TRAINING: The CROWN Act: Serving New Mexico’s Youth

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Panelists:

  • Sandi Kay, Filmmaker, NM Women in Film Board Member

  • Torri Jacobus, Managing Assistant City Attorney, Office of Civil Rights, City of Albuquerque

  • Malia Luarkie, Indigenous Women Rising

  • Alexandria "Niecy" Taylor - New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

The New Mexico Black Central Organizing Committee is working to pass the CROWN Act in New Mexico this legislative session. Panelists will discuss the history of race based hair discrimination, important considerations for young Black children and youth's natural hair, and the protections afforded them in the CROWN Act.

The CROWN Act is sponsored by House Majority Floor Leader, Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton and Senator Harold Pope.

Albuquerque City Councilor Lan Sena introduced the CROWN Act ordinance in the Albuquerque City Council in January 2021 which passed unanimously and was signed into law by Mayor Tim Keller.

Training certificates will be provided to all attendees who attend via Zoom.

NM Child First