California high school recently served fried chicken, collard greens, and watermelon for lunch to celebrate Black History Month. Is that racist?

California high school recently served fried chicken, collard greens, and watermelon for lunch to celebrate Black History Month. Is that racist?
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Tasty mmm… fried chicken.. I just ordered Pizza Hut. One medium pizza cheese lovers.
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