Racist school dress codes?

[TNHarley]

When Black Hair Violates The Dress Code
ising teenage girls can be a tough job. Raising black teenage girls as white parents can be even tougher. Aaron and Colleen Cook knew that when they adopted their twin daughters, Mya and Deanna.

As spring came around this year, the girls, who just turned 16, told their parents they wanted to get braided hair extensions. Their parents happily obliged, wanting Mya and Deanna to feel closer to their black heritage.

But when the girls got to school, they were asked to step out of class. Both were given several infractions for violating the dress code. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, north of Boston, bans hair extensions in its dress code, deeming them "distracting."

When administrators asked the girls to remove their braids, Mya and Deanna refused.

The next day, Colleen and Aaron Cook came to the school where, they say, they were told the girls' hair needed to be "fixed." The Cooks refused, telling administrators that there was nothing wrong with the hairstyle.
The Cooks contacted the NAACP, Anti-Defamation League, and the ACLU to file a complaint against the school, calling the dress code discriminatory to students of color, particularly black females.
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How in the holy hell is that discriminatory against race?
People are fucking stupid. Emotional, ignorant, entitled and STUPID.

 

[TNHarley]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

 

[TNHarley]

Colleen agrees, adding, "I feel like the school is pushing us to raise them as white children, but that's not who they are or who they're going to be
Maybe they just arent looking at them as special. You know, equality and shit

 

[bodecea]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

 

[TNHarley]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

its against the rules. Maybe they find them distracting. Whats wrong with wearing a tshirt? Or blue jeans?

 

[Iceweasel]

I don't see what's racist about it. What I am seeing is more and more blacks coming out as racists spoiling for a fight over anything that can be twisted and (mis)used. How they think it will have a positive result is beyond me. When I was in school there was a real effort to get on the same page, now it's all about division and fanning the flames of racism.

 

[Eaglewings]

When Black Hair Violates The Dress Code
ising teenage girls can be a tough job. Raising black teenage girls as white parents can be even tougher. Aaron and Colleen Cook knew that when they adopted their twin daughters, Mya and Deanna.

As spring came around this year, the girls, who just turned 16, told their parents they wanted to get braided hair extensions. Their parents happily obliged, wanting Mya and Deanna to feel closer to their black heritage.

But when the girls got to school, they were asked to step out of class. Both were given several infractions for violating the dress code. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, north of Boston, bans hair extensions in its dress code, deeming them "distracting."

When administrators asked the girls to remove their braids, Mya and Deanna refused.

The next day, Colleen and Aaron Cook came to the school where, they say, they were told the girls' hair needed to be "fixed." The Cooks refused, telling administrators that there was nothing wrong with the hairstyle.
The Cooks contacted the NAACP, Anti-Defamation League, and the ACLU to file a complaint against the school, calling the dress code discriminatory to students of color, particularly black females.
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How in the holy hell is that discriminatory against race?
People are fucking stupid. Emotional, ignorant, entitled and STUPID.

Very stupid....

But they should be sent home with hair cuts like these..

Pretends to be awake..lol

No pets at school~

 

[irosie91]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

depends on what the school had IN MIND-------maybe they disallow lots of things like HOOP earrings---
or HOODIES -----that seem standard and harmless-----but somehow do not seem harmless to
whomever came up with the dress code. In my mind (such as it is) -----teenaged girls should not waste
hours of fun time in hair salons -------hair styles and clothes should be SIMPLE. Do those girls splash
around in the gym showers with hair extensions GLUED ON?. Does the school have obligatory SWIMMING?

 

[bodecea]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

its against the rules. Maybe they find them distracting. Whats wrong with wearing a tshirt? Or blue jeans?

Exactly. Those aren't against dress code.

 

[ricechickie]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

That for sure affects how others relate to them, whether the stereotype is true for the individual or not.

 

[TNHarley]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

its against the rules. Maybe they find them distracting. Whats wrong with wearing a tshirt? Or blue jeans?

Exactly. Those aren't against dress code.

They have uniforms..

 

[TNHarley]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

That for sure affects how others relate to them, whether the stereotype is true for the individual or not.

Thats fine. But its THEIR fault when they get in trouble for being loud and shit. It aint got shit to do with race.
Blaming everything on race is racist, ironically.

