Tracy Sanders, Esq., author, and speaker | Natural Hair and the Law

Tracy Sanders, Esq. is an accomplished attorney, author, and speaker. Ms. Sanders established Natural Hair and the Law, an organization formed to provide publications, workshops, and events addressing legal issues related to natural hair in the workplace and schools.

Ms. Sanders is author of “Natural Hair in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?” which has been featured in Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Essence, Los Angeles Sentinel, Naturally Curly, New Growth Magazine, and Top 100 Magazine. She also wrote another book, “Natural Hair Affirmations.”

Ms. Sanders received numerous prestigious awards. She was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition from United States Congresswoman Karen Bass for outstanding community service at Extraordinary Women Rock. Ms. Sanders is a recipient of Comerica Bank Los Angeles Lakers Women’s Business Awards and Angels in Red Awards.

She made appearances on TV networks such as ABC, Fox, MSNBC, TLC, and WE. Ms. Sanders attributes her success to a passion for promoting liberty, empowerment, and social justice.

I. Foundational Framework | 2:00pm – 2:20pm

• Contextual Analysis of employment discrimination, Title VII, and hair texture discrimination legal terms
•  What is the CROWN Act? How many states (including U.S. territories) and local jurisdictions have passed the CROWN Act?
• Pending federal CROWN Act legislation in the Congress

II. Sample CROWN Act laws | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

• California
• New York
• Virginia

III. Potential impact of the Trump administration anti-DEI executive orders | 2:30pm – 2:40pm

IV. Best practices for employers | 2:40pm – 2:50pm

V. Know Your Rights tips for employees | 2:50pm – 3:00pm