"Racial discrimination is deplorable. It is inexcusable. It must be condemned whenever and wherever it occurs.

Sixteen young people, all members of the Narragansett Indian tribe, charge that they were barred from the Chariho High School Winter Ball on January 21 because of racism. Na'Keesha Brown, who transferred from South Kingstown High School to Chariho in September, says she, her cousins and her friends for whom she had purchased tickets were not allowed entry because of the color of their skin.

In this instance: If you're late, you don't get in.

If you ignore the dress code, you don't get in.

That's not racism. It's adults attempting to inculcate a sense of responsibility in the young people whose education they are charged with.

Get over it, kids.

Next time, play by the rules."

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Editorial: Racial bias, or teen defiance? (The Narragansett Times 2/4)

Relevant Links:
Narragansett Tribe - http://www.narragansett-tribe.org

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