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Dove And The CROWN Coalition Celebrate Victory As The State Of Connecticut Makes Natural Hair Discrimination Illegal
Connecticut Now Joins California, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado, Washington and Maryland As States Prohibiting Natural Hair Discrimination in the Workplace and Schools
Connecticut Legislation Signed Into Law by Governor Ned Lamont on March 4, 2021
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The CROWN Coalition is excited and proud to announce Connecticut is the first state in 2021 and eighth state to pass and enact The CROWN Act. The passage serves as a timely reminder that this prevalent form of discrimination warrants a legislative fix, and we reaffirm our commitment to supporting outlawing hair discrimination. The CROWN Act – which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is critically important legislation that extends statutory protection to traits historically associat
Buddy’s Bar-B-Q Opening Dec. 27 In Hixson Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Buddy’s bar-b-q is opening for business on Sunday at 568 Northgate Mall Dr., Suite 101 in Hixson. The East Tennessee barbeque restaurant’s new location is at the intersection of Hixson Pike and Highway 153, next to TJ Maxx.
“Hixson is my hometown and my family could not be more proud to bring Buddy’s bar-b-q home,” said Darik Dawes, managing partner. “We serve delicious, always fresh food at a real value with good old southern hospitality, and offer many options for our guests.”
Dawes group also opened Buddy’s eateries in East Ridge behind Bass Pro and in Cleveland on Paul Huff Parkway across from Publix.