Why Ending Hair Discrimination Should Be an Essential Part of Companies’ DEI Efforts

CNBC: In an office environment, one of the prevalent types of discrimination Black workers face is hair discrimination. This issue is what sparked the creation of the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act in 2019, which aims to outlaw hair discrimination in the workplace and public schools. For workplaces in states without the CROWN Act, however, employers are responsible for facilitating initiatives that support Black employees, especially during The Great Resignation, as workers assert their power to secure opportunities with higher salaries, inclusive environments, and more workplace flexibility. Read more.