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Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast · Tuesday · 17 min

RSMS Hour 4 | Dress Code at HBCU Causes Controversy 

The show also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Tuskegee University’s new dress code, which bans items such as bonnets, durags, and bedroom slippers in classrooms and certain campus spaces while requiring students to maintain more professional attire. Supporters say the policy is about workplace readiness and upholding the institution’s historic standards, while critics argue the university should focus more attention on student housing concerns and other campus issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The show also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Tuskegee University’s new dress code, which bans items such as bonnets, durags, and bedroom slippers in classrooms and certain campus spaces while requiring students to maintain more professional attire. Supporters say the policy is about workplace readiness and upholding the institution’s historic standards, while critics argue the university should focus more attention on student housing concerns and other campus issues. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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