I Won't Wear That Uniform

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I Won't Wear That Uniform

FromOoh You're In Trouble

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25 minutes

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Jul 15, 2021

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A girl who immigrated from Ghana, refuses to wear her high school's namesake, "Robert E Lee," on her track uniform.

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Released:

Jul 15, 2021

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Titles in the series (27)

Ever break a rule growing up? From sneaking out of the house past curfew to organizing a protest, these are the true stories of Rebels, Rascals, Rule Breakers, and even Revolutionaries. Ooh, You’re in Trouble is produced for TRAX with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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I Won't Wear That Uniform

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Titles in the series (27)

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