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Discriminating Against Black Hair Could Become Illegal in the US
The House of Representatives passed the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” or CROWN Act, Friday.
Black Man Lost Job Offer After Refusing to Cut His Locs, Lawsuit Says
A former employee's lawsuit against Encore Global will be the first test of California’s CROWN Act, which bans companies from restricting Black hairstyles.
Natural Hair Is Protected In California, But the Bias Is Far From Gone
One in five Black women feel social pressure to straighten their hair for work—beyond explicit policies requiring it.
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