La. governor signs CROWN Act into law, nearby states continue to debate legislation

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

VICKSBURG, Miss. (KNOE) - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed the CROWN Act into law on June 21, 2022.

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According to the official website, the CROWN Act stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” - a law prohibiting race-based hair discrimination. The act protects a person from being denied employment and educational opportunities because of their hair texture.

While Louisiana residents have protections from the CROWN Act that was signed on the first day of summer by Gov. Edwards, citizens living across the ArkLaMiss region are still open to restrictions on hair texture and protective natural hairstyles including: braids, locs, twists, or bantu knots. Legislators in Arkansas and Mississippi are still debating on signing the act into law.

A Mississippi hairstylist spoke with KNOE about her challenges while wearing her natural hair in the workforce before opening up her own salon.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/la-governor-signs-crown-act-into-law-nearby-states-continue-to-debate-legislation/ar-AAYW06y

[BunkieBandit]

1. Edwards is a DINO. He's governor in my state. I wish I could trust him