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    Afros, braids, cornrows: CROWN Act bans hair discrimination

    Governor Gavin Newsom last week signed the CROWN Act, which stands for “creating a respectful and open workplace for natural hair.”

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    KCRW placeholderBy Michell Eloy • Jul 12, 2019 • 1 min read

    Governor Gavin Newsom last week signed the CROWN Act, which stands for “creating a respectful and open workplace for natural hair.” It prevents employers and schools from enforcing grooming policies that would disproportionately affect people of color.

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