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Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros, other styles

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Law prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros , curls, locs, twists, braids and other hairstyles.

Puerto Rico's governor signed the law on Wednesday .

Advocates had long sought explicit protection against discrimination related to work, housing, education and public services.

At least two dozen states have approved versions of the CROWN Act , which aims to ban race-based hair discrimination.

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semi-formal

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English

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