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civil-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

"Protest and Trial: Texas Community Fights Hair Discrimination in Barbers Hill ISD"

Community leaders and civil rights activists protested in the neighborhood of Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Poole ahead of the trial for high school student Darryl George, who has faced disciplinary actions for wearing locs, a hairstyle deemed non-compliant with the school's handbook. George and his family argue that the district's actions violate the CROWN Act, a law passed to prevent hair-based discrimination, and have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the state's Governor, Attorney General, and the school district. The school district has filed a lawsuit seeking clarification on whether its dress code restrictions for boys' hair length violate the CROWN Act.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#barbers-hill-isd #civil-rights #crown-act

education2 years ago•5 min saved

"The Racial Implications of Hair in School Dress Codes"

School dress codes, particularly those regulating hairstyles, have become a flashpoint for racial discrimination, with many Black students feeling targeted. While administrators argue that dress codes promote discipline and uniformity, advocates argue that they disproportionately affect students of color and disrupt learning. The Government Accountability Office has called for more equitable dress codes, citing higher rates of punishment in schools with strict dress codes. The trial in Texas to determine whether a high school's dress code violates the CROWN Act is expected to set a precedent in a state where several districts have similar policies.

via The Associated Press|

#education #hair-discrimination #racism

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Discrimination at Texas high school: Black student punished for wearing locs

A Texas high school has sent a Black student back to in-school suspension for refusing to change his hairstyle, which the school claims violates their dress code policy. The student's family argues that the punishment violates the CROWN Act, a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The school district has filed a lawsuit to clarify whether their dress code restrictions violate the CROWN Act, while the student's family has filed a complaint and a federal civil rights lawsuit. State Representative Ron Reynolds plans to file an amendment to the law to address length restrictions.

via The Associated Press|

#discrimination #dress-code #education

discrimination2 years ago•4 min saved

"Black N.J. Police Officer Files Lawsuit Alleging Hair Discrimination by Boss"

A Black police officer in New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against her township and a superior, alleging hair discrimination after she was disciplined for wearing a traditional African hairstyle. Chian Weekes-Rivera, a veteran of the Maplewood Township police department, claims that she was subjected to disciplinary action for having Black hair, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The lawsuit references the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race. Weekes-Rivera seeks compensatory and punitive damages, compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and the production of department policies and complaints about her hair.

via Yahoo News|

#discrimination #hair-discrimination #lawsuit

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Student Sent to Alternative School for Hairstyle

Darryl George, a black high school student in Texas, has been removed from his school and transferred to a disciplinary school program after being suspended for violating the district's dress code due to the length of his locs. The school district cited chronic disciplinary infractions, including disruption of the classroom and violation of the dress and grooming policy, most of which are apparently connected to his hairstyle. Darryl's family has filed a federal lawsuit against state leaders and the school district, alleging failure to enforce a new state law prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race. The family believes Darryl's expulsion is retaliation for filing the lawsuit.

via The New York Times|

#dress-code #education #hair-discrimination

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Black Student's Hairstyle Leads to Suspension and Transfer to Alternative Education Program"

Darryl George, a Black student in Texas, has been suspended from Barbers Hill High School since August 31 for violating the school's dress code with his dreadlocks. Despite his family's denial that his hairstyle violates the dress code, the school has decided to send him to an alternative education program for "failure to comply" with campus regulations. The family has filed a complaint and a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging that the suspension violates the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits hair discrimination. The school district has also filed a lawsuit seeking clarification on whether its dress code restrictions violate the CROWN Act. This is not the first time the school has faced controversy over its dress code and hair policies.

via NBC News|

#alternative-education-program #discrimination #dress-code

social-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Duke Takes Action Against Hair Discrimination and Advances Medical Research

Duke University has revised its anti-discrimination policy to explicitly prohibit race-based hair discrimination, including hairstyles commonly associated with a particular race. The policy applies to employees, contractors, and third parties within Duke programs. The update aligns with a Durham City Council ordinance and the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, which aims to end hair discrimination. The move is seen as a signal of support for Black women and reinforces Duke's commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

via Duke Today|

#anti-discrimination-policy #duke-university #hair-discrimination

civil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Texas Teen's Locs Suspension Sparks Lawsuit Against Governor

A Black high school student in Texas and his mother have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state's attorney general, alleging that they failed to enforce the state's CROWN Act, which protects against hair discrimination. The student has been suspended for over three weeks due to his locs hairstyle, which the school district claims violates their dress code. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the district from punishing students for wearing locs, braids, or other protective styles that exceed the district's hair length requirement. This is not the first time the school district has faced legal action over its hair policy, and the district recently asked a Texas court to clarify if its dress code violates the CROWN Act.

via CNN|

#civil-rights #crown-act #greg-abbott

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|

#black-student #crown-act #discrimination

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|

#black-student #crown-act #discrimination

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|

#black-student #crown-act #discrimination

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan outlaws hair discrimination with CROWN Act

Michigan has become the 23rd state to sign into law the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, known as the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and certain protective hairstyles that were historically associated with race. The act removes barriers for Black Michiganders and aims to prevent hair-based discrimination in workplaces and schools. Studies have shown that Black women with natural hairstyles were perceived as less professional and competent during job recruitment, and some schools' dress codes prohibited people's natural hair texture.

via WOODTV.com|

#black-americans #crown-act #hair-discrimination

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs CROWN Act banning race-based hair discrimination.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools, and housing policies. The bill, introduced by Democratic Rep. Rhetta Bowers, will go into effect on September 1. The CROWN Coalition, an organization that champions the legislation, reports that 20 states have passed the CROWN Act. The movement against natural hair discrimination gained national attention in 2020, and Harris County and the city of Austin have already adopted versions of the legislation.

via The Texas Tribune|

#civil-rights #crown-act #greg-abbott

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas Governor signs law banning hair discrimination based on race.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law, making race-based hair discrimination illegal in Texas schools, places of employment, and housing. The bill was created after two Houston-area students were told they should cut their hair or face disciplinary actions. CROWN stands for Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The law takes effect in September.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#crown-act #education #hair-discrimination