Celebrating Black Hair Independence

 

We enjoyed a full week of virtual engagements, community connections, and the first annual CROWN Awards as we sounded a national call to advance federal legislation known as the CROWN Act.

 
 
 

Socialize With Us 

Grab a CROWN Day Sticker

Search your favorite social media platforms for #TheCROWNAct and #PassTheCROWN and share!

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@thecrownact & @ashleyjoi

We CROWNed the day with Certified Personal Trainer Ashley Joi for a special CROWN fitness workout!

 

The inaugural CROWN Awards honored Black women for their contribution to community, culture, and advancing the legacy of Black beauty.

Hosted by Tai Beauchamp

Featuring...

Tabitha Brown

Tashara Parker

Tina Lifford

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

Michaela Angela Davis

Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Maya Penn

And others...

 

In partnership with Washington DC Mayor's Office, Dove and the JOY Collective commissioned a custom CROWN mural by renowned muralist Candice Taylor in honor of the 2nd annual National CROWN Day.

 
 
 
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Discover your Inner-CROWN

Week of Action

Join us for a week of virtual engagement and community connections leading up to National CROWN Day!

  • Email Your Federal Legislator

    Monday: June 28

    Join the nationwide movement to #PassTheCROWN and enact federal legislation to end race-based hair discrimination.

  • Sign the CROWN Act Petition

    Tuesday: June 29

    Help us reach 500K signatures. Your signature helps us end hair discrimination in all 50 states.

  • Celebrate the CROWN States

    Wednesday: June 30

    We’re making great progress and we’re not slowing down! Email your senator and tell them that hair discrimination should be illegal.

  • Attend NUL ProjectHer

    Thursday: July 1

    The CROWN Act Facebook Live @ 1 PM ET

    Join the National Urban League's ProjectHER virtual event: Shattering The Glass Ceilings Without Breaking Ourselves.

  • Create Your Frame

    Friday: July 2

    Capture the moment and your fabulous hair in all its glory by using our new photo app! Make sure you post, share with friends, and tag @thecrownact.

Join the Movement

Socialize With Us 

Grab a CROWN Day Sticker

Search your favorite social media platforms for #TheCROWNAct and #PassTheCROWN and share!

Follow Our Journey @thecrownact