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.
Bias against natural hair and protective styles can impact how Black women navigate the hiring process. Black women are 54% more likely to feel like they have to wear their hair straight to a job interview to be successful.
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