Prohibiting Hair Texture and Hairstyle Discrimination
This act aims to protect citizens from discrimination in schools, workplaces, housing, and other settings, based on their natural hair texture or hairstyle, especially those associated with African descent. It ensures that no one will be denied educational opportunities, employment, or access to services because of their hair. This allows citizens to feel safer and more freely express their identity without fear of negative consequences.
Key points
Prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or style in federally funded programs, such as schools and public institutions.
Introduces a ban on hair-related discrimination in housing, ensuring equal opportunities in accessing properties.
Forbids discrimination based on hairstyle in public accommodations, like restaurants and stores.
Establishes a prohibition against hair-related discrimination in employment, protecting workers from unfair treatment.
Strengthens existing civil rights laws by clearly defining hair discrimination as a form of racial or national origin discrimination.
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