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PCPC Applauds CROWN Act

Act prevents more subtle forms of bias that may be found in the workplace.

By: Happi Staff

In a statement released today, the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) said it applauds the US House of Representatives’ passage of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The CROWN Act seeks to prevent discrimination based on characteristics such as hair texture and cultural styles, particularly those common in the Black community. It specifically recognizes that Black individuals are disparately impacted and excluded from some workplaces based on hair discrimination. As such, the CROWN Act amends definitions of “race” to include those traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like “braids, locks and twists,” noted PCPC.
 
“With a deep-rooted commitment to diversity, PCPC has long supported the CROWN Coalition’s mission to advance anti-discrimination legislation across the United States andactively supported passage of similar legislation in seven states. While there has been progress made within industry, we know there is more work to do in addressing diversity,” added PCPC. “Legislation such as the CROWN Act creates a clear link between natural hair and race, and broadens the scope of protections to prevent more subtle forms of bias that may be found in the workplace. Grooming and dress are an important part of society and should be fully embraced and respected.” 
 

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