Protect Your Crown

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Is there an attack on Black hair?

Republican lawmakers in West Virginia have rejected the CROWN Act, a bill banning race-based hair discrimination.

SB 496, introduced by Democratic Sen. Mike Caputo, sought to prevent discrimination based on “hair textures and protective styles historically associated with a particular race.” 

The bill was pulled by Sen. Eric Tarr, a Republican, in late February and was sent to the Senate Finance Committee, where it stalled. Tarr reportedly expressed concerns about potential hair discrimination lawsuits costing the state too much money. 

Caputo criticized Tarr’s decision, emphasizing the importance of moving forward and addressing discrimination. 

“We need to move forward in America, not backward. It’s a shame we still are having discussions like that. I’m ashamed that in West Virginia, we can’t at least do that much.”

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