Black Texas teen fights school suspension: ‘Why should I cut my hair for education?’

Black Texas teen Darryl George has been suspended from school twice over his hairstyle. George’s initial suspension came just before the Crown Act passed, which bans hair-related discrimination in Texas. “My hair has nothing to do with my education,” said the 18-year-old.
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#Texas #BlackHair #Suspension

[@rebeccamouse9294]

This is all about power and control. This is extremely upsetting. Good for him for fighting this. It’s extra stress on him but he is fighting for everyone’s rights. This is heartbreaking his school memories have to be tarnished by this.

[@RenoAproblem]

This is discrimination and racism. Nothing to do with power and control. I've been through this same thing here in North Carolina 20 years ago in school. This happens all the time. You will never hear this happening to a kid from any other ethnic group. ( I think I gonna research this ) 🤔

[@movingforwardfco1587]

We are being taught to never express or stand up for our selves. This has caused harm to him and others sad.

[@michellegill1278]

He is a silly teen and needs to fight for something worth fighting for like self-discipline and respect for law and order. Hair can grow back after he leaves the school. Children in African schools typically cut their hair and would be laughing at this American teen for his stupidity.

[@carol6445]

It's sad but think about Fortune 500 companies, they are also very strict on dress, hair and tattoos.

[@rebeccamouse9294]

@@carol6445 This is a school, not a Fortune 500 company.

[@BurgundyKRO]

School district making problems where there are no problems.

[@andrewbui8295]

the Spongebob Texas meme exists for a reason

[@TemperXx]

I've never heard of a student getting suspended for their hair style... That's so stupid

[@blaackberry]

Its been happening. They even tried to disqualify a wrestler, once they realized he was winning, over his hair. They made him cut it in the gym. Disgusting

[@willnelson4192]

Well not school but I went to job corps before and they really streak about hair style like no color hair or hair covering up your face some bull crap like that

[@francesriches2935]

❤

[@meowmeowbobo]

That's because you never walk out of your little circle for your entirity of your life. Plently or organizations around the world banned individualism. Military, school, company...they all do it to promote social harmony.

[@neoish]

At a place called “Barbers”

[@jasonmartinez9051]

There's nothing wrong with his hair. What's more important: an education or conformed hair?

[@SlimMichaelSpaghetti]

They're not the only minorities who get discriminated. But always put their issues on a pedestal for everyone to see..

[@officialalonzo263]

@@SlimMichaelSpaghetti you are selfish for making the situation about you, always stand up for yourself, but there’s no reason for you to shut other issues down. With this type of crab in a barrel mentality, you will get nowhere.

[@SlimMichaelSpaghetti]

@@officialalonzo263 This conversation has nothing to do with me owning a profitable business. There are even more Hispanics than ya'll. You're not even the largest minority

[@officialalonzo263]

@@SlimMichaelSpaghetti Hispanic is a ethnicity, and ignorance is prevalent. This has nothing to do with your business or your minority.

[@SlimMichaelSpaghetti]

@@officialalonzo263 Hispanics are a minority. And I am talking about minorities. You're looking pretty bad.

[@coleengoodell7523]

He's going to High School, not joining the mililtary. What in the actual?

[@ericcrear1359]

Interestingly enough, cornrows are an approved military haircut for women. Makes sense, it keeps it tight and out of the way.

[@rubencarrera2225]

Honestly he seems like a nice kid trying to go school just like any other students. His hair nice and stylish and presentable. Come on guys this is a public school not military let this kid continue his education.

[@1_star_reviews]

They’ve suspended him twice even though Texas has Crown Act laws?? This is crazy

[@alexlopez5800]

I think everyone should style their hair how they want. Obviously his hair is fine and this is just petty.

[@alexlopez5800]

@Melissa-dd8uo I'll be cooking my own meals for now on 😂

[@michaeltoma9329]

@LadieKatie Having a hair length requirement in a public school is the craziest thing I have ever heard. Texas sure is a "free state" huh. Never seen this in Michigan, seems we have more rights up here.

[@officialalonzo263]

@@michaeltoma9329 that’s exactly my point, and on top of that these are children!

[@jameslewis8227]

⁠@LadieKatieYes, rules like these do indeed constitute de facto racist policies. There’s absolutely no reason why a public high school should be making rules about what sort of hair style students can choose to wear. The only rules these students should subject to are the ones regarding safe and respectful behavior regarding the treatment of their teachers, classmates and school property.

[@simonstevenson6686]

As long as it’s not an unnatural color or unkempt.

