CROWN Act News
Fourth National Crown Day Extends Celebration To Commemorate The Inaugural Signing Of The Crown Act On July 3
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National CROWN Day, presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, is back and expanded to a two-week celebration to commemorate the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act (July 3, 2019) to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." This year's celebrations mark the fourth CROWN Day, and will kick-off during the 2023 BET Awards, followed by several signature events during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA. Read more.
Dove Partners with LinkedIn in support of The CROWN Act to Help End Race-Based Hair Discrimination in the WorkplaceUSA
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Dove's ongoing commitment to help pass The CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination nationwide, the brand has partnered with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, who is committed to creating equal access to economic opportunity and creating more equitable outcomes for all professionals. While progress has been made to end hair discrimination with the passage of The CROWN Act in some states across the US, race-based hair discrimination remains a systemic problem in the workplace – from hiring practices to daily workplace interactions – disproportionately impacting Black women's employment opportunities and professional advancement. Read more.
MASSACHUSETTS IS 18th STATE TO BAN DISCRIMINATION BASED ON ONE’S NATURAL HAIRSTYLES
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.
ISSA RAE, TABITHA BROWN, MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL, KYM WHITLEY, MARC MORIAL, MICKEY GUYTON, AND MORE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2nd ANNUAL "CROWN AWARDS"
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration. Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures. Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence! Read more.
DOVE AND THE CROWN COALITION COMMEND THE STATES OF MAINE AND TENNESSEE FOR PASSING AND SIGNING THE CROWN ACT, OFFICIALLY MAKING RACE-BASED HAIR DISCRIMINATION ILLEGAL IN THEIR STATE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, and Color Of Change, along with 90+ members of the CROWN Coalition are excited to announce a few new champions of the CROWN Act. Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 598, the CROWN Act into law on April 20, 2022. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 136, the CROWN Act into law on May 27, 2022. Most recently Louisiana, Illinois, and Alaska all passed legislation to make hair discrimination illegal in their state and are all awaiting their Governor's signature. Read more.
DOVE and the CROWN Coalition Applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the CROWN Act
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with over 90 members of the CROWN Coalition praise the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the CROWN Act of 2022. Led by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey's 12th congressional district), along with 116 cosponsors, the Democratic-led House voted 235-189 to pass the CROWN Act. Read more.
2021 CROWN Research Study for Girls Finds 53% of Black Mothers Say Their Child Experienced Hair Discrimination As Early As 5 Years Old
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dove releases a NEW body of research, "Dove 2021 CROWN Research Study for Girls," unveiling the alarming rate and young age at which Black girls experience hair discrimination in schools. As part of the brand's ongoing commitment to ending race-based hair discrimination via The CROWN Act legislation (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair), the study reveals that 53% of Black mothers whose daughters have experienced hair discrimination say their daughters experienced the discrimination as early as five years old, and approximately 86% of Black teens who experience discrimination have endured it by the age of 12.
Fueled by these research findings, Dove released a short film, As Early As Five, inspired by the far too many real stories of those who have experienced hair discrimination and bias in both schools and the workplace. As Early As Five depicts three scenarios of race-based hair discrimination experienced by a girl – starting in elementary school, in high school, and into adulthood – all inspired by real-life events. Read more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE CROWN COALITION TAKES ACTION TO DISMANTLE HAIR DISCRIMINATION IN SWIMMING
The CROWN Coalition Takes Action To Dismantle Hair Discrimination In Swimming
Swim Cap Ban Underscores Importance of Passing National CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Legislation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DOVE AND THE CROWN COALITION CELEBRATE NATIONAL CROWN DAY JULY 3, 2021 WITH THE INAUGURAL CROWN AWARDS
FOR: IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DOVE AND THE CROWN COALITION CELEBRATE NATIONAL CROWN DAY JULY 3, 2021 WITH THE INAUGURAL CROWN AWARDS
Hosted By Tai Beauchamp, With Appearances From Tabitha Brown, Tashara Parker, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Tina Lifford And More!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove And The CROWN Coalition Celebrate The 2nd National CROWN Day With The Inaugural CROWN AWARDS On Saturday, July 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dove And The CROWN Coalition Celebrate The 2nd National CROWN Day With The Inaugural CROWN AWARDS On Saturday, July 3, 2021. Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day, also known as Black Hair Independence Day, is back! Read more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the Crown Coalition congratulate the state of Nevada for passing the Crown Act, making it the twelfth state to ban hair discrimination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the Crown Coalition congratulate the state of Nevada for passing the Crown Act, making it the twelfth state to ban hair discrimination. Read More…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove And The CROWN Coalition Celebrate Victory As The State Of Connecticut Makes Natural Hair Discrimination Illegal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Connecticut Now Joins California, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado, Washington, and Maryland As States Prohibiting Natural Hair Discrimination in the Workplace and Schools. #PASSTHECROWN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove And The Crown Coalition Celebrate The State Of Delaware Becoming The Ninth State To Pass The Crown Act Banning Hair Discrimination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Delaware Now Joins Connecticut, California, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado, Washington, and Maryland As States Prohibiting Natural Hair Discrimination in the Workplace and Schools.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DOVE and the CROWN Coalition Commemorates the First Anniversary of New York Passing The CROWN Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Commemorate the First Anniversary of New York Passing the CROWN Act with a 90-Minute Virtual Event on July 21, 2020.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The CROWN Coalition Declares July 3, 2020 as National CROWN Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The CROWN Coalition, a National Alliance Founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, and Color Of Change is declaring July 3, 2020, as National CROWN Day; the 1-Year Anniversary of the Signing of The CROWN Act in California.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In Virginia and Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In Virginia and Colorado.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Announce the Legislation to End Hair Discrimination in New Jersey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Announce the Passing of Legislation to end Hair Discrimination in New Jersey.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove And The Crown Coalition Land A Second Major Victory With The Enactment Of The Crown Act In The State Of New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In New York.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dove and the CROWN Coalition Land Major Victory in the Push to End Hair Discrimination with the Enactment of the CROWN Act In California.