Local Rights Groups Call for "Baggy Pants" Apology

By STEVE BRYANT

Updated 8:30 PM CST, Fri, Oct 23, 2009

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Two local civil rights groups today said a popular Gold Coast bar should apologize for allegedly refusing entrance to six black college students because their pants were too baggy, says Chicago Breaking News.

White friends with similar clothing were admitted.

The two groups, the Chicago Urban League and the Anti-Defamation League, made their request in a letter to the owners of Original Mother's at 26 W. Division St.

"We strongly suggest that Mother's re-examine its dress code, conduct immediate retraining of all employees to avoid any future racial discrimination or appearance thereof, and issue a formal letter of apology to the six students who were denied entry," the letter read.

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The bar owners said Friday they take the issue "very seriously" and would be conducting a "detailed investigation" into the events.

They also plan to contact the students.

For the full story, see Chicago Breaking News.

First Published: Oct 23, 2009 8:11 PM CST

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If you look like a ghetto gangbanging piece of trash.....expect to be treated accordingly. "},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"388834_65878702","adminTags":null,"views":515,"createdBy":13836152,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Local Rights Groups Call for \"Baggy Pants\" Apology","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2547415,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"24 Oct 2009 04:27:11 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":5,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"Cerroti","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1123880","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"faught and excuses are not to be forgotten, however you must not stand around and allow the powers of the land to continue to derail you to believe the "so call leaders" that they (powers of land) put before you. These people may look like you but do not have your best interest in mind, they will sale their soul, make money for the industry and create a mockery of the race, while putting coins in their pockets in comparison to the bigl bucks going into the industry pocket..... sorry Jay Z, 50 and other entertainers in your league, you're being used to dumb-down your people. Thanks Common, Mos and others in your league, congrats... you have served your people and society in a positive manner. Young people look to your parents, family members for leadership. If at this point your look is not welcoming, then.... who cares. You can only be who God made, atleast we're not being sent-off by some record or tv company. The stereo-type that has been created should be handle carefully, Judge people on a one on one exprience and stop being so scary."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"388834_65878702","adminTags":null,"views":515,"createdBy":9214614,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg?t=1248875781749","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Local Rights Groups Call for \"Baggy Pants\" Apology","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2547415,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"24 Oct 2009 13:32:34 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":5,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"chitownlady ","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1124660","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"oh please....No one wants to see your GOD DAM tush hanging outa your pants. ITS DISGUSTING! An any establishment has the right to toss you behind OUT the door. BLACK WHITE RED or STRIPED...Its not a good look and its GHETTO! get over it. Any parent who allows their kid to dress like that is morally bankrupt. Just walk around in your boxers if you feel the need to EXPOSE yourselves. GROW THE HEEK UP! It might add the same thing applies to these young girls wearing really low cut jeans. Ladies, NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR BUTT CRACK or YOUR THONG STRING.....what and the heck are you thinking? Advertising maybe? You may have a cute behind but leave something to the imagination. You should be ashamed of yourselves and apparently lack SELF RESPECT!"},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"388834_65878702","adminTags":null,"views":515,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Local Rights Groups Call for \"Baggy Pants\" Apology","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2547415,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"24 Oct 2009 14:48:28 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":5,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1124907","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"It's their business, (like their house), and they have the right to invite anyone in or deny entry to anyone they wish, without having any reason at all. "},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"388834_65878702","adminTags":null,"views":515,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Local Rights Groups Call for \"Baggy Pants\" Apology","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2547415,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"29 Oct 2009 03:15:45 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":5,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1149172","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Shame on you, nbc 5, for covering such a RIDICULOUS story. Unfortunately, I presumed you actually covered the NEWS... all this is is a group of students that set up a local establishment so they could get themselves on the news. Is it mere coincidence that all the gentlemen that took part are members of the student goverment at St. Louis U? And that there are rallies next month... they wanted their 5 minutes of fame. Congratulations, you gave it to them."}],"error":"","totPages":2}