New Jersey SJR110 designates September 15 as "World Afro Day" to celebrate Afro hair and combat discrimination.

New Jersey SJR110 designates September 15 of each year as "World Afro Day" to recognize and celebrate Afro hair and encourage learning and inclusivity. The date marks the 2016 court case where a job offer was rescinded for refusing to cut dreadlocks. The organization World Afro Day provides educational resources and hosts events to teach about natural hair and end hair discrimination. This resolution requests the Governor to issue a proclamation annually and calls upon institutions to observe the day with activities and programs.

New Jersey SJR110 designates September 15 as "World Afro Day" to celebrate Afro hair and combat discrimination.

New Jersey SJR110 designates September 15 of each year as "World Afro Day" to recognize and celebrate Afro hair and encourage learning and inclusivity. The date marks the 2016 court case where a job offer was rescinded for refusing to cut dreadlocks. The organization World Afro Day provides educational resources and hosts events to teach about natural hair and end hair discrimination. This resolution requests the Governor to issue a proclamation annually and calls upon institutions to observe the day with activities and programs.