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Puerto Rico debates bill to finally ban hair discrimination

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Racial discrimination against certain hairstyles in Puerto Rico has sparked a heated debate after a public hearing was held today to tackle the issue.

Local government officials have said the legislation is unnecessary because federal and local laws already ban such discrimination.

activists say that the island’s -Caribbean still faces discrimination and needs explicit protection when it comes to public services, work, education and housing.

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