I hate to say it, but some people really are entitled. Not just white people, but also non-whites. If the guy really was a celebrity - then yeah, he's probably entitled. Color has nothing to do with it - most Hollywood stars would probably act that way regardless of race.
Would I have mentioned his race? Probably not, but at the same time, given how polarized our society has gotten... now they are openly not expecting black kids to do homework in at least one California school. How does this help the kids? It doesn't, it actually makes it harder for them to get the education they deserve, but it shows how we are putting out different standards of behavior based on race - which is racist!