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2009 November
| 11 | Root Beer Summits... Conversations on Race and Ethnic Diversity - November 17, 2009 Please join the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and diversity advocates throughout the state in these opportunities to understand our diversity and discover our common ground.
Participants will share facilitated, small group discussion designed to promote the appreciation of different perspectives and better regional cooperation.
 | | 05 | Civil Rights Statement on Passing of Kalamazoo Ordinance 1856 On November 3rd, voters in Kalamazoo passed City Ordinance No. 1856, an anti-discrimination ordinance protecting against discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Department of Civil Rights Director Kelvin W. Scott released the below statement today in response to the passing of that Ordinance and regarding the state's efforts to provide more comprehensive statewide protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression:
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