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The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
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October 23, 2023
Media Contact:
Jada Fisher
517-281-0944
The Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs (CMEAA) condemns the recent uptick of Islamophobic and anti-Arab harassment of our Middle Eastern American (MEA) communities in Michigan. According to the Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, “Students are reporting being expelled, removed from classes, asked to go home and change their clothes, being monitored and policed for their social media posts, subjected to violent attacks on campus, losing job opportunities, being placed on blacklisting websites, targeted for pro-Palestinian speech and activism.” This climate of fear and hatred is particularly dangerous in the Detroit metropolitan area given that it is home to the largest concentration of Arab-Americans in the United States.
The Office of Global Michigan, along with the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan, Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, and the Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council, stand in solidarity with CMEAA against the abhorrent acts of hate and discrimination that are distressing the MEA communities in Michigan.
CMEAA stands for a Michigan that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all. We call on all communities in Michigan to come together and reject Islamophobia, bigotry, and hatred as we hope for an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
If you would like to submit a complaint to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, you may use the online complaint form, call 1-800-482-3604, or email MDCRServiceCenter@michigan.gov. If you would like assistance filing your complaint reach out to CMEAA at cmeaa@michigan.gov.