The graduate had received the sacred object when she was 3 years old, and said that it represents “the prayers of her Otoe-Missouria people for her life and protection,” according to the lawsuit.
from her graduation cap prior to her high school graduation ceremony.
“Not only do we make exceptions for the Native American tribes, but we also allow other religious and ethnic heritages to be celebrated by the wearing of specific items,” Thompson said in a statement. Black said she tried to explain she had permission from a teacher to wear the plume, described it as a religious item, and said other students were wearing religious items, such as crosses, but was ignored.
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