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Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2017
Madison’s Disability Pride Festival to Feature New Handicap Accessible Ramp
This month’s Disability Pride Festival in Madison will feature a new 25-foot ramp, as the result of a partnership between Mobility 101, Disability Pride Madison and three City agencies.
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Monday, Jul. 17, 2017
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Receives Fair Housing Award From the Wisconsin Fair Housing Network
The City of Madison Department of Civil Rights has been chosen to receive this year’s Fair Housing Award from the Wisconsin Fair Housing Network for their work to eliminate discrimination for residents within the city of M
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Wednesday, May. 24, 2017
Seeking Tolerance and Justice Over Hate
It's not possible to count the number of people in Madison who are affected daily by hate, bigotry or discrimination.
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Tuesday, May. 2, 2017
Nominations Sought for Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
The Department of Civil Rights - Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the Twentieth Annual Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award.
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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017
Madison Common Council Approves Pay Hikes for Employees with Disabilities
Madison Common Council members approved an ordinance change at their meeting February 28, ending the payment of subminimum wage to employees with disabilities.
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Friday, Feb. 24, 2017
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Hires New Affirmative Action Division Manager
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights (DCR) Director Norman Davis announced today that Felicia Jones has joined the Department of Civil Rights as Affirmative Action Division Manager.
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Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017
Statement of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin Regarding Trump Administration
The City of Madison will not waver in its efforts to protect the rights of everyone within our jurisdiction, regardless of status, while maintaining the core values of the Madison Police Department.
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Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016
Nominations Sought for the 31st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
Madison – Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.
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Friday, Jul. 15, 2016
Mayor Soglin Names Norman Davis Director of Department of Civil Rights
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced that Norman D. Davis has been hired as Madison’s Department of Civil Rights Director.
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Thursday, Mar. 3, 2016
City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission to Hold Presentations on Employment Initiatives
The City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission will be holding a two-part meeting to 1. hold brief presentations from local organizations about employment initiatives and 2.
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Thursday, Mar. 3, 2016
City of Madison Seeking Applications for AASPIRE Internship Program
The City of Madison's 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 studies compatibl
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Friday, Jan. 15, 2016
2016 City-County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awardee Announced
Madison – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the recipient of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.