The resolution designates July 3 of each year as CROWN Act Day in New Jersey to commemorate the passage of the CROWN Act, which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture and styles in workplaces and educational settings. The CROWN Act was signed into law in New Jersey on December 19, 2019, making it the third state to adopt this legislation after California and New York. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the ongoing issue of hair discrimination, particularly affecting African-American women, men, and children, who often face bias and pressure to conform to societal norms regarding hair.

The resolution highlights alarming statistics that illustrate the prevalence of hair discrimination, such as the fact that African-American women are 80% more likely to alter their natural hair to fit in at work and are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home due to their hair. Additionally, the resolution references a specific incident involving a 16-year-old African-American boy who was barred from competing in a wrestling match unless he cut his dreadlocks, underscoring the need for continued advocacy against hair discrimination. By designating July 3 as CROWN Act Day, the resolution seeks to foster public awareness and encourage appropriate observances to address and combat hair discrimination in New Jersey.