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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman/Twitter(WASHINGTON) -- A few short years ago, California became the first state to legally ban racial hair discrimination. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair), in a 235-189 vote which will further put an end to race-based hair discrimination. This new legislation will prohibit discrimination based on one's hair texture or hairstyle -- specifically pointing to hairstyles associated with a particular race or national origin. With this new passing, the bill will now head to...

"There are so many brands out there that are trying to speak to us or on our behalf when in reality, it isn't a true depiction," Michael James said.

Poynter spoke with more than a half dozen Black women who are on-air journalists to better understand all that surrounds the decision to go natural in a world that has not always embraced it.

Leslie Thomas, QC, said the white Georgian-style hair pieces look 'ridiculous' on black advocates and are 'fashioned for caucasian hair'. He branded them 'nonsense'.

Leslie Thomas, QC, said the white Georgian-style hair pieces look 'ridiculous' on black advocates and are 'fashioned for caucasian hair'. He branded them 'nonsense'.