Korben White, 16, also known as Miss Frou Frou, made news at his high school prom with his wild fashion choice. Korben showed off his feminine side with pride by wearing a scarlet ballgown with a sequinned tuxedo top. This caused both admiration and debate.
When Korben was 12, he told his mother, Nina Green, that he wanted to wear a dress to prom. This was the start of his journey. After four years, Korben’s dream came true with Green’s steadfast help.
The American actor Billy Porter inspired Korben’s outfit, which was a suit top with a flowing dress. It was a sign of his desire to be himself. Staff and students at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston, Norfolk, praised his confidence as he walked in.
Green posted pictures of Korben’s prom on Twitter, where they were praised by millions of people around the world, including Michelle Visage, a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Not everyone was on board, though. Some said parenting was “failing” and the world was “messed up.”
Green is still standing by her support, even though there has been pushback. She tells other parents to accept their kids for who they are. Many people have been moved by Korben’s story, and some have shared their own experiences with children who change their gender.
“You need to accept your children for who they are,” Green says. Korben and his mother continue to show love and acceptance to others. Their strong bond is a powerful lesson of how important it is to support others no matter what.
Korben’s bravery has started an important conversation: should teens be able to wear non-traditional clothes to prom to show who they are? Talk about what you think and share your thoughts.