We have found flaws in the Lowell High School dress code, which we believe can be used to target people of color. A primary example of what our class is fighting against is banning the use of durags. During the black pride movement of the 1960s and '70s, durags became a fashion statement among Black and Hispanic men. In the 1990s, durags were further popularized by rappers like Jay-Z, Nelly, and 50 Cent. During the 19th century, durags were mainly worn by African-American workers and slaves during hard-working hours. With this being known, the class of 201 (Ms. Theberge’s Homeroom) would like to comminate our ideas to the School Committee about including and allowing durags for cultural reasons. Please sign this petition now if you agree that the dress code needs to be changed.
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March 23, 2022
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates that our community values cultural inclusion within the classroom. This growing level of interest confirms the necessity of our dialogue with the School Committee.
March 23, 2022
The feedback regarding our position on the dress code has been informative and deeply encouraging. Our team is currently preparing a formal proposal to present these cultural considerations to the School Committee. We believe that clear communication regarding the historical significance of the durag will lead to a more equitable policy for all students.
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banning durags is just wrong. glad you guys are speaking up about this
This is a good move thought of and created by students. If flaws are noticed and changes are attempted by a younger group of individuals it might be more convincing. I fully support this petition and hope this goes far as it strives to makes a change for the better.
i support this petition, people should be allowed to do things for their culture not sure why they wouldnt be able to in the first place
I don't like that they are doing this to people of color, we should make a change for the better.
its 2020 already let people wear what they want. durags arent hurting anyone
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We have found flaws in the Lowell High School dress code, which we believe can be used to target people of color. A primary example of what our class is fighting against is banning the use of durags. During the black pride movement of the 1960s and '70s, durags became a fashion statement among Black and Hispanic men. In the 1990s, durags were further popularized by rappers like Jay-Z, Nelly, and 50 Cent. During the 19th century, durags were mainly worn by African-American workers and slaves during hard-working hours. With this being known, the class of 201 (Ms. Theberge’s Homeroom) would like to comminate our ideas to the School Committee about including and allowing durags for cultural reasons. Please sign this petition now if you agree that the dress code needs to be changed.
Updates
March 23, 2022
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates that our community values cultural inclusion within the classroom. This growing level of interest confirms the necessity of our dialogue with the School Committee.
March 23, 2022
The feedback regarding our position on the dress code has been informative and deeply encouraging. Our team is currently preparing a formal proposal to present these cultural considerations to the School Committee. We believe that clear communication regarding the historical significance of the durag will lead to a more equitable policy for all students.
17 Comments
This dress code is so outdated. Finally someone is calling out how biased these rules actually are.
banning durags is just wrong. glad you guys are speaking up about this
This is a good move thought of and created by students. If flaws are noticed and changes are attempted by a younger group of individuals it might be more convincing. I fully support this petition and hope this goes far as it strives to makes a change for the better.
i support this petition, people should be allowed to do things for their culture not sure why they wouldnt be able to in the first place
I don't like that they are doing this to people of color, we should make a change for the better.
its 2020 already let people wear what they want. durags arent hurting anyone
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This dress code is so outdated. Finally someone is calling out how biased these rules actually are.