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Lawrence news August 12, 2023 - 1:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting CROWN Act; local organizers push for passage

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would secure anti-discrimination protections for people with textured hair, and organizers are urging the community to support its deeper meaning.

Lawrence news June 22, 2023 - 7:21 pm

Lawrence Human Relations Commission votes to advance CROWN Act

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission on Thursday voted to ask city legal staff to draft an ordinance to implement the CROWN Act, a law that bans race-based hair discrimination. They also said goodbye to Commissioner Kay Emerson.

Lawrence news February 23, 2023 - 8:41 pm

City of Lawrence may consider adopting version of the CROWN Act

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission on Thursday voiced support for the city to adopt a version of the CROWN Act, a law that blocks race-based hair discrimination.

Lawrence news January 17, 2023 - 10:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission delays tenant source of income protections to address real estate concerns

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday delayed final action again on an ordinance change that would no longer allow landlords to deny someone housing based solely on their source of income.

Lawrence news October 27, 2022 - 7:52 pm

Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission pushes to ban housing discrimination based on source of income

by Mackenzie Clark

Proposed changes to city codes could open literal doors to many Lawrence community members in need of housing if a city advisory board’s recommendations become law.

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