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I'm sorry that this happened to your daughter but I would first talk to the teacher about what they actually had been learning in school on the topic (Black History Month) and then see if this is maybe where a misunderstanding may have taken place. At elast then you will be able to narrow down and rule out where it initially began with the girl in school. I think I would express my concerns and then voice them to the principal of both schools and report the little boy. I would advise against writing directly to the children's parents only because an administrator can act as a mediator and this could easily be misconstrued and put the parents on the defensive and they may not want to hear anything that you have to say. If the boy routinely curses and is a trouble maker than this may not surprise the school or his parents. However, having someone there who is neutral may help them hear the hurt and pain this may have caused you and your daughter. She may not have been clear on the context of how it was used but it is not acceptable none the less and this should be clear, to the kids and the parents.
As a teacher, we would advise parents about speaking directly to the parents unless an administrator calls a meeting. I applaud you as a parent by pursuing this because this needs to be handled immediately to ensure that everyone knows that you will not tolerate this. Good luck with everything!
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