I don't know if the kid is black, white or fake-tan orange...
But, considering "thug" is the new "N" word (especially on FR) I'm guessing that someone thinks he is...
CNN and others published his picture today
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2005/EDUCATION/05/07/phone.iraq/story.student.ap.jpg
http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/05/07/phone.iraq/