Seeking Tolerance and Justice Over Hate, or “STAJOH”, was formed in 1999 in order to combat hate crimes in our community.
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2020 and 2021 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community Winners are Oscar Mireles and the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion of Dane County
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October 15th is White Cane Safety Day in Madison
postedMayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council have proclaimed Friday, October 15, 2021 as “White Cane Safety Day” in the City of Madison.
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2021 Wright Award Recipient Named
postedThe Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Carmella Harris, who has worked tirelessly to serve the basic human rights of her neighbors while showing them enormous dignity and respect.
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Historic News, City of Madison Launches Multilingual Complaint Portal for Discrimination Cases
postedThe Department of Civil Rights (DCR) has upgraded their system for taking discrimination complaints.
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Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Winner Tami Fleming
postedThe Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Tami Fleming, who has dedicated much of her life to helping Madison’s homeless population.
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2021 City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awardees Announced
postedDane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway today announced the recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr.
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City Hires Kristy Kumar to Head New Equity Division
postedThe City of Madison Department of Civil Rights has hired Kristy Kumar for the position of Equity & Social Justice Manager. This is a new position to lead a new division within the Department.
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City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Milele Chikasa Anana
postedMilele Chikasa Anana, perhaps best known for publishing UMOJA Magazine, passed away May 6, 2020 after discontinuing dialysis.
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Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on Rejecting Racism in Our Community
postedThe 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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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya
postedStaff 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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County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
postedCounty Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees
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Mayor Calls for Action after Survey Results on City Work Culture
postedTwo committees that focus on race and gender equality in the City are recommending change and action after
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