Pa. House passes CROWN Act

CBS News Pittsburgh

HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - The Pa. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against a person because of their natural hair.

The CROWN Act seeks to end race-based hair discrimination.

In a statement, Rep. Summer Lee said it's time to "make respect for our beautiful black hair law in our commonwealth."

She also says 25% of Black women believe they have been denied a job interview because of their hair.

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