Pennsylvania is the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair style, type or ...

Governor Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law during a ceremonial visit to a natural hair salon in Philadelphia on ...

Employers should review their grooming and dress code policies in light of Pennsylvania’s recent adoption of a CROWN Act, “Creating a Respectful ...

The Crown Act is more than legislation; it’s a long-awaited step toward honoring who we are," said Sierra Dunn, a Shapiro ...

The CROWN Act is most impactful to Black men and, particularly, Black women who have been discouraged from or marginalized by ...

Inside a West Philadelphia hair salon, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law solidifying protections against hair discrimination in the state. The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for ...

State officials and advocates packed into a Philadelphia hair salon on Tuesday to witness Gov. Josh Shapiro sign the Crown Act, a new law that bans discrimination based on a ...

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the CROWN Act by an overwhelming majority. The Act has been sent to ...

The act especially impacts Black men and women who are required to cut or straighten their natural hair, often using heat and ...

Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and local business owners to sign HB 439, also known as the Creating a ...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Crown Act into law on Tuesday, officially banning discrimination based on ...