A video making the rounds on social media, allegedly by an official at Fyzabad Secondary School addressing students concerning their hairstyle, is now the subject of contention.
It has been accompanied by a photo of African hairstyles that the school deems inappropriate.
Some have labelled it discriminatory against students of African descent. The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association is now calling on the Education Ministry for a clear-cut policy.
Alicia Boucher has the details.
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