Prom send-offs are bigger than ever—and so is the backlash

As spring arrives, so does a fresh crop of extravagant prom send-offs and the resulting discourse. It’s spring. The way ...

The Policing of Black Prom Culture: Are Extravagant Send-Offs "Too Much"?

Extravagant, red-carpet high school prom send-offs are going viral in the Black community, but so is the backlash. Sparked by a new Essence magazine article, we debate the heavy online criticism.

Leslie Knope would be mad! Chicago park official illegally lands helicopter in public park for daughter's prom send-off

A suburban park district in Illinois is facing scrutiny after a senior official allegedly arranged a helicopter landing ...
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Keeping up with the TikToks: A deep dive into the high school prom flex driving parents into debt

First, an Illinois park director rents a helicopter for a prom photo shoot—allegedly on the public dime. Now, the stunt is ...
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65 Shocking 2026 Black Prom Send-Offs Sparking Online Debate

From Private Jets To Pythons — 65 Of The Most Lavish 2026 Black Prom Send-Offs Fueling Applause, Side-Eyes & Viral Discourse - Page 2 Considered a right of passage and act of defiance by some Black ...

Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

An invoice handed to the city attorney shows the Markham Park District's executive director charged a deposit for a prom ...
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Capturing the moment: Families gather for prom send-off photos

Classic elegance and build, modern trends were on display in the attire of prom-goers The joy of prom season was on display Saturday afternoon, as ETHS ...
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Prom send-offs are bigger than ever—and so is the backlash

As spring arrives, so does a fresh crop of extravagant prom send-offs and the resulting discourse. It’s spring. The way you know, if not by the breeze getting warmer or the flowers blossoming as trees ...