 

[ricechickie]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

That for sure affects how others relate to them, whether the stereotype is true for the individual or not.

Thats fine. But its THEIR fault when they get in trouble for being loud and shit. It aint got shit to do with race.
Blaming everything on race is racist, ironically.

Were they "loud and shit"? We're their hair extensions "loud and shit"?

How did the school know they were even wearing hair extensions?

 

[Disir]

Students must keep their hair neat and out of their eyes. Students may not wear drastic or unnatural hair colors or styles such as shaved lines or shaved sides or have a hairstyle that could be distracting to other students (extra-long hair or hair more than 2 inch in thickness or height is not allowed). This means no coloring, dying, lightening
(sun-in) or streaking of any sort. Hair extensions are not allowed. Hair elastics must be worn in the hair and not on the wrist. No make-up of any sort is allowed. Nail polish or artificial nails are not allowed. Tattoos are not allowed. Students are not allowed to write or draw on themselves. Bandanas or hats are not allowed during school hours. Headbands may be worn, but must be functional in nature and not worn over the forehead. Facial hair is not allowed. Unshaven young men will receive a warning in the first instance and detentions thereafter.

#
In order to help create an environment conducive to learning, students at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School are required to wear simple uniforms. This policy is designed to permit students to focus their attentions on academics and on those aspects of their personalities that are truly important.
Uniforms must meet the requirements of the policy in terms of color and style. Students may not change out of uniform before 3:30 p.m. dismissal unless required for MVRCS away games. The school uniform consists of the following:
Uniform Pants
For K-8:
• Regular straight leg, ankle length dark khaki color dress pants must be worn.
• Corduroy, capris, denim, wide-leg, cargo, baggy, stripes, logos or designs of any kind are not allowed.
• Drawstrings are not allowed. Pants are to be worn at the waistline.
• Loose fitting or overly tight pants are not allowed.
• Shorts must be dark khaki in color and within two inches of the knee.
• Shorts are acceptable until October 1 and after May 1.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the pants/shorts must be navy blue.
Uniform Shirt
For K-8:
• Short or long sleeve knit burgundy polo shirts with a collar. No other color or style is acceptable (i.e.,
no stripes, logos or designs of any kind.)
• Shirts must be worn tucked into pants.
• Turtlenecks are not allowed.
• Shirts must be of a thick enough quality to cover any undergarments that may be worn.
• Only white undershirts are allowed.
• Long sleeve white undershirts are prohibited when worn under a short sleeve shirt.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the polo shirts must be white.
Sweaters/Fleece
For K-12:
• Solid burgundy cardigan, fleece pullover/jacket, sweaters and appropriate sweatshirts.
• No sweaters or sweatshirts of other colors are allowed.
• For safety reasons, no hoods or drawstrings are allowed.
• For grades 9-12, colors must be navy blue.
Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers
For K-8:
• Skirts, skorts and jumpers must be dark khaki in color and stay within the same guidelines as pants and shirts (i.e.: no denim, corduroy, cargo, baggy, stripes, drawstrings, logos or designs of any kind).
• All must be within two inches of the knee.
For 9 -12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the skirts/skorts/jumpers must be navy blue.
Shoes
• Solid black or solid brown (not tan) closed toe, closed heel, casual or dress style shoe.
• No platforms, high heels or sandals of any kind are allowed.
• The only acceptable athletic shoe must meet the following criteria: all black including upper sole and
laces, no stripes designs or logos.
• Shoes with a rise must be continual from toe to heel and no more than 2”.
• “Heelys” or similar sneakers/shoes that have wheels imbedded in them are not allowed.
• No boots of any sort are allowed in the Lower School, except on dress down day
• High School Only - During the winter months of December – February, boots made for inclement weather may be worn to school. Final determination of acceptable design will be made by Dean of Students.
Socks
• Socks must be worn at all times and may be any of the following matching solid colors: brown, black,
burgundy or white. Grades 9-12, socks colors are blue, white or black.
• Socks must not have logos or designs on them.
Stockings
• Burgundy, brown, white and/or black. At the High School, stockings colors are blue, white or black.
• Stockings must be plain, with no design, stripes, logos or holes.
• Thigh highs or leggings are not acceptable.
Belts
• Black, brown or burgundy belts are allowed.
• For Grades 9-12, belts may be navy blue.
• If pants worn contain a belt loop, a belt must be worn.
• Students are not allowed to cut off the belt loops.
• Belts must not dangle from the pants.
• Belts may not be decorative in nature (i.e. metal studs, metal rivets).
Jewelry & Accessories
• For safety reasons, the only jewelry permitted will be simple stud earrings in lobes only and no more than two studs per lobe.
• Necklaces, if worn, may not be visible.
• Watches are not allowed in grades K – 8, although they are allowed in grades 9-12. The use of smartwatches and “wearable” technology is prohibited (see Electronics section for more detail).
• Only clear prescription contact lenses and prescription eye glasses are allowed.
• Purses must be small in size (i.e. cannot carry books in them, no larger than an 8 X 11 piece of paper) and not be distracting or have writing on the exterior.


