W C Why are you so obsessed with race? What does being black have to do with this? The policy is clearly discriminatory based on sexism. If the matter ever makes it to court the policy will be reversed, so what is your problem?
@W C He asswipe school don't teach you about rules it comes from the home and the boys mom has been teaching him about morals and rules and how to be a good adult you prejudice asswipe
@@desertfox1097 Wouldn't be having to if racists didn't exist. White people created racism and as a black person i know exactly what it looks like. You sound like you're sympathizing with one. You must be a racist also. To turn this statement around to suit white people during a situation where the entire school district is trying to prevent two hard working young black men from graduating when they earn it. Racist whites have a long history of interfering with black peoples education and you want to make a stupid comment like that? No it's not the same thing moron. Perhaps you dropped out
@@desertfox1097 let me rephrase that. The superintendent is a racist, and let me help you understand what common sense is so you don't make more stupid comments in the future. It's not the same thing. White people prejudge black people and try to suggest we are criminals, trying to steal from a store, or do harm of some sort. That's not the same as what I said. This person is actually backing the schools decision to suspend black students and not allowing them to walk across the stage during graduation. Therefore that is a racist gesture and they all deserve the title of being a racist. See, they already committed the crime. I don't go walking down the street calling all white people racist like those who consider all black people a criminal. See the difference now? Smh
This young man 's hair is neat and well maintained. It's not in any way unattractive,. He should not be made to cut it . A person's hair is a matter of choice and should be respected as such as long as it well kept and clean , It poses no interference to learning in school. Leave his hair alone.
Going to school in your underwear shouldn’t be compared, this is not even in the same ballpark as that. Don’t cut your hair! Be you! That superintendent is threatened because his power is being pushed back in his face.
This superintendent bothers me. Bruh who gives a bleep about someone’s hair that’s not bothering anyone? Let’s focus on grades and getting these kids to the next level academically.
That hair code worked primarily for all white schools of the 1950's. Unless it's a private school, I don't think that's going to work for the multicultural student population that we have now.
Ridiculous! In 1976, the guy who sat behind me in Math had an enormous afro. Nobody bothered him about it, "Cubby" was a smart kid and star athlete. His real name is Everson Walls, NFL Hall of Famer who played for the Cowboys. His long hair didn't hold him back, or distract anyone.
Marvin F. That makes me laugh!😂 you are funny and I really mean that hehe!! However, white people aren’t the only ones who get lice. And lice aren’t nice. Lice are mean. Mean to the scalp. Scalps don’t like lice. Lice are not friends. Nope. Not friends.
@The Skull No, he didn't have those...but he did earn these accolades: Division I-AA first team All-American (1980-81 season) Grambling State University Athletic Hall of Fame (1998) Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1998) NFL Defensive Back of the Year (1982) NFL Pro Bowl (1981-83, 1985) Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (2003) SWAC Hall of Fame (2006) Tom Landry Award (2007) What have YOU accomplished?
@The Skull So your repsonse is that you haven't accomplished anything like she said since the only thing you resppnded with was property value lol. Property value of the neighborhood isnt solely attributed to you and if thats your greatest accomplishement then no wonder you're bitter about still being at the bottom.
Tell them it's religious. My dad will not cut his hair due to a vow he made. And you don't have to go to an "alternative school" you can go to an online school such as Connections Academy or K-12
You have your credits. Graduate from a better school. I called the school and chewed the principal out. They don't care about the students learning. Sue them
@3ds max Its bred into these uneducated minions to throw a tantrum till someone caves in. So funny watching these idiots trying to get their 15 minutes of fame, then they are like dust in the wind 😂
@3ds max 3ds max I saw your pictures. You don't look any more older than my generation you dumb bitch. Speaking on shit you have no idea what you're talking about. You dumb blonds are known for dumb shit
Apparently his hair is growing longer and longer. Maybe they should have enforced this rule at the beginning of the year. This would have given him and his mom time to think about staying or going to another school. If he transfers now he may not graduate on time.
@W C who receives more welfare in the country? Obese white women and white men who "are hurt". Hmm. Talking about racism yet no facts given just stereotypes. Your ignorance is showing.
It’s a very sexist code. Girls can graduate with a “male” looking haircut but men can’t have long hair? That’s just pathetic. And that superintendent comparing his hairstyle to showing up at graduation in your underwear is pathetic. I really hope this family not only wins this case, but hopefully this issue will change that dumb sexist policy.
This will be my only reply to you since I think name calling is for immature grade school kids, but I didn’t say anything about race. I said I thought it was SEXIST. Do you know what that means?? Lol. Now if this kid wanted to walk down the graduation isle in his whitey-tighty underwear (like the superintendent said is a similar situation) than yeah I’d have issues with that. It’s just HAIR. It’s sexist and wrong that a MAN (who cares if they are black or white) is being told he can’t have long hair. If male kids couldn’t have long hair where I lived than many kids wouldn’t be able to go to the ceremony. It’s not a big deal. Half the seniors have facial hair too. It’s not the military it’s a public school.
W C Okay the “moron” is going to give you a quick English lesson that I (and everyone else) learned in the first grade. Instead of you saying “here what you won’t... it’s “hear what you want”. 😂 I think it’s sexist because IT IS. Not because I’m a woman, but because any rules that try to dictate someone’s appropriate hairstyle based on gender alone is WRONG.
W C All you’re comments do not make sense and you seem to have such a hard on for Rules Are Rules! Like I said before wether it’s work, school etc. no one agrees with every policy and rule especially if it’s unjust. So when you don’t like something or how you are being treat. Make sure it gets news worthy so we can all tell you...RULES ARE RULES!
Derrick M I don’t even have a problem with rules, but this is a very DUMB (& sexist) rule. Even if this boy doesn’t get to win this case I’m glad he’s doing what he’s doing and drawing attention to this story. Apparently other schools have reversed this dumb (& outdated) policy.
