Feature Writer
Texas State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers hit it outof-the-park holding her first ever celebration of National CROWN Day, in collaboration with renowned children’s book author Charlie Marcol.
While planning the event held July 5 at the Afrocentric Epiphany Gallery in downtown Garland, who knew the community response would be so great that her R.S.V.P. window had to close prior to the anticipated deadline.
“Claim Your Crown with Confidence, Culture & Community” was the selected theme, and the two-hour schedule of activities extended nearly three hours due to so many amazing testimonials from the audience.
History of Texas CROWN Act
Rep. Bowers marketed the program as a celebration of National CROWN Day, but she made a point to remind those in attendance of her multi-year journey to pass legislation right here in Texas.
HB 567, the CROWN Act, passed the House on April 13, 2023 by a vote of 143 to 5. It passed the Senate on May 12, 2023 by a vote of 29 to 1…