Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Signs “CROWN Act” at Hair Salon, Prioritizes “Hair Discrimination” While State Faces Major Challenges

Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to a West Philadelphia hair salon to sign a bill banning what Democrats call “hair discrimination,” marking a high-profile ceremonial moment for legislation known as the CROWN Act—short for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” The law explicitly protects hairstyles such as locs, braids, twists, and