MEDIA ADVISORY: CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO HOST MLK CELEBRATION

CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO HOST MLK CELEBRATION

For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Media Contact:
Lisa Welch
lwelch@icrc.in.gov
317-670-5484
CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO HOST MLK CELEBRATION

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission (MLKIHC), Indiana Black Expo, Inc., and AFSCME Local 725 will host the State of Indiana's 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration today, January 10, 2019, from 12 PM-1 PM at the Indiana Statehouse.

The Celebration will acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Hoosiers from around the state who make significant strides toward achieving Dr. King's "dream." Five total awards will be conferred by Governor Eric Holcomb. 

WHO:  Governor Eric J. Holcomb

           Indiana Civil Rights Commission- Greg Wilson, Executive Director

           Indiana Black Expo, Inc.,-Tanya Bell, President and CEO

           Members of the Indiana General Assembly 

WHEN: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 12 PM-1:00 PM

WHERE: Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington, St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

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About Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) enforces the civil rights laws of the State of Indiana. We investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, credit and education. We also educate organizations, companies, landlords, associations, and individuals on their rights and responsibilities under Indiana civil rights laws and the mission to eradicate discrimination.