Missouri House OKs measure to ban hair-based discrimination
The measure, which passed the House on a unanimous vote, goes to the Senate.
Stay updated with breaking news from Cheryl Adelstein. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The measure, which passed the House on a unanimous vote, goes to the Senate.
Benjamin Akande to keynote
Benjamin Akande, Stifel Financial Corporation Global Human Resource Enterprise senior vice president, will deliver the 86th Annual St. Louis County NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner keynote address at 7 p.m. Monday
As a young girl, state Rep. Raychel Proudie remembers when the beads in her hair would clap together as she walked. Her teachers would call it a "distraction" -- the same way they did when her hair was "too high."
The proposed CROWN Act would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and protective hairstyles in public schools.