Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act

MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394). The legislation, led by state Rep. LaTasha Mayes (D-24) and Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-191), was passed by the PA House in July 2023, but remains in committee in the PA Senate. The acronym CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, would amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture or style in the workplace, school settings, and public accommodations in Pennsylvania. The legislation has already passed in 23 states. In addition to advocating for passage of the CROWN Act, members also shared with legislators their support of a series of bills to improve maternal health for women in the state. Nearly 50 members of the women’s volunteer service...