The CROWN Act House of Representatives win represents a major step toward ending hair-based discrimination on a federal level.
In most places across the country, hair-based discrimination has remained completely legal.
Support for this bill comes largely from Democrats, passing 235-189along party lines.
Currently, the Senate issplit 50-50with Vice President Kamala Harris serving as a tie-breaking vote when needed.
This time around, the bill has a much stronger chance of becoming law.
Now, its one step closer to becoming federal law.
Esi Eggleston Bracey is the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Unilever North America. She was honored as one of Well+Good’s 2020 Changemakers thanks to her work toward ending hair-based discrimination with The CROWN Act.
While the latest news represents a significant win, theres still more work to be done.
Passing the bill in the Senate.
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