The CROWN Act protects Black Minnesotans from hair discrimination. But stylists say it’s also a call to affirm the beauty, identity, and resilience that’s always been there.
Crown Act
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2023: The Year in Review
Minnesota passed a series of progressive bills, while the issues of homelessness, crime, and criminal justice continued to plague the Twin Cities.
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Black student faces disciplinary action over dreadlocks at Texas High School
The crux of the issue revolves around the school district’s policy regarding male students’ hair length.
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What’s next after Minnesota’s legislative ‘miracle’
‘We have a legislature that looks more and more like Minnesota.’
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New state laws establish Juneteenth holiday, ban hair discrimination
‘It is always exciting to have the most diverse legislature in history because it also enlarges the conversation and brings various perspectives around issues.’
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Gov. Walz signs CROWN Act into law
‘By signing the CROWN Act, we are sending a message that Black Minnesotans deserve to live and work free from discrimination.’
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Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation
‘The CROWN Act will ensure that no Minnesotan now or in the future can be discriminated against because of their natural hair.’
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House passes CROWN Act prohibiting discrimination based on hair
‘The purpose of the bill is to allow more people to show up as their authentic selves in school or in the workplace’
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Many states have outlawed hair discrimination—Minnesota should be next
We applaud the Minnesota House of Representatives for discussing and voting on the CROWN Act this week and are looking forward to the Senate doing the same in the coming weeks. Â
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U.S. House passes CROWN Act to end discrimination against natural Black hairstyles
‘Natural hair should be worn without fear of discrimination.’
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The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage prepares for a new legislative session
Black advocacy at the State level If you’re African American and you are concerned about being able to wear your hair in whatever style you prefer, the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) has you covered. They have been pushing forward a bill called the CROWN Act, which seeks an end to hair discrimination […]
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Crown Act seeks to end natural Black hair discrimination 
Aiming to outlaw discrimination against wearers of natural hair in Minnesota, Rep. Rena Moran (DLF-Minneapolis) has introduced the Crown Act.