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Home My WebLink About6th grader's hair extensions violates school's policy; Girl leaves in tears - Ottawa Sun - 08/22/2018 - Ottawa Sun - 08/22/20188/23/2018 Girl in tears after being told hair extensions violates school policy I Ottawa Sun HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT LIFE MORE SUBSCRIPTION al—le- Sharp IIIc „reg (harp Razors Smooth, Shave Small l Price 6th grader's hair extensions violates school's policy; Girl leaves in tears Associated Press More from Associated Press Published: August 22, 2018 Updated: August 22, 2018 4:41 PM EDT Filed Under: Ottawa Sun > News > World r l<I„I: Man kills mom, sister in France knife attack, ISIS claims responsibility WORILD South Africa rejects Trump's tweet on land seizures, farmer killings ISIS releases 'new' audio from leader al-Baghdadi (Steven Evergreen Fennidy Facebook video screenshot) Video of a young black girl walking dejectedly out of a New Orleans area Catholic school in tears after being told her hair extensions violated school policy prompted thousands of social media comments Tuesday— many expressing puzzlement or outrage. Some accused Christ the King Middle School of racism, including social activist Shaun King on Twitter and rapper T.I. on Instagram. @:ldn https://ottawasun. com/news/world/6th-graders-hair-extensions-violates-schools-pol icy -g irl-leaves-in-tears/wcm/8OOaO789-1582-4057-99d3-5be4bdbO5... 1/6 8/23/2018 HOME NEWS IGGED WITCH HUNT': Trump denies wrongdoing Girl in tears after being told hair extensions violates school policy I Ottawa Sun SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT LIFE MORE SUBSCRIPTION Sixth -grader Faith Fennidy's brother Steven posted Facebook video GUNTER: Notley's showing her leaving school with relatives. Her braids are pulled back on Trans Mountair and hang slightly below the neckline. to save Alberta GUNTER: Notley nt continue strong pi messaging GUNTER: Alberta P plan the best of th Reevely: Even toug penalties for distri driving coming to I 11 11111 Y 11EA Email By clicking "Submit'', I cor communication from Post may unsubscribe from the https://ottawasun. com/news/world/6th-graders-hair-extensions-violates-schools-pol icy -g irl-leaves-in-tears/wcm/800a0789-1582-4057-99d3-5be4bdb05... 2/6 8/23/2018 o HOME NEWS Girl in tears after being told hair extensions violates school policy I Ottawa Sun SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT LIFE MORE SUBSCRIPTION Fennidy's post says there are practical reasons for the hair extensions. "Extensions make the hair easier to maintain. It allows my sister to have access to the swimming pool without having to get her hair Re- done every night;" his post said. He said the school wouldn't compromise. https://ottawasun. com/news/world/6th-graders-hair-extensions-violates-schools-pol icy -g irl-leaves-in-tears/wcm/800a0789-1582-4057-99d3-5be4bdb05... 3/6 8/23/2018 Girl in tears after being told hair extensions violates school policy I Ottawa Sun HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT LIFE MORE SUBSCRIPTION "This policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school," Archdiocese of New Orleans Schools Superintendent RaeNell Houston said in a statement to media. "Furthermore, the school leadership worked with families as needed to ensure compliance" Houston said the family chose to withdraw the girl from school rather than comply. The Anti -Defamation League, South Central Region and the Urban League of Louisiana issued a joint statement late Tuesday voicing concern about the school's "racially insensitive grooming policy:' "ADL and the Urban League are deeply troubled by the policy in question as well as the manner in which the school is disciplining students of colour under this policy," the statement said. "The policy shows racial insensitivity and bias by the administration to students and their families." The statement said the groups called for the school to revise the policy, withdraw current disciplinary action issued under it and apologize to the affected students. "It should also implement reasonable grooming standards that foster learning while respecting diversity, as well as institute cultural competence and anti- discrimination training for all staff" The video shows Faith Fennidy appearing to fight back tears while adults around her can be heard in a brief, contentious discussion. "I don't want this to happen," a woman is heard saying. A man who refers to Faith as his daughter curtly replies, "Yes, you do:' Faith slips a pink backpack emblazoned with images of fern leaves and wild animals onto one shoulder and walks out of the building. Reactions to the Facebook post were largely against the school. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with her hair;" was typical of many. Some posters acknowledged the private school's authority to make such rules, but were still critical of the policy. Others accused the school of targeting black hair styles. https://ottawasun. com/news/world/6th-graders-hair-extensions-violates-schools-pol icy -g irl-leaves-in-tears/wcm/8OOaO789-1582-4057-99d3-5be4bdbO5... 4/6 8/23/2018 Girl in tears after being told hair extensions violates school policy I Ottawa Sun 'ryo HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION ENTERTAINMENT LIFE MORE SUBSCRIPTION Comments Share your thoughts ..... .... .... .... .......... .... ....„„,,,,"CATHO.LI.C.I.SM„„„,,, „„„„"EDUCATI'ON„„„,,, „„,,,,"RELIG..IO.N"""""� III:::'ea UVllreArlicles You Said It: Just maybe climate change no longer major... 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