California is set to become the first state to ban discrimination against black people's natural hair styles
- Bill protecting natural hair passed California's state legislature on Thursday
- Would ban workplace discrimination against black people for natural hair
- Natural hair styles include afros, braids, twists and dreadlocks
California is poised to become the first state to pass a law banning workplace discrimination against black people for wearing natural hair styles.
The bill dubbed the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) passed California's Assembly on Thursday with a vote of 69-0.
The bill previously passed California's state Senate in April, and now awaits signature from Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat.
The new law would prohibit employers from firing or punishing employees for wearing 'protective hairstyles' such as 'braids, locks, and twists.'
California is poised to become the first state to pass a law banning workplace discrimination against black people for wearing natural hair styles
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