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"SACRED CROWNS"

by Journey Allen

"People will discover the best portion of themselves through their "expression of" and "interaction with" creativity. It's not the level or skill of creation that brings about change. Rather it's the willingness to share the colors and scribbles of ones imagination, and the engagement with the creativity of another, that ultimately brings about the awe inspiring change that we each long to experience at our heart's center." —Journey Allen

Once told she "could never learn to paint well enough to become a professional artist" Journey Allen now operates a thriving art studio in New Orleans’ 7th Ward where she grew up. In 2022 Arts New Orleans invited Journey to join this collaboration with Dove and JOY Collective and create this mural celebrating the CROWN Act—a law prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture and style. 

LOCATION: 633 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130

@artistjourneyallen/   @artsneworleans/

Texas Judge's Ruling on Dreadlocks Raises Questions About CROWN Act Protections

A Texas judge's ruling on dreadlocks raises questions about the effectiveness of the CROWN Act. What are your thoughts? #CROWNAct #HairDiscrimination #BlackLivesMatter #FierceEmpowerment #FierceConfidence #FierceMillennial #TexasTeen

A recent ruling in Texas has sparked renewed conversation about the limitations of the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) and its ability to protect against hair discrimination based on race. In the case, a Black teenager was suspended from school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks, which the school deemed a violation of their dress code policy. The judge ruled in…

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Hofstra University

The Crown Act: The Business of Black Hair

The CROWN Act stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” It is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture. On July 3, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newson signed into law the inaugural act, which took effect on January 1, 2020. As of July 2022, twenty states have passed The Crown Act, including New York, making race-based hair discrimination illegal.

Wendy Greene, Director of The Center for Law, Policy And Social Action (CLPSA), and Professor of Law, Drexel University “The Crown Act”

Rebecca Vega, Senior Manager of Marketing, Product Development & Innovation, Function of Beauty “The Business of Black Hair”

Mechellé Grayson, Assistant Director, Equity, Inclusion & Campus Partnerships. Center for Career Design & Development, Hofstra University, “Hair in the Workplace”

Moderated by Akilah M. N. Folami, Professor of Law, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, and Sara Nwankwo, President, NAACP Hofstra Chapter

The Crown Act is a California based law that was signed on June 3rd 2019. The law was introduced by former senator Holly Mitchel and prohibits discrimination against hair texture and hair style. This is first legislation to be passed at state level in the United States to prohibit such discrimination. #crownact #blackhairisbeautiful #blackhaircommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfk4RidMK6H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Young Black girls deserve to grow up in a world where their natural hair is a point of pride, not something to hide. I’m proud to support the #CROWNAct, which would make that world a reality.”

Sheryl Lee Ralph

In 2017, 3M told me I had to chop off my hair. I have had long hair most of my life. I did cut off more than 4 inches, but refused to chop it all off, sighting 3M's grandfather clause (I started working for them in 2006), as well as religious, and cultural beliefs. Plus, my hair was out of my face, with a hair clip.

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, an employee is not required to cut their hair if it opposes their religious beliefs, unless it causes the employer undue hardship.

I am very grateful the Crown Act passed into law in Minnesota.

#crownact #knowyourrights

GOV. Gretchen Whitmer signs the CROWN ACT👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

"Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction." "Every moment is a fresh beginning." "Life's not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it's about doing, being and becoming." "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." From the Paying It Forward Hair Fix Inc Team #2023 #HappyNewYear #RestoringForgotten #crown #Dove #CrownAct

Tabitha Brown ***messymandella*** Ellen

I am a lifelong racial and gender EQUITY champion, but I recognize #WomensEqualityDay I’m intentionally lifting @IamTabithaBrown as one who has supported the #crownact I conceptualized & national movement I’ve been leading on behalf of the Coalition for 4 years!#women #lead pic.twitter.com/36eVL9vF2E — ADJOA B. ASAMOAH (@adjoabasamoah) August 26, 2022

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Today is National Crown Day 👑

I made this piece back in 2021 (crazy!) and I’m glad it has continued to aid in sparking conversation around TCA and the importance of Natural Hair in the workplace. (When used ethically-plz don’t see this save it and make a post- just share organically unless making a post of multiple pieces of art etc)

My original caption:

All beautiful, all you, all professional.

Studies show that black women with natural styles such as fros,locs, braids etc are perceived as less professional than their straight haired counterparts. Still ridiculous and I hope The Crown Act passes everywhere.

One shouldn't feel the need to straighten their hair for an interview or for every single important event.

Straight hair is fun and awesome but the keyword here is "need" versus a non biased preference.

Nicholas is at @locfestnyc today from 12pm to 8pm (Commodore Barry Park) We are teamed up with @thecelestinecollection Come out and support all the wonderful vendors! ❤️💛💚#locculture #loccommunity #locs #loctician ✨#locfestnyc2021 #locfestnyc #locmodel #locstylez #loclife #nycevents #rastacommunity #womenwithlocs #menwithlocs #loclivin #childrenwithlocs #locdfamily #locvibes #locmovement #locrightsmatter✊🏾#crownact #locjourney #bigchop #hairjourney #naturalista #teamnatural #naturalsistas #naturalhair #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare (at Commodore Barry Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTupYeYlX-b/?utm_medium=tumblr

So Grateful for my beautiful crown, we’ve been through a lot #crownact -Celebrating black hair independence. Let your crown shine and #PasstheCrown Crown Act, -a law prohibiting discrimination against textured hair & protective styles. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told my hair is unprofessional. 📸1 My Locs especially suffered bad judgement that was uncalled for. 📸2 When I had my Afro I remember a woman at BBC clutching her pearls with alarm as I walked by her in the corridor. As she gathered herself she looked at my hair before giving eye contact. May be it was the perception of black power that frightened her. Maybe she thought I was a student of Angela Davis. Who knows. 📸3 I’d spent hours having my hair braided, to arrive at school & told my hair breaks schools rules & I must take it out immediately. I refused & faces suspension & a whole big drama occurred before they finally conceded with lots of scoffing. 📸4 And then as a youngster someone always wanting to touch my hair & just doing so without asking. #crownday everyday #melaninqueen #blackhair #blackgirlmagic #beyourself (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRDV4X6hcGZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy 4th of July! Here’s to the freedom of everything, including the right to not be discriminated because of my hair! * It’s the NYC Traveler * #mcraytontravel #mcraytonphoto @mc_photo_travel @nycdistraveler #nyctraveler @thenyctravelers #nycgirl #nycphotographer #travellife #travelphotographer #traveltip #noirenyctraveler #travelblogger #travelandleisure #4thofjuly #crownact #nationalcrownactday #nationacrownact https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ65jpEgRLe/?utm_medium=tumblr