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The Bloomington Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations
for the Omar Bonderud human rights 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.
Nominations
will be accepted through August 25, 2017. 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.
 To show support to Bloomington’s Muslim community, several Human Rights Commissioners attended the City Council meeting on August 7 and the Solidarity event at Dar Al Farooq Muslim Community Center on August 8.
The work of the Commission is even more important in light of this event occurring in our community. The HRC will continue to advocate and safeguard the happiness, health and prosperity for all of the people who live, work, play and worship in Bloomington.
Message from the Bloomington City Council on the Incident at Dar Al Farooq Community Center
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Join the Bloomington Human Rights Commission and be a leader
on issues of race and diversity. The HRC advises the City Council in
matters on human rights and equal opportunity for all residents of the city.
You must be 16-23 years old, a resident of
Bloomington and able to attend at least 75% of the meetings. The
Commission meets the third Monday of the month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the
Bloomington Civic Plaza. Terms are for one year. Apply now and start
making a difference in Bloomington!
For an application call 952-563-8780 or apply online.
Japanese Obon
Festival August 20, 2017. The Obon
Festival is the largest Japanese related festival in Minnesota. It will feature stage performances, cultural
demonstrations, activities and Japanese food.
More information is available online.
Along with the Human Rights Commission, a team of community members are in the beginning phases of planning Welcome Dinners to be held around the community.
The hope of these gatherings is to create a sense of belonging and community, as well as build understating across cultures in Bloomington. Watch for more information or contact the Human Rights Commission to get involved.
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.
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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