Reposted from @protectivestyles The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World
Reposted from @protectivestyles The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, prohibits “discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair.” The bill states that “routinely, people of African descent are deprived of educational and employment opportunities because they are adorned with natural or protective hairstyles” and lists examples such as locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. “Natural Black hair is often deemed ‘unprofessional’ simply because it does not conform to white beauty standards,” Rep. Watson Coleman said in a statement. “Discrimination against Black hair is discrimination against Black people. I’m proud to have played a part to ensure that we end discrimination against people for how their hair grows out of their head.” The bill is now heading to the Senate and the Biden administration has said in a statement that it "looks forward to working with the Congress to enact this legislation and ensure that it is effectively implemented.” (: Deagreez/Getty) via Repost @buzzfeednews -- source link
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