[@amandahenderson6145]

Just let him go to school. Leave the hair alone . Its not hurting anyone. Denying him an education over a hairstyle or length shameful

[@chynaaa2551]

then black kids are blamed for not engaging in school-related endeavors.

[@blaackberry]

​@@chynaaa2551That part!

[@saesedi9513]

We go to school to learn that there are policies that we need to follow , not only hair styles but many policies that don't work for many otheres

[@KeepItCute22]

@@saesedi9513 yeah I never went to a school that denied education based on a hairstyle.

[@tsmspace]

personally I think that if there's going to be this kind of rule at all,, it needs to be backed up by some pretty comprehensive "no stones unturned" supporting arguments. Hairstyle is culture, end of story, and making a rule about hairstyle is cultural discrimination, end of story. There is no way to argue that hairstyle is not culture, and there is no way to argue that limiting hairstyle is not cultural discrimination.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

@@caseystrange You could say the same for your subpar culture.

[@charlesritter6640]

Spot on correct.

[@becca6663]

​@@TravisDoesKayakFishing and enlighten us on how our culture or yours is subpar. Both people's have done amazing things. And guess what... we have all suffered.

[@testaccount1055]

Well I don’t necessarily see it as cultural….but no matter the case, question is why does hair matter? Like okay if you have 8 foot long hair running on the floor, it’s a safety issue of tripping people lol. But this case, what’s the harm? Do you Americans live in North Korea? Cuz over there, barbers are only allowed to like 10 hair styles lol. Yay American freedom. So free. Most freedom I’ve ever seen anywhere on earth lol *roll eyes*

[@tsmspace]

@@testaccount1055 it's not a debate, though, because of the definition of the word culture. all fashion IS culture, along with all other culture such as music, film, work practices, expectations for dress code at work/school, ,,, all expectations for behavior is culture, all behavior is also culture. The magnitude of the importance of the culture is what people debate,, that's not "important enough" culture. For example hair cut and dress code, is engineered cultural discrimination. By controlling these things, it's then easier to enforce other behaviors on people, because the magnitude of the enforcement is already "ice-broken". dresscode is specifically to ensure "kinds of people" and "kinds of behavior" are easier to prevent access to. In other words, dress-code was INVENTED as a discrimination practice. that's the definition of the word. --- whether or not it is considered acceptable discrimination or unacceptable and illegal is the question.

[@charlesritter6640]

His hair is tight and neat and would not block anyone's view from behind so what exactly is the problem with his hair? What difference does it make how long it is if it's tucked up out of the way?

[@cowboyx9380]

Does anyone else see the irony in a student suspended for his HAIRSTYLE at a school named “BARBERS HILL?” 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

When is the principal going to get fired over this. You can’t create a school policy that goes against a federal law.

[@becca6663]

But thing is...these standards have been around for decades. Even for white students.

[@kendallbedford2523]

Y'all need to get rid of Abbott. That's the problem

[@davidrobertsemail]

These are basic standards for all children. Why should this kid be allowed to break the rules?

[@becca6663]

@@davidrobertsemail exactly thank you

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

@@davidrobertsemail the kid isn’t breaking any rules. The principal is breaking the law. The Supreme Court has held that Federal Law > State Law > Local Law > Private or Public Policy

[@Crismodin]

Weird that the school doubled down after he had it under wraps/lockdown, weird flex on the school, invited this lawsuit, congratulations.

[@Ms_Introvert_4_Life]

The fact that certain people are trying to control melanated people hair is sickening!!! Still looking at us as property!!

[@becca6663]

No it isn't even about that. White students have standards they have to abide by too or does he get a pass because extra melanin?

[@KeepItCute22]

⁠@@becca6663 you do realize that he is fighting to end discrimination against hair. So that means the white kids will by default be benefiting from it too. I’m not sure why you are going against it because the kid who is speaking up is black. That’s kinda weird….

[@shy3805]

​@@KeepItCute22 everyone needs to abide by a standard and dress codes.

[@becca6663]

@@KeepItCute22 I'm not saying that it isn't beneficial in the long term but there are standards for a reason.

[@KeepItCute22]

@@becca6663 what’s the reason?

[@mordecai5118]

Don't cut your hair no matter what anyone says. So proud of you for standing up for your right to be who you are. Im also proud of your family for standing behind you. May God see and bless you & your family. This is a racist act on behalf of your school. 👑💨💪🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@RedGordon-mp9pq]

Not racist, it's sexist...allowing women to grow their hair but men can't.

[@professorprofessorson8795]

We support you Darryl! Stand up for what is right!

[@cittiavaticano]

ridiculous, im really conservative and theres NOTHING wrong with his hair. this IS discrimination.