Toni Roberts yes and it seems like people are just mindless zombies and can’t see when something wrong. We have to stand for what’s right and wrong for everyone. I just didn’t like how whoever WC was calling you a moron for making sense.
To identify as a girl will compound the problem. It is about his Identity. The school policy violates his civil rights. His hair as it is does not impede on the rights of anyone, As a citizen of the United States Of America he can declare " We hold these Truths to be Self evident That ALL men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." I don't think he is Happy.
@W C when you write like a 3rd grader you should be the last to comment on someone's intelligence. As you can see only idiots support the school's policy 🤦 It's baffling that in 2020 ppl will find any reason to defend bigotry. Just secede from the union already please i promise the north wont try and stop yall 😂
@W C He is wearing appropriate Clothing (Dressed Appropriately) His Hair is where the school has an issue, which is not a "dress" and if students in the very school are allowed to wear long hairstyles then he should not be discriminated against because of being a Male and his Dreadlocks a part of his Religious belief, just like a Jewish Payot or Sikhs Kesh. You happen to be stupid. So Troll around that.
@@tobyl.1703 Everyone is "born" with "rights" We hold these "Truths" to be self evident that "all" men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator certain unalienable "Rights"
Buy Free Canadian Pharmaceuticals yea bend over n let em smack you on the as$ too when they’re done huh? You’re a clown. If it’s policy they should have kicked him out long ago not wait and hold his degree over his head goof ball grown some 🥜 and stand for something...
Imma need someone to explain the purpose of this policy....Policies like these are to be challenged! Especially when American people believe they are unjust. Some of the largest corporations in the world have executives with dreadlocks...this is so stupid.
@@TPlocks I left my country and moved to the US. I accept this new culture and do not complain when they have different rules. I could alway move if I want. The school has had this rule for decades.
Slim Paco Eurocentric standards of beauty shape cultures in America. The people who are negatively affected by that culture and lack of inclusivity have a right to question and challenge the fairness of these policies. It’s the American way. It’s apart of the reason this country has been so great. We don’t have to look, think and believe the same...If I can wear long locks working at Microsoft...I’m positive it’ll be ok if a kid wears them at a HS in Texas...knock it off lol
@@slimpaco3561 moving away doesn't solve the problem. And not everyone has the finances to run away like you. There's a lot of rules and laws that stood for decades... Does that make it right? No.
It's racism!! Don't cut your dreads. I have long dreadlocks myself and I'm from Africa living in Asia playing ball. Our hair is our heritage. Our ancestors used their hair to know from what tribes and what family you belongs. Don't cut your dreads.✊🏾
Texxx-Man Cosplay I meant that he knows what he’s doing to this boy is racist but he can get away with it cuz it’s legal. He didn’t deny that it wasn’t sexist so that to me is an admission that he’s being racist cuz he feels he can get away with it.
This is from the Barbers school student handbook: "Male students’ hair will not extend, at any time, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes. Male students’ hair must not extend below the top of a t-shirt collar or be gathered or worn in a style that would allow the hair to extend below the top of a t-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes when let down." His hair definitely is below his collar when let down so that's an easy dress code violation.
Are your brains below your collar ? Why can they MAKE up a rule after the fact. He's in school all yr long then it's a rule. I had long hair in high school and it so much effectived my education. Cause I only graduated raised kids and lived a life that I needed to. Eventually did cut my hair cause I started losing it with age. I'm quite sure this is very racially motivated. Hippies in the 6o's- 70's made it through life after having long hair.
If the parents signed on the dotted line to enroll their children, reading the schools handbook should actually be done. I just read it, it’s clear as day, there is no one stopping these kids from going to another school. The rules are the rules. When you teach your children that if you don’t like a Rule, you can cause a stink to get your way. Then we wonder why there are so many selfish self centered people walking around. You can’t have colored hair as well in that school. We’re anyone else upset about that? Come on people. What are we teaching the younger generations?
T Bone 1. Terrible analogy. Rules aren’t laws. 2. The rules will be changed regardless of your heartfelt paragraph about your job and the U.S. constitution.
@T Bone Well I'm sorry that you got kicked out, but I'm not talking about your experience I'm talking about what I saw literally everyday. Boys with mullets that touched their shoulders and never got ISS or anything.
You shouldn't speak of things you are confused about. The rule is new because it's an amendment. They changed it to state that your hair can't touch your shoulders EVEN IF IT'S IN A PONYTAIL. They randomly made this change in the middle of the year. Unless your parents are under the age of one, your statement is false. The school didn't like his dreads so they specifically changed the rules so that he would be forced to cut them. THAT is the entire point. That's why it has become an issue now. Keep up.
You Called him a Boy i thought that was next to the N word, why not young man , is he just another savage I don't know ,they call them dread locks for a reason Personally I think he should do what he wants with his hair as long as it does not affect anyone else , Maybe him and Clock Boy can team up and do their legal thing together , that way he , they can have money for life , I love the way Hollywood is rolling in ,sorta like no child left behind.,That was a joke ha ha ,Thanks Subscribe Thanks, Danny
This is so wrong, don't cut your hair, get a good lawyer and sue that School, I love long hair I'm all on your side I wonder when that crappy principal graduated from high school ,how long was his hair and remember in the 1970s and 80s we rock that hair people had lots of styles, definitely if that's your culture you most certainly should not have to change that. Fight it because when you give in to their demands it only makes them more powerful . And if you give in , they are just going to make more demands
Who are they to tell him to cut his hair?! His hair is beautiful! I’m glad he didn’t listen. His hair is freakin amazing. I should know because I have them and I think they’re awesome!
School have no right to tell a student how to wear their hair not bothering other students and the city and government should make it clear for all schools not to be concerned and teach because that should be their only concern
You can not understand what you do not know, you can not have a logical opinion about something you've never experienced, so to them dreds are nasty unkept but it's all out of ignorance just like there are things our culture will never grasp about other cultures.. I'm glad he stood his ground but in this case time is of the essence so probably should proceed in attending a school that doesn't mind his appearance and or his beliefs.
