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New Orleans City Council introduces the CROWN Act to protect our Nubian Queens
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:35 pm
Unfortunately, the Act does not address the blatant discrimination that gingers have endured for generations.
NOLA
Thousands of Black women in New Orleans and around Louisiana have similar stories, Weeks said Tuesday after she appeared before a City Council committee and requested that members approve a local version of what's know as the CROWN Act, a measure banning discrimination against hair styles commonly worn by members of a particular race.
The ordinance, approved unanimously in the Community Development Committee, was modeled on the federal legislation, fully labeled as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. The bill passed the U.S. House in September.
If approved by the full council, New Orleans would become one of only a few cities in the country to adopt a local version of the measure, which has yet to be voted on by the U.S. Senate. Seven U.S. states have adopted the law.
"Woolly," curly or kinky textures were declared by jurists early in American history as a marker of blackness, while straight hair was seen as a marker of whiteness, said Greene, a legal expert who supports the federal CROWN Act.
Black hair was regulated in Louisiana by Governor Esteban Miro in 1786, who ordered women of African descent to cover or wrap their hair with cloth "tignons" to signify their status as enslaved people, Greene added.
Even today, Black women, men and children face discrimination for either wearing their natural hair in long Afros, using wigs or extensions, wearing braids, dreadlocks, Bantu twists or other cultural styles.
City Councilmember Helena Moreno, who introduced the ordinance, said some Black women who straighten their hair have felt so pressured to appear "professional" in work or other settings that they refuse to go to the gym if it means sweating out their hair style.
"We must acknowledge that what society has deemed a 'professional' excludes black individuals from professional and social environments. And this of course, we must work to change," Moreno said.
Councilmembers Cyndi Nguyen, Jay Banks and Kristin Gisleson Palmer also endorsed the policy Tuesday, calling it a step toward rectifying some of the ills Black people are faced with.
NOLA
Thousands of Black women in New Orleans and around Louisiana have similar stories, Weeks said Tuesday after she appeared before a City Council committee and requested that members approve a local version of what's know as the CROWN Act, a measure banning discrimination against hair styles commonly worn by members of a particular race.
The ordinance, approved unanimously in the Community Development Committee, was modeled on the federal legislation, fully labeled as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. The bill passed the U.S. House in September.
If approved by the full council, New Orleans would become one of only a few cities in the country to adopt a local version of the measure, which has yet to be voted on by the U.S. Senate. Seven U.S. states have adopted the law.
"Woolly," curly or kinky textures were declared by jurists early in American history as a marker of blackness, while straight hair was seen as a marker of whiteness, said Greene, a legal expert who supports the federal CROWN Act.
Black hair was regulated in Louisiana by Governor Esteban Miro in 1786, who ordered women of African descent to cover or wrap their hair with cloth "tignons" to signify their status as enslaved people, Greene added.
Even today, Black women, men and children face discrimination for either wearing their natural hair in long Afros, using wigs or extensions, wearing braids, dreadlocks, Bantu twists or other cultural styles.
City Councilmember Helena Moreno, who introduced the ordinance, said some Black women who straighten their hair have felt so pressured to appear "professional" in work or other settings that they refuse to go to the gym if it means sweating out their hair style.
"We must acknowledge that what society has deemed a 'professional' excludes black individuals from professional and social environments. And this of course, we must work to change," Moreno said.
Councilmembers Cyndi Nguyen, Jay Banks and Kristin Gisleson Palmer also endorsed the policy Tuesday, calling it a step toward rectifying some of the ills Black people are faced with.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:37 pm to MrLSU
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a measure banning discrimination against hair styles commonly worn by members of a particular race
My wife has curly, thick hair and isn't black. Does this bill cover her?
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:37 pm to MrLSU
Channeling my inner Don Imus.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:38 pm to MrLSU
So the public sector wants the blame how the private sector views professionalism? :lolwhat:
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:38 pm to MrLSU
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dreadlocks
No one wants to look at nor smell a rat turd falling off someone’s head.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:38 pm to MrLSU
I'm so glad they are tackling such important issues during this time.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:40 pm to MrLSU
who’s out their discriminating against hairstyles? If any haircut needs some discrimination it’s the New Iberia baw cut.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:40 pm to MrLSU
Nola’s black population is roughly 60-65%
You mean blacks are discriminating against other blacks???
This is a brave act
You mean blacks are discriminating against other blacks???
This is a brave act
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:41 pm to MrLSU
Also, obligatory: you get what you vote for Nola
This post was edited on 12/10/20 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:45 pm to MrLSU
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Woolly," curly or kinky textures
Well boys, looks like my balls are all set.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:46 pm to MrLSU
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fully labeled as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act.
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Even today, Black women, men and children face discrimination for either wearing their natural hair in long Afros, using wigs or extensions, wearing braids, dreadlocks, Bantu twists or other cultural styles.
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:46 pm to Klark Kent
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who’s out their discriminating against hairstyles?
Employers and schools most likely.
This post was edited on 12/10/20 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:47 pm to MrLSU
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"We must acknowledge that what society has deemed a 'professional' excludes black individuals from professional and social environments. And this of course, we must work to change," Moreno said.
they didn't capitalize Black in that sentence! Racist!!! #wearyourmask
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:49 pm to MrLSU
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And this (insert literally anything they pretend to be offended by) of course, we must work to change
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:52 pm to Klark Kent
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A recent study found that African American women face the highest instances of hair discrimination and are more likely to be sent home from the workplace because of their hair. The study also uncovered that 80 percent of African American women felt they needed to switch their hairstyle to align with more conservative standards in order to fit in at work. Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about hairi discrimination in the workplace.
LINK
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:52 pm to MrLSU
DP
This post was edited on 12/10/20 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:52 pm to MrLSU
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Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act.
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using wigs or extensions
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:53 pm to MrLSU
DP
This post was edited on 12/10/20 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/10/20 at 12:54 pm to MrLSU
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some Black women who straighten their hair have felt so pressured to appear "professional" in work or other settings that they refuse to go to the gym if it means sweating out their hair style.
yeah thats the reason
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