Michigan Department of Civil Rights

Michigan Department of Civil Rights to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Flint Event Tonight
Michigan Department of Civil Rights to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Flint Event Tonight
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) and the Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center will celebrate the MDCR's 50th anniversary with a panel discussion tonight. The event, entitled "Cultivating Opportunities for Youth Through Community Collaboration," will kick off with a meet and greet at 5:30 p...
Michigan Dept of Civil Rights to Boost Native Americans’ View of “Possible Selves” by Bannning Mascots
Michigan Dept of Civil Rights to Boost Native Americans’ View of “Possible Selves” by Bannning Mascots
According to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the picture above harms Native Americans.  We’re not talking about hurt feelings.  Such images actually lower academic performance among Native Americans.  Please don’t dwell on the image; just a quick glance so you can follow along.  Pinhole viewing is recom...
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Complaint Over American Indian Mascots Based on Science
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Complaint Over American Indian Mascots Based on Science
Warriors, Redskins, Braves, Chiefs, Mohawks, and Chieftains are going to have to reconsider their mascot names and images if the Michigan Civil Rights Commission gets their way.   From Capac to Lansing, 35 schools have been warned that these names and/or images reinforce a negative stereotype of American Indians that negatively impacts student learning.  ...