Did you know Michigan is home to the only Arab-American National Museum? In honor of #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth , we encourage you to engage with this resource. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and experiences of this vast community. Visit: arabamericanmuseum.org

Next week the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will host a housing discrimination hearing and our audience needs to be there! Have your voice heard! Join us on April 28 from 4-7 pm at the Center for Community Transformation . To testify, register: bit.ly/43spvj0

Have you checked if your District is participating in tomorrow's special election?
Michigan House Districts 13 and 25 have Special Elections. Voters in these Districts still have time to request an absentee ballot in person or vote in person.
Learn more: mvic.sos.state.mi.us

Join our ADA Compliance Unit for the upcoming virtual program: Embracing Neurodivergence in Public Service.
Attendees will explore neurodiversity and ways that public servants can better engage with neurodiverse individuals. Registration is required. ow.ly/smC750R3xzg

#OnThisDay in 1968 the Fair Housing Act was signed into law. It prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, & family status. In Michigan, housing discrimination is prohibited on the basis of all protected classes under ELCRA.

Scammers target everyone. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Michigan Department of Civil Rights to put on a series of presentations with live ASL interpretation, teaching residents how they can avoid falling victim. Thank you to the West MI Deaf community for joining Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Dana Nessel today.

Join us for a hearing on housing discrimination! 🏠
📅 April 28, 2024
🕓 4 - 7:00 pm
📍Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
Share your experiences, ideas, and concerns to help shape a more just housing landscape for all. To testify, register: bit.ly/43spvj0

Join our ADA Compliance Unit for the upcoming virtual program: Embracing Neurodivergence in Public Service.
Attendees will explore neurodiversity and ways that public servants can better engage with neurodiverse individuals. Registration is required. ow.ly/smC750R3xzg

It's National #FairHousingMonth ! Combatting housing discrimination is a primary focus .f ours. Housing discrimination refers to barriers, policies, and biases that prevent equitable housing access.
Learn more and get involved: ow.ly/IxBa50R5Q8b

.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Dana Nessel & Michigan Department of Civil Rights DODDBHH visited the Flint Association of the Deaf to present with live ASL interpretation about how Deaf residents can spot, avoid & report scams.

Learn about similar events planned across the state this spring ➡️ michigan.gov/mdcr/divisions…

Today, we celebrate #WorldAutismAwarenessDay ! Let's spread understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. Every person deserves to be valued for who they are. Together we can create a more inclusive world. 💙
#AutismAwarenessMonth

On this day in 1963:
Michigan voters approve a revised state constitution. It includes the creation of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC.) Gov. George Romney will later name Damon Keith and John Feikens as MCRC co-chairs. Michigan Department of Civil Rights

Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth !
In April we celebrate Arab Americans past and present and recognize the incredible contributions they’ve made to our country. It is also a time to speak out against anti-Arab bigotry by challenging biases and stereotypes.

It's #TransgenderDayofVisibility ! 🏳️‍⚧️
Join us in recognizing the resilience and beauty of the transgender community. Let's stand together to promote acceptance and create a world where everyone can live authentically without fear. Get involved: ow.ly/5YRC50QZ4nv

Have your voice heard in the fight against #housingdiscrimination !
Join us April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the GRCCT for a public hearing. We encourage everyone to share their experiences with discrimination in the home buying or renting processes.
Register: bit.ly/43spvj0

Did you know we have a monthly Subscribe to never miss an update about our statewide programming, upcoming events, and MDCR in the news. Check out our latest edition where we cover our Fair Housing Series, civil rights legislative updates and more. ow.ly/BzlJ50QrIJh

ICYMI: The Flint Fair Housing Hearing recording is now available on our YouTube. Hear what Michiganders had to say about housing discrimination in our state. Want to contribute your own testimony? Join us in Grand Rapids on April 28 for our final hearing. ow.ly/gVCM50R4gWj

On this day in 1962:
The 1961-62 Michigan Constitutional Convention approved language to create state civil rights commission. Detroit residents Daisy Elliott, Lillian Hatcher, and Coleman Young help to lead the way.
vimeo.com/2563977
Michigan Department of Civil Rights

Join our ADA Compliance Unit for the upcoming virtual program: Embracing Neurodivergence in Public Service.
Attendees will explore neurodiversity and ways that public servants can better engage with neurodiverse individuals. Registration is required. ow.ly/smC750R3xzg

Today is #MuslimWomensDay ! A day to amplify the voices, stories and representation of Muslim women. Listen to these powerful stories from participants worldwide who are adding their voice Muslim Women's Day. storycorps.org/honoring-musli…

#WomensHistoryMonth