The rules dont apply to everyone. They apply to men ONLY therefore the rule is sexist and needs to be removed. Either way a public school has no place in telling ppl how to wear their hair tf we're in 2020 catch tf up. Strict dress codes and shit are for private schools in which parents expect that their children will have such polices and are made aware of such polices before sending their children. This policy came during this kid's senior year tf if you don't see a problem with that then you're a bigot period
Ok so when you’re against something you don’t like and clearly know it’s unjust. Make sure you get news coverage. So that we can tell you rules are rules, kiddo obey them.
I had kids so I know the dress code is. Just cut it. You can grow it when you finish school. You may like short hair, men this kids and his parent make big deal. And another thing I don’t believe is racism.please.
No, the school is making a bid deal. How is his hair hurting or disturbing anything at all? Schools should have actual valid reasons for enforcing these types of rules. In this situation, what would that valid reason be? And just not liking it, is not a valid reason!
The super intdendent gave this boy news coverage and an appearance on Ellen and $20,000 dollars lol if he lets him back to school and changes his policy because of that I bet he is going to feel like a sore loser and be pissy about it because this boy beat him and made him change something he didn't want to change.
No, I'm white. That means I pay for troublemakers and get labelled a racist if I dare complain about it. Clearly, that doesn't stop me from pointing out reality.
So stupid It’s just hair and On top of the that he was a senior , the school would of forgot about him regardless I hope he never did it even this was forever ago
I BELIEVE THAT "THE DRESS CODE" SHOULD INCLUDE; #1.) TEACHERS, STAFF AND/OR PRICIPALS ARE NOT PERMITTED BACK TO THE BARBERS H.S. IF THEY HAVE "GREY" HAIR 👵👴. LET'S SEE YOU COMPLY WITH THAT . . . ❗❗❗
We need to change these racist school policies freedom of expression of who we are thank you Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia keys or supporting this young man's future
Look, regardless of how we/he/she/they feel about it, the school has the LEGAL high-ground. Here are your choices: 1. Wanna walk? Chop the shit shorter, but not all the way off. It’s hair! It’ll grow back. We really gon spend time arguing this? While mama debating & doing interviews, buddy gon be missing classes. Play the fuckin’ game, get your diploma, then move on & prosper. 2. Don’t cut your shit, stand on your principles, & go to some alternative school. If you wanna spend time/money/energy appealing & suing the institution, knock yourself out. You’ll lose the case, but at least you’ll win in the court of public opinion.
On a side note, niggas today gotta learn how to play the game. We know there’s inequality, racism, discrimination, yadda-yadda, etc. Why dance with the devil? Take the L, & win the war (which is getting an education). I had to make a decision like this in my life to get a good job. With a kid, bills, etc, this was a no-brainer. Cut the dreads & the bullshit, & secure the bag young fella.💰
Disagree. If people played the "game" without standing up for whats right things wouldnt have changed. Theres certain laws in place because people challenged the status quo.
M M You’re blatantly dismissing the fact that an ISD has the LEGAL right to enforce its dress code policies. Having shit your way isn’t the same as “standing for what’s right”. There’s a time & place for everything. 3 months before graduation OBVIOUSLY isn’t the time. In the time it takes to pursue legal action, he will have already graduated & moved on with his life. STOP TRYING TO ICE SKATE UPHILL!!! As Black people, we have to have the wisdom to choose our battles wisely. Everything you’re saying SOUNDS good, but doesn’t solve the problem or gets him closer to his goal. We’re not talking about voting, civil, or human rights here. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT HAIR!!! If you’re willing to sacrifice a quality education for a hairstyle, then we have a much bigger issue to deal with. SECURE THE BAG!!! 💰
Nicholas, I hear and feel what you're saying - especially when it comes to knowing how to play the game - we've suffered, perhaps more than needed, because we're ignorant of it. I would add though, if we don't come together, again, collectively to own our ish and create our own rules, we will continue to put our kids in compromising positions - there's no reason why our kids should have to put their values and souls at risk. May we get to the point where we can build our own school districts. 💯
This isn't about going to school in your underwear this is about boys not being able to have long hair but girls can how stupid is that, supervisor stupid
There are rules everywhere. There are people that use these kinds of things for a reason to avoid a job their entire lives too. If your hair is more important than your education then you might as well quit school and get on the system now.
Pretty petty to be such an issue for a school that they have to take disciplinary actions on a kid right before graduation when he clearly has been growing his hair for years. Wasn’t an issue before so WHY now? Leave the kids alone. This is just hair. It’s not like he’s going to school in his underwear or bringing drugs or weapons in. They allow girls to have longer hair. This is discrimination. To hell with anyone not supporting him. To hell with this schools dress code.
widow twanky he’s been attending the school just as long as he had the locs. Now they magically want to enforce a “new change” to an old policy according to the super. He clearly stated it’s cultural heritage is why he has locs. Everyone isn’t meant to look the same or should have to always be a cookie cutter version of other people’s opinions of what people should look like.
@@griffinclick99 same reason everyone else had to follow the rules. Because it's the RULE. Also, its not because of the hair style its the length. Had you bothered to watch ANY of the reports you would know that. His family knew the rules for years and now cry to the media. I wonder if he will get a free photo shoot now too.
Did you attend this school? Well guess what I did. I graduated last year and they let the white girls wear short shorts and skirts, but the moment any of the Hispanic girls or black girls wore something similar they would stop us to make sure it was exactly finger tip length or longer. As for this, do you know how many of our white students have long hair due to their mullets? Ohh yeah that's right you don't because you don't know anything about barbers hill. If this was a problem we've always had then why are they waiting until this semester to make it a big deal.... I'll tell you why because they recently adjusted the rule during Christmas break
And bc I attended this school I still have friends there and one of my friends told me about a white kid with locs but of course no ones talking about that right?
