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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11038
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Missouri Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a meeting on March 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review, edit, and approve a report on Curriculum Censorship. Members of the public can listen to the discussion through a conference call or Zoom, and they may also submit written comments within 30 days after the meeting. For further details, individuals can contact David Barreras or visit the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Missouri team, which helps with fair treatment rules, will talk on March 14, 2025, about school book bans. People can listen by phone or Zoom and say what they think by writing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8165
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual public meeting by the New Jersey State Advisory Committee to discuss how criminal records affect employment and occupational licenses in New Jersey. This meeting will be held on February 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET and is open to the public via a web conference link. Members of the public can also participate and submit written comments within 30 days following the meeting. More details and contact information are available through the Commission's website and other provided resources.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to talk about how having a criminal record can make it hard for people in New Jersey to get jobs or special work permits. They will do this by having an online meeting that anyone can watch or join.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9049
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Delaware Advisory Committee will hold monthly planning meetings by conference call on the first Wednesday of each month from March to September 2021. These meetings will start at 1:00 p.m. ET and will focus on project planning and possible panel briefings. The public can listen in by calling the provided toll-free number, and they may also participate by making brief statements during the designated comment period. Meeting records will be available on the FACA database website as they become available.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is telling everyone that a group called the Delaware Advisory Committee will have phone meetings each month. These meetings are for planning and they will happen on the first Wednesday each month from March to September 2021. People can listen in and even talk during a special time for comments.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12293
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Ohio Advisory Committee will hold two virtual public meetings via Zoom on April 11 and May 2, 2025. The meetings aim to review and approve a project proposal for a study on antisemitism in Ohio and to plan related public briefings. Members of the public can register to attend, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments. For additional information or accommodations, individuals can contact designated officers via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The committee in Ohio is having two Zoom calls to talk about how people treat Jewish people in the state and to plan meetings for the public to learn more, but there are some issues like not having enough information on what they will discuss and how people without the internet can see the meeting information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15536
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual business meeting for the Oklahoma Advisory Committee on April 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT using ZoomGov. This meeting marks the beginning of the Committee's term and includes discussions on initial project topics. The public is invited to attend and can register through a provided Zoom link, with opportunities for public comments during the meeting. Written comments are also welcome for up to 30 days after the meeting and can be sent via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Oklahoma group that helps with civil rights is having a meeting on the computer on April 23, 2025, where they'll talk about what they'll work on first. People can join to listen and even share thoughts, but they must follow some rules to make sure everyone can hear each other nicely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6628
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting for the Virginia Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed policing project. The public can listen or participate via a toll-free phone line or an online registration link, and are also welcome to submit written comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Virginia Advisory Committee is having an online meeting on February 18, 2021, to talk about how police work might change. People can listen in and share their thoughts by phone or online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1088
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will conduct a series of virtual meetings via Webex on January 11, February 1, and February 17, 2021, to plan panels on police use of force and accountability. Interested members of the public can participate in these meetings and are encouraged to register through the provided links. Public comments are welcome during the meetings, and written comments can be submitted to the Commission's Western Regional Office. Records from these meetings will be accessible on the Commission’s website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission wants to talk about how the police use force and how they can be held responsible if they do something wrong. They will have online meetings in January and February 2021, and anyone can listen in and share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11700
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a virtual meeting of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) set for Tuesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This Second Quarter Business Meeting will cover CSSBMB business items, operations, and future plans. The meeting is open to the public for viewing via a livestream on the Commission's YouTube page. Real-time transcription (CART) will be available for attendees, and further information can be found on the CSSBMB website and their social media channels.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission will hold an online meeting to talk about important plans for helping Black men and boys. People can watch it live on YouTube, but the time and details might change, so it's important to keep checking for updates.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12292
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public briefing on March 21, 2025, to discuss language access for individuals with limited English proficiency. The briefing, which will be held in Washington, D.C. and livestreamed online, aims to investigate how language barriers affect access to government services and healthcare. Subject matter experts, government officials, community advocates, and impacted individuals will provide testimony. The Commission is also accepting public comments on this topic until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to talk about how people who don’t speak English very well can still get help from services like hospitals. They're having a meeting on March 21, 2025, where people will talk about this topic. People can share their thoughts about it until April 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5131
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Nebraska State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold virtual meetings on February 22, March 1, and March 10, 2021. These meetings will focus on reviewing and approving a draft report regarding the use of Native American symbols, names, and imagery in school mascots. Members of the public can join the meetings online or by phone and are welcome to share their comments during the open period at the end of each meeting. Written comments can be submitted up to 30 days following each meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nebraska Advisory Committee will have online meetings in early 2021 to talk about school mascots that use Native American symbols and decide on a report about it. People can join these meetings using their computer or phone and can share their thoughts at the end of the meetings.