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Originally Posted by Professor
I was on an HBCU last week to do a presentation with the president of the college. The president stopped a student and asked him to take his “do rag” off. I was very surprised. She stated men are not allowed to sport “do rags” on her campus. Later, I began to think does it really matter. Would this have happened at a non-HBCU? What’s your take?
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I don't believe this would have happened at a non-HBCU.
Firstly, do-rags don't offend me in most academic circumstances. In the classroom is fine with me.... in church, chapter meeting, formals, etc., it's a problem. I think what's most irksome is when people where do-rags with no do! I mean, you have a haircut homie! If you're trying to preserve your cornrows, then have at it.
I think what's happening on HBCU campuses is the clash between the black upper class and hip-hop/urban style. White administrators are either accepting of the style difference because they've seen everything from lip rings to mohawks, or they are too afraid to say anything for fear of violating peoples civil rights and liberties and having it called racism.