• Message from Director Scott regarding the Root Beer Summits 
First let me personally thank everyone who attended, facilitated or was involved in the planning of Michigan's Root Beer Summits held on November 17th. Thanks to your commitment, more than 600 people gathered around the state to participate in discussions on racial and ethnic diversity. These summits were historic in that we convened several concurrent conversations, designed to build common ground ...

• 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.

• 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 ...

• Web coverage of the Root Beer Summits 

• Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) Training (FY 2009)
The Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) has again partnered with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) and the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crime (MIAAHC) to offer workshops on cultural competence and hate crime to those who provide services to victims of crime.