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Hair discrimination laws: A reprieve from the crime of knowing and loving ourselves

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Louisiana lawmakers shut down bill banning hair discrimination immediately, bill almost passed last year

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Hollywood High School Students And Teachers Prepare For Coming School Year

Black student prohibited from attending Texas high school because of hairstyle restrictions

Since a group of four Black women spearheaded CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) legislation protecting
/ May 1, 2022

Missouri lawmakers discuss CROWN Act that bans discrimination against Black hairstyles

Missouri lawmakers are holding hearings this week on two bills dubbed the CROWN Act. The bills, which are similar to those
/ February 2, 2022

Black worker claims employer required dreadlocks be cut in lawsuit

A San Diego man filed a lawsuit last week accusing a prospective employer of requiring him to cut his dreadlocks
/ December 5, 2021
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Texas school board leaves hair policy in place that led to Black students’ suspension

The Texas school district where two Black high schoolers were suspended for wearing dreadlocks decided earlier this week to uphold
/ July 25, 2020