The Texas CROWN Act was officially signed into law on Saturday by Gov. Greg Abbott. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Also known as House Bill 567, the CROWN Act, was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1 votes and in the Texas House by 143-5.Activists in Texas are working to pass more CROWN Acts and it has grown into a full-fledged movement. FOX News Shannon Ryan shares more on the story from Austin.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs CROWN Act into law banning race-based hair discriminationThe CROWN Act was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday.
Read more »
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached by the Texas HouseThe House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.
Read more »
The Cards Of Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Part 63: Hoopa IllustrationICYMI: Were you able to pull this Hoopa V Special Illustration Rare from the Galarian Gallery of PokemonTCG CrownZenith? pokemon
Read more »
Lacrosse: St. Viator routs Fremd for sectional crownSt. Viator's Nicky Pastore and Cade Faulkner can be a handful.
Read more »
NCS baseball playoffs: De La Salle captures sixth consecutive Division I crownRJ Meyn, backed by spectacular outfield defense, pitches a complete game as DLS beats Clayton Valley Charter for the championship.
Read more »
Residents displaced after fast-moving fire in Crown Heights apartment buildingThe flames shot from the fifth-floor window of the building on 1281 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights Friday night.
Read more »