The CROWN is More Protected!

Hey ND fam!

Our beloved The CROWN Act. It's getting traction! We officially have Delaware added to the list! This is the ninth state to pass The CROWN Act. We are still at sixteen localities. New Mexico is on the honorable mentions list. The state signed a bill inspired by The Crown Act.

If you are new here and haven't heard of The CROWN Act, I will recap my (updated) list of baseline talking points you should know.

1. The CROWN Act stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair

2. The federal bill (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019) passed the House (H.R.5309) on September 21, 2020.

3. The federal bill was introduced to the Senate (S.3167) on January 8, 2021.

4. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced (H.R.2116) to end hair discrimination nationwide.

5. Senator Cory Booker re-introduced The CROWN Act to the Senate (S.888). Keep in mind, this is under the 117th Congress. The previous S.3167 was under the 116th Congress.

6. As of April 18, nine states and sixteen localities have passed The CROWN Act. That's right! You may be covered by The CROWN Act in your area.

7. One state has signed a bill inspired by The CROWN Act.

8. In 2020, twenty five states introduced the legislature. Unfortunately, it did not pass.

9. At the forefront of the fight, The CROWN Coalition is an alliance of organizations, including founding members Dove, National Urban League, Color Of Change, and Western Center on Law and Poverty.

For a full listing of supporting organizations and lawmakers, I encourage you to visit www.thecrownact.com. You will find several ways to get involved including signing the petition and contacting your legislators.