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Hair Discrimination & the C.R.O.W.N. Act

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ENGAGE

1. Why was the C.R.O.W.N. Act created? 

2. What are some examples of discrimination? How does discrimination affect individuals?

3. Why are anti-discrimination laws and acts, like the C.R.O.W.N. Act, important?

TEACH

Students will be able to prove with evidence the big idea, “Discrimination comes in many forms,” using informational texts, videos, and close reading strategies to create an infographic with data that supports why the C.R.O.W.N. Act is an important piece of legislation.

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