This landmark legislation bans hair-based discrimination in the workplace
LANSING — After passing through the legislature with overwhelming support, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act was signed into law by Gov. Whitmer today in a powerful statement that Michigan stands against discrimination. This law will help protect people of color from rules and discriminatory practices rooted in systemic racism by amending the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include hair as an aspect of racial identity that cannot be discriminated against.
For this historic act, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes and Vice Chair Erika Geiss released the following joint statement:
“Today’s signing of the CROWN Act is a huge step forward in protecting Michiganders of color from prejudice and hate, and its importance cannot be overstated.
On this historic, long overdue day, we must not forget that the most extreme MAGA Republicans in our state legislature voted against this progress.
Hate has no place in Michigan and Democrats are standing up and protecting Michiganders rights in the workplace, classroom, and beyond.”
Proposed by Senator Sarah Anthony, Democrats rallied behind the CROWN Act this week as they championed its passage through the House and onto Gov. Whitmer’s desk. The powerful impact of Senator Anthony’s bill is more evidence of Democrats’ keeping their promises and ushering in groundbreaking progress.
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