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.