I wouldn't even bother with any of all that. Screw that.

 

[Iceweasel]

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

Yep. 90% of them give the rest a bad name.

 

[TNHarley]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

That for sure affects how others relate to them, whether the stereotype is true for the individual or not.

Thats fine. But its THEIR fault when they get in trouble for being loud and shit. It aint got shit to do with race.
Blaming everything on race is racist, ironically.

Were they "loud and shit"? We're their hair extensions "loud and shit"?

How did the school know they were even wearing hair extensions?

That part wasnt about those girls. It was general.
Maybe their hair wasnt very long and then it was down to their butts? IDK I dont work there.

 

[TNHarley]

Students must keep their hair neat and out of their eyes. Students may not wear drastic or unnatural hair colors or styles such as shaved lines or shaved sides or have a hairstyle that could be distracting to other students (extra-long hair or hair more than 2 inch in thickness or height is not allowed). This means no coloring, dying, lightening
(sun-in) or streaking of any sort. Hair extensions are not allowed. Hair elastics must be worn in the hair and not on the wrist. No make-up of any sort is allowed. Nail polish or artificial nails are not allowed. Tattoos are not allowed. Students are not allowed to write or draw on themselves. Bandanas or hats are not allowed during school hours. Headbands may be worn, but must be functional in nature and not worn over the forehead. Facial hair is not allowed. Unshaven young men will receive a warning in the first instance and detentions thereafter.

