Implement the CROWN Act to End Hair-Based Discrimination

The Issue

Discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles, prevalent across the United States, unjustly targets students of color, especially those in the Black community. These biased practices strip individuals of their rights to express their history, culture, and identity, inflicting emotional trauma on the inflicted. This petition seeks to accelerate the implementation of the proposed CROWN Act - an essential piece of legislation aimed at eradicating such discriminatory actions. The CROWN Act safeguards the individual's prerogative to wear or treat their hair, including wearing durags and other hair coverings, in any chosen manner without fear of reprisal or bias. It also serves to recognize that Black hair is more than a style - it represents a rich tapestry of shared history and personal identity. Let's stand united to dismantle systemic bias by pushing for the swift endorsement and enforcement of the CROWN Act. Your voice can change the narrative. Sign this petition to support the cause and contribute to a just, inclusive society.

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The Issue

Discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles, prevalent across the United States, unjustly targets students of color, especially those in the Black community. These biased practices strip individuals of their rights to express their history, culture, and identity, inflicting emotional trauma on the inflicted. This petition seeks to accelerate the implementation of the proposed CROWN Act - an essential piece of legislation aimed at eradicating such discriminatory actions. The CROWN Act safeguards the individual's prerogative to wear or treat their hair, including wearing durags and other hair coverings, in any chosen manner without fear of reprisal or bias. It also serves to recognize that Black hair is more than a style - it represents a rich tapestry of shared history and personal identity. Let's stand united to dismantle systemic bias by pushing for the swift endorsement and enforcement of the CROWN Act. Your voice can change the narrative. Sign this petition to support the cause and contribute to a just, inclusive society.

The Decision Makers

Kathy Hochul
New York Governor
Brian Curran
Former New York State Assembly - District 21
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
New York State Senate - District 9

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