‘I just felt so embarrassed.’ NC student says she was forced to cut her braids during softball game
DURHAM, NC (WRAL) — A Durham high school softball player is demanding an end to hair discrimination in schools after she said she was forced to cut her hair during a game.
The incident happened on April 19 at Hillside High School during a game against Jordan High School.
“The umps came up to my coach asking about my beads. I was just like, well, it’s fine. I’ll tuck them and put them away,” said sophomore Nicole Pyles.
It was the top of the second inning when she said her team was winning, and the umpire noticed her knotless braids with beads. It’s a style she’s said she’s worn before at games.
“When I came back to hit again, it was brought up that there was another issue,” she said. “That they couldn’t see my number, but now it’s a safety issue or a violation, whatever they want to call it.”
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