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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Upcoming Events

MCCR's Education & Outreach Unit hosts regular events that are open to the public. You can find more information on these programs and trainings, including registration details, below. To learn more about or to request programming offered by MCCR, please visit the Education & Outreach Unit's page​.

Upcoming Public Events 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

MCCR & PHRC Virtual Fireside Chat pt. 2 information flyer. April 9 from 12pm to 1:30pm via Microsoft Teams. Registration required.

Virtual Fireside Chat Pt. 2: "Civil Rights Then, Now, and Forever" - the discussion continues
12:00pm - 1:30pm
via Microsoft Teams
REGISTER HERE

Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW and the State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Executive Director Cleveland L. Horton, II for a second fireside chat about enforcing civil rights in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. La Dawn Robinson. Click here to download and share the Virtual Fireside Chat flyer - PDF - 3.17 MB.

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Events for Maryland State Government Employees Only

Registrants not affiliated with State government will not receive access credentials.

State Government Agency Quarterly Sexual Harassment Prevention Train-the-Trainer Virtual Two-Day Course

2026 Quarterly Training Dates (mandatory both days):
Q1: March 4th & 5th (completed)
Q2: June 3rd & 4th
Q3: September 2nd & 3rd
Q4: November 4th & 5th

Registration: Check back for registration information for the Q2 Session.

Event Details: 

Ideal Participants include:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officers
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinators
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Organizational trainers and educators
  • Supervisors and Managers responsible for staff training

Topics to be covered:

  • Legal frameworks and policies
  • Develop training skills
  • Identify and address harassment
  • A partnership between the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Office of the Statewide Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator.

This training is open to State Government Employees only. Participants will be required to train their staff to ensure compliance with Maryland's Sexual Harassment Prevention law.

Questions? Please contact MCCR's Education & Outreach Unit at 410-767-8600 or [email protected]​.