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The Bloomington Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the Omar Bonderud Award. Eligible recipients are individuals and organizations (business, volunteer, or religious groups) that have shown special efforts to ensure citizens of Bloomington equal opportunities in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education and/or represent a substantial effort toward educating, winning, or preserving equality and justice for protected groups.
If you would like to nominate an individual or organization, nominations will be accepted through August 25. Applications can be found on the City's website. For more information, contact the Bloomington Human Rights Commission at 952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740.
Bloomington is seeking applications for an adult commissioner opportunity to serve on the Human Rights Commission. Applicants are appointed by the City Council and must be residents of Bloomington. Applications are available online.
The law says that you cannot be treated differently in certain areas because of certain personal characteristics. For instance, you can't be treated differently in employment because of your race. For a chart of protected classes, visit the City's website.
The 11th annual Twin Cities World Refugee celebration is on Sunday, July 16, 1 - 5 p.m. at Loring Park in Minneapolis.
 Kite Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Don't miss this annual family friendly event!
Free kites for those 18 and younger while supplies last.
Entertainment will be provided by Bob and the Beachcombers, Circus Manduhai, Mariachi Son de Morelos, and Harisen Daiko.
Activities will include inflatables from Dunk N Jump (free of charge), kite flying contest, craft projects with Home Depot and Artistry, and large kite flying demonstrations with Mr. Kite, Craig Christensen.
For more information, visit the City's website or contact Human Services at 952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740.
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Because the Commission and the Office strive to respond to issues impacting Bloomington, we encourage you to report potential human rights issues to the Human Rights staff liaison so that they can be brought to the Commission’s attention.
Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
humanrights@BloomingtonMN.gov
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