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New Jersey U.S. Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman: "Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home from work because of their hair. My bill bans..."

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Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:

"Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home from work because of their hair. My bill bans race-based hair discrimination including discrimination against Black folks because of the way their hair grows out of their heads.
This should not be controversial. (2/4)"
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Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:

"Today, Senate Republicans blocked passage of my #CROWNAct. Time and time again, they have demonstrated their opposition to civil rights, and this is no exception. (1/4)"
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"Rail workers are essential workers. But whats essential to them is dignity and respect for the work they do.
Whats essential are sick days.
What's essential is the right to be safe and healthy at work.
Thanks @TTDAFLCIO for letting me speak at your rally today." on Dec. 13
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"New Jersey native Larry Doby was born #OTD 99 years ago. He integrated the American League 3 months after Jackie Robinson and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998. Doby received a Congressional Gold Medal in 2018." on Dec. 13
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