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Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Recipient, Edward Murray, Jr.
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City of Madison to Raise Disability Pride Flag in Honor of Disability Pride Month
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Madison, Wi: The City of Madison is proud to host a Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ceremony and news conference will take place on Tuesday, July…
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Madison Updates its ADA Transition Plan
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Over the past year, the Department of Civil Rights and many other City of Madison agencies have worked to identify barriers to access in all city programs, facilities and the public right of way as they worked on revitalizing Madison’s American with…
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City of Madison to Host Community Listening Sessions on Workplace Discrimination
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The City of Madison Equal Opportunities Commission announces a new series of public listening sessions to discuss workplace discrimination and empower individuals with the necessary tools to report it.
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LaMovida Radio’s Conectando con tu Ciudad Shares Valuable Information about City of Madison Resources
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Enoch Melgarejo, with the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights, hosts “Conectando con tu Ciudad” on LaMovida Radio. In this monthly show, Enoch interviews City staff to share City programs with the Spanish Speaking community.
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What We Could Lose: Medicaid and Other Programs For People with Disabilities Event
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The Department of Civil Rights and community partners are offering a forum for community members who want to learn more about potential cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs.
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Dane County Executive Agard, Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
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MADISON - Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway proudly announced this year’s recipients of the City-County Humanitarian Awards honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2025 honorees are…
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RaISE Program Guarantees Job Interviews for Participants
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The Referrals and Interviews for Sustainable Employment (RaISE) program provides an opportunity to obtain employment, regardless of a job seekers’ background, gender, race, or ethnicity, overcoming barriers some communities face.
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Marcus Allen, Sr. Awarded Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award
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The Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Reverend Dr. Marcus Allen, Sr. The award will be presented at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm.Reverend Allen's tireless efforts have had a profound…
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City of Madison Prioritizes BRT Accessibility, Partners With Local Experts
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the City of Madison is evaluating our transportation and pedestrian systems to better meet the needs of residents and visitors with disabilities.
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Calling all Northside and Eastside Madison residents! Equal Opportunities Commission Hosts Housing Meeting to Address Community Concerns
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The Equal Opportunities Commission of Madison is set to host a crucial housing meeting on March 14th, 2024, at the Lakeview Madison Public Library (2845 N Sherman Ave Madison, WI 53704.). This event aims to address the surge in housing…
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Black History Month Event: Stamp Presentation, Film, Conversation with Dr. Charles Taylor
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Join us this Thursday Feb. 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. to celebrate the end of Black History Month with a presentation, film viewing and discussion at Monona Terrace in Madison.
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BRT East-West Project: One of the Largest Public Works Projects in City History
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The City of Madison is proud to celebrate its partnerships with several independent businesses making an important contribution to the community through Bus Rapid Transit. Coming in at $65.7 million, it’s one of the largest public works projects in…
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Thank You! 60th Anniversary of City’s Civil Rights Equal Opportunities Ordinance
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The Department of Civil Rights would like to thank everyone who came to the 60th Anniversary of the City of Madison Equal Opportunities Ordinance Celebration. DCR would also like to express appreciation to everyone who supports the civil rights work…
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Dane County Executive Parisi, Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
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County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Ashzianna Alexander, Mathias Lemos Castillo, and Dr. Jack Daniels as this year’s recipients of the City-County Humanitarian Awards honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King.
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City Celebrates Construction Companies' Dedication to Inclusion, Diversity
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The City of Madison is proud to celebrate two successful projects where local contractors have completed key developments in the community that align with the City’s values, core mission, and dedication to diversity and inclusion. The City of…
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Equal Opportunities Commission and Civil Rights in Madison Celebrate 60 years
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The City of Madison, Equal Opportunity Commission invites the community to a celebration reception, November 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at The Atrium at 2300 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53713.Please join the members of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the…
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Madison's First Disability Summit
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The City of Madison Takes a Radical Approach to Engagement with the Disability Community this Disability Pride Month
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2023 Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Recipient
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The Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Emanuel Scarbrough. The award will be presented at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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Accessible Taxi Grants Will Help Fill Transit Gaps
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People who use wheelchairs face barriers to daily living activities, social outings, and fully participating in what the City has to offer, because of inadequate accessible transportation options. New grant funding will help close the gaps. Due to…