A popular San Antonio dining and drinking establishment is facing online criticism after making an online post announcing a joke ban 'Edgar' haircuts, a bowl-shaped style popular with some young Latinos.
A popular San Antonio dining and drinking establishment is facing online criticism after making an online post announcing a joke ban"Edgar" haircuts, a bowl-shaped style popular with some young Latinos.
"People accusing me of racism are speaking from a place of ignorance," Ortiz said."They don't want to acknowledge or admit that the majority of the kids that are getting these haircuts want to be in a culture influenced by gang affiliation and things like that." El Camino owner Ricky Ortiz suggested making Market Square a paid Fiesta event following a shooting in April in which two young men died.
"I see Edgar as more of a state of mind — a maturity level more than just a haircut," Ortiz said."Edgar is more the personality of the people with face tattoos, guns committing these crimes. You know what I mean?"
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