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Tag: natural hair discrimination

House passes CROWN Act Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
Hair · News

House passes CROWN Act Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles

Crown stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The Crown Act prohibits “discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.”
By Bry'onna Mention · Mar 19, 2022
The Other N-Word: Professional Hairstylists Discuss The Use Of The Word 'Nappy'
4C · Beauty · Hair · Natural

The Other N-Word: Professional Hairstylists Discuss The Use Of The Word 'Nappy'

Our complicated relationship with the word mirrors the complicated relationship that the Black community has with natural hair.
By Shalwah Evans · Aug 25, 2020
Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of Virginia
Beauty · Hair · Natural

Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of Virginia

Virginia is the fourth state to ban natural hair discrimination, joining California, New York and New Jersey.
By Jennifer Ford · Mar 6, 2020
Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony
Hair · Natural · News

Texas Teen Receives Ultimatum: Cut Locs Or Forgo Graduation Ceremony

Deandre Arnold has been growing his locs since the seventh grade. His high school now says he's in violation of the district's dress code.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 22, 2020
Cory Booker Officially Joins The Fight Against Black Hair Discrimination
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair

Cory Booker Officially Joins The Fight Against Black Hair Discrimination

The Democratic presidential candidate is pushing to have the CROWN Act taken to the federal level.
By Shalwah Evans · Dec 5, 2019
Black Women Against The World: They Can't Take Our CROWNS
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 27, 2019
An Aveda Salon Charged A Black Woman Extra For Having Textured Hair, We Need Answers
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair · Natural · News

An Aveda Salon Charged A Black Woman Extra For Having Textured Hair, We Need Answers

"I want to put pressure on black and brown folks, but also our allies to start speaking up."
By Jennifer Ford · Oct 24, 2019
Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of New York
Beauty · Beauty News · Culture · Hair

Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In The State Of New York

The new law aims to protect individuals wearing natural styles such as locs, braids, twists, and Afros.
By Jennifer Ford · Jul 20, 2019
New York City Releases New Guidelines Putting An End To Discrimination Based On Hair
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New York City Releases New Guidelines Putting An End To Discrimination Based On Hair

New Yorkers will be able to seek legal recourse if they have been discriminated against because of how they choose to maintain their hair.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 19, 2019
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