Racism is alive and well

[Wilson]

"Hudson, who wears her hair in short braids against her scalp, said she was told in April that cornrows, dreadlocks and braids would not be allowed."

http://www.baystatebanner.com/issues/2007/07/12/news/natl07120715.htm

Under these rules, Laura Ingalls would be considered "extreme" :rolleyes:

[FamilyGal]

That's ridiculous. I wonder if the schools around here allow cornrows or dreadlocks. I know the dress code states they can't have "unnatural" colors, but I don't remember about the style.

[TripleA]

What is wrong with braids, cornrows or dreadlocks? At least it keeps their hair out of their face. It just makes no sense at all to have that rule.

[TXrose]

The school I am at only has a problem with unnatural colors. Cornrows and dreads are ok, many kids have them.