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Phiandrea Pruitt was determined to bring "World Afro Day" to Delta State University after learning about a Black women's natural hair struggles.

Black job applicant files lawsuit against company over hairstyle. Complaint cites state law barring employment discrimination based on hair texture and style.

A suit filed last week in San Diego Superior Court serves as a reminder to employers about the importance of keeping up-to-date on

Jeffrey Thornton, claims that he was discriminated against on basis of his race when his former employer allegedly told him that he would need to cut his hair, which Thornton maintained in locks. One of first lawsuits filed asserting claims under FEHA pursuant to CROWN Act amendment

Jeffrey Thornton, a Black man, is suing an Illinois-based company for discrimination after claiming he was denied a job opportunity because of his natural

Jeffery Thornton's lawsuit may test the limits of California's 2019 CROWN Act law against anti-Black hair discrimination

Jeffrey Thornton, a Black man who applied for a position as a technical supervisor in San Diego, has sued Encore Group, LLC, for allegedly denied him an opportunity because of his hair.

Jeffrey Thornton appears to be the first person to invoke the CROWN Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on hair texture and natural protective hairstyles.

His lawsuit appears to be the first test of a California law to protect natural hairstyles.

A San Diego case may be the first test of California’s CROWN Act, which seeks to prevent mistreatment and discrimination based upon natural Black hairstyles.