Texas.... enough said? What are you even goin’ on about? I live in Texas. All my life I’ve gone to school in a mixed race environment and kids had all types of hairstyles. Don’t let that one small school make a statement for all of Texas. You have no idea what you’re talking about. This young man would have been just fine and most likely very popular at my school. None of this “ texas.. enough”said nonsense.
this is the United States of America this is not Trinidad even the Native Americans here cannot wear feathers in their hand and they cannot wear their hair long in a public school. You like that from Trinidad and go back and save your country. All you show is a lack of respect. We don't owe you that respect we did not ask you to come here.
One more thing there's an order to the United States, it's the reason why your parents came to live here. There is no order in Trinidad, so don't bring your disorder here!!
There's an order to the United States, there's no order in Trinidad it's the reason your family came here. Do not make this place like your place you left!
Wow this is soo racist. This kid was probably born in the US. I hope this kid walks anyway even if he gets removed from the school and universities send him letters of acceptance for his civil rights activism. This kids been dealing with racist/intolerant bs since 7th grade because of his hair, he deserves to walk up that stage and live his surreal life changing moment. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
Wtf does his hair have to do with his education?!
What does tight jeans have to do with it? I mean they don't allow girls to wear tight jeans.
W C Why are you so obsessed with race? What does being black have to do with this? The policy is clearly discriminatory based on sexism. If the matter ever makes it to court the policy will be reversed, so what is your problem?
@W C He asswipe school don't teach you about rules it comes from the home and the boys mom has been teaching him about morals and rules and how to be a good adult you prejudice asswipe
W C
Jesus, you just follow any thread where someone makes this a “race” issue and go to town. You’re an online bully. Get a life man.
@W C The school seen his hair as offensive how come the school didn't change the dress code to where he can where dreadlocks.. you asswipe
The superintendent looks racist. Comparing going to school in underwear and someone wearing long hair is not the same thing.
He's not racist, and it's not sexist. He would have been able to keep it if it was part of his religion.
@@tobyl.1703 shut the hell up. Who makes you an expert on racism?
'Looks Racists' isn't that the exact mindset black people are fighting against?
People judging others by the way they look 🤔
@@desertfox1097 Wouldn't be having to if racists didn't exist. White people created racism and as a black person i know exactly what it looks like. You sound like you're sympathizing with one. You must be a racist also. To turn this statement around to suit white people during a situation where the entire school district is trying to prevent two hard working young black men from graduating when they earn it. Racist whites have a long history of interfering with black peoples education and you want to make a stupid comment like that? No it's not the same thing moron. Perhaps you dropped out
@@desertfox1097 let me rephrase that. The superintendent is a racist, and let me help you understand what common sense is so you don't make more stupid comments in the future. It's not the same thing. White people prejudge black people and try to suggest we are criminals, trying to steal from a store, or do harm of some sort. That's not the same as what I said. This person is actually backing the schools decision to suspend black students and not allowing them to walk across the stage during graduation. Therefore that is a racist gesture and they all deserve the title of being a racist. See, they already committed the crime. I don't go walking down the street calling all white people racist like those who consider all black people a criminal. See the difference now? Smh
THE SCHOOL CHANGED THE RULE OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK. YOU DONT CHANGE THE RULES MID-GAME, THEN PUNISH A KID RIGHT BEFORE HE GRADUATES. EVIL BASTARDS.
They should be this hard on bullying in schools instead of hair... 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
That's right
This young man 's hair is neat and well maintained. It's not in any way unattractive,. He should not be made to cut it . A person's hair is a matter of choice and should be respected as such as long as it well kept and clean , It poses no interference to learning in school. Leave his hair alone.
Going to school in your underwear shouldn’t be compared, this is not even in the same ballpark as that. Don’t cut your hair! Be you! That superintendent is threatened because his power is being pushed back in his face.
This superintendent bothers me. Bruh who gives a bleep about someone’s hair that’s not bothering anyone? Let’s focus on grades and getting these kids to the next level academically.
Chris I know, its frustrating.
Tha Counselor The superintendent should be set ablaze and burn in Hell
It takes years to grow black hair ,omg nobody should ask you to cut it.
Ma'am it takes years to grow any kind of hair.
Annika Hopp YOU LISTEN TO JUSTIN BIEBER AHHHHHHHHHH😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👎🏽👎🏽🤦🏽♀️
@@TRUTHTELLER-zy4iz No thicker hair take a lot longer to get to that length compared to straight hair. Dreads take forever to form and lock.
It takes years to grow ANY hair
LMAOOOO that superintendent is a clown.
My dads the superintendent
That hair code worked primarily for all white schools of the 1950's. Unless it's a private school, I don't think that's going to work for the multicultural student population that we have now.
That’s rite take a stand man 👊🏾💯
hell yeah man
Blacks do not have to follow rules. Rules are racist.
Good for this young man, stand up for something. Stand your ground.
@T Bone lmao, ok,dumbass.
Ridiculous! In 1976, the guy who sat behind me in Math had an enormous afro. Nobody bothered him about it, "Cubby" was a smart kid and star athlete. His real name is Everson Walls, NFL Hall of Famer who played for the Cowboys. His long hair didn't hold him back, or distract anyone.
@The Skull Sorry, afro hair types cannot get lice.
@The Skull try again black ppl don't naturally get lice we only can catch them from white ppl
Marvin F. That makes me laugh!😂 you are funny and I really mean that hehe!!
However, white people aren’t the only ones who get lice.
And lice aren’t nice. Lice are mean. Mean to the scalp. Scalps don’t like lice. Lice are not friends. Nope. Not friends.
