New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill that effectively bans discrimination against a person based on their hairstyle or hair texture in a unanimous 8-0 vote.
In an effort to protect natural hair and prejudice against people of color, New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill that effectively bansor hair texture in a unanimous 8-0 vote. The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee approved the bill on Monday, but it must be signed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy before it can be enacted into law.
New Jersey Lawmaker Angela McKnight said the video broke her heart and inspired her to spearhead this bill.
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