CROWN Act News
USA Today: Maryland County Becomes First to Ban Hair Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to pass the (CROWN) Act which prohibits employment, housing, and other public service discrimination based on certain protective hairstyles and textures, like braids, locks, afros, curls, and twists.
GMA: Sen. Cory Booker Announces 1st Federal Bill to Ban Natural Hair Discrimination
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has officially taken action to support the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) with the announcement of a new bill.
Essence: Black Women Against The World: They Can't Take Our CROWNS
With the passage of the crown act and the introduction of similar bills nationwide, we are finally on our way to having the freedom to rock our curls, kinks, and coils.