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A unique background that includes experience as a licensed beautician, a former Black Beauty queen, one of the first Afro models in the 1960s, and a published author of 15 books for Black children. I have a long history of empowering Black women through various initiatives. I founded the first official Black women’s residence on an Ivy League college campus at Cornell University and I sold ‘Love’ to the US military with a line of “ I Love you Black Woman, Man and Child T shirts. ”HairMath” is not just an educational tool; it’s a movement to inspire and uplift Black women and girls, reinforcing their inherent value in both cultural and professional spaces. HairMath aligns with the push for the Crown Act.
The CROWN Act, or Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or style. It applies to a variety of settings, including: federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. The CROWN Act was created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, in partnership with California State Senator Holly J. Mitchell. The CROWN Coalition is an alliance of organizations that works to advance anti-discrimination legislation.
The CROWN Act protects protective hairstyles like braids, locs, twists, and knots. It also clarifies that students have the right to self-express through their hairstyles.
This is the link to Dr. Gloria Gilmer’s Article: https://www.math.buffalo.edu/