Register Today: Advocacy, CRA & AFFH November 14 - 15, 2019 2201 North Monroe St, Baltimore, MD 21217 Maryland Community Reinvestment Coalition (MCRC) and NCRC invite you to join us for a joint training on November 14 - 15 in Baltimore with partners Prosperity Now! to discuss how to use advocacy and private and public funding to address the needs of your community. This two-day event will take place from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. By the end of the training session, participants will: Gain a deeper understanding of racial economic inequality in Baltimore and how these challenges impact their ability to render services to clients; Become knowledgeable about developing nonprofit programs and services that integrate tools to address the challenges of growing racial economic inequality;  Learn more about the Community Reinvestment Act and its requirement that banks invest in low-income people and places; Learn about the Fair Housing Acts’ Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing obligation for public funding to be used to invest in segregated communities.

DOROTHY BROWN BASCOM, Community Leader &

Civil Rights Worker, 91

The wife of the noted civil rights leader Rev. Marion C. Bascom, Bascom was a teacher, school principal, civil rights worker, and business owner. Believing that everyone could succeed, she was praised for her outstanding teaching ability while teaching at seven schools for forty years.

As her daughter remarked, she was a "quiet warrior" in the civil rights movement. She provided hospitality in hosting civil rights marchers as they traveled through Baltimore to Washington, D.C. Bascom also participated in the August 28,1963, March on Washington and the 1973 March on Washington. 

She was treasured for serving her great home-cooked meals for Douglas Memorial Community Church parishioners and Baltimore City officials, as well as members of the Goon Squad, who were Maryland civil rights activists. Bascom also was a member of the W.E.B. DuBois Circle of black women in Baltimore City.  

The family has created this Life Tribute page to share your memories: https://www.marchfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Bascom/.

Read the November 6, 2019 obituary in the Baltimore Sun.

September 17, 2019

Faith & Religious Accommodation in the Workplace Symposium Presented by: the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Jewish Community Services - Baltimore, Baltimore Jewish Council, and The Associated's Center for Leadership Tuesday, November 5, 2019 8:30am to 4:45pm Temple Oheb Shalom 7310 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore Cost: $20 before 10.4.2019 | $25 after 10.4.2019 Register: tinyurl.com/faith-workplace or contact Suzette Kossoff: careercenter@jcsbaltimore.org Join us for an interactive day of learning and discussion to promote understanding and inclusion for all faiths in every workplace. Featuring an array of dynamic speakers including faith leaders, civil rights, experts, educators, and social justice advocates. Explore current trends and data on faith practices in Maryland and the U.S., review legal requirements related to religious accommodations in the workplace, and discuss the rise in faith–based hate crimes. Kosher and halal breakfast and lunch included Please contact us if you need additional accommodations

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9:30 am Registration and light breakfast

Morning Workshop Sessions

Voting Process (LWVUS Concurrence) 

Civic Education Study Briefing

"Revenue Options for Funding Kirwan and Messaging Best Practices." 

12:00 pm Lunch 

We will hear from the newly elected

Speaker of the
Maryland House of Delegates - Adrienne Jones

Speaker Jones made history in her election to this role, as she is the first woman and African-American to hold such a leading role in the Maryland General Assembly's history. We are very excited to hear from her!

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League of Women Voters MD
http://www.lwvmd.org/

ANNE ARUNDEL County Council PASSES Fair Housing Law by 4-3 VOTE!!     HPRP is happy to announce the Anne Arundel County Council's HISTORIC vote last night PASSING the first countywide Fair Housing Law! The legislation prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, occupation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and source of income! This bill passage will ensure equal housing opportunities for all County residents and marks a significant step forward toward the County's efforts to end homelessness. PLEASE JOIN US in THANKING the County Executive and the Councilmembers who voted in support of this historic legislation: County Executive Steuart Pittman countyexecutive@aacounty.org Councilmember Sarah Lacey (Bill Sponsor) slacey@aacounty.org Council Chair Andrew Pruski andrew.pruski@aacounty.org Council Vice Chair Allison Pickard allison.pickard@aacounty.org Councilmember Lisa D. B. Rodvien lisa.rodvien@aacounty.org Also, HUGE THANKS to the many many residents of Anne Arundel County who testified in support of this bill and a fairer Anne Arundel County. The following organizations also supported this effort: ACLU of Maryland ADAPT Anne Arundel Connecting Together (ACT) Arundel Community Development Services NAACP Homeless Persons Representation Project Disability Rights Maryland ****************************************************** A copy of the legislation is available here

Beyond the Boundaries to hold Kick Off Event on October 12th

The Baltimore metro-based Beyond the Boundaries has announced that it is back! After taking off a brief time to evaluate its work and focus, they are now ready to begin the great work. Its mission is to promote "social equity through raising awareness of Systemic Racial Injustice and facilitating advocacy for Affordable Housing."

The organization is hosting a celebratory kick-off event to highlight the history of Beyond the Boundaries, receive feedback from past participants and new supporters, and work collaboratively to plan the future of Beyond the Boundaries.

Date And Time

Sat, October 12, 2019

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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Location

St Francis of Assisi Church

3615 Harford Road

Baltimore, MD 21218

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About Beyond the Boundaries

Beyond the Boundaries embraces Catholic Social Teaching by promoting social equity through raising awareness of Systemic Racial Injustice and facilitating advocacy for Affordable Housing.  The Program began in 1996 when Bishop John Ricard was asked to form the InterVicariate Task Force on Regional Issues for the express purpose of reflecting on the issues raised by Baltimore Unbound: A Strategy for Regional Renewal by David Rusk.  Focusing on social equity, in this context, seeks to provide a just opportunity for all, primarily through economic, ethnic, racial and social desegregation. Beyond the Boundaries considers issues affecting the Baltimore metropolitan region that include Baltimore City and the Counties of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford and Carroll as well as the parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It also assists other participating groups to collaboratively develop and promote policy solutions that can achieve racial justice and social equity within the region.

Copyright © 2019 Beyond the Boundariesbtb.org, All rights reserved. 

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Released by the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs on August 7, 2019 August 2019

Mayor Young Issues Executive Order to Support Immigrants On Wednesday, August 7, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young was joined by community advocates as he announced a new Executive Order titled, “Advancing Public Safety and Access to City Services.” This Executive Order served to expand citywide antidiscrimination policies, stating that “No City Department, agency, officer or employee shall act with bias against any individual based on actual or perceived . . . citizenship or immigration status.” Additionally, no City official should ask about citizenship or immigration status unless required to do so by state or federal law. During the press conference, Mayor Young also reaffirmed his commitment to keeping families together by continuing to provide legal representation to community members facing deportation hearings through the Safe City Baltimore initiative. “Immigrants who call Baltimore home should not live in fear of family separation for the simple fact that they cannot afford an attorney.” This Executive Order and Safe City Baltimore are critical to ensure that Baltimore City remains a Welcoming City to all. The Executive Order also builds upon the recent Baltimore City Police policy that prohibits officers from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration matters. Mayor Young continues to demonstrate leadership on issues facing immigrants and commitment to welcoming policies and practices. Thanks, Mayor Young!