Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair."Shenneka Peterson is a hairstylist. She loves what she does, and she loves changing her own hairstyle from time to time.
"I’m one of those that before my interview, used to change my hair to make it more presentable to be able to get the job. That is how the corporate world has been since I’ve been in it. It's never been a place to embrace your crown," she said.
The ordinance protects people in the workplace, in housing and in public spaces. Johnson believes it shouldn’t have taken legislation to get us here.
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