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ANN ARBOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE
P.O. Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Raymond Chauncey, Human Rights Coordinator
Tel: (313) 994-2762
Fax: (313) 994-2590
TDD: None
The Human Rights Office enforces the 1978 city ordinance that prohibits, in addition to the federally protected classes, discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, marital status, educational associations, or sexual orientation.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Ann Arbor
Type(s) of publications: None
DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
2 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48226
John Roy Castillo, Director
Tel: (313) 224-4950
Fax: (313) 224-3434
TDD: None
The Detroit Department of Human Rights is charged with enforcing the city's ordinance that prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, and mortgage and other lending. The Department cooperates with various organizations and agencies in the City to achieve its goal of ending discrimination.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Detroit
Type(s) of publications: None
WAYNE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS DIVISION
600 Randolph, 5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Irma Clark, Director
Tel: (313) 224-5021/5022
Fax: (313) 224-6932
TDD: None
The Division conducts an EEO review of all firms doing business with Wayne County. It compiles data for Wayne County's EEO review by the U.S. Labor Department. It conducts an EEO review of all Federal contracts under Wayne County's administration. It also investigates all internal discrimination cases, i.e., racial, sexual harassment, age, and gender.
Geographic area(s) served: Wayne County
Type(s) of publications: None
FLINT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
1101 S. Saginaw
Flint, MI 48502
Cleo McGee, Executive Director
Tel: (810) 766-7430
Fax: (810) 234-8460
TDD: None
The Commission enforces the fair housing ordinance, which protects the same classes as the Federal law. The Commission is involved in enforcement, educational activities, and efforts to promote diversity awareness.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Flint
Type(s) of publications: None
GRAND RAPIDS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT
300 Monroe, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ingrid Scott-Weekley, Director
Tel: (616) 456-3027
Fax: (616) 456-3728
TDD: (616) 456-3210
The Department investigates complaints of discrimination within city government, investigates housing discrimination complaints, administers Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and administers the minority and women business enterprise and contract compliance programs. It monitors the city's affirmative action program, and provides training in sexual harassment, affirmative action, and civil rights issues.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Grand Rapids
Type(s) of publications: None
HOLLAND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
City Hall
270 South River
Holland, MI 49423
Jose L. Reyna, Director
Tel: (616) 355-1328
Fax: (616) 355-1490
TDD: None
The Commission files and investigates complaints of civil rights violations. It conducts education and outreach in the areas of civil rights law, fair housing, employee relations, diversity, and rental rights and responsibilities. It promotes amicable relations between all residents of the City of Holland.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Holland
Type(s) of publications: Monthly staff report and HRC minutes
JACKSON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
161 W. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
Michael D. Brown, Chairman
Tel: (517) 788-4167
Fax: (517) 768-5820
TDD: None
The HRC was established as a part of the city government in 1963. The HRC acts as a catalyst for change throughout the government structure of the city. The HRC is charged with resolution of complaints brought by citizens, conciliation of differences between residents and their government, and articulation of community needs. The HRC plans constructive programs to meet perceived necessities that can be addressed in HRC reports to the City Commission for action.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Jackson
Type(s) of publications: Newsletter
LANSING HUMAN RELATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
119 N. Washington Square
City Hall Annex, 3rd Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Arthur J. Walker, Director
Tel: (517) 483-4477
Fax: (517) 377-0078
TDD: (517) 483-4479
The Department is charged with educating the public about and enforcing the fair housing ordinance. The ordinance prohibits discrimination on the basis of marital status, political orientation, AIDS, or source of income.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Lansing
Type(s) of publications: None
MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
201 N. Washington Square, 7th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Karen Kay, Chairperson
Tel: (517) 373-0654
Fax: (517) 355-1649
TDD: None
The Commission is an advocacy agency for Native Americans and works to protect rights granted by treaty. It maintains sovereignty, improves economic conditions, manages educational programs, and provides grants to Indian tribes and organizations.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Michigan
Type(s) of publications: Quarterly newsletter, annual report, and pow-wow calendar
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
201 N. Washington Square, 7th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Nanette Lee Reynolds, Ed.D. , Executive Director
Tel: (517) 335-3164
Fax: (517) 355-1649
TDD: (313) 961-1353
The Department investigates and resolves discrimination complaints in nearly all aspects of life. It prevents discrimination through a variety of educational programs. The agency reviews employment profiles of companies seeking to do business with the State and certifies minority-, women-, and handicapped-owned businesses.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Michigan
Type(s) of publications: Newsletter and general information material
MICHIGAN WOMEN'S COMMISSION
201 N. Washington Square, 7th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Kathy DeGrow, Executive Director
Tel: (517) 373-2884
Fax: (517) 355-1649
TDD: None
The Michigan Women's Commission was established by Public Act I of 1968 and consists of 19 voting members. The Commission's mandate is to: 1) study and review the status of women throughout the State; 2) direct attention to critical problems confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers, and workers; 3) recommend methods of overcoming discrimination in employment and civil and political rights; 4) promote methods for enabling women to develop their skills, continue their education, and retrain; 5) make surveys and appoint advisory committees in such fields as education, social services, labor laws and employment policies, law enforcement, health, legal rights, family relations, volunteer services; and 6) secure recognition of women's accomplishments and contributions to the State.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Michigan
Type(s) of publications: Annual report