A California special education teacher is on leave and under police investigation after posting videos of herself with firearms and calling for a “black militia.”
Kenisha Daily, who worked at Lincoln Elementary School in the Madera Unified School District near Fresno, posted several disturbing videos on social media over the weekend. In the footage, Daily loaded weapons including a shotgun and a pistol while describing her plans to recruit black people for violent acts against white people.
“Starting today, I’m starting a black militia. So if you’re black, if you want to shoot some guns, come find me,” Daily said in video shown by ABC 30 KFSN. “We’re going to rob some white people.”
Concerned followers reported Daily’s videos to Madera Unified officials on Saturday night. The district moved quickly to address the threat, contacting Fresno authorities over concerns for Daily and the surrounding community. That outreach prompted a home visit by law enforcement that resulted in a temporary restraining order being issued.
The incident is now under active investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. Madera Unified released a statement confirming the investigation and outlining the steps taken to protect students and staff.
District officials and Madera police conducted a safety review at Lincoln Elementary and increased security at the school while Daily was placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Police and district officials are also coordinating with local agencies on longer-term safety measures stemming from the incident.
“Our Board of Trustees adamantly believes that students, families, and staff all deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Furthermore, we believe that no staff member has the right to compromise others’ sense of safety,” the district statement said.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges school districts face in monitoring employee behavior on social media and responding to potential threats. Daily’s position as a special education teacher at an elementary school made the videos particularly alarming to parents and community members.
Law enforcement has not announced any criminal charges against Daily at this time. The temporary restraining order and ongoing investigation suggest authorities are taking the threats seriously while determining what legal action may be appropriate.
In the viral moment that sparked the investigation, Daily appeared on camera loading firearms and explicitly calling for racially targeted violence. The videos circulated rapidly on social media before concerned viewers reported them to school officials, triggering the district’s emergency response protocol.
Madera Unified emphasized that Daily has been banned from school property while the investigation proceeds. The district’s statement did not specify whether Daily’s leave is paid or unpaid, nor did it detail her employment history with the district.
The investigation continues as Madera police work with partner agencies to assess any ongoing threat.