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Natalia Martinez

Natalia Martinez

Natalia Martinez

Natalia Martinez

Natalia Martinez ( born May 3, 1999) is a former student and soccer player at Georgia State University. [1]

Personal Life & Education

Martinez was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. [1] She grew up in Weston, Florida, where she attended Cypress Bay High School. [1]

During her time at CBHS, she was the Letter winner as a defender. [1] She helped lead her team to regional finals, and placed second in the 2015 State Cup. [1]

Martinez played four games for the Georgia State Panthers in 2017. [1]

In the Media

On January 19, 2018, Martinez posted racial slurs towards other black students calling them ni**ers on Instagram. Specifically, the post was posted on Martinez’s “Finsta”, a “fake Instagram” used by the millenial generation.

An online Petition calling for her expulsion from the school generated more than 600 signatures, prompting her suspension from the team and withdrawal.

References

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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comHer bio
Jan 23, 2018, 11:04 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comNatalia Martinez pictured on social media
Jan 23, 2018, 11:15 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSmiling
Jan 23, 2018, 11:17 AM
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Citation Linkal.comCollege athlete suspended, leaves school over racist social media post
Jan 23, 2018, 10:47 AM
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Citation Linkajc.comGSU soccer player withdraws from school after backlash over racial epithet
Jan 23, 2018, 10:50 AM
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Citation Linkgeorgiastatesignal.comBreaking: Petition mounts to expel soccer player
Jan 23, 2018, 10:51 AM
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Citation Linkipetitions.comExpel Natalia Martinez from Georgia State University
Jan 23, 2018, 10:57 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comInstagram post by Natalia Martinez
Jan 23, 2018, 11:01 AM