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- New dress code issued by Morehouse College http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
- Policy presented in October 2009 http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
- Morehouse is a historically-black, all-male university http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
- Prohibits cross-dressing, ball caps, do-rags, walking barefoot and sagging pants, among other things http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
- Some feel it infringes on the students' freedom of expression http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
- Affects the school's 2,700 students http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college...
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The historically-black and all-male Atlanta university Morehouse College revised its dress code in October of 2009 to prohibit several styles of dress, including cross-dressing, wearing caps or do-rags indoors, sagging of pants and walking barefoot.http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college.dress.code/index.html
The policy has been met with some criticism, including some students who feel the rules infringe on their freedom of expression.http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college.dress.code/index.html
New Dress Code Rules
- 1. No caps, do-rags and/or hoods in classrooms, the cafeteria, or other indoor venues. This policy item does not apply to headgear considered as a part of religious or cultural dress.
2. Sun glasses or "shades" are not to be work in class or at formal programs, unless medical documentation is provided to support use.
3. Decorative orthodontic appliances (e.g. "grillz") be they permanent or removable, shall not be worn on the campus or at College-sponsored events.
4. Jeans at major programs such as, Opening Convocation, Commencement, Founder's Day or other programs dictating professional, business casual attire, semi-formal or formal attire.
5. Clothing with derogatory, offense and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures.
6. Top and bottom coverings should be work at all times. No bare feet in public venues.
7. No sagging--the wearing of one's pants or shorts low enough to reveal undergarments or secondary layers of clothing.
8. Pajamas, shall not be worn while in public or in common areas of the College.
9. No wearing of clothing associated with women's garb (dresses, tops, tunics, purses, pumps, etc.) on the Morehouse campus or at College-sponsored events.
10. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular activities that are sponsored or organized by the College (e.g. athletic teams, the band, Glee Club, etc).http://thedailyvoice.com/voice/2009/10/new-dress-code-for-a-famous-bl-002336.php
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All-male college cracks down on cross-dressing - CNN.com
An all-male college in Atlanta, Georgia, has banned the wearing of women's clothes, makeup, high heels and purses as part of a new crackdown on what the institution calls inappropr...cnn.com -
New Morehouse College Dress Code Discriminates Against Thugs, Drag ...
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Morehouse to Institute Dress Code - Jack & Jill Politics
Morehouse to Institute Dress Code - Jack & Jill Politicsjackandjillpolitics.com
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Poet, Morehouse Alum Saul Williams on the Morehouse Dress Code
as part of its new "dress code." Morehouse is a private institution that has worked tirelessly at uplifting the image and esteem of African-American men for ... (November 17, 2009)EMQ - Black College Lifestyle Network (blog) -
Psst! Morehouse men — pull your pants up!
The new code at Morehouse should be a starting point for provoking serious dialogue about the politics of dress and style in a learning environment. ... (November 11, 2009)Atlanta Journal Constitution -
Locals address Atlanta college's cross-dressing policy
By Owen Rogers A small private college made an amendment to its dress code last month, effectively banning cross-dressing and drawing attention nationally. ... (November 16, 2009)The Daily Collegian Online -
High school cross-dressing in the spotlight
That same month Atlanta's Morehouse College implemented a dress code against five male students who were, according to the school, “living a gay lifestyle ... (November 09, 2009)Creative Loafing Atlanta
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Morehouse College New Dress Code Policy Stirs Controversy
Morehouse College President Robert Franklin has just issued a new dress code policy banning men from wearing any type of clothing associated with women's garb.personalmoneystore.com -
NewBlackMan: Issues Beyond the Morehouse College Dress Code
The conversation regarding the new dress-code policy at Morehouse College has been hijacked by a vociferous gang of socially conservative black pundits: some of them simply politically misguided, others merely proud hom...newblackman.blogspot.com -
Morehouse College Dress Code Bans Cross-Dressing, Grills, Bare Feet
3 Responses to “Morehouse College Dress Code Bans Cross-Dressing, Grills, Bare Feet”. On October 19th 2009, d wrote: Nice try. And as long as you keep on hating and discriminating, there will never be a real “change.” ...hiphop.popcrunch.com -
New Morehouse College Dress Code Discriminates Against Thugs, Drag ...
I also agree with the dress code at Morehouse College. The whole thug look is not good. Get an education and dress the part. Good job Morehouse !! October 17, 2009 4:22 PM; Anonymous said... HIP HIP HOORAY, Morehouse! .....wendyista.blogspot.com
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