Congressional Black Caucus

Democrats Reintroduce Federal CROWN Act Legislation to Prohibit Hair Discrimination

May 2, 2024

Democratic lawmakers have revived efforts to pass federal legislation aimed at banning discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle or hair texture with the reintroduction of the CROWN Act. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey introduced HR 8191, also known as the CROWN Act of 2024, in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, April…
Black Civil Rights Groups Are Uniting To Fight Anti-DEI Sentiment

Feb 14, 2024

In response to mounting opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a coalition of civil rights, political, and advocacy groups is mobilizing to defend these initiatives. Spearheaded by leaders such as Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League, these organizations are countering criticisms voiced by figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. Morial…

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