Boston museum bans two people following racism complaint

The Museum of Fine Arts has revoked the membership of two visitors who were accused of making racist remarks to middle school students visiting the venue. The Principal of the school also told the museum that one of its staff told students “no food, no drink and no watermelon”, and that he heard reports of security guards following his students. The museum says it is unable to confirm or deny beyond doubt what was said, and that the movement of the guards as they took and returned from breaks may have led the students feeling followed – but it has promised to change its protocols for security staff.