I recently joined Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix’s “Getting Curious” to share my hair journey, talk about living authentically, and discuss a piece of legislation that’s close to my heart — the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act.
I recently joined Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix’s “Getting Curious” to share my hair journey, talk about living authentically, and discuss a piece of legislation that’s close to my heart — the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act.
Black women’s hair has always been political, and it continues to be unjustly discriminated against.
Across the country, hair discrimination has harmed Black folx — especially women and girls — of every background. And in many states, it’s still legal.
From employment handbooks to school policies, afros, locs, twists, and other hairstyles have been codified as proxies for Black skin. And these racist dress codes and hair policies have created illogical, unjust, and harmful barriers to education and employment.
That’s why I’ve re-introduced the CROWN Act, which would move us one step closer to ending discrimination against Black hair once and for all.
Everyone has the right to show up in the world — including the workplace and the classroom — as their full, authentic, and unapologetic selves. If you agree, will you make a $3 contribution today to show your support for the CROWN Act?
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In solidarity,
Ayanna
