How the CROWN Act Protects People from Hair-Based Discrimination | Clarified

Have you heard of the CROWN Act? It stands for creating a respectful and open world for natural hair and it's providing legal protection against discrimination based on hair. For too long, Black and Brown people have felt the need to conform their hairstyles in school or in the workplace. Some have even faced discrimination and been denied opportunities simply because of how their hair naturally grows out of their head. Well those days are over, in this episode of Clarified you'll learn how people are embracing their natural beauty, plus the deep-rooted history of protective hairstyles and how they do more than prevent extra manipulation of one's hair. Then we'll checkout two natural hair entrepreneurs whose products empower our youth and prove why representation matters. Keep up with Very Local: Find us on Facebook:   / verylocal   Follow us on Instagram:   / verylocal   #crownact #blackhistory #blackexperience #naturalhair