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Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle

As a young person, the world often feels like a place where the rules are always changing, and the authorities seem to be constantly making arbitrary decisions that impact our daily lives. The recent news of a Black Texas student being punished over his hairstyle and the subsequent federal lawsuit that followed definitely struck a chord with me. It’s a situation that highlights the power dynamics at play in our society and the way that discrimination can rear its ugly head in unexpected ways.

The fact that the judge dismissed most claims in the federal lawsuit filed by the Black Texas student punished over his hairstyle is both disheartening and frustrating.… Continue reading

Texas Superintendent Defends Suspending Black Student Over Locs Hairstyle in Full-Page Ad: ‘Being American Requires Conformity’

Texas Superintendent Defends Suspending Black Student Over Locs Hairstyle in Full-Page Ad: ‘Being American Requires Conformity’

When I first read about the Texas Superintendent defending the suspension of a Black student over their locs hairstyle, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger and frustration. The very idea that someone’s hair could warrant such extreme disciplinary measures is not only absurd but deeply rooted in racism and prejudice. This incident perfectly encapsulates the systemic issues that continue to plague our society, where conformity is demanded, and individuality is scorned.

In the midst of a country that prides itself on rugged individualism, it seems that some individuals conveniently change their tune when it comes to enforcing their oppressive beliefs.… Continue reading