White MarquiseThe Maryland teacher who went viral for letting students undo his braids has shared an update on his employment status.
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Maryland teacher shares an update
On Friday, July 5, White was TikTok to share an update. The professor explained that many social media users have been telling him to “get over” the viral incident. Furthermore, he explained that he was “chilling for a while” until something major happens.
“Guess what? Guess who finally got a decision from the county on behalf of the superintendent, um, regarding my employment status?” White said. “At first, I was really bothered by how long this process was taking… but now that I look back, I want to thank the county for taking the time and making sure I wasn’t some real weirdo who slipped through the cracks before they let me back in the classroom…”
White explained that people called him “everything under the sun.” However, the district’s investigation found that the public’s “baseless allegations” about him were unfounded.
Finally, White thanked the public for their support and explained that he will return to classes in August.
Social media weighs in
Social media users reacted to the professor’s update in The Shade Room Comments Section.
Instagram user @_ezel wrote: “Everyone owes this black man an apology BUT we know that will never happen…”
While Instagram user @_rosegoldshawty added, “These kids will never have the same version of him 🥺🥺”
Instagram user @sayjulius wrote: “He never did anything wrong. People on social media got him fired, all because of the trauma they experienced growing up, so they assumed everyone goes through the same thing.”
While Instagram user @1lilbertha added, “I wouldn’t even want to go back🤷🏽♀️”
Instagram user @lillie.reneaa wrote: “Nah, my daughter is not playing in your hair. I don’t care.”
While Instagram user @_itsdraya added, “We need our BLACK TEACHERS”
Instagram user @beyondblessed.kii wrote: “No one understands how important it is to have a teacher that kids truly love!!!! That’s all he was, he was a safe haven. A lot of these kids don’t have that. No one.”
While Instagram user @asongcalledlifepodcast added, “Many of you don’t understand that when dealing with strangers’ children, it is objectively best to eliminate any thought of the possibility that there is foul play going on at any level. Teach the kids and go home, bro.”
Instagram user @jameshilltv wrote: “Alright bro, just teach our kids! All this other shit you’re doing can stop.”
See how it all happened with Marquise White
As The Shadow Room As previously reported, a video of White letting students undo her braids went viral in May. The footage sparked a range of reactions from social media users.
Later that month, White addressed the backlash. However, he also explained that his choice to allow students to dye their hair at school was “highly unprofessional,” according to The Shadow Room.
At the same time, The Shadow Room spoke exclusively to parents of children in the school district where White worked to get their thoughts on the viral incident during an episode of ‘TSR investigates.’
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