I didn’t think that this would hit me as hard as it has.

The House passed a National CROWN Act.

One of my favorite channels on Youtube to watch are channels with young Black girls whose mothers do their natural hair.

I am so happy for these girls. They are living their lives with parents who celebrate their natural hair. Who are teaching them how to take care of their natural hair.

They actually are growing up knowing the texture of their natural hair and all that it can do. All the styles where they can look beautiful. The diversity of Black hair, and how to appreciate it.

They won’t know what it’s like to be in a beauty shop for hours every other week, sitting in that chair, getting chemicals put on it. Chemicals that are harmful to adults, let alone children.

I was well grown before I ever knew what my natural hair felt like. What it looked like. Even though it’s been over a decade, some days it feels like yesterday when I decided to never put a chemical or hot comb in my hair again. It’s been a journey of finding the right products to put in my hair, and what works best on it.

I suppose that I have been judged on my natural hair, but, I’ve tried to just push forth.

Everytime that I read a story about a child being punished by a school for natural hair – I get angry. When I read about children being violated by having others actually cut their hair, I’m ready to go fight for them.

I don’t even have to read past the headline of when they have a story about a Black woman being disrespected and/or punished for wearing her natural hair in the workplace. I know the story- read it too many times.

Let’s talk the CROWN act since it seems like a bunch of U have NO IDEA why it’s needed so lemme simplify it for you

BLACK PEOPLE CAN BE & HAVE BEEN FIRED LITERALLY FOR THE WAY OUR HAIR GROWS OUT OF OUR HEAD!

Lest U think I’m exaggerating, check it outhttps://t.co/FTvMs2AkYJ https://t.co/2521PZ2WXD

— Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) March 18, 2022

Why #TheCROWNACT matters..society has told us our hair has to look or be styled a certain way to succeed, people have been fired, kids tortured over their hair. So glad the bill passed the House. No one should feel shame about wearing their hair in any style especially natural. https://t.co/6gnI9LlBC0

— Candidly Tiff: Establishment Dem (@tify330) March 18, 2022

White people losing their ghatdamn minds over a law FINALLY allowing Black people to wear their HAIR the way it grows out of their heads.

LIKE THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO DO! pic.twitter.com/ogjyFLItuA

— THEE Nikki Now💛🐝💉💉💉 (@NikkiNikkinow2) March 19, 2022

Natural hair should be worn with pride and without fear of discrimination. Today the House voted to pass the #CROWNAct to make that a reality. pic.twitter.com/EeWxEw04kB

— Jahana Hayes (@RepJahanaHayes) March 18, 2022

Black women, post your natural hair challenge! #TheCrownAct #naturalhair pic.twitter.com/QqOiSVUYru

— Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) March 18, 2022

I for one am ecstatic about the #CROWNAct.
When we wear our hair out society sees as as militant, aggressive and threatening. Time to end it. pic.twitter.com/R7EhLTfSXZ

— Thee Dr. Virgo (@DrVirgo1981) March 18, 2022

Since they talking about hair today … y’all remember when they said Venus and Serena’s beads were distracting? I remember. I also remember watching them on Oprah and pictures of them practicing as girls and thinking how much their hair looks like mine. pic.twitter.com/lOJEe3adez

— 🇱🇨 Pain Princess Mo🇱🇨 (@StLuciaYoga) March 18, 2022

In celebration of the #CROWNAct passing the House, this 3D artwork and quote by Shailyn Nash says it best.

“To us, it’s not just hair, it’s a culture”. pic.twitter.com/nCoO3j7c8h

— I 💛 Us🌻 (@JuneSummer1) March 19, 2022

Jacob Rush is a Straight A student at Abeka Academy and he’s on track to graduate this year as a senior. As you can see in the above photo, Jacob has locks. His hair hasn’t been an issue for Jacob (at least outwardly) until now. Abeka Academy sent Jacob’s mother pic.twitter.com/R5TzeZrOjH

— Black With No Chaser (@BeBlackNoChaser) March 12, 2022

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I can never get back the extra hours it took me to do my hair. The extra hour I lost waking up early enough to run & have time to make my hair polished to be in uniform.
Times w/ friends that I didn't swim because my yt counterparts didn't schedule in hair time for me. #CrownAct

— Petty Auntie™ the Democrat Countess House Moderna (@AmbitDiva) March 18, 2022

Nope. I have never had my hair policed. Which is not at all the same thing as saying “no one ever has their hair policed.” So, if you are like me, without this experience, you have zero goddam business criticizing any legislative action to stop this ridiculous & racist practice.

— The House Of Mirth 🇺🇦 (@theproperlurker) March 19, 2022