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Tag: The CROWN Act

Tracee Ellis Ross And Rep. Ayanna Pressley On Ending Hair Discrimination
Beauty · Beauty News

Tracee Ellis Ross And Rep. Ayanna Pressley On Ending Hair Discrimination

The ladies sound off in a powerful discussion lead by Color Of Change.
By Blake Newby · Dec 21, 2020
United States House Of Representatives Passes The CROWN Act
Beauty · Hair

United States House Of Representatives Passes The CROWN Act

Discrimination on the basis of hair is one step closer to being eradicated on the federal level.
By Shalwah Evans · Sep 23, 2020
#PassTheCrown: A Movement to Help End Hair Discrimination
Beauty · Essence Festival 2020 · Videos

#PassTheCrown: A Movement to Help End Hair Discrimination

· Jul 4, 2020
Why We Can Never Stop Telling Our Black Girls They Are Beautiful
Beauty · Op-Ed

Why We Can Never Stop Telling Our Black Girls They Are Beautiful

This video of a young Black queen saying she’s ugly is a heart-breaking reminder of the self-work we have to do for our girls.
By Shalwah Evans · Mar 6, 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
CROWN Act Passes Colorado House, Moves On To Senate
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair · Natural

CROWN Act Passes Colorado House, Moves On To Senate

The centennial state may become the fourth to ban hair discrimination.
By Jennifer Ford · Feb 13, 2020
Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New Jersey
Beauty · Hair · Natural

Hair Discrimination Is Now Illegal In New Jersey

There are still 47 states that need to make it illegal. Here’s how you can help.
By Jennifer Ford · Dec 18, 2019
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
Natural Hair Industry Convention Founders Talk Discrimination And The CROWN Act
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair · Natural

Natural Hair Industry Convention Founders Talk Discrimination And The CROWN Act

This year's event was about networking, learning, and ending natural hair discrimination.
By Shalwah Evans · Nov 6, 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
Shonda Rhimes Takes a Stand Against Hair Discrimination in Schools Alongside Dove And The Crown Coalition
Beauty · Beauty News

Shonda Rhimes Takes a Stand Against Hair Discrimination in Schools Alongside Dove And The Crown Coalition

Rhimes rallied students, administrators and policymakers for a powerful town hall discussion.
By Dominique Hobdy · Oct 10, 2019
The Attacks On Our Natural Hair Keep Happening, Here's What We Can Do
Beauty · Beauty News · Culture · Hair · Natural

The Attacks On Our Natural Hair Keep Happening, Here's What We Can Do

Taking action in the wake of 12-year-old Armari Allen's locs being cut off by three white male students
By Jennifer Ford · Sep 27, 2019
H&M Responds To Backlash Against Its Ad Of A Black Girl With 'Undone' Hair
Beauty · Hair · Natural

H&M Responds To Backlash Against Its Ad Of A Black Girl With 'Undone' Hair

After Black Twitter and Instagram erupted in debate over the girl's hair, H&M has responded.
By Shalwah Evans · Sep 20, 2019
13 Breathtaking Photos Of Models Rocking Afros At NYFW
Beauty · Hair · Natural

13 Breathtaking Photos Of Models Rocking Afros At NYFW

What a beautiful ode to World Afro Day.
By Jennifer Ford · Sep 16, 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
A Texas Teen's Dispute With Six Flags’ Hair Policy Reinforces The Need For The CROWN Act
Beauty · Beauty News · Braids · Hair · Locs

A Texas Teen's Dispute With Six Flags’ Hair Policy Reinforces The Need For The CROWN Act

Kerion Washington’s Six Flags job denial might have turned positive, but it touches on a larger issue of hair discrimination.
By Shalwah Evans · Jul 10, 2019
Dove And The CROWN Coalition Continue The Fight To Expand Legislation Protecting Natural Hair In The Workplace
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Beauty · Beauty News · Hair

Dove And The CROWN Coalition Continue The Fight To Expand Legislation Protecting Natural Hair In The Workplace

The CROWN Coalition needs the help of Black women to sweep this legislation across the country.
By Shalwah Evans · Jul 6, 2019
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