[@joeypollack5651]

As a teacher. Focus on teaching. Not your students' hairstyle

[@rubencarrera2225]

I totally agree... they are kids for God sakes. We all went thru trends and fashion. His principles probably had a Mohawk in his younger days in high school..lol

[@sharinaross1865]

Its the principal with a vendetta.

[@rubencarrera2225]

I totally agree... leave them kids alone they not fighting or creating at school..

[@kimwoodhouse7891]

To understand the school district’s position, I would need to see the hairstyles the district references in its statement to understand how those comply with the policy and why this one doesn’t. (The example shown seemed to coincide with another example of one that doesn’t comply.) The hair looks neat and reasonably maintained. It looks like it’s kept up off the neck and ears, though I’m not sure why that’s necessary. There doesn’t appear to be a safety or hygiene issue so far as I can tell. It doesn’t appear to be a style that would interfere with someone’s education. Keeping him out of the classroom for this reason seems a bit much. The punishment isn’t proportional to the infraction.

[@janetpaul137]

There is nothing wrong with his hair. He is in compliance with their original dress code which does not mention the word length nor the phrase length when let down. He was suspended in August just before the CROWN Act Law was passed in September after a judge ruled in a previous court case brought against them that their dress code is discriminatory in regard to them suspending two black male students because of their Locs. One was a senior, who three months before graduation was told that he could not walk at his graduation unless he cut his Locs and the other student was his cousin a sophomore who was kicked out of the band. The senior, Deandre Arnold went to another school and graduated with his Locs. The school and the school district ignored the judge's ruling and suspended Darryl George for the same reason they suspended the two cousins in 2020. The school and the school district read the CROWN Act Law after it passed, saw that it didn't say anything about length, so, the school and the school district revised their dress code by adding the phrase length when let down to it. This was done to circumvent (get around) the CROWN Act so that they can continue to discriminate against black students (black male students in particular) regarding their hair.

[@kimwoodhouse7891]

@@janetpaul137 I agree with you. There's nothing wrong with his hair.

[@majahe50]

This is ridiculous, education is more important than hair. This young man is an individual who is allowed to express himself in any way he wants. His hair is absolutely fine. It is neat and tidy.

[@swiftkarma4436]

The agenda continues. Stand strong young man and parents. May your ancestors fight for you.

[@robertmontague1216]

Looks pretty short to me, heck this haircut been around for 30 years at least and suddenly the school loses their minds over this

[@goldengirlgains]

his hair is neat and looks professional. this is crazy. is this a private school?

[@andrewbui8295]

probably not. but it is a school in Texas.

[@freezy8593]

“Professional”

[@ThisWorldMakesMeSad]

A educational system taking away education and everything that comes with it for the good of society, over hair. Humans are funny animals.

[@joejennings1]

Just sue the school for violating your civil liberties.

[@irmafrancis4065]

Dont cut your hair

[@dalefutrelle1441]

Not sure why they even go to school when their future is in prison. smh

[@heycristal]

Exactly just like Obama

[@python6351]

The school district being named as barbers Hill is ironic

[@user-cq9ys1kp9y]

I know right

[@janetpaul137]

And there's a Barber Shop right across the street from the school.

[@paynehooper6276]

Im an old white guy...There is nothing wrong with that kids hair. Its tied up and not keeping him from seeing anything. What a load of BS

[@noeramos8675]

Was always in ISS or getting suspended from school for mostly my hair when it was long. The amount of classroom time I missed JUST because of hair. I’m glad this is being brought up because this is ridiculous.

[@officialalonzo263]

This is definitely a violation of the Crown act, I shouldn’t get penalized for the Hair growing out of my head Naturally and locs are a natural hairstyle for people of African descent. My hair is not wavy and my hair defines gravity and it also locks together. This is most definitely discrimination.

[@Bonnatella]

I was suspended for my hair for all 4 years of highschool. I went to school in the 90s, and a female. Its ridiculous they want people to change their hair for frivolous reasons.

[@HighPowerOptionsTrades]

Why not simply follow the rules ? 🙄😒🙄😒🙄😒🙄😒

[@Artistlife4ever]

I wonder what they want to change next? What is bothering them so much that would lead to suspension? It’s bull 💩 and hateful behavior against another young black child. America needs to get these racially charged teachers out of our schools and do better background check on who’s teaching our children

[@TheMissis]

Because his locs 🙄🤦‍♀️ They have many more important things to worry about🙄😑

[@sexysenior8934]

We would think so...

