Join McDaniel College’s the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Curl Friends, a student organization at McDaniel devoted to celebrating natural hair, and Phenomenal Women, a student organization at McDaniel focused on women empowerment, during a virtual discussion on the importance of the Crown Act and the impact this law has on society. The Crown Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots. Panelists include: Maryland Delegate Stephanie Smith, a Democrat representing Baltimore City; Erin Watley, assistant professor of Communication & Cinema at McDaniel; and Ambi Shannon, associate director of residence life at McDaniel.

Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us…