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. (06:01–06:12)
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