MCRC Education Equity in Michigan Report
This division supports the state ADA Coordinator in carrying out the duties outlined in Executive Order 2004-31.
CEED seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes to complex problems. We collaborate with community organizations; churches; non-profit organizations; and city, county, state and federal government entities to address issues affecting the well-being of community members. Engaging in a collaborative manner is a powerful tool used to bring about environmental, social and behavioral changes that will improve the health of the community and its members.
The mission of the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing is to affirm the indisputable rights of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing residents to effective communication. The Division provides advocacy, interpreter testing, technical assistance, and interpreting services for the Governor, legislature, and state departments.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office develops educational training session and resources designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and its impact in the work we do and the people we serve.
CEED’s educational efforts provide customers with information and training about civil rights laws and enhances the awareness of civil rights issues. It provides the public with a resource for the proactive prevention of discrimination within a community.
The primary mission of the MCRC and MDCR is to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, law enforcement and public service.
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March 2021
On February 10, Equity Officer Alfredo Hernandez and Director White launched an internal Black History Month initiative to honor and celebrate Black History Month within the department.
“The work of diversity, equity, and inclusion provides us with meaningful venues to increase access,” said Alfredo. “As we continue to honor the legacy of marginalized communities, Black History Month always offers meaningful opportunities to reflect on our shared past through an approach that acknowledges and understands the impact of systemic racism, as well as the valuable contributions and unwavering resilience of black people in the United States and abroad. Our internal Black History Month initiative is aimed to serve as a platform for deeper introspection as we continue to envision an inclusive community where people remember the past and remain committed to a more inclusive future."
Throughout the month, staff members contributed to a reading list on Black history and racial equity subjects and shared their favorite Black historical figures through the internal Black History Month Initiative folder. A special thanks to Erika Clark, Christina Beltz, Tyra Khan, Jeannette Johnson and Rene Hoffman for sharing their favorite Black history books!
Book recommendations included:
Among the favorite historical figures the MDCR team identified were:
Staff also participated in Michigan State University's Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series "Slavery to Freedom," which focused on the history and legacy of African Americans in the United States.
