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Black Student Dragged and Assaulted by Florida Officers, Expresses Fear and Confusion

A Black college student, William McNeil Jr., was violently arrested during a traffic stop in Florida, with video footage showing him being punched and dragged from his car, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for accountability. Despite police claims and investigations clearing officers of wrongdoing, civil rights advocates criticize the incident and the official review, emphasizing the need for justice and transparency.

via The Hill|

#black-student #civil-rights #florida

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Florida police involved in multiple incidents of violence against Black man during traffic stops

A Black college student, William McNeil Jr., was violently arrested by Florida police during a traffic stop, resulting in injuries including a concussion and a punctured lip, with footage of the incident sparking nationwide outrage and accusations of misconduct, while authorities defend their actions and question the narrative.

via The Guardian|

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discrimination2 years ago•5 min saved

Controversial Suspension: School Denies Discrimination Against Black Student's Locs

A Black high school student in Texas was suspended for violating the district's dress code due to his dreadlocks, despite the recent enactment of the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The student's family argues that his hairstyle has cultural and religious significance, but the school defends its policy as a means to teach discipline and respect for authority. The incident highlights ongoing debates over hair discrimination in schools and workplaces, with Black individuals facing professional and social stigma for not conforming to white beauty standards. The student's suspension has drawn support from young Black people nationwide who have experienced discriminatory dress codes and comments about their hair.

via NBC News|

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discrimination2 years ago•6 min saved

School Suspends Black Student for Hairstyle, Denies Discrimination

A Black high school student in Texas was suspended for violating the school district's dress code with his dreadlocks, despite the recent enactment of the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The student's family argues that his hairstyle has cultural and religious significance, while the school defends its dress code as a means of teaching discipline and respect for authority. The incident highlights ongoing debates over hair discrimination in schools and workplaces, and the family plans to continue fighting against the school's restrictive policies.

via KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento|

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discrimination2 years ago•6 min saved

School Suspends Black Student for Hairstyle, Denies Discrimination

A Black high school student in Texas was suspended for violating the district's dress code with his dreadlocks, despite the recent enactment of the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The student's family argues that his hairstyle has cultural and religious significance, and that the school's policy is discriminatory. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of hair discrimination in schools and workplaces, and the student's suspension has drawn solidarity from young Black people across the nation who have faced similar discriminatory dress codes and comments about their hair.

via New York Post |

#black-student #crown-act #discrimination

discrimination2 years ago•6 min saved

Texas School Denies Discrimination in Suspension of Black Student Over Hairstyle

A Black high school student in Texas was suspended for his twisted dreadlocks that violated the school district's dress code, which prohibits male students from having hair below the eyebrows and ear lobes. The incident has sparked debates over hair discrimination and is testing the state's newly enacted CROWN Act, which aims to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. The student's family argues that his dreadlocks have cultural and religious significance, and they refuse to conform to a standard they believe is prejudiced towards Black hairstyles. The school defends its dress code as a means to teach grooming, discipline, and respect for authority. The student's grades and extracurricular activities have been affected by the suspension.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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discrimination2 years ago•3 min saved

Racial Segregation at Graduation Ceremony for Black Student with Cornrows

A biracial student in Japan was segregated from his classmates during their graduation ceremony for wearing cornrows, which the school deemed prohibited. The student was forced to wait in a separate room and was told not to respond when his name was called. The incident sparked discussions on how schools implement their strict rules and how they affect racial minorities. Japanese schools have faced criticism in the past for their strict rules, including forcing students to dye their hair black.

via Yahoo News|

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