It's not possible to count the number of people in Madison who are affected daily by hate, bigotry or discrimination. Hate crimes and hate incidents often go unreported, due to lack of trust of police, anxiety about publicity, or unawareness of what…
The Department of Civil Rights - Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the Twentieth Annual Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. Nominations are due on May 26, 2017 and the award will be presented at the Common Council…
Madison Common Council members approved an ordinance change at their meeting February 28, ending the payment of subminimum wage to employees with disabilities. This change comes from the joint efforts by the Department of Civil Rights and the Human…
City of Madison Department of Civil Rights (DCR) Director Norman Davis announced today that Felicia Jones has joined the Department of Civil Rights as Affirmative Action Division Manager.
Ms. Jones comes to the City from the Wisconsin Department of…
The City of Madison will not waver in its efforts to protect the rights of everyone within our jurisdiction, regardless of status, while maintaining the core values of the Madison Police Department.
The constitutional principle is very simple: we…
Madison – Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who…
The City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission will be holding a two-part meeting to 1. hold brief presentations from local organizations about employment initiatives and 2. listen to concerns from community members about employment in the city…
The City of Madison's Affirmative Action Division, in concert with City Managers, sponsors paid internships to attract members of Affirmative Action target groups who are engaged in college level studies compatible with a Public Administration…
Madison – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the recipient of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winner, selected by the City-County…
Madison – Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who…
The City of Madison's Affirmative Action Division, in concert with City Managers, sponsors paid internships to attract members of Affirmative Action target groups who are engaged in college level studies compatible with a Public Administration…
Madison – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winners, selected by the City-…
On Thursday, June 26, the City of Madison Commission on People with Disabilities will be holding a listening session regarding accessible taxi services at Brittingham Apartments at 5:00 P.M. This will be an opportunity for Madison’s disabled…
The City of Madison is overseeing a Public Works Contracting Disparity Study to analyze whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms when competing for City public works contracts and subcontracts. If there are…
The Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. The award is given to an…
Linda Mathis-Rose: One (African) Awareness
At the Madison Municipal BuildingFebruary 1, 2014-March 28, 2014
Exhibition hours M-F 8:00-5:00, S 8:00-12:00, closed SundayArtist Reception Wednesday, February 12, noon Madison Municipal Building Lobby 215…