Indiana Civil Rights Commission's December 2014 Newsletter

 

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Monthly Reports

Recent Findings

Upcoming Events 

January 30, 2015
2015 Statewide CLE Series
Huntington, Indiana

News Headlines

 
  
 

Message from the Director

ICRC Executive Director Jamal L. Smith shares his thoughts on the recent incidents involving police and the African American community.

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December 2014 

Crispus Attucks student to receive 2015 Passing the Torch Award 
Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School Freshman Binuri Lasanya Hapuarachchy was named the winner of the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing and Multimedia Contest today for her essay titled “Everlasting”. For her winning entry, Binuri will be presented with the prestigious 2015 Passing the Torch Award...more

ICRC, MLKIHC to lead Dr. King Day of Service Jan. 16th 
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission will lead more than 100 Indianapolis residents, and more than half a dozen local organizations, in the Fourth Annual Dr. King Day of Service Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Watkins Park Family Center in Indianapolis. The event looks to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by increasing economic opportunities through service and volunteer activities...more

Bella Vita Restaurant in Indianapolis faces discrimination charge
Akia Haynes, Deputy Director and General Counsel for the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), issued a notice of finding against Bella Vita Restaurant in Indianapolis, Ind. The charge states there is probable cause to believe that an unlawful discriminatory practice occurred in violation of the Indiana Civil Rights Law...more

"Civil Rights and Administrative Law" seminar set for Jan. 30th
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will conduct a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for attorneys and legal professionals Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Huntington County Community School Corporation Career Center...more

24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission announced today plans for the State of Indiana’s 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration on Thursday, January 15, 2015...more