Federal Ban on Discrimination Based on Natural Hair Texture and Style (CROWN Act)
The CROWN Act establishes a federal prohibition against discrimination in employment, housing, schools, and public accommodations based on an individual's hair texture or style, particularly those associated with a specific race or national origin. This ensures citizens cannot be penalized or denied opportunities for wearing natural or protective hairstyles like locs, braids, twists, or Afros. The law aims to secure equal opportunities and eliminate racial biases linked to hair appearance.
Key points
Protects individuals from discrimination based on natural hairstyles, including locs, braids, twists, Bantu knots, and Afros, in workplaces and educational settings.
Extends anti-discrimination protections to housing and federally funded programs, guaranteeing equal treatment across key areas of daily life.
Strengthens existing civil rights laws by explicitly defining race discrimination to include biases related to hair texture and style.
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