National CROWN Day 2020
Celebrating Black HAIR INDEPENDENCE and bringing you a spectacular lineup of virtual content, conversation, and celebration.
Brought to you by the CROWN Coalition
National CROWN Day Guest Speakers
William A. Sherman, II
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
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Matthew Cherry
Film Director, Writer, Producer
Gia Lowe, Simone Mair, Tracey Coleman, Melody Henderson, Charisse Higgins
Curly Girl Collective
Johanna Ferreira
POPSUGAR Contributer, Journalist and former Deputy Editor, HipLatina
Adjoa Asamoah
Racial Equity Expert and Political Strategist
Sheereen Miller Russell
Group VP, Ad Sales and Partner Solutions for Inclusion Audiences, OWN
Kim Seymour
Chief People Officer, WW (Weight Watcher Reimagined)
National CROWN Day Moderators
Musical Entertainment Provided By Nyla Simone
Join The Movement to #PASSTHECROWN
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The work won’t stop until The CROWN Act is a Federal law. Your signature can help get us there!
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At the click of a button, you can tell your federal legislator that you want them to #PassTheCROWN!
National CROWN Day Replays
Personal Stories of Hair Discrimination
Tai Beauchamp, Faith Fennidy, Chase Moore discuss natural hair discrimination, school, workplace policies for Black Community.
How It All Started
Esi Eggleston Bracey and California Senator Holly J. Mitchell discuss the story behind how the CROWN Act was created.
Legislative Advocacy
Law and policy experts William A. Sherman, II, Adjoa Asamoah, Wendy Greene, Leah Barros discuss creating the CROWN Act, the transformative hair legislation affecting Black women.
Styling Your CROWN
Author Elaine Welteroth and celebrity stylist Vernon Francois share tips for recognizing the beauty and care of natural hairstyles for Black women.
The Power of Sisterhood
Leaders of three of the most powerful African American organizations share their organizations’ hair advocacy efforts in support of the CROWN Act and the Black Community.
Hair & Fitness
Celebrity fitness trainers Dre Brown and Percell Dugger provide health tips for Brown and Black Women to manage their hairstyles and exercise routines.
The Power of Black Media
Recognizing the reality that Black media is sharing the important news by using a balance of entertainment intertwined with politics to create a multi-dimensional platform that is being consumed by millennials who are learning in the process about important topics like the CROWN Act.
My Natural Hair Journey
Tracee Ellis Ross shares how during her own hair journey she discovered that loving your hair is a part of loving yourself.
The Power of Sisterhood - CurlyGirl Collective
Founders of the Curly Girl Collective and CurlFest discuss the growth of the natural curl movement
CROWN Act Champion Spotlight
An enlightening discussion on the positive impact of getting back to natural with Dr. Gillian Scott-Ward.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hair & Entertainment Industry
Singers Estelle and Andy Allo blend positive vibes of natural hair advocacy, Black culture, and the CROWN Act.
The Beauty of Natural Hair
A conversation with Miss America Nia Franklin about the beauty of natural hair and The CROWN Act.
Academy Award Winning Short “Hair Love”
A discussion with Academy Award winning director Matthew Cherry who takes a stand for the CROWN Act.
The "HR" of Hair
Human Resources executive Kim Seymore talks about the CROWN Act and the lack of connection of work performance to natural hair.
The Power of Black Media
Executives of media Kimberly Paige and Sheereen M. Russell examine the hair advocacy legislation of the CROWN Act and powerful images in Black media.
Supporting The Next Generation of Girls
Tobeka Green and Chef Mali Exploring the natural alignments the growth and goals within the CROWN Coalition
Unilever: Using Scale for Good
Esi Eggleston Bracey and Cara Sabin expressions gratitude for the village that has come together to create the CROWN Act. Sharing that Unilever is doing good by figuring out what is needed in the world and determining where to make an impact.
What’s Next?
Esi Eggleston Bracey and Marc Morial discuss the importance of corporate responsibility.
Join The Movement to #PASSTHECROWN
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Sign the Petition
Help Dove and the CROWN Coalition end hair discrimination by adding your signature to the petition.
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Email Your Senator
Send a letter to your federal legislators using the template provided on Dove.com.
Grab a CROWN Day Sticker
Add GIF stickers by searching for #CROWNAct on Instagram and Facebook Stories
The New York CROWN Day 2020 Celebration
New York CROWN Day 2020
New York CROWN Day is a state-wide celebration of the signing of The CROWN Act, the groundbreaking legislation that bans race-based hair discrimination in the workplace and K-12 public and charter schools.
New York CROWN Day Guest Speakers
Elicia Spearman
Chairman of Leadership Fellows Committee, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Adjoa Asamoah
Racial Equity Expert and Political Strategist
New York CROWN Day Replays
Greetings from New York’s Governor's Office
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrates the anniversary of enacting the CROWN Act.
Power of Sisterhood
Highlights of the commitment of Black women’s organizations working to end hair discrimination through diverse methods with legislation and specials project
The Power of Hip Hop & Hair
Tai Beauchamp speaks with Mc Lyte and Lynn Richardson on the power of celebrity during our CROWN Day NY Virtual Celebration.
Join The Movement to #PASSTHECROWN
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Email Your Legislator
Send a letter to your federal legislators using the template provided.
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Sign the Petition
Help Dove and the CROWN Coalition end hair discrimination by adding your signature to the petition.
Grab a CROWN Day Sticker
Add GIF stickers by searching for #CROWNAct on Instagram and Facebook Stories
Follow Our Journey @thecrownact
