Michigan Department of Civil Rights

The news comes two weeks after the death of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was fatally shot in the back of the head by a White GRPD officer during a traffic stop on April 4.

Weekly we focus on the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community. This morning we speak with Alfredo Hernandez, racial…

The chairman of Michigan’s Civil Rights Commission is leaving the post to become Detroit’s interim police chief, the city’s mayor announced Monday.James…

Agustin Arbulu from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that they will be launching an investigation into the Grand Rapids Police…

The state of Michigan wants to learn about the needs of deaf, blind and hearing-impaired residents.The Department of Civil Rights launched an online…

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is holding off for now on deciding whether to declare that discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing…

A Michigan Supreme Court justice and state civil rights officials are highlighting new rules that establish minimum certification levels for sign language…

A recent report puts a multi-billion dollar price tag on inequality in the state, and calls for action by local leaders. Eric Williams is the executive…