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Graduation Celebration Leads to Diploma Denial for High School Student.
education2 years ago

Graduation Celebration Leads to Diploma Denial for High School Student.

A high school student in Philadelphia was denied her diploma after briefly dancing across the stage during her graduation ceremony, violating school rules that prohibited cheering or applause. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media, with many viewers outraged by the principal's behavior. The School District of Philadelphia has since expressed its disapproval of the school administration's actions and apologized to the impacted families and graduates. The student ultimately received her diploma after the ceremony, but she expressed disappointment that her special moment was taken away from her.

Racial Segregation at Graduation Ceremony for Black Student with Cornrows
discrimination2 years ago

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.