Bipartisan Effort to Ban Hair Discrimination in Congress

SOURCE www.npr.org
The CROWN Act of 2025 is a bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination by protecting individuals from discrimination based on their hairstyle or hair texture due to their race. The bill aims to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans, particularly those within the Black community.

Key Points

  • The bill would ban discrimination against individuals based on hairstyle or hair texture due to race
  • It aims to protect individuals in various settings including federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and schools
  • Previous attempts to pass similar legislation have stalled in Congress
  • Some states have already implemented measures to ban hair discrimination

Pros

  • Protects individuals from discrimination based on hairstyle or hair texture
  • Promotes fairness and equality, especially for Black Americans

Cons

  • May face challenges in passing due to slim Republican majorities in Congress
  • Uncertain support from President Trump