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Cindy Kinney (School board photo)
Wyandotte Public Schools board member Cindy Kinney is no longer on the board after serving for more than 10 years.
Kinney resigned Wednesday night in the wake of a controversy involving a Facebook post that was demeaning to Muslims. Her fellow board members had called for her resignation.
According to The Detroit News, a screenshot of the post shows someone asking: “Dogs or Muslims — you can only keep one.” Kinney commented, “Dogs.”
In a statement to the board, according to The News, she wrote:
"I want to sincerely apologize for my recent Facebook post that has caused hurt and concern. I take responsibility for that impact. I want to be clear that I respect people of all faiths and backgrounds. It was never my intention to offend, marginalize, or diminish anyone in our community. I understand why many were upset, and I am truly sorry."
The controversy surfaced in the midst of the holy Muslim holiday Ramadan.