State legislation is also currentlypending in Alaskaand is currently under review by the United States Senate.
If it is passed, natural hair discrimination will be illegal under federal law.
If it is passed by the Senate, natural hair discrimination could be deemed illegal nationwide.
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“For far too long, Black women have been penalized for simply existing as themselvesthat ends today.
“This passage is long overdue, but an important step forward to combatracial discrimination.”
But not every email or call can be acknowledged, sadly.
Here isa handy PDFof every current Congressperson’s Twitter handles.
So have at it folks; let’s get this sucker passed.
