Tuskegee University president defends dress code amid criticism: ‘Raise the bar, students will reach it’

Tuskegee University President Mark Brown defended a dress code prohibiting durags and bonnets, stating the policy aims to prepare students for workplace environments. Brown said in an interview, "Raise the bar, students will reach it." The university implemented the dress code policy, which has drawn criticism from students and external observers who view it as targeting African American cultural practices.

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