#
In order to help create an environment conducive to learning, students at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School are required to wear simple uniforms. This policy is designed to permit students to focus their attentions on academics and on those aspects of their personalities that are truly important.
Uniforms must meet the requirements of the policy in terms of color and style. Students may not change out of uniform before 3:30 p.m. dismissal unless required for MVRCS away games. The school uniform consists of the following:
Uniform Pants
For K-8:
• Regular straight leg, ankle length dark khaki color dress pants must be worn.
• Corduroy, capris, denim, wide-leg, cargo, baggy, stripes, logos or designs of any kind are not allowed.
• Drawstrings are not allowed. Pants are to be worn at the waistline.
• Loose fitting or overly tight pants are not allowed.
• Shorts must be dark khaki in color and within two inches of the knee.
• Shorts are acceptable until October 1 and after May 1.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the pants/shorts must be navy blue.
Uniform Shirt
For K-8:
• Short or long sleeve knit burgundy polo shirts with a collar. No other color or style is acceptable (i.e.,
no stripes, logos or designs of any kind.)
• Shirts must be worn tucked into pants.
• Turtlenecks are not allowed.
• Shirts must be of a thick enough quality to cover any undergarments that may be worn.
• Only white undershirts are allowed.
• Long sleeve white undershirts are prohibited when worn under a short sleeve shirt.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the polo shirts must be white.
Sweaters/Fleece
For K-12:
• Solid burgundy cardigan, fleece pullover/jacket, sweaters and appropriate sweatshirts.
• No sweaters or sweatshirts of other colors are allowed.
• For safety reasons, no hoods or drawstrings are allowed.
• For grades 9-12, colors must be navy blue.
Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers
For K-8:
• Skirts, skorts and jumpers must be dark khaki in color and stay within the same guidelines as pants and shirts (i.e.: no denim, corduroy, cargo, baggy, stripes, drawstrings, logos or designs of any kind).
• All must be within two inches of the knee.
For 9 -12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the skirts/skorts/jumpers must be navy blue.
Shoes
• Solid black or solid brown (not tan) closed toe, closed heel, casual or dress style shoe.
• No platforms, high heels or sandals of any kind are allowed.
• The only acceptable athletic shoe must meet the following criteria: all black including upper sole and
laces, no stripes designs or logos.
• Shoes with a rise must be continual from toe to heel and no more than 2”.
• “Heelys” or similar sneakers/shoes that have wheels imbedded in them are not allowed.
• No boots of any sort are allowed in the Lower School, except on dress down day
• High School Only - During the winter months of December – February, boots made for inclement weather may be worn to school. Final determination of acceptable design will be made by Dean of Students.
Socks
• Socks must be worn at all times and may be any of the following matching solid colors: brown, black,
burgundy or white. Grades 9-12, socks colors are blue, white or black.
• Socks must not have logos or designs on them.
Stockings
• Burgundy, brown, white and/or black. At the High School, stockings colors are blue, white or black.
• Stockings must be plain, with no design, stripes, logos or holes.
• Thigh highs or leggings are not acceptable.
Belts
• Black, brown or burgundy belts are allowed.
• For Grades 9-12, belts may be navy blue.
• If pants worn contain a belt loop, a belt must be worn.
• Students are not allowed to cut off the belt loops.
• Belts must not dangle from the pants.
• Belts may not be decorative in nature (i.e. metal studs, metal rivets).
Jewelry & Accessories
• For safety reasons, the only jewelry permitted will be simple stud earrings in lobes only and no more than two studs per lobe.
• Necklaces, if worn, may not be visible.
• Watches are not allowed in grades K – 8, although they are allowed in grades 9-12. The use of smartwatches and “wearable” technology is prohibited (see Electronics section for more detail).
• Only clear prescription contact lenses and prescription eye glasses are allowed.
• Purses must be small in size (i.e. cannot carry books in them, no larger than an 8 X 11 piece of paper) and not be distracting or have writing on the exterior.


I wouldn't even bother with any of all that. Screw that.

I assume that is from the school.
Thats awfully extensive. I wouldnt go there. But it damn sure aint racist..

 

[Disir]

Students must keep their hair neat and out of their eyes. Students may not wear drastic or unnatural hair colors or styles such as shaved lines or shaved sides or have a hairstyle that could be distracting to other students (extra-long hair or hair more than 2 inch in thickness or height is not allowed). This means no coloring, dying, lightening
(sun-in) or streaking of any sort. Hair extensions are not allowed. Hair elastics must be worn in the hair and not on the wrist. No make-up of any sort is allowed. Nail polish or artificial nails are not allowed. Tattoos are not allowed. Students are not allowed to write or draw on themselves. Bandanas or hats are not allowed during school hours. Headbands may be worn, but must be functional in nature and not worn over the forehead. Facial hair is not allowed. Unshaven young men will receive a warning in the first instance and detentions thereafter.

