Coverage dated September 20, 2023

Debate over a Black student’s suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit

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HOUSTON (AP) — The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class intensified this week as the student’s family…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Debate over a Black student’s suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    HOUSTON (AP) — The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class intensified this week as the student’s family…

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Debate on Texas student’s suspension over hairstyle ramps up (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    HOUSTON >> The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving an in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class intensified this week as the student’s family and his school district both took legal action.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Debate over a Black student's suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    HOUSTON (AP) — The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class intensified this week as the student’s family and his school district both took legal action.

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