New York state follows California in banning hair discrimination.
show that 80% of black women are likely to change their natural hair to conform to societal norms. The bill's passing is a huge step forward in changing that.
“As a black woman who prioritizes equity, and has worn my natural [hair] for 17 years, this bill is deeply personal for me,” New York assembly woman Tremaine Wright tellsCalifornia passed its own legislation against natural hair discrimination on July 3rd, becoming the first state to ever do so. Also known as the, California's bill prohibits "employers from enforcing purportedly 'race neutral' grooming policies that disproportionately impact persons of color.
"For much of our nation's history, people of color—particularly women—have been marginalized and discriminated against simply because of their hair style or texture," Governor Cuomo tells . "By signing this bill into law, we are taking an important step toward correcting that history and ensuring people of color are protected from all forms of discrimination."
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