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Josh Shapiro: “According to the Human Relations Commission, just a few…”

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Josh Shapiro Signs 'Hair Discrimination' Ban in Pennsylvania

Published | Video Starts at 06:00

And for those of you who were here just on the radio, note that I used air quotes around the word professional. According to the Human Relations Commission, just a few years ago, we had 916 complaints alleging racial discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. It is unacceptable to me that Pennsylvanians have to feel like they choose between who they really are and a job maybe that they really want to pursue. (06:00–06:12)

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Asserts that there were 916 complaints of racial discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles in Pennsylvania.

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