CROWN Act Reintroduction to Ban Hair Discrimination

The CROWN Act is being reintroduced by Democratic lawmakers to ban discrimination based on hairstyle or hair texture. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation into law, which aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces for Black Americans and other communities of color.

Hair Discrimination Bill in France

French lawmakers are debating a bill to ban discrimination based on hair texture, length, color, or style, aiming to support Black people and others facing hostility. The bill would make France the first to recognize hair discrimination at a national level. It faces opposition from conservative and far-right lawmakers who view it as importing U.S. concepts about race. The bill aims to address long-standing struggles of Black French people to embrace their natural hair.

Texas judge rules on CROWN Act and school dress codes

A Texas judge ruled that the state's CROWN Act does not prevent school dress codes from limiting a student's hair length, affecting a Houston student suspended over his locs hairstyle. The family plans to appeal. The school district believes the law doesn't give students unlimited self-expression. Texas state Rep. Ron Reynolds is disappointed and vows to continue advocating for student rights.