@The Skull No, he didn't have those...but he did earn these accolades:
Division I-AA first team All-American (1980-81 season)
Grambling State University Athletic Hall of Fame (1998)
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1998)
NFL Defensive Back of the Year (1982)
NFL Pro Bowl (1981-83, 1985)
Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (2003)
SWAC Hall of Fame (2006)
Tom Landry Award (2007)
What have YOU accomplished?
@The Skull
So your repsonse is that you haven't accomplished anything like she said since the only thing you resppnded with was property value lol.
Property value of the neighborhood isnt solely attributed to you and if thats your greatest accomplishement then no wonder you're bitter about still being at the bottom.
Did they not notice his hair for the past 4 damn years?
Tell them it's religious. My dad will not cut his hair due to a vow he made. And you don't have to go to an "alternative school" you can go to an online school such as Connections Academy or K-12
Is it accredited. Would good colleges except that school?
You have your credits. Graduate from a better school. I called the school and chewed the principal out. They don't care about the students learning. Sue them
Mikaeel S. Agreed
So you called and bickered about something that doesn't concern you? Wow what a loser lmao
@3ds max Its bred into these uneducated minions to throw a tantrum till someone caves in.
So funny watching these idiots trying to get their 15 minutes of fame, then they are like dust in the wind 😂
3ds max Ok, boomer
@3ds max 3ds max I saw your pictures. You don't look any more older than my generation you dumb bitch. Speaking on shit you have no idea what you're talking about. You dumb blonds are known for dumb shit
Fight them man. Don’t worry about pool and all them bitches. Do what’s right for you. - Barbers Hill Middle School North Student
What about the white boys that wear long hair in pony tails or just hanging are they cutting there hair.
And that's cool there is no white boys with long hair. And the black natives of the United States would never agree with the people from Trinidad.
Apparently his hair is growing longer and longer. Maybe they should have enforced this rule at the beginning of the year. This would have given him and his mom time to think about staying or going to another school. If he transfers now he may not graduate on time.
Kay Blackmon If she Home schools him he’ll graduate on time .
Everyday Gamer I’d bring him home. I home educate my children at home. I don’t let this government teach my children anything.
@W C who receives more welfare in the country? Obese white women and white men who "are hurt". Hmm. Talking about racism yet no facts given just stereotypes. Your ignorance is showing.
It’s a very sexist code. Girls can graduate with a “male” looking haircut but men can’t have long hair? That’s just pathetic. And that superintendent comparing his hairstyle to showing up at graduation in your underwear is pathetic. I really hope this family not only wins this case, but hopefully this issue will change that dumb sexist policy.
This will be my only reply to you since I think name calling is for immature grade school kids, but I didn’t say anything about race. I said I thought it was SEXIST. Do you know what that means?? Lol.
Now if this kid wanted to walk down the graduation isle in his whitey-tighty underwear (like the superintendent said is a similar situation) than yeah I’d have issues with that. It’s just HAIR. It’s sexist and wrong that a MAN (who cares if they are black or white) is being told he can’t have long hair.
If male kids couldn’t have long hair where I lived than many kids wouldn’t be able to go to the ceremony. It’s not a big deal. Half the seniors have facial hair too. It’s not the military it’s a public school.
W C
Okay the “moron” is going to give you a quick English lesson that I (and everyone else) learned in the first grade.
Instead of you saying “here what you won’t... it’s “hear what you want”. 😂
I think it’s sexist because IT IS. Not because I’m a woman, but because any rules that try to dictate someone’s appropriate hairstyle based on gender alone is WRONG.
W C All you’re comments do not make sense and you seem to have such a hard on for Rules Are Rules! Like I said before wether it’s work, school etc. no one agrees with every policy and rule especially if it’s unjust. So when you don’t like something or how you are being treat. Make sure it gets news worthy so we can all tell you...RULES ARE RULES!
Derrick M
I don’t even have a problem with rules, but this is a very DUMB (& sexist) rule.
Even if this boy doesn’t get to win this case I’m glad he’s doing what he’s doing and drawing attention to this story. Apparently other schools have reversed this dumb (& outdated) policy.
Toni Roberts yes and it seems like people are just mindless zombies and can’t see when something wrong. We have to stand for what’s right and wrong for everyone. I just didn’t like how whoever WC was calling you a moron for making sense.
Congratulations to this young man for making it this far to graduation 🎓
Identify as a girl. Tell them to prove it bro.
To identify as a girl will compound the problem. It is about his Identity. The school policy violates his civil rights. His hair as it is does not impede on the rights of anyone, As a citizen of the United States Of America he can declare " We hold these Truths to be Self evident That ALL men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
I don't think he is Happy.
@W C when you write like a 3rd grader you should be the last to comment on someone's intelligence. As you can see only idiots support the school's policy 🤦 It's baffling that in 2020 ppl will find any reason to defend bigotry. Just secede from the union already please i promise the north wont try and stop yall 😂
@@Omega1st he is a minor he doesn't have civil rights yet
@W C He is wearing appropriate Clothing (Dressed Appropriately)
His Hair is where the school has an issue, which is not a "dress" and if students in the very school are allowed to wear long hairstyles then he should not be discriminated against because of being a Male and his Dreadlocks a part of his Religious belief, just like a Jewish Payot or Sikhs Kesh.
You happen to be stupid.
So Troll around that.
@@tobyl.1703 Everyone is "born" with "rights"
We hold these "Truths" to be self evident that "all" men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator certain unalienable "Rights"
They dont want him to cut his hair because of race.... it's because the school is called Barbers lol
@@MinecraftGuy7281 Who cares? Cut your damn hair.
Buy Free Canadian Pharmaceuticals yea bend over n let em smack you on the as$ too when they’re done huh? You’re a clown. If it’s policy they should have kicked him out long ago not wait and hold his degree over his head goof ball grown some 🥜 and stand for something...
