upcoming prom.

Palos Verdes High School will host its prom on Saturday with the theme “Wish Upon a Star.” Hopefully, they’ll all be wishing for this racist BS to go away.

For its part, the school immediately issued a response.

In it, the school says, “We were made aware today by some of our students of an invitation that incorporated a slang term for African-Americans.” It goes on to say “We have been in touch with the identified students and their families to inform them that we are forming a response and we anticipate severe consequences.”

But people are not having it.

Instead of calling the N-word what it is, a malicious racial slur, the school’s principal described it as a slang word used for the African-American community.

TThe school has released an additional statement.

In a second written response, school principal Allan Tyner said, “Today I will be meeting with all students, class by class. We will review appropriate behavior and how the use of hurtful racial slurs like the one used on this recent picture posted on social media is unacceptable. I know that this one unfortunate event does not represent us as a community.”

“Racist words and racist acts have no place in our school community,” Tyner continued. “We will rise above this, learn from this, and be a better school community because of it.”

According to numerous sources on Twitter, one of the students identified in the photo has sent several other students DMs with an apology.

In the alleged DMs, the student says “I owe an apology for the very offensive post and poster that has been going around. Let me start off by saying that I was not raised to be racist, and I’m not racist against any ethnicity. Being racist (even as a joke) is not who I am and it’s wrong, I am sincerely sorry.”

I don’t know about you but it sucks that these racist promposals are stealing the headlines from amazingly sweet ones like this.

Sweet and simple. OMG. My heart is melting all over the place for this sweet and loving couple.

Or this one where the guy got her an entire mariachi.

Now this is how you nail a promposal! I wish someone would have taken that much effort when asking me to prom.

Then there’s this guy who took his girl to a light festival to pop the question.

I mean, isn’t this just sooooo romantic?! Not to mention it is a way to ask someone to prom without being racist.

Or these two who made the entire school cry!

I’m not crying, you’re crying! But, I am also crying. Why are people so damn romantic? Why can’t more people be romantic instead of racist? We can do better, everyone.

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Prom season is officially here! So whether you are going to prom, or you’re way past your prime, these dresses inspired by Latino culture will certainly make you want to go dress shopping.

One of the reasons we love the end of the school year is that we get to see so many incredible young Latinos mark these remarkable milestones like graduation and prom by showing off their heritage and roots with so much love.

They’re incorporating lowrider prints into their looks.

@dollupbree wrote on Instagram, “So happy I was able to incorporate so many aspects of my life into one night, from the lowriders to the dress.”

Traditionally embroidered halter top with a flowy bottom is sure to turn heads.

This is the perfect dress that would please any strict Latina mom, and yet still be very feminine.

Other mujeres are honoring their Aztec roots.

These dresses definitely tell say “I love my indigenous roots.”

Folklorico chic makes for a show-stopping outfit.

This honors Mexican heritage with a nod to Frida Kahlo. We also love the use of her blue belt.

These sirena silhouettes are flattering for everyone.

If you’re looking for something modern, but still have that Latino spark, this dress is perfect. We love the hint of the bright colors.

You can depend on these designs to bring you color and comfort.

Now we’re talking. These Mexican-inspired dresses (and vatos) are ready for a night out.

Puerto Rican blue is also the perfect hue to stun during the last dance of your high school life.

We love the simplicity of this dress. The combo of blue and white, with a touch of red is a perfect tribute to Puerto Rico.

Who says you can wear a tropical look to prom?

The hoop earrings make the entire look.

This is mariachi prom goals.

If your prom date wears a mariachi suit to match your Mexican prom dress, he’s a keeper.

Which dress is your favorite? Let us know in the comment section below!

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