While I can't provide direct links or specific individuals' stories from the CROWN Act Research website due to privacy and respect for the contributors, common themes include:
- • Denied Promotions: Professionals sharing how their natural hair was cited as a reason for being overlooked for advancement.
- • School Penalties: Students recounting how they were sent home or disciplined for hairstyles like Afros, braids, or dreadlocks.
- • Sport Disqualifications: Athletes detailing instances where their natural hair was deemed a violation of uniform or appearance codes, affecting their participation.