Posted on 03/19/2022 4:35:55 PM PDT by Eleutheria5
Washington (CNN)The US House on Friday passed legislation that would ban race-based hair discrimination in employment and against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, and public accommodations.
The Democratic-led House voted 235-189 to pass the CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." The bill seeks to protect against bias based on hair texture and protective styles, including locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. "Natural Black hair is often deemed 'unprofessional' simply because it does not conform to White beauty standards," Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, the bill's sponsor, said in a statement. "Discrimination against Black hair is discrimination against Black people."
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Finally! I am SO relieved!
Congress should show their natural hair no hair dye or wigs
Good to see Congress tackling the issues we all care about.
Is that all these vapid turds are good for?
WTF.
You all realize we pay these halfwits, right?
There should be an “Idiot Act” which prohibits the election of fools to the US Congress!
Get ready for a freak show.
Something Nancy pulled out of her butt
Sure glad they are showing such strength against the pressing issues of the day!
Bipartisanship at its best!
Hair Discrimination????? THIS is what is on the top of the list for Congress to act on. We are soooooo screwed.
How are those hair styles mentioned natural?
The federal government has no delegated power to create federal civil rights that non-State Actors have to respect.
Almost all current federal civil rights laws are unconstitutional.
A lot of people here were applauding the Sunshine Protection Act a couple of days ago, and that's every bit as "important."
The Intolerable Acts of the Crown led directly to our first revolution.
How about banning race based hiring and race based college admissions.
What about Homer Simpson-type hair?
Mmmm?
Many businesses have a grooming/uniform standard.
So do Police & Sheriff’s departments.
Is Biden trying to run EVERYONE’S business????
IF I call for a service on my heater—I DO NOT want a
BUCKWHEAT hairdo showing up.
Places you should not eat at you might find a 10 foot hair in your soup
Our government has become silly. It cannot be taken seriously.
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