Florida Crown Act Fails Again in Committee

0:00It's March 3rd in Tampa Bay, let's get into the news. A Florida bill, known as the Crown Act, has failed again in committee. This measure aimed to stop discrimination against natural hairstyles like locks and braids in schools. Lawmakers say it has died there more than five times now. Versions of the bill have been around the state capital for the past six years. Back in 2020, one version made it through a community affairs committee, but it's stalled in the next one. That pattern has repeated over and over. Supporters point out how tough it is to advance bills that promote protection and inclusion. House Minority Leader Fintries Driscoll sponsored a version focused on schools where young girls often face pushback from teachers over their natural. Hair. Advocates share personal stories of bias. One leader with black girls governed turned down a health care job offer because they demanded she cut her locks, claiming hygiene issues. She sees it as a deep cultural tie that should not be punished. Committee chairs decide what gets heard, but they have not responded to questions about

1:03why this bill keeps getting sidelined. Still, groups like black girls governed remain committed and deeply disappointed, vowing to keep fighting for these protections. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Some chase peace. I'll put my head in it.