Tessica Brown opened up to ABC7 s Samantha Chatman about why she put the product on her hair, which is opening up a bigger conversation about Black hair and acceptance. You know that age is a time for peer acceptance. It s huge, Smith said. And so a young man, especially an African-American young man, the barbershop is a big deal in the community. Looking good, and representing and presenting yourself is huge for kids.
While many online are saying this principal went above and beyond, Principal Smith would tell you he s doing exactly what he s supposed to do.
Not only because he s the principal, but because he s on a mission to change the culture of his school. A place where he wants to solve problems instead of making them worse.