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January 20, 2025
In This Issue:
Image of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission 60th anniversary logo, including 1963 - 2023. Colorful graphic of "60 years" with an image of the shape of the state of Michigan inside the 0.
The first Michigan Civil Rights Commission meeting of 2025 will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Suite L-150 of Cadillac Place, 3054 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202.
At the January meeting, Commissioners are expected to elect officers for the year ahead and establish committees to examine priority issue areas. The January meeting will be the first for newly appointed Commissioner Rev. Richard White III. Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer re-appointed current Commission Chair Gloria Lara to a second term and Pastor White to a four-year term succeeding Commissioner Richard Corriveau, whose term is expiring.
New Commissioner: Rev. Richard White III
Rev. Richard White III, of Detroit, is a pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Detroit and president of the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity. He also serves as the 3rd vice moderator for the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist District Association.
Pastor White has served in multiple organizational capacities for a number of groups, including: multiple leadership roles within the Fellowship District Congress of Christian Education; general secretary for the Baptist, Missionary and Educational State Convention of Michigan; treasurer and financial secretary for the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity; and financial secretary for Kingdom Building Pastors and People International.
Pastor White holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theology from the Tennessee School of Religion. Richard White III is appointed as a member who represents Democrats for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
(Image is a professional photo of Richard White III, wearing a black suit and smiling.)
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 MI RESPONSE TO HATE. VIRTUAL SESSION. MDCR invites you to join us for the MI Response to Hate virtual session, where we will discuss race. January 23, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration is required. ASL Interpretation and CART captioning will be provided. If you require additional accommodations, contact Kimberly Williams at WilliamsK8@Michigan.gov. Background image is clasped hands of different races. Logo for MI Response to Hate in the lower right corner with an illustrated heart shape.
MI RESPONSE TO HATE
Virtual Session
Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Topic: Race
Speakers:
Photo of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leaving an airplane. Text Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Service. MDCR logo against a field of blue.
Today on January 20, 2025, the nation will again celebrate and commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you are looking for an opportunity to take part in a local MLK Day event, start your search here.
Southeast Michigan
MLK, Jr. Day at The Wright | The Wright - Detroit
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Events - The Henry Ford - Dearborn
MLK Service Day | Royal Oak, MI - Berkley
Mid Michigan
Week of MLK Commemorations - Institutional Diversity and Inclusion | Michigan State University - East Lansing
MLK Commission of Mid-Michigan to celebrate 40th Annual Day of Celebration - Lansing
West Michigan
GVSU Commemoration Week Events - Grand Rapids
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Leadership Summit at Hope College - Holland
Martin Luther King Day 2025 Events - Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Kalamazoo
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