MASSACHUSETTS IS 18th STATE TO BAN DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ONE’S NATURAL HAIRSTYLES

Governor Charlie Baker signed the CROWN Act at the Massachusetts State House with Deanna Cook (left). (Photo by Reba Saldanha/Boston Herald)

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.: On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed The CROWN Act into law, prohibiting hair discrimination in schools and workplaces. Representative Steven Ultrino (D-Boston) first introduced the bill which was co-sponsored by Representative Chynah Tyler (D-Boston), Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), and Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Middlesex). Read more.