Why should more people learn about The CROWN Act?, Part IV

We are at a pivotal moment in our nation and democracy. This moment presents us with many challenges to our rights and freedoms. Servant Leaders Institute believes in recognizing the interconnectedness of our rights and freedom to education. Therefore, we have chosen education about the CROWN Act as a tool to support and protect our rights and freedoms.

In previous blog posts about the CROWN Act, SLI highlights how understanding our roles as servant leaders requires that we know our rights. The official CROWN Act website explains its origin and purpose: "The CROWN Act was created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, in partnership with then State Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California, to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools".

In recent years, we have seen how hair discrimination affects Black youth across the world. However, Black adults are also facing this challenge and continuing to lead the charge alongside the youth to educate others and advocate for change.

Jhai Keeton, former director of planning and development, shares his experience and speaks on the significance of the CROWN Act:

"Our hair is not unprofessional. It is our culture, identity, and pride."