Clayton County passes ordinance prohibiting hair discrimination
Clayton County now prohibits discrimination based on hair style.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Clayton County is taking steps to make sure residents can wear any hairstyle without facing a backlash.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners passed the CROWN Act on Tuesday.
The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles within the County and for other lawful purposes.
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She said she was forced to leave a job in the past due to management s complaints about her natural hair. My job was like oh no you can t have that, King explained.