#
In order to help create an environment conducive to learning, students at the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School are required to wear simple uniforms. This policy is designed to permit students to focus their attentions on academics and on those aspects of their personalities that are truly important.
Uniforms must meet the requirements of the policy in terms of color and style. Students may not change out of uniform before 3:30 p.m. dismissal unless required for MVRCS away games. The school uniform consists of the following:
Uniform Pants
For K-8:
• Regular straight leg, ankle length dark khaki color dress pants must be worn.
• Corduroy, capris, denim, wide-leg, cargo, baggy, stripes, logos or designs of any kind are not allowed.
• Drawstrings are not allowed. Pants are to be worn at the waistline.
• Loose fitting or overly tight pants are not allowed.
• Shorts must be dark khaki in color and within two inches of the knee.
• Shorts are acceptable until October 1 and after May 1.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the pants/shorts must be navy blue.
Uniform Shirt
For K-8:
• Short or long sleeve knit burgundy polo shirts with a collar. No other color or style is acceptable (i.e.,
no stripes, logos or designs of any kind.)
• Shirts must be worn tucked into pants.
• Turtlenecks are not allowed.
• Shirts must be of a thick enough quality to cover any undergarments that may be worn.
• Only white undershirts are allowed.
• Long sleeve white undershirts are prohibited when worn under a short sleeve shirt.
For 9-12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the polo shirts must be white.
Sweaters/Fleece
For K-12:
• Solid burgundy cardigan, fleece pullover/jacket, sweaters and appropriate sweatshirts.
• No sweaters or sweatshirts of other colors are allowed.
• For safety reasons, no hoods or drawstrings are allowed.
• For grades 9-12, colors must be navy blue.
Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers
For K-8:
• Skirts, skorts and jumpers must be dark khaki in color and stay within the same guidelines as pants and shirts (i.e.: no denim, corduroy, cargo, baggy, stripes, drawstrings, logos or designs of any kind).
• All must be within two inches of the knee.
For 9 -12:
• All of the above rules apply for grades 9-12 with the exception that the skirts/skorts/jumpers must be navy blue.
Shoes
• Solid black or solid brown (not tan) closed toe, closed heel, casual or dress style shoe.
• No platforms, high heels or sandals of any kind are allowed.
• The only acceptable athletic shoe must meet the following criteria: all black including upper sole and
laces, no stripes designs or logos.
• Shoes with a rise must be continual from toe to heel and no more than 2”.
• “Heelys” or similar sneakers/shoes that have wheels imbedded in them are not allowed.
• No boots of any sort are allowed in the Lower School, except on dress down day
• High School Only - During the winter months of December – February, boots made for inclement weather may be worn to school. Final determination of acceptable design will be made by Dean of Students.
Socks
• Socks must be worn at all times and may be any of the following matching solid colors: brown, black,
burgundy or white. Grades 9-12, socks colors are blue, white or black.
• Socks must not have logos or designs on them.
Stockings
• Burgundy, brown, white and/or black. At the High School, stockings colors are blue, white or black.
• Stockings must be plain, with no design, stripes, logos or holes.
• Thigh highs or leggings are not acceptable.
Belts
• Black, brown or burgundy belts are allowed.
• For Grades 9-12, belts may be navy blue.
• If pants worn contain a belt loop, a belt must be worn.
• Students are not allowed to cut off the belt loops.
• Belts must not dangle from the pants.
• Belts may not be decorative in nature (i.e. metal studs, metal rivets).
Jewelry & Accessories
• For safety reasons, the only jewelry permitted will be simple stud earrings in lobes only and no more than two studs per lobe.
• Necklaces, if worn, may not be visible.
• Watches are not allowed in grades K – 8, although they are allowed in grades 9-12. The use of smartwatches and “wearable” technology is prohibited (see Electronics section for more detail).
• Only clear prescription contact lenses and prescription eye glasses are allowed.
• Purses must be small in size (i.e. cannot carry books in them, no larger than an 8 X 11 piece of paper) and not be distracting or have writing on the exterior.


I wouldn't even bother with any of all that. Screw that.

I assume that is from the school.
Thats awfully extensive. I wouldnt go there. But it damn sure aint racist..

Yep. Link in text. I want to put the line here and hopefully you can get there from here. If not, the original article has it. Here: north of Boston, bans hair extensions in its dress code, deeming them "distracting."

I'm sorry TN, I was so blown away with the lists that I forgot what the point was. I would not allow my kid to go there. Ever.

It isn't racist.

 

[blastoff]

Look at this stupid shit
Black girls are often seen as being loud or aggressive, and are overly disciplined because of that stigma. Andrews finds that leads to low self-esteem and under-performance in school for these students.
Actually trying to turn around loud mouth girls into victims of racism
OMFG
NPR should be burned to the ground

Actually, it is a well-known stereotype that black women are seen as loud, confrontational, aggressive in a confrontation.

That for sure affects how others relate to them, whether the stereotype is true for the individual or not.

For what it's worth, my sister-in-law was the principal of a large high school in FL. It was 80% minority students, 60% of those were black. Fights and other forms of mayhem were common everyday occurrences, and she, teachers, security personnel, etc. often had to step in and break up fights. When I asked her if she was ever afraid/concerned for her safety when doing so, she replied only when it was two or more black girls fighting.

 

[Unkotare]

What's wrong with hair extensions?

its against the rules. Maybe they find them distracting. Whats wrong with wearing a tshirt? Or blue jeans?

Exactly. Those aren't against dress code.

They are at the school in question.