Racially diverse Puerto Rico debates bill aiming to ban hair discrimination.

Puerto Rican lawmakers are debating a bill to explicitly prohibit discrimination against hairstyles like cornrows and Afros, sparking a heated debate. Local government officials argue the legislation is unnecessary as federal and local laws already ban such discrimination. However, activists argue that the island's Afro Caribbean community still faces discrimination and needs explicit protection in public services, work, education, and housing.

January 23, 2024
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