California bans workplace schools discrimination on hairstyle

That's correct! In 2019, California became the first state in the United States to ban workplace discrimination based on hairstyle. The bill, known as the "CROWN Act" (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair), was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 3, 2019.

The CROWN Act prohibits employers, schools, and other places of public accommodation from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture, braids, twists, and other hairstyles that are commonly associated with race. This means that employees and students can no longer be subjected to discrimination or harassment based on their natural hair, including afros, dreadlocks, and other hairstyles that are often associated with African American culture.

The bill was inspired by the experiences of several individuals who faced discrimination and harassment in the workplace and in schools due to their hairstyles. For example, a high school student in California was suspended from school for having dreadlocks that were deemed "unacceptable" by school administrators.

The CROWN Act aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace and in schools by recognizing the importance of cultural identity and self-expression. It also seeks to address the historical and ongoing discrimination faced by individuals of African descent, who have been subjected to forced assimilation and erasure of their cultural identities.

The CROWN Act has been hailed as a major victory for the African American community and for advocates of diversity and inclusion. It has also inspired similar legislation in other states, including New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, which have also banned workplace discrimination based on hairstyle.