[@imblessednation9652]

I'm sorry, no. Take it all the way up to the supreme court if you have to😡

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Dont Cut your hair!!!!!❤

[@maryannsmith4160]

LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!! LET THIS YOUNG MAN WEAR HIS HAIR AS HE WISHES!!!!!!😊

[@Nothinglefttosay]

~I AM NOT MY HAIR~ My hair does not define me nor challenge my ability to learn. What’s next..? Making them go blonde with straight bangs..?😂

[@jeris33]

You might think they'd be even slightly self-aware and wouldn't exclude Black people from school because of their hair. But it's Texas of course, even if they did know anything about American history they wouldn't care: The cruelty is the point. Terrible place.

[@angelab8580]

Good for you, young man.

[@dave46459]

👏👏👏👏Black people should not get an education if they arent willing to mold. bring back the 1950s👏👏👏👏

[@judyromo2378]

I’m an 80 y.o. White woman in CA. Your hair is fine, keep up the fight.

[@kb9826]

Attend the school board meeting, when it is your time at the podium say "Jesus had long hair too", drop the mic, walk out, and show up for class the next morning.

[@tekh07]

He also needs to understand that rules apply to everyone.

[@joeypollack5651]

The kid is logical. The education system...well look at it. Let the kid go learn and whoever is suspending him you waste peoples oxygen

[@mylifefornick]

I want to see the hairstyle he had when suspended.

[@jacquelynn2051]

I like this news reporter’s style of reporting

[@Boxofcrap]

Ironic…The school system is called “Barber’s Hill”😹

[@deer105]

When I look at his hair, to me, it appears perfectly neat, clean and respectable. I wouldn't think twice about seeing this hairstyle along with a 3 piece suit. It just appears to be his unique style in my eyes.

[@becca6663]

I mean there's a standard for white students too. We weren't allowed to have any unnatural hair colors and no distracting make up like having a star next to your eye or on your cheekbone. Multiple students were suspended for it. Not just black ones.

[@JMyoutube1]

Because us white people have to do the same thing. This has nothing to do with your skin color.

[@worldtraveler3044]

Texas. This is going viral nationally so we all see you Greg Poole.

[@ac61900]

It's ridiculous. His hair is not the issue they are. Vote 💙

[@patcom7085]

Places still exists with rules like this?

[@lemondropkid6175]

Why have hundreds, thousands of students cut their hair over the years? Go to another school if it is so important to you! It is NOT a big enough deal to jeopradize your EDUCATION.......

[@christopheravinger7248]

Because you a kid hair doesn't make you

[@taybee50]

I mean, the superintendent has a good point.. Everyone has to follow the rules.

[@jaquanpowell4605]

No he doesn’t. According to the policy his hair shouldn’t go past his earlobes. As a brotha with locs that go to my butt his hair is pretty short especially cause he has a barrel style .

[@taybee50]

@@jaquanpowell4605 hey as a white dude I can't gauge how long his hair is, but I'm assuming the people at his school do. I was under the impression it was like if a white dude put his hair in a pony tail.. might not go past his earlobes but it's still breaking their rules. I'm man enough to say I may be wrong though!

[@redscunthorpe5501]

Solidarity with his peeps....there you go......

[@danbarker611]

Then dont go to that school.

[@Petty-BettyPolite1019]

It's been illegal for us to wear our hair natural We had to keep our hair covered since June 2 1786. It is 2023, and we can't wear our hair natural to this day. The only thing changed is the years not how we're still being treated smh.

[@EdjieboaNova]

Suspending someone over their hair is ignorant; unless it is a safety hazard. Dallas, TX

[@zl4048]

The society is sickening…

[@Rob-i9k]

I said before, nothing wrong with that hair. I had long hair when i went to high school. I don't buy the "my people act" though, own up to it and fight.

[@alohalaniboido8083]

The state of Texas is wasting its money on this case. Just leave this man alone.

[@ufotrailers7131]

Don’t listen to the rules of life! ✊🏿 20 year sentence coming soon.

[@apl175]

Imagine if they made such a big deal about other hazards to schools and students.

[@d-bake7726]

We all know what this is. Smh...

[@stevenledbetter80]

We live in a sick world

[@mordecai5118]

What's the name of that school???

[@donmacmilly]

He can't pick his hair style, but people can pick their genders. The caucasity of it all.

[@SueChef100]

You can homeschool or change schools. It is not worthy fighting big men and women.

[@karmakazi219]

Put him in an English class immediately.

[@MeMyPCandI]

A law for your hair? Jesus Christ!! Banana Republic, man..

[@0nesinner]

Hair length? That's some bulshit right there!

