“Proposal would allow American Indian students in NC to wear feathers at graduation”

WUNC: “Thousands of North Carolina students are getting their diplomas this spring. And for some this year, their pomp and circumstance could come with more pride and recognition.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow American Indian high school students to wear feathers as part of their graduation regalia.

WUNC’s Will Michaels spoke with Tiffany and Terry Locklear, professors at UNC-Pembroke and members of the Lumbee Nation, about the cultural significance of honorary feathers.”