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Arizona governor signs order banning hair discrimination

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Newest development Mar 18, 2023 · 4 reportsArizona governor signs order banning hair discrimination

Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning racial discrimination based on a person's hair in Arizona.

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  1. Arizona to set state protections against hair discrimination

    Headline from 12News Phoenix ·

  2. Newest

    Arizona governor signs order banning hair discrimination

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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  1. Fox News

    Arizona Gov. Hobbs to sign order banning hair discrimination (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Arizona governor is expected to sign an order that will ban discrimination based on hair. Gov. Katie Hobbs will do the ceremonial signing Friday afternoon.

  2. 12News Phoenix

    Arizona to set state protections against hair discrimination (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    Gov. Hobbs will sign an executive order protecting Arizonans with natural and protective hair from discrimination.

  3. KYMA Yuma

    Arizona governor signs order banning hair discrimination (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning racial discrimination based on a person's hair in Arizona.

  4. Arizona Capitol Times

    Hobbs signs order to ban hair discrimination | Arizona Capitol Times (opens Arizona Capitol Times)

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    Arizona Capitol Times's feed description

    “Black women, men, and children should be able to wear their natural hair with pride and without the fear of discrimination,” Gov. Katie Hobbs wrote in an executive order signed Friday afternoon that’s aimed at eliminating hair-based discrimination in the state.

  5. 12News Phoenix

    Gov. Hobbs signs order banning hair discrimination (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    Katie Hobbs said the order will mean state employees and contractors won't have to worry about losing work for simply wearing their natural hair.

  6. Tucson

    Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs order barring hair discrimination (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    For Star subscribers: All state agencies under Hobbs' control are now prohibited from discriminating against workers based on hair texture and style.

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