Armdrag.com: Wrestler who was told by referee to cut dreadlocks or forfeit receives widespread support

A New Jersey high school wrestling referee has been benched after forcing wrestler Andrew Johnson to either cut his dreadlocks or forfeit the match. Johnson chose to compete. Outrage over the incident has grown on social media. pic.twitter.com/YtfFIBTkDJ
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 22, 2018

On Wednesday, a white high school wrestling referee in New Jersey made a black wrestler choose between cutting his dreadlocks or forfeiting his match. The wrestler, Andrew Johnson, had his dreadlocks cut.

Saturday morning, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, along with many others on social media, were sharing their thoughts about the incident and sending messages of support to Johnson.