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Activists have spent years fighting natural-hair discrimination, and on Friday, March 18, the United States House of Representatives finally passed the CROWN Act. (1/7)
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The act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," prohibits discrimination against hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, twists, locs, and knots. (2/7)

The legislation was first introduced to Congress in January 2019. This is the first step at the federal level to get the bill signed into law. 📸: Getty (3/7)

Previously, only 12 states had passed the CROWN Act. (4/7)

Stories about hair discrimination in the workplace are common across the country. For years, Black people — especially Black women — in the corporate sector have had to grapple with the consequences of wearing their natural hair or protective styles to the office. 📸: Getty (5/7)

.@itsgabrielleu has shared how she lost roles because of her hair; Black women in politics, like @AyannaPressley, have discussed how their hair impacted how they're perceived; and Black children have been suspended from school because of their natural hairstyles. 📸: Getty (6/7)

While the act's passage is a step in the right direction, there's still much to be done in the fight against natural-hair discrimination. Learn more about the CROWN Act's historic passage here: (7/7)
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