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Thursday, May. 7, 2020
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Milele Chikasa Anana
Milele Chikasa Anana, perhaps best known for publishing UMOJA Magazine, passed away May 6, 2020 after discontinuing dialysis.
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Thursday, Apr. 2, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Rejecting Racism in Our Community
The COVID-19 pandemic has often brought out the best in people, however we have also seen troubling behavior directed at Asian Americans in our community.
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Monday, Mar. 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya
Staff from the City of Madison are continuing to partner with Public Health, Madison & Dane County (PHMDC), as well as the County Executive’s office, local schools, the State of Wisconsin and federal agencies to “flatt
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Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020
County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
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Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020
Mayor Calls for Action after Survey Results on City Work Culture
Two committees that focus on race and gender equality in the City are recommending change and action after
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Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019
City of Madison Seeking Applications for AASPIRE Internship Program
The Affirmative Action Student Professional in Residence Internships (AASPIRE) program offers paid internships to members of Affirmative Action target groups, especially women, people of color, and people with dis
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Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018
2018 Alix Olson Award Winner, Holly Storck-Post
Holly Storck-Post will be honored with the 2018 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community at the City of Madison Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference "Shaping Community/Driving Action" at Monona Terrac
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Wednesday, Sep. 12, 2018
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Announces New Partnerships with the RaISE Program
The Department of Civil Rights (DCR) has recently implemented changes to the job referral program outlined in the Madison General Ordinances and Affirmative Action Plans.
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Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018
Department of Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Vel Phillips
The Madison Department of Civil Rights mourns the loss of Vel Phillips, civil rights icon and Wisconsin’s first African American Secretary of State.
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Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018
Madison and Dane County Honor Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of His Death
“The City of Madison and Dane County will be commemorating and honoring the life of Reverend Dr.
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Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018
City of Madison Seeking Applications for AASPIRE Internship Program
The Madison Department of Civil Rights Affirmative Action Division, in concert with City Managers, sponsors paid internships to attract members of Affirmative Action target groups who are engaged in college-level
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Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017
Department of Civil Rights and Madison Parks Open the City’s First Barrier-Free Playground
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Brittingham Park 829 West Washington Ave Madison