A new bill could make it illegal to discriminate against people who wear styles such as Afros and braids, as well as religious head coverings like hijabs.
State Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, recently introduced legislation to broaden the definition of racial discrimination to include protection for specific traits such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, although the proposal would not be limited to those traits only. This means that employers and schools would no longer be able to prevent employees and students from wearing their hair naturally, actions usually carried out through dress codes. Protective hairstyles can include Afros, dreadlocks and braids.
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