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Connecticut Becomes Eighth State to Ban Natural Hair Discrimination

By DinaC·March 29, 2021

The CROWN Act Has Now Passed In Eight States

Hair discrimination is now banned in eight states with Connecticut passing the CROWN Act on March 3. Laws banning hair discrimination have become front page news as businesses move towards more diverse and inclusive work cultures. Now, similar legislation is being introduced in states such as Texas, Florida and North Carolina, following states like California, which first passed the bill in 2019.

Read More About California Passing The CROWN Act Here

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