The House of Representatives Passes the CROWN Act

The bill, which would ban race-based hair discrimination and provide necessary protection against housing and employment prejudice, will head to the Senate next. Photo: Imaxtree Just when it seemed like the news cycle had become fully incapable of offering up any positivity, a significant bright spot: On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act. The legislation, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” seeks to ban race-based hair discrimination in employment, housing programs and public accommodations. Led by Democrats, the House passed the initiative with a 235-189 vote along party lines. This… Read Full Article