MB MB lolololol that was a good one lolololol
it’s true i go to the school lmao
Imma need someone to explain the purpose of this policy....Policies like these are to be challenged! Especially when American people believe they are unjust. Some of the largest corporations in the world have executives with dreadlocks...this is so stupid.
Nothing to do with dreadlocks. Boys aren't allowed to have have long hair at the school.
Slim Paco whether or not it’s directly about locs ...its not inclusive to young men who come from cultures where they grow their locs.
@@TPlocks I left my country and moved to the US. I accept this new culture and do not complain when they have different rules. I could alway move if I want. The school has had this rule for decades.
Slim Paco Eurocentric standards of beauty shape cultures in America. The people who are negatively affected by that culture and lack of inclusivity have a right to question and challenge the fairness of these policies. It’s the American way. It’s apart of the reason this country has been so great. We don’t have to look, think and believe the same...If I can wear long locks working at Microsoft...I’m positive it’ll be ok if a kid wears them at a HS in Texas...knock it off lol
@@slimpaco3561 moving away doesn't solve the problem. And not everyone has the finances to run away like you.
There's a lot of rules and laws that stood for decades... Does that make it right? No.
The students in this school should set an example and all of them should refuse to go to the graduation ceremony.
Ok I just want to say I go to that school and deondre was warned 100,000 times,it’s his fault and the schools not racist
It's racism!! Don't cut your dreads. I have long dreadlocks myself and I'm from Africa living in Asia playing ball. Our hair is our heritage. Our ancestors used their hair to know from what tribes and what family you belongs. Don't cut your dreads.✊🏾
Hey...I like the way you are defending it...I have locks too and from Africa...locks means everything to me..
The hell with the principal and superintendent. Just give me my diploma. They can't hold that back if he earned it.
Tell them fools to send your diploma in the mail. Damn walking across that stage.
That’s his choice. What you have against that stage and walking is on you.
It's about a lack of respect and false rightousnes.
Rose G Chin lack of respect for his culture. I agree.
The Skull blacks are your entire readon existence...thats the irony🤣
They should be ashamed of them selves, smh these people taking our culture and shredding it but they leave their fur on their head!
“Is the policy sexist?” “Well it’s legal.” He knows it’s wrong
You’re missing the whole point of this.
Texxx-Man Cosplay I meant that he knows what he’s doing to this boy is racist but he can get away with it cuz it’s legal. He didn’t deny that it wasn’t sexist so that to me is an admission that he’s being racist cuz he feels he can get away with it.
This is from the Barbers school student handbook:
"Male students’ hair will not extend, at any time, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes. Male students’ hair must not extend below the top of a t-shirt collar or be gathered or worn in a style that would allow the hair to extend below the top of a t-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes when let down."
His hair definitely is below his collar when let down so that's an easy dress code violation.
It’s stupid anyway. Boys should have whatever hair length they want.
The rules only apply to white people. Didn't you know that?
Are your brains below your collar ? Why can they MAKE up a rule after the fact. He's in school all yr long then it's a rule. I had long hair in high school and it so much effectived my education. Cause I only graduated raised kids and lived a life that I needed to. Eventually did cut my hair cause I started losing it with age. I'm quite sure this is very racially motivated. Hippies in the 6o's- 70's made it through life after having long hair.
The added publicity will help the young man get into a better school and attract scholarship money.
He has some outstanding parents.
He just may land a modeling job.😊😊😊
Kids Resume: "Your rules don't apply to ME"
I guess Jesus wouldn’t be graduating from this school either lol 😂
If the parents signed on the dotted line to enroll their children, reading the schools handbook should actually be done. I just read it, it’s clear as day, there is no one stopping these kids from going to another school. The rules are the rules. When you teach your children that if you don’t like a Rule, you can cause a stink to get your way. Then we wonder why there are so many selfish self centered people walking around. You can’t have colored hair as well in that school. We’re anyone else upset about that? Come on people. What are we teaching the younger generations?
they shldve told him that when they enrolled not change a rule in December after hes spent His entire years in school like that
cynthia maravanyika who’s responsibility is it ultimately?
I Will Not Ever Encourage My Son To Cut His Locs, He Will Be A HS Graduate Far Longer Than He Will Be A Student At This School
So all he has to do is state he is Rastafarian in belief, problem solved.
Why can't he just be a human being🤔
T Bone Thanks for the education about the constitution but we’re talking about hair...nobody cares.
KingQuaye 👌🏾
T Bone laws supersede rules. No laws were broken here. Try again.
Broken rules and laws made this country. ✌🏾
T Bone
1. Terrible analogy. Rules aren’t laws.
2. The rules will be changed regardless of your heartfelt paragraph about your job and the U.S. constitution.
They said this rule is new. It’s been in place since my parents were in school.
They don't seem to have a problem with mullets.... I saw them everywhere while attending barbers hill
Reece Allnutt Times have changed and this rule needs to change with it.
@T Bone Well I'm sorry that you got kicked out, but I'm not talking about your experience I'm talking about what I saw literally everyday. Boys with mullets that touched their shoulders and never got ISS or anything.
You shouldn't speak of things you are confused about. The rule is new because it's an amendment. They changed it to state that your hair can't touch your shoulders EVEN IF IT'S IN A PONYTAIL. They randomly made this change in the middle of the year. Unless your parents are under the age of one, your statement is false. The school didn't like his dreads so they specifically changed the rules so that he would be forced to cut them. THAT is the entire point. That's why it has become an issue now. Keep up.
T Bone the fact that you questioned changing the constitution while bringing up amendments is beyond me 😂
If he is a rasta he should ware a head gear then in Jamaica my country where locks are OK to ware to school but you just have to ware a head gear
ites up De'Andre, keep your locks my idren, fight against the shitstem
Gregory Poole is talking about what "We" are permitted to do.
Who gives the permission?
Someone who may violate someone else's rights?
