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Hair Discrimination Officially Illegal in Massachusetts Following Signage of The Crown Act

The state is now the 18th to ban workplace discrimination based on the use of natural or protective hairstyles, which includes natural hair texture.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Massachusetts is the 18th state to sign the CROWN Act banning school officials and employers from discriminating against individuals based on their natural hair and protective hairstyles.    On Tuesday, July 26 Gov. Charlie Baker (R) signed The CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.    The CROWN Coalition is a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color of Change, along with over ...

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