*Original episode aired February 15, 2022.
In today's episode, Dr. Tasha UN•dissertates The CROWN Act.
Content Warning: This episode includes references to physical violence and sexual assault beginning at 03:38, 05:08, and 05:34.
Note: updates to state and federal CROWN act policy and administration are ongoing. For example, as of 3/19/2022, Federal Bill H.R. 2116, CROWN Act of 2022, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 18, 2022 and now awaits a vote by the Senate. The bill was introduced to Congress on March 19, 2021, sponsored by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey's 12th congressional district. Visit thecrownact.com to learn more about The CROWN Act and sign the petition.
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