You Called him a Boy i thought that was next to the N word, why not young man , is he just another savage I don't know ,they call them dread locks for a reason Personally I think he should do what he wants with his hair as long as it does not affect anyone else , Maybe him and Clock Boy can team up and do their legal thing together , that way he , they can have money for life , I love the way Hollywood is rolling in ,sorta like no child left behind.,That was a joke ha ha ,Thanks Subscribe Thanks, Danny
This is so wrong, don't cut your hair, get a good lawyer and sue that School, I love long hair I'm all on your side I wonder when that crappy principal graduated from high school ,how long was his hair and remember in the 1970s and 80s we rock that hair people had lots of styles, definitely if that's your culture you most certainly should not have to change that. Fight it because when you give in to their demands it only makes them more powerful . And if you give in , they are just going to make more demands
UPDATE!? anyone
That school should by RIGHTS BE SET ABLAZE WITH THE STAFF AND SUPERINTENDENT INSIDE
Who are they to tell him to cut his hair?! His hair is beautiful! I’m glad he didn’t listen. His hair is freakin amazing. I should know because I have them and I think they’re awesome!
School have no right to tell a student how to wear their hair not bothering other students and the city and government should make it clear for all schools not to be concerned and teach because that should be their only concern
You can not understand what you do not know, you can not have a logical opinion about something you've never experienced, so to them dreds are nasty unkept but it's all out of ignorance just like there are things our culture will never grasp about other cultures.. I'm glad he stood his ground but in this case time is of the essence so probably should proceed in attending a school that doesn't mind his appearance and or his beliefs.
How often are dreds washed? Some never are and have been found to have mold growing in them.
I think the school is right. He should get an American hair cut if he wants to graduate from an American school.
If the rules apply to everyone then is not racist. Rules are rules. Gotta obey them.
The rules dont apply to everyone. They apply to men ONLY therefore the rule is sexist and needs to be removed. Either way a public school has no place in telling ppl how to wear their hair tf we're in 2020 catch tf up. Strict dress codes and shit are for private schools in which parents expect that their children will have such polices and are made aware of such polices before sending their children. This policy came during this kid's senior year tf if you don't see a problem with that then you're a bigot period
Ok so when you’re against something you don’t like and clearly know it’s unjust. Make sure you get news coverage. So that we can tell you rules are rules, kiddo obey them.
@@mfield040491 Boys and girls are different.
I had kids so I know the dress code is. Just cut it. You can grow it when you finish school. You may like short hair, men this kids and his parent make big deal. And another thing I don’t believe is racism.please.
No, the school is making a bid deal. How is his hair hurting or disturbing anything at all? Schools should have actual valid reasons for enforcing these types of rules. In this situation, what would that valid reason be? And just not liking it, is not a valid reason!
Spoken like a true racist
PsychoDieter91 There already is an exception...the females
The super intdendent gave this boy news coverage and an appearance on Ellen and $20,000 dollars lol if he lets him back to school and changes his policy because of that I bet he is going to feel like a sore loser and be pissy about it because this boy beat him and made him change something he didn't want to change.
20K? that is a lot of weed.
Do they discipline male parents or delivery people with these hairstyles that showup at these schools?
They did this to the native people.. it’s a deletion control thing.. dumb..
❤i got kicked outta a school for wearing an ankle length dress one day as a high school boy, that was over 20 years ago
His locs are beautiful. I can't wait to get to that length 😍
I live in Texas, He’s transferring to my school.
Sounds like a shitty school with another colored troublemaker.
@@ttmike42 you're a trouble maker.
No, I'm white. That means I pay for troublemakers and get labelled a racist if I dare complain about it. Clearly, that doesn't stop me from pointing out reality.
@@ttmike42 nope troublemakers are all colors
I'm crossing the street when I see you coming, just like any smart aryan would. FBI crime statistics and reality disagree with you.
So stupid
It’s just hair and On top of the that he was a senior , the school would of forgot about him regardless
I hope he never did it even this was forever ago
The crazy thing is they trying it again this year
That balled headed superintendent just wishes he had better hair.
Hair that isn't yours is completely irrelevant and none of your business..
Thats right kid, stand for whatever you believe for but also be prepared to deal with the consequences... like not walking on grad night
Does this rule apply to transgender students 🧐
I BELIEVE THAT "THE DRESS CODE" SHOULD INCLUDE;
#1.) TEACHERS, STAFF AND/OR PRICIPALS ARE NOT PERMITTED BACK TO THE BARBERS H.S. IF THEY HAVE "GREY" HAIR 👵👴. LET'S SEE YOU COMPLY WITH THAT . . . ❗❗❗
Here’s what I want to know. Are there any Caucasian male students with hair below the earlobe?
Shag fool
They just can't leave use alone
We need to change these racist school policies freedom of expression of who we are thank you Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia keys or supporting this young man's future
Racist no....sexist yes all boys can't have long hair in that school not just black ones.
Policy: "Boys can not have long hair"
You: "Racist!"
Hollywood: virtue signals for ratings.
Look, regardless of how we/he/she/they feel about it, the school has the LEGAL high-ground. Here are your choices:
1. Wanna walk? Chop the shit shorter, but not all the way off. It’s hair! It’ll grow back. We really gon spend time arguing this? While mama debating & doing interviews, buddy gon be missing classes. Play the fuckin’ game, get your diploma, then move on & prosper.
2. Don’t cut your shit, stand on your principles, & go to some alternative school. If you wanna spend time/money/energy appealing & suing the institution, knock yourself out. You’ll lose the case, but at least you’ll win in the court of public opinion.
On a side note, niggas today gotta learn how to play the game. We know there’s inequality, racism, discrimination, yadda-yadda, etc. Why dance with the devil? Take the L, & win the war (which is getting an education). I had to make a decision like this in my life to get a good job. With a kid, bills, etc, this was a no-brainer. Cut the dreads & the bullshit, & secure the bag young fella.💰
This is so logical. And true... Because at first i was thinking stand for something or fall for anything. But this is very informative thanks
Disagree.
