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NEW California Law: Bans African American hairstyle discrimination

A New Jersey wrestler who had to cut his dreadlocks (video) to compete in a match. Dreadlocks, cornrows and other natural hairstyles protected under California law

California on Wednesday became the first state to protect citizens from discrimination based on hairstyle, a law greeted with both enthusiasm and a touch of dismay by people of color. Read More
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