CROWN Act News

Guest User 2/6/20 Guest User 2/6/20

USA Today: Maryland County Becomes First to Ban Hair Discrimination

The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to pass the (CROWN) Act which prohibits employment, housing, and other public service discrimination based on certain protective hairstyles and textures, like braids, locks, afros, curls, and twists.

Guest User 12/5/19 Guest User 12/5/19

GMA: Sen. Cory Booker Announces 1st Federal Bill to Ban Natural Hair Discrimination

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has officially taken action to support the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) with the announcement of a new bill.

Guest User 11/27/19 Guest User 11/27/19

Essence: Black Women Against The World: They Can't Take Our CROWNS

With the passage of the crown act and the introduction of similar bills nationwide, we are finally on our way to having the freedom to rock our curls, kinks, and coils.

Guest User 7/17/19 Guest User 7/17/19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Announce the Legislation to End Hair Discrimination in New Jersey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Announce the Passing of Legislation to end Hair Discrimination in New Jersey.

Guest User 7/6/19 Guest User 7/6/19

Dove And The CROWN Coalition Continue The Fight To Expand Legislation Protecting Natural Hair In The Workplace

NEW ORLEANS, La. - “Crowns & Conversations,” hosted by Unilever Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Esi Eggleston Bracey, was a special event to celebrate the CROWN Act. But it wasn’t just an opportunity for beautiful Black women to get together and share a mimosa; the event also served as a call to action.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove And The Crown Coalition Land A Second Major Victory With The Enactment Of The Crown Act In The State Of New York

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In New York.

Guest User 4/23/19 Guest User 4/23/19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In California.