If people played the "game" without standing up for whats right things wouldnt have changed.
Theres certain laws in place because people challenged the status quo.
M M You’re blatantly dismissing the fact that an ISD has the LEGAL right to enforce its dress code policies. Having shit your way isn’t the same as “standing for what’s right”. There’s a time & place for everything. 3 months before graduation OBVIOUSLY isn’t the time. In the time it takes to pursue legal action, he will have already graduated & moved on with his life.
STOP TRYING TO ICE SKATE UPHILL!!! As Black people, we have to have the wisdom to choose our battles wisely. Everything you’re saying SOUNDS good, but doesn’t solve the problem or gets him closer to his goal. We’re not talking about voting, civil, or human rights here. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT HAIR!!! If you’re willing to sacrifice a quality education for a hairstyle, then we have a much bigger issue to deal with. SECURE THE BAG!!! 💰
Nicholas, I hear and feel what you're saying - especially when it comes to knowing how to play the game - we've suffered, perhaps more than needed, because we're ignorant of it. I would add though, if we don't come together, again, collectively to own our ish and create our own rules, we will continue to put our kids in compromising positions - there's no reason why our kids should have to put their values and souls at risk. May we get to the point where we can build our own school districts. 💯
Well looks as if COVID-19 shut all that out anyways.. I have locs but this school is still silly.
Hbcu my boy
Yeah cut all the teachers hair
This isn't about going to school in your underwear this is about boys not being able to have long hair but girls can how stupid is that, supervisor stupid
Say you identify as a girl lol, sad youd get more rights like that
Hmm...4 years ago and here we are again. Couldnt be anything political to this huh?
It's texass ....
Freeing Poole is my best friend dads
Principles names probably cletus.
Wtf wtf wtf???
School rule, boys can't have long hair. His mom is making it a race thing.
Slim Paco no I believe it’s a fairly new rule. So yes wtf.
What's about student culture? Are they force to change their culture. Make no sence
Bend and sew your dreads to make them shorter
Well then make them latinas cut their hair too
A latina is a woman of Spanish culture. They aren't going after the females.
So all the other girls with long hair besides Latinas are good?
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There are rules everywhere. There are people that use these kinds of things for a reason to avoid a job their entire lives too. If your hair is more important than your education then you might as well quit school and get on the system now.
Pretty petty to be such an issue for a school that they have to take disciplinary actions on a kid right before graduation when he clearly has been growing his hair for years. Wasn’t an issue before so WHY now? Leave the kids alone. This is just hair. It’s not like he’s going to school in his underwear or bringing drugs or weapons in. They allow girls to have longer hair. This is discrimination. To hell with anyone not supporting him. To hell with this schools dress code.
Let's be honest, he wasn't going to get into a good college before this drama lol
So you know him or is this just an idiotic opinion?
He gets good grades and if he does some extracurricular activities, he would've definitely gotten a good school and a scholarship
@KingQuaye So? He would've gotten one nonetheless
Racist
This boy should have known the dress code. If he chose to disobey it, he reaps the consequences.
widow twanky he’s been attending the school just as long as he had the locs. Now they magically want to enforce a “new change” to an old policy according to the super. He clearly stated it’s cultural heritage is why he has locs. Everyone isn’t meant to look the same or should have to always be a cookie cutter version of other people’s opinions of what people should look like.
I love his hair. It's beautiful to me.
Then dont cry when you do not participate in graduation activities..NEXT
Why should he have to be withheld from activities for having natural hair?
@@griffinclick99 same reason everyone else had to follow the rules. Because it's the RULE. Also, its not because of the hair style its the length. Had you bothered to watch ANY of the reports you would know that. His family knew the rules for years and now cry to the media. I wonder if he will get a free photo shoot now too.
Did you attend this school? Well guess what I did. I graduated last year and they let the white girls wear short shorts and skirts, but the moment any of the Hispanic girls or black girls wore something similar they would stop us to make sure it was exactly finger tip length or longer. As for this, do you know how many of our white students have long hair due to their mullets? Ohh yeah that's right you don't because you don't know anything about barbers hill. If this was a problem we've always had then why are they waiting until this semester to make it a big deal.... I'll tell you why because they recently adjusted the rule during Christmas break
And bc I attended this school I still have friends there and one of my friends told me about a white kid with locs but of course no ones talking about that right?
@@lady2550
Lol. Just say you're a racist and be done with it.
Texas... enough said
Yep, he should move to Chicago. No rules there. Might get shot, but no rules that all boys, white or special, must follow.
Texas.... enough said? What are you even goin’ on about?
I live in Texas. All my life I’ve gone to school in a mixed race environment and kids had all types of hairstyles. Don’t let that one small school make a statement for all of Texas. You have no idea what you’re talking about.
This young man would have been just fine and most likely very popular at my school. None of this “ texas.. enough”said nonsense.
this is the United States of America this is not Trinidad even the Native Americans here cannot wear feathers in their hand and they cannot wear their hair long in a public school. You like that from Trinidad and go back and save your country. All you show is a lack of respect. We don't owe you that respect we did not ask you to come here.
One more thing there's an order to the United States, it's the reason why your parents came to live here. There is no order in Trinidad, so don't bring your disorder here!!
There's an order to the United States, there's no order in Trinidad it's the reason your family came here. Do not make this place like your place you left!
Wow this is soo racist. This kid was probably born in the US. I hope this kid walks anyway even if he gets removed from the school and universities send him letters of acceptance for his civil rights activism. This kids been dealing with racist/intolerant bs since 7th grade because of his hair, he deserves to walk up that stage and live his surreal life changing moment. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
@@normalcy._8781 BULSHEET
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Public safety issue. That type length hair is a breeding ground for lice and bed bugs. Not to mention students could hide crack in it.
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