Florida high school apologizes for telling ‘straight A’ student to cut his dreadlocks for graduation

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Florida high school apologizes for telling ‘straight A’ student to cut his dreadlocks for graduation

A high school in Florida issued an apology after it was criticized for instructing a Black honor student to cut his dreadlocks if he wanted to walk during his graduation. According to Black With No Chaser, straight-A student Jacob Rush’s excitement for his upcoming graduation turned sour when his school, Abeka Academy, sent a letter...

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