Baltimore Fair Housing Month Resource Fair 2025 is April 26th!

 

April is recognized as Fair Housing Month in the United States to commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This landmark law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. This month serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal access to housing and the need to address systemic barriers that perpetuate segregation and inequality. It is a time to reflect on the progress made, educate communities about their rights, and reaffirm commitments to fostering inclusive, diverse neighborhoods where everyone has the opportunity to live free from discrimination. Join the Office of Equity and Civil Rights and the Community Relations Commission for our upcoming Baltimore City Fair Housing Month Resource Fair! Learn more about your rights as a renter/homeowner in Baltimore City and be connected with resources to help you thrive in your communities. Lunch will be served, and activities are available for folks to bring their kids!  Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025  Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  Location: Baltimore Unity Hall  Address: 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21217, United States Register Here!

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Baltimore City Women's Commission Women's History Month Luncheon is March 29th

The Baltimore City Women’s Commission invites you to join us for a special luncheon in celebration of Women’s History Month! Under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," we will honor the remarkable women educators of Baltimore City who are making a profound difference in the lives of their students. This inspiring event will feature a keynote address from former Senator Jill P. Carter, a performance by international comedian and performer Ti Malik Coleman, and remarks from the Mayor and members of the Women’s Commission. Event Details:  Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025  Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Location: Tawes Ballroom, Coppin State University  Address: 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216 We look forward to celebrating with you! Register Here!   7 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone # 410-396-3141 Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help

Baltimore City Civil Rights Week 2024 Programming Announcement

The Office of Equity and Civil Rights is excited to invite you to join us for our annual Civil Rights Week from October 4th - 12th! We have several events scheduled throughout the week that touch on key topics including Police Accountability, The History of Redlining and Housing Discrimination in the city, Legislative Access for Women, a History of Immigration and Inclusion in Baltimore and more! Check out some of what's happening below and sign up to join us. All events are free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! Register Here!

Baltimore City Civil Rights Week 2024 Program Announced

 

Baltimore City Civil Rights Week 2024 Program Announcements 09/27/2024 The Office of Equity and Civil Rights is excited to invite you to join us for our annual Civil Rights Week from October 4th - 12th! We have several events scheduled throughout the week that touch on key topics including Police Accountability, The History of Redlining and Housing Discrimination in the city, Legislative Access for Women, a History of Immigration and Inclusion in Baltimore and more! Check out some of what's happening below and sign up to join us. All events are free and open to the public. Hope to see you there! This panel will provide context to our current civilian oversight structures in Baltimore City. We will detail the accountability process from beginning to end and provide insight on the future of civilian oversight of law enforcement and hope you join us in demystifying civilian oversight in Baltimore City!   Register Here Register Here   Faith leaders from diverse worship centers around the City will host City leaders and offer prayers for justice and civil rights for the City of Baltimore in the City Hall Rotunda. *This event is virtual only.* This is an opportunity to Baltimore City residents, particularly those who are themselves living with disabilities, to make their concerns known. The event features a Q&A with City officials and alternative ways to submit questions/concerns for response from the City.   Register Here Register Here   Join OECR and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland for an insightful presentation that will shine a light on the unique relationship between Prince Hall Freemasonry and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, particularly Morgan State University. This presentation will not only inform the observer of the rich historical relationship between the MWPHGL of MD and Morgan State University but serve as a reminder of the much-needed work to hew from a historical mountain of despair a stone of hope, to build a future of achievement. Join us for an interactive plenary which focuses on the historic significance of the Slave Song (Negro Spiritual) and its impact on the nation and world, which also influence the music of the Civil Rights Movement, and the inextricable link to the iconic Baltimore Civil Rights leaders, many of whom were pastors and community leaders in Landmark churches.   Register Here Register Here   Join OECR and the Baltimore City Law Department for an engaging panel discussion and presentation on the history of redlining in Baltimore and the attempts by the City to reverse the effects in the community. We are happy to welcome experts in the field to discuss everything from the case of City of Baltimore v. Wells Fargo, NA to the vacant homes in our communities. Join us for an inspiring event celebrating the remarkable contributions of women trailblazers in Baltimore's Civil Rights Movement. This panel discussion will spotlight the impactful lives of Billie Holiday, Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson, and Irene Morgan Kirkaldy, exploring their enduring legacies and the challenges they overcame. Don't miss this opportunity to honor these iconic women and explore ways to make a difference in our communities. *This event will include dinner*   Register Here Register Here   Join us for an informative and engaging event dedicated to educating the public on gender-related voter issues. This event will feature high level presentations on critical topics such as housing, LGBTQ rights, returning citizens and immigration, and voter education. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts and connect with local organizations that advocate for these issues at our resource fair. This is a valuable opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and resources to make informed voting decisions and advocate for gender equity in Baltimore. Join us and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs for an insightful panel presentation and workshop to highlight the history of struggle for inclusion, as well as progress achieved, by and for immigrants in the City of Baltimore in various sectors of society, including housing, economic development, and healthcare. The panel will be conducted entirely in Spanish and an interpreter and listening equipment will be provided for audience members who do not speak Spanish.   Register Here Register Here   Join us for an insightful and educational community walk though historic Upton. Walk with us as we explore the new additions to the community including the fantastic opening of the Penn Avenue Main Street Welcome Center and the renovation and grand opening of the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. See how this community's history has helped shape its future and the futures of communities around Baltimore. *DHCD will be providing fair housing information sessions and resources.* *Lunch will be provided*

Get Your Tickets for the 30th Annual Civil Rights Breakfast!

 

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