The Crown Act

“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” is legislation designed to protect people from discrimination based on their hair texture or hairstyle.

Faith’s Crown

At Faith’s Crown, we embody the CROWN Movement: the belief that natural hair is an expression of identity, culture, and heritage, and by raising awareness about the CROWN Act, we educate and empower our community to know their rights, embrace their natural beauty with confidence, and stand against hair discrimination wherever it occurs. Thanks to the advocacy of Faith, Dove, and the CROWN Coalition, Black women, men, and children across the United States are now protected from hair discrimination in the 30 states that have enacted the CROWN Act into law.

Faith’s Crown

Faith’s Crown Foundation believe’s that natural hair is more than a style – it’s identity, heritage, and a powerful expression of self. Born from Faith Fennidy’s experience with hair discrimination, this platform exists to educate, uplift, and empower anyone navigating their natural-hair journey.

“My hair is history, beauty, and resilience woven into every strand. Discrimination taught me this my hair is worth defending.”

– Faith Fennidy

Faith’s story became more than a headline; it became a catalyst. It revealed how deeply misunderstandings about natural hair still run, especially for young Black students who deserve to learn in environments that respect who they are. Rather than letting the experience define her in a negative way, Faith chose to turn it into a purpose.

Faith has used her voice to help spread awareness and to create change with Dove self-esteem projects, Good Morning America, The Country Music Awards, and The Crown Awards. She has received many awards as well, such as two Young Crown Awards, the Princeton Prize in Race Relations award, and Advocacy of the Year from Tougaloo College.

Media

Crown by Kelly Rowland

Country Music Awards

Self Esteem Project

Onyx Family Dinner

Faith Fennidy Local News

Crown Day

Good Morning America

PRESENTING AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

2021

THE CROWN COALITION

PRESENTING AT THE COUNTY MUSIC AWARDS

Faith’s Crown was created in response to a moment that no young person should ever experience. When Faith Fennidy was sent home from school because of her protective hairstyle, the message was clear: her natural hair, a part of her identity, and culture was being treated as unacceptable. What was meant to silence her instead sparked a national

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Faith’s Crown Foundation is here to promote literacy, confidence, community activism and to get The Crown Act passed in all 50 states.

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