Baltimore Rock Opera Society removes white executive director

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

The Baltimore Rock Opera Society removed its white executive director after she wore cornrows at Burning Man festival. The executive director said the organisation's online community began raising questions about whether her hairstyle was a case of cultural appropriation. The leadership change was decided at an extensive meeting on 22 September.

How it is being reported

• Baltimore rock opera society fires white boss for wearing cornrow hairstyle at Burning ManDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 15:12
• Baltimore Rock Opera Society boots white boss after she sports cornrows at Burning ManNew York Post · 2 Oct, 03:06

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