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April 17, 2026
In This Issue:
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Help Ensure Civil Rights Remain Central in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is already shaping decisions that impact people’s lives, including employment, housing, accessing public services, and more. As these systems continue evolving, it is critical to ensure that civil rights remain central to how technology is designed, implemented, and governed.
Join us on June 17 for Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms, a virtual summit bringing together leaders from across all sectors for a timely conversation at the intersection of innovation and accountability.
The conversations and insights gathered during the summit will help inform a post-event report featuring policy recommendations and key takeaways to support future action across sectors.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
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Spread the Word
To help promote this event, we’ve also developed a promotional toolkit with ready-to-use social media graphics, sample posts, and outreach materials that speakers, attendees, and partner organizations can share with their networks in order to encourage participating in the Summit.
Visit the Promotional Materials Hub
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ASL interpreters and CART services will be provided for this event. If you require an additional auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the event please email Dorris Tilmon at TilmonD@michigan.gov by June 1, 2026. Requests for disability-related accommodations that are received after that date will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Luke Londo, Chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, released a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which affects Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
"The recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act yet again demonstrates this Court’s desire to further erode the voices of people of color and all those who have been historically disenfranchised. The core tenet of the Voting Rights Act is to ensure racial equality in the electoral process by dismantling structures of oppression, and this Court seems determined to rebuild them."
This comes shortly after the Michigan Civil Rights Commission unanimously passed a resolution at its last quarterly meeting supporting voting rights. Read more about the resolution.
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MDCR Spotlight: Racial Discrimination
Join us on Thursday, May 28 for the MDCR Spotlight Series as we explore the topic of racial discrimination.
During this forum, participants will learn about MDCR's work and their role in enforcing civil rights law.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Boys and Girls Club Admin Building | 777 Riverview Drive, Building D, Suite 217 | Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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Email williamsk8@michigan.gov to request accommodations.
We hope to see you there!
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ADA Virtual Commemoration Event:
Everyday Access for All
More than three decades after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the fight for accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity continues to shape communities across Michigan and the nation.
To honor that legacy, MDCR’s ADA Compliance Unit invites community members, advocates, cross-sector leaders, election officials, and policymakers to join us virtually for Everyday Access for All, a statewide event commemorating the legacy and impact of the ADA while exploring the work that still lies ahead.
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Format: Virtual
Sessions include topics such as:
- Accessible Voting
- Accessible Social Media
- Accessible Healthcare
- Addressing Access Barriers
A special thank you to our community partners:
Join us on July 9 to honor the legacy of the ADA and help shape a more inclusive future for all Michigan residents.
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ASL interpreting services will be provided by Toi Bogan, April Davidson, and Mitch Holaly along with live CART captioning. If a different accommodation is required, please e-mail Tiara McKenzie at MDCR-DRAC-Events@michigan.gov by no later than Thursday, July 2.
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