By Toledo Reporter |
Dec 15, 2023
State Senators Paula Hicks-Hudson and Catherine D. Ingram have recently introduced Senate Bill 204, known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair), in the Senate. The legislation aims to prevent discrimination based on race-related characteristics, specifically protecting hair texture and cultural hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. The bill extends these protections to areas such as employment, places of public accommodation, housing, and credit practices.In support of the C.R.O.W.N. Act, Senator Ingram referenced a famous...