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  • 2021-03005 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Alabama Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9478
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Alabama Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on February 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, which can be accessed via Webex or by phone. The meeting's purpose is to discuss civil rights issues in Alabama and plan for upcoming briefings. Members of the public are welcome to listen in and will have an opportunity to make comments. Further information and details for participating can be acquired by reaching out to David Barreras, the Designated Federal Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is having a meeting where people from Alabama can talk about fairness and rights. It's happening online or by phone, and anyone can listen and share their thoughts if they want.

  • 2021-02798 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Maryland Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9049
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Maryland Advisory Committee will hold meetings via conference call on March 2, April 6, and May 4, 2021, at noon (ET). The purpose of these meetings is to complete their work on health disparities related to COVID-19 in Maryland and to begin planning new projects on civil rights issues in the state. The public can join the meetings using a web conference link or a phone line, with options for individuals who have hearing impairments. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the open comment period or submit written comments, which are due approximately 30 days after each meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is having phone meetings to talk about health and fairness in Maryland, how COVID-19 affects these, and what new fairness projects they should work on. They want people to listen in and share their thoughts.

  • 2025-01080 — State Advisory Committees; Renewal
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5812
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Commission on Civil Rights has announced the renewal of the charters for the 51 State advisory committees. These committees exist in each state and the District of Columbia and focus on advising the Commission about civil rights issues specific to their regions. The charter renewal will take effect on January 30, 2025, and will last for two years unless it is renewed again. The advisory committees include members with diverse political views to ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is making sure their helpers in each state keep working together for two more years to think about how people are treated fairly. They want to hear from different people to make good decisions!

  • 2025-05053 — Notice of Public Meeting of the New York Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13730
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the New York Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting through Zoom on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss civil rights issues and will be open for public comments. Interested individuals can join the meeting via a provided Zoom link or by phone; closed captioning will be available. Written comments are welcome and must be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is having a special online meeting to talk about fairness and rights for people on April 23, 2025, and anyone can listen or talk there. You can watch the meeting on the computer through Zoom, and if you have something to say, you can also write or email them after the meeting.

  • 2021-03346 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Illinois Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10236
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Illinois Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on March 9, 2021, using the online platform WebEx. The meeting's goal is to prepare for an upcoming briefing on education and civil rights issues in Illinois. The public is welcome to listen and participate during the open comment period. Instructions for joining the meeting online or by phone are provided, and written comments can be submitted to the regional office following the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Illinois Advisory Committee is having a meeting on March 9, 2021, using a computer program called WebEx, to get ready to talk about schools and civil rights. People can join the meeting online or by phone and are allowed to share their thoughts at a certain time during the meeting.