York City Council to Discuss Hair Discrimination and Employment Practices with CROWN Act

YORK DAILY RECORD: The York City Councilwoman Edquina Washington proposed the CROWN Act as part of city ordinances at Tuesday's meeting. According to Washington, resident pastor Theresa Hawkins brought the subject to her, and she teamed up with the York City Human Relations Commission to present the amendment to the board. During a press conference before the board meeting, Washington and Chair of the Human Rights Commission Stephanie Seaton spoke about why the legislation is important. Read more.

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