Black Texas Teen Sent To Alternative School Because Of Locs
The administration believes that the young man's locs violate the school's dress code....
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The CROWN Act In Effect In Texas As Of September 1
The Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, more commonly known as the CROWN Act, went into effect in the state of...
7th Grader Stereotyped A ‘Gangster’ By Principal For Wearing Braids To School
The Thorns will send their son to a different school next fall as a result of his principal's "lack of cultural understanding."...
Dove, Crown Coalition Applaud Senator Cory Booker’s Leadership on Crown Act, Will Continue To Push Until Act Becomes Federal Law
Sen. Booker was the original lead sponsor in Congress....
This New Children’s Book Celebrates The Versatility of Black Hair
Author Anita Grant says "this book is really for everybody to know that we do have a lot of range and we do have a...
Social Media Questions Why CROWN Act Didn’t Save Black Girl From Having To Remove Her Hair Beads Before A Powerlifting Competition
A video on social media has sparked questions amid the passing of the CROWN Act that protects people from discrimination against natural hairstyles....
US House Passes CROWN Act Banning Hair Discrimination, Bill Headed to Senate
On Friday, the Democratic-led US House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act that bans race-based hair discrimination in the workplace. ...
Oregon to Pass The CROWN Act to Protect Black People From Hairstyle Discrimination
Oregon is set to become the latest state in the country to pass the CROWN Act that will protect Black residents from hairstyle discrimination....
Black Women-Led Leaders Pushing to Get the CROWN Act Bill Passed Nationwide
As we get ready for the second annual National Crown Day in California, community leaders are coming together to push for the holiday to be...
What Does The CROWN Act Mean For Black Women With Natural Hair In The Workplace?
What naturalistas need to know about the CROWN Act, now law in in seven states, which ensures that Black hair is not being discriminated against...