{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dimensions of Diversity","title":"The C.R.O.W.N. Act with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9f8305ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1294,"description":"In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Pennsylvania House Speaker Representative Joanna E. McClinton during Black History Month to discuss the recent passage of the C.R.O.W.N. (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”) Act. This piece of legislation bans discrimination based on hair type, texture, etc.Lloyd discusses with Rep. McClinton the details that went into the challenging, multi-year legislative process of passing the act, what it means for the broader conversation about inclusivity and authenticity in the workplace and society, and why it is so personal to Rep. McClinton’s own journey and identity as not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color, to be elected the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xWmaSmGtfvAvC5030-hj0GF_KpGH-XsqPyhBav9ojqw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYzc2/NGQ2NTI4MDU4ZGUw/M2IzZTUyMjIzYThi/YTY1NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}