California is set to be the first state to ban natural hair discrimination in the United States. On Thursday, California's state Assembly voted unanimously, 69-0, to pass the new bill. In April, California's Senate approved the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair
California is set to be the first state to ban natural hair discrimination in the United States.In April, California's Senate approved the CROWN Act to ban discrimination against people with natural hairstyles in the workplace. State Sen. Holly Mitchell has led the charge on this act, and now it will update the state's SB-188 discrimination law as it relates to hairstyles.
Mitchell posted the news on Twitter and also announced the bill was on its way to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.California set to be first state to protect black people from natural hair discrimination https://t.co/rpLTBfvQdV "Workplace dress code and grooming policies that prohibit natural hair, including afros, braids, twists, and locks, have a disparate impact on black individuals as these policies are more likely to deter black applicants and burden or punish black employees than any other group," the bill states.
In a speech made earlier this year by Mitchell she says,"A Google image search for 'unprofessional hairstyles' yielded only pictures of Black women with their natural hair or wearing natural braids or twists."Prior to California's new law, there have been similar strides made in New York City.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Attorneys ask court to intervene against U.S. over migrant kids' detention conditionsAttorneys ask court to intervene against the United States over migrant kids' detention conditions
Leer más »
U.N. looks for U.S.-Russia understanding to spur Syria peace process'A deeper understanding' between Russia and the United States is neede...
Leer más »
Iran warns U.S. of stronger reaction if its borders violated again: TasnimIran warned the United States against violating its borders, with parliament spe...
Leer más »
European shares set to snap four-day losing streak on U.S.-China trade optimismThe anticipation of a trade truce between the United States and China put Europe...
Leer más »
No U.S.-EU trade deal without agriculture: U.S. officialThe United States will not reach a trade agreement with the European Union if ag...
Leer más »
China opposes U.S. abuse of export control, urges cooperationChina opposes U.S. abuse of export controls and urges the United States to retur...
Leer más »