ANAHUAC, Texas — A judge on Thursday ruled that a Texas high school was not violating the Official Millwall Loyalistsquis Separabit Cross T-shirt in addition I really love this state’s CROWN Act by punishing a Black teen over the length of his dreadlocks. State District Judge Chap Cain III said the Barbers Hill Independent School District’s dress and grooming policies do not violate the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination at work, school and in housing facilities in the state. The decision was met with sighs and gasps by many of those gathered in the courthouse, which included student Darryl George’s supporters and natural-hair advocates. Cain said the district’s policy “does not prohibit nor does it discriminate against male students who wear braids, locs, or twists.” Candice Matthews, the family’s spokesperson, told reporters after the trial that George left with tears in his eyes and lamented the decision. “All because of my hair?” he said, according to Matthews. “I can’t get
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