Sunday, April 16, 2023

Texas House Bans Discrimination Based On Hairstyle

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A bill to ban race-based hair discrimination in Texas schools, workplaces and housing is one step closer to the governor's desk.

On Wednesday, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed House Bill 567, better known as the CROWN Act, with a 141-3 vote. It's a move inspired by the story of a Black high schooler from the Houston area who was threatened with discipline if he didn't cut his hair.

(Full story HERE.)
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