In a recent court ruling, a Black teenager named Darryl George faced a setback in his fight against disciplinary action taken by his high school due to his choice of hairstyle. George, who is 18 years old, wears his hair in locs, styled as rope-like strands pinned to his head.

Since August 2023, George has faced&nbsp;isolation from his classmates and various punitive measures at Barbers Hill High School, located outside Houston, all due to allegations that his hairstyle violates the school's dress code.

According to the school's regulations, George's hair is deemed non-compliant because it exceeds specified length limits, extending below the top of a T-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the earlobes when let down.

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<h2>Legal defence and counter-arguments</h2>

George's legal team argued that his chosen hairstyle is protected by the Texas CROWN Act, a law designed to prevent discrimination against hair textures or protective hairstyles associated with racial identity.

However, the law does not explicitly address hair length. Despite this argument, Judge Chap Cain, presiding over the case, upheld Barbers Hill's policy, asserting that it does not contravene the provisions of the CROWN Act.

For George, his hairstyle holds deep significance, serving as a connection to his cultural heritage and ancestors.

"It means a lot to me. It's my roots, you know. It's how I feel closer to my people, closer to my ancestors," George said before the hearing.

"I started my dreads for a reason, and that's just to feel closer to my people," he added.

However, the school's refusal to accommodate his hairstyle has left him feeling marginalised and with a lack of proper educational experience.

Following the court ruling, George's legal representative, Allie Booker, announced intentions to appeal the decision in federal court. Despite the family's efforts to challenge the school's policy, Barbers Hill High School maintains its stance, denying any discriminatory treatment towards George.

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The courtroom scene was fraught with emotion as George left in tears, accompanied by his family and supporters. Candice Matthews, a spokesperson for the George family, recounted the teenager's distress, highlighting his disbelief at being sidelined from his education and social interactions solely because of his hairstyle.

"Darryl made this statement, and told me this straight up with tears in his eyes, 'All because of my hair? I can't get my education because of hair? I cannot be around other peers and enjoy my junior year, because of my hair?'" Matthews said.

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In a recent court ruling, a Black teenager named Darryl George faced a setback in his fight against disciplinary action taken by his high school due to his choice of hairstyle.

In a recent court ruling, a Black teenager named Darryl George faced a setback in his fight against disciplinary action taken by his high school due to his choice of hairstyle. George, who is 18 years old, wears his hair in locs, styled as rope-like strands pinned to his head. Since August 2023, George has faced isolation from his classmates and various punitive measures at Barbers Hill High School, located outside Houston, all due to allegations that his hairstyle violates the school's dress code. According to the school's regulations, George's hair is deemed non-compliant because it exceeds specified length limits, extending below the top of a T-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the earlobes when let down. Also read | Kansas City Chiefs victory parade shooting suspect claims he was 'just being stupid' Legal defence and counter-arguments George's legal team argued that his chosen hairstyle is protected by the Texas CROWN Act, a law designed to prevent discrimination against hair textures or protective hairstyles associated with racial identity. However, the law does not explicitly address hair length. Despite this argument, Judge Chap Cain, presiding over the case, upheld Barbers Hill's policy, asserting that it does not contravene the provisions of the CROWN Act. For George, his hairstyle holds deep significance, serving as a connection to his cultural heritage and ancestors. "It means a lot to me. It's my roots, you know. It's how I feel closer to my people, closer to my ancestors," George said before the hearing. "I started my dreads for a reason, and that's just to feel closer to my people," he added. However, the school's refusal to accommodate his hairstyle has left him feeling marginalised and with a lack of proper educational experience. Following the court ruling, George's legal representative, Allie Booker, announced intentions to appeal the decision in federal court. Despite the family's efforts to challenge the school's policy, Barbers Hill High School maintains its stance, denying any discriminatory treatment towards George. Also watch | US President Biden meets Navalny's wife and daughter, vows sanctions against Russia The courtroom scene was fraught with emotion as George left in tears, accompanied by his family and supporters. Candice Matthews, a spokesperson for the George family, recounted the teenager's distress, highlighting his disbelief at being sidelined from his education and social interactions solely because of his hairstyle. "Darryl made this statement, and told me this straight up with tears in his eyes, 'All because of my hair? I can't get my education because of hair? I cannot be around other peers and enjoy my junior year, because of my hair?'" Matthews said. (With inputs from agencies)

US school punishes Black teen for hairstyle, court supports decision

Shooting of a black teen in Kansas in the US last week has once again opened the conversation about racial discrimination. In the US, an 84-year-old white man turned himself in for a shooting incident and was charged with first degree assault after he shot a 16-year-old black teen boy.

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An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with two felony counts for allegedly shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man's home to pick up his younger brothers.

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In a major development, an African-American teen, who was executed on the charge of murdering a white woman in 1931, has been declared innocent by a court in the US state of Pennsylvania this week, media reports said. The exoneration came after decades of struggle by his only surviving sister. At the time of the hearing, a white jury had convicted 16-year-old Alexander McClay Williams in just four hours. In the US state of Pennsylvania, Williams is still the youngest person ever to be put to death. &nbsp;

Now, after 91 years, the case has been dismissed by the county judge. “I’m just happy that it finally turned out the way it should have in the beginning. We just wanted it overturned, because we knew he was innocent, and now, we want everyone else to know it, too,” Susie Williams-Carter, 92-year-old sister of Williams, told Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Vida Robare, white matron, Glen Mills School was found murdered by her estranged ex-husband Fred Robare on October 3, 1930. Glen Mills School is the detention centre for young offenders. Vida was “brutally murdered” in her cottage at the premises of the centre, the district attorney’s statement said. Fred also worked at the same school. &nbsp;

Williams, who was already serving an indefinite term at the facility, was charged with the crime. Without the presence of a lawyer or a parent, he was interrogated five times. Three confessions were also signed by him “despite the lack of eyewitnesses or direct evidence implicating him”, the statement continued. &nbsp;

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In a major development, an African-American teen, who was executed on the charge of murdering a white woman in 1931, has been declared innocent by a court in the US state of Pennsylvania this week, media reports said.

In a major development, an African-American teen, who was executed on the charge of murdering a white woman in 1931, has been declared innocent by a court in the US state of Pennsylvania this week, media reports said. The exoneration came after decades of struggle by his only surviving sister. At the time of the hearing, a white jury had convicted 16-year-old Alexander McClay Williams in just four hours. In the US state of Pennsylvania, Williams is still the youngest person ever to be put to death. Now, after 91 years, the case has been dismissed by the county judge. “I’m just happy that it finally turned out the way it should have in the beginning. We just wanted it overturned, because we knew he was innocent, and now, we want everyone else to know it, too,” Susie Williams-Carter, 92-year-old sister of Williams, told Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Vida Robare, white matron, Glen Mills School was found murdered by her estranged ex-husband Fred Robare on October 3, 1930. Glen Mills School is the detention centre for young offenders. Vida was “brutally murdered” in her cottage at the premises of the centre, the district attorney’s statement said. Fred also worked at the same school. Williams, who was already serving an indefinite term at the facility, was charged with the crime. Without the presence of a lawyer or a parent, he was interrogated five times. Three confessions were also signed by him “despite the lack of eyewitnesses or direct evidence implicating him”, the statement continued. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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