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Max Hightower Reinstated Oklahoma Musical
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Transgender Boy Can Be the Lead in Texas High School's ‘Oklahoma!’ After All

The school board’s decision to allow Max Hightower to resume his role in the musical follows intense community backlash and national debate over transgender rights in schools.

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Texas High School Says Transgender Boy Can't Play Male Lead in 'Oklahoma!'

Student Max Hightower was told students had to be cast according to the gender they were assigned at birth. “I want every kid to be recognized and noticed and allowed to be themselves,” he said.