Welmo Romero Joseph

On Wednesday, Puerto Rico’s governor signed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids, and other natural hairstyles. This legislation, celebrated across the racially diverse U.S. territory, provides explicit protections in employment, housing, education, and public services. “This is a victory for generations to come,” said Welmo Romero Joseph, a…