Prom is recognized as one the most memorable moments in an individual’s high school career. It entails a night of enjoyment and memories with other senior peers that will last a lifetime. No matter an individual's race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, prom is an event where all students come together despite their differences, as it one of the last formal events to spend with friends before class members pursue their own endeavours. However, in numerous southern states, Jim Crow laws continue to prevail, and the suggestion of a desegregated prom can be likened to taking away American’s second amendment right to bear arms.
Wilcox County High School located in Rochelle, Georgia just hosted their first ever integrated prom in 2013. (Gumbrecht, 2014). Yes, that’s right, 49 years after the Civil Rights Act was passed, Wilcox County High School held its first integrated prom. The decision to integrate did not come without its critics as the Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal would not publicly take a side. Deal’s spokesman, Brian Robinson said, “This is a leftist front group for the state Democratic party and we’re not going to lend a hand to their silly publicity stunt.” (Stuart, 2013). The fact that Robinson compares a concrete example of racism …show more content…
Title VI states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (U.S. Department of Education, 2017). While the event itself is not directly federally funded, the institution hosting the prom is. In my eyes, this puts Wilcox County High School in violation of Title VI. As a publicly funded institution, Wilcox County has the moral obligation to educate its
Wilcox County High School located in Rochelle, Georgia just hosted their first ever integrated prom in 2013. (Gumbrecht, 2014). Yes, that’s right, 49 years after the Civil Rights Act was passed, Wilcox County High School held its first integrated prom. The decision to integrate did not come without its critics as the Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal would not publicly take a side. Deal’s spokesman, Brian Robinson said, “This is a leftist front group for the state Democratic party and we’re not going to lend a hand to their silly publicity stunt.” (Stuart, 2013). The fact that Robinson compares a concrete example of racism …show more content…
Title VI states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (U.S. Department of Education, 2017). While the event itself is not directly federally funded, the institution hosting the prom is. In my eyes, this puts Wilcox County High School in violation of Title VI. As a publicly funded institution, Wilcox County has the moral obligation to educate its