[@desmond-hawkins]

This is a slippery slope… if we allow cornrows, braids or even dreadlocks, it's not going to just stop there. Who knows what they will demand next, women wearing pants?!

[@robd5254]

Bigotry period! Never heared of one pinky forced to cut the lice heads!

[@punapeter]

"Gimme your head with HAIR! Long beautiful hair..." 69' yea we wore long hair in HS, if he was white he could wear long hair. *RACIST TEXAS AGAIN*

[@TheModelOmega]

I really can't stand it when any institution tries to dictate how people should look. I understand the need for a dress code, but that's where it should stop. For instance, I was pretty annoyed when, after being hired as a manager at UPS, I was told to shave my beard. As a bald man, I never faced any mockery for my baldness while I had my beard. But after I shaved it to comply with UPS's standards, the names and insults began: Uncle Fester, Mr. Clean, Powder, "you look like a thumb." So, I quit and regrew my precious beard.

[@SongceraiHill]

wow. Maybe work for USPS my carrier in Central VA looked like ZZ top.

[@TheModelOmega]

@@SongceraiHill A lot of people that worked there did, but once I got a management position, they told me it had to go.

[@SongceraiHill]

@@TheModelOmega Unfortunate. A go-tee looks pretty stylish on most bald men : )

[@aliciatrotter8089]

This is nothing more than the school targeting this kid for fighting for his right to wear his hair the way he chooses. His hair isn't creating a disruption in anyone's education so why does he continue to be harassed by the school?

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

A kid that wants to get an education? No one or thing should stand in their way. Especially something as silly as hair. I hope he goes on to become a great attorney and stand up against these stupid laws/rules.

[@sabrinakolonic3913]

My God what this world is coming to. I hope this young man wins this battle.

[@martinwhite418]

So if I go to eat somewhere and the wait persons hair is hanging in my food, I just won't eat there.

[@sharinaross1865]

Im sending it back. And ordering something else.

[@ladyt4478]

Other folks wear their hair the way they want to, right??

[@Eric-yp9nc]

unless this was a military school with it's policies regarding uniform wear the school needs to BACK OFF regarding how this student wears his hair...just another reason for home schooling!!

[@l.austin2371]

Where are all the "its just hair" people at?

[@billtruttschel]

It’s a stupid-looking hair style imo, but should not be cause for suspension.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Dr. Candace Matthews puts me in mind of the late Flo Kennedy...Anyway, I think Dr. Matthews mentions that this young man has hair from his ancestors (2:50) woven into his own style. That is a beautiful, proud tradition, a kind of homage: and...something to be honored and respected. I am Italian, and Caucasian and even I can totally understand why this young man feels and acts like this. Bravo, young bro!!

[@53gardengnome]

Shades of the 60’s and early 70’s! Texas hasn’t changed one iota since I was in HS.

[@davidrobertsemail]

This is completely one sided reporting. Show the hairstyle he’s allowed to wear and the one he isn’t. This is terrible parenting.

[@susansantana4454]

Make Abbott accountable for his off the wall policies! This is definitely discrimination!

[@joeypollack5651]

Ill teach him free

[@AnythingJW]

This boy should go to UK for school

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

Only in the state of Texas would this be happening it's outrageous nothing wrong with his hairstyle

[@andrewbui8295]

exactly. not only does Texas hate women at the moment, they also hate blacks.

[@cobravids]

Um, you must not live in Texas. Small town Texas is some of the least racist people I have ever seen. I lived in Comifornia, Nevada and Arizona. It's because it's in the Houston area. A liberal strong area. Liberals are known in history to be racist. This is racially driven for sure. His hair is perfectly fine.

[@user-jgfdds56iigv7]

This education system man... ain't nothing wrong with having hair like that. It's when you get to unnatural and tacky hairstyles that's the issue. Gimme a break. This looks well groomed and kept up. Not just there.

[@JoyceWilliams-zd8kh]

Im black and I wouldn't hire him or them.

[@taylor_hattley]

That's awful.

[@ShinjiKataoka]

Respect for the student that stood his ground for it. Government should not regulate student dress codes

[@shelleyclements1620]

Ms Attorney...tell your Client to Set Up Straight in his Chair! Look interested, not Defiant! Hair is Hair. School Years are Short !!!

[@TheMessiah91]

How does hair have to do with being able to learn? Guess what it does not how come this wasn't an issue in college I seen a lot of folks from different backgrounds and races express their hair and it did not effect me nor my peers. This is Jim Crow vibes. People getting upset over how someone walks,eats speaks, hairstyles, how they sit in a chair are you really serious?

[@xijinbling2373]

That's a clean look on the young man ,there are some really nasty ones out there .