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While hair discrimination disproportionately effects Black folks, Americans like Tabitha Bartoe would benefit from the C.R.O.W.N. Act, too.

Now former WATE weather reporter Tabitha Bartoe recently lost her job for the unpardonable sin of … curly hair?

"The whole thing just sounds like a joke. And I wish it was," said Tabitha Bartoe

It was Tabitha Bartoes third day on the job at WATE when her bosses at the Knoxville TV station pulled her away from training — not for an urgent weather event, but for a hair appointment and shopping spree to find new clothes.

Weather anchor Tabitha Bartoe started at Knoxville TV station WATE in February. It wasnt long before her curly hair became an issue, she said.

After just three days on the job, Tabitha Bartoe told The Post that her bosses began "picking on me from head to toe." She was sent on two separate salon appointments to "soften" her curls, and on a shopping trip for new dresses.

Tennessee TV weather reporter Tabitha Bartoe claims she was fired because her appearance violated company policy.

A weekend weather reporter claims she was fired from her on-air job at a Knoxville, Tennessee, TV station for her physical appearance on air, including having…

Weather anchor Tabitha Bartoe started at Knoxville TV station WATE in February. It wasnt long before her curly hair became an issue for management.

Weather anchor Tabitha Bartoe started at Knoxville TV station WATE in February. It wasnt long before her curly hair became an issue for management.