AJR 146 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates September 15 of each year as "World Afro Day" in NJ.

AJR 146 designates September 15 each year as "World Afro Day" in New Jersey to celebrate Afro hair and promote inclusivity. The resolution recognizes September 15 as the date marking a 2016 court case involving hair discrimination (Chastity Jones' job offer rescission) and aligns with New Jersey's existing CROWN Act (2019), which prohibits hair-based discrimination. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation urging schools and cultural institutions to observe the day with educational activities. This resolution directly affects all New Jersey residents by raising awareness about historical hair discrimination and supporting efforts to combat bias in schools and workplaces. It does not create new laws but designates a day for education and celebration.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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