“At the heart of this bill is the ability to allow more people to show up as their authentic selves in school or in the workplace without fear of repercussions because of their hair.”

Minnesota state Rep. Esther Agbaje, regarding the “Crown Act,” which was passed by the Minnesota House earlier this week and would make it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their hairstyle. Fourteen states total have enacted similar laws against hair discrimination. (Associated Press — Feb. 28, 2022)