On Thursday, August 31, the world will observe International Day for People of African Descent (IDPAD) and this weekend Saint Lucia will host a Black Hair Matters.
The Dallas braider examines her legacy as the act, which bans discrimination against Black hairstyles at work and school, goes into effect September 1.
Earlier this month, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 567, which would prevent discrimination against someone based on their hairstyle or hair texture.
Representatives of the Texas House passed the CROWN Act, legislation that prohibits schools, workplaces and housing from indulging in Black hair discrimination. The law was necessitated after a student in the state was suspended for his dreadlocks