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to the Spring Branch Independent School District, saying the student was subject to a discriminatory gendered dress code and other gender inequities at Spring Woods High.
The ACLU said that after G.H. complained about the gender inequity, the school district dismissed her concerns and later denied her an award for being the top runner on the girls’ cross-country team. The ACLU said this award would have been a critical credential for college applications and recruiting, potentially denying G.H. future opportunities.
“I never thought it would come to this point,” G.H. said in a statement. “I had faith that the people meant to protect us would do so and do right by us. Me stepping forward for my teammates may never benefit me, but it will benefit the next young woman of color that looks like me.” Liza Davis, Skadden Fellow at the ACLU Women’s Rights Project, said the alleged discrimination that G.H. faced is unfortunately all too common for Black girls in schools.
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