The CROWN Act bans discrimination against natural hairstyle
California governor, Galvin Newson, signed a bill into law that would protect people from racial discrimination based on their natural hairstyle. This is the first statewide law of its kind in the U.S., the Creating A Respectful Workplace For Natural Hair Act, also known as the CROWN Act, updates the state’s anti-discrimination law so the term ‘race’ includes traits historically associated with race.
Legislators acknowledged in the measures text that society has subjected certain features equated with “blackness” to unequal treatment. The New York City Commission on Human Rights passed similar protection in February classifying restrictions on natural hair in workplaces, schools, and public places as racial discrimination.
This matter is becoming more prominent and talked about more in the media. In the academy-award winning animated short film entitled “Hair Love” that depicts a father trying to style his daughter’s natural hair to fit society standards but in the end promotes self-love for natural hair. The CROWN Act is about inclusion and pride with natural hair, also bringing awareness to this issue nation and worldwide.
2021 Vacation Vibes
-
In a significant escalation of the ongoing dispute over misinformation, Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has initiated...
-
Mumbai Takes the Throne for the Most Billionaires in Asia In a historic milestone, Mumbai has overtaken Beijing to...
-
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Western powers to remain vigilant in the face of the Ukraine...
-
The Philippines has strongly denounced what it described as “unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers” by China in...
-
As Moscow Prepares to Bid Adieu, Navalny’s Funeral Raises Uncertainties and International Allegations The spokesperson for Alexei Navalny has...
-
On the two-year anniversary of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, there is much to reflect upon. Since...
-
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released official figures on Wednesday, revealing that the United Kingdom posted a record...
-
Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+...
-
Massive Deflation in China as CPI Plummets by 0.8% China faces mounting challenges as its consumer prices spiral deeper...
-
3 Days of Consecutive Snowing Has Wreaked Havoc on Transportation As China prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year,...
-
Rapid Growth in Electric Cars Propels China to The Forefront of Global Vehicle Exports China has surpassed Japan as...
-
Pakistan’s Political Landscape Suffers a Shift Following Khan’s Sentencing Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra...