Press

Please find below all of MCCR’s press releases, media advisories, and other announcements. Documents are arranged in chronological order, with the most recent appearing at the top. Media inquiries can be directed to Spencer Dove at 410-767-8576 or spencer.dove@maryland.gov.

Date	Press Release
11/13/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and White Marsh Mall Successfully Conciliate Accessibility Complaint
9/6/2024	Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Cleveland L. Horton II as Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
9/4/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Increases Transparency
7/2/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Passage of Civil Rights Act.
6/18/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights’ Acting Executive Director Supports Gov Moore Pardoning Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions
5/7/2024	Governor Moore Appoints Cleveland L. Horton II as Interim Director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
4/9/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and SCREA Officially Sign MOU to Address Discriminatory Housing MCCR SECA official MOU.pdfAppraisals
3/29/2024	The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Responds to Anti DEI Comments Following Key Bridge Collapse
2/15/2024	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the SCREA Unite to Address Discriminatory Housing Appraisals
10/25/2023	PRESS RELEASE: MCCR's Response to the Recent Violence in the Middle East
7/6/2023	PRESS RELEASE: MCCR's Response to Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
9/14/2022	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
9/16/2021	MCCR Statement on Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month
8/18/2021	MCCR Statement On National Immunization Awareness Month
7/27/2021	MCCR Statement Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
6/22/2021	MCCR Statement Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
6/7/2021	MCCR Statement Condemning Anti-Semitism and All Forms of Discrimination
4/29/2021	Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict
3/29/2021	MCCR Statement Against Acts of Hate and Bias Against the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community
1/7/2021	MCCR Statement on the Insurrection at the Capitol
12/7/2020	Landlord Found In Contempt For Violating Circuit Court Order and Decision Of The Maryland Commission On Civil Rights’ Appeal Board MCCR Continues Pursuit of Justice for Victim of Unlawful Sexual Harassment in Housing
9/22/2020	MCCR Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
7/18/2020	U.S. Loses Civil Rights Icons Congressman John Robert Lewis & Reverend Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian Fridayewis Vivian Release
5/29/2020	A Few Thoughts By MCCR Executive Director Alvin O. Gillard
3/18/2020	MCCR Postponing April 25th Biennial Civil Rights & Fair Housing Gala Celebration Due to COVID-19 Gala Celebration Rescheduled from April 25 to September 5
10/28/2019	Western Maryland Advisory Council Meeting on November 5 Join MCCR and the WMAC in Hagerstown on November 5, and meet the appointees.
10/17/2019	MCCR Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
10/1/2019	MCCR Launches First-Ever Western Maryland Advisory Council 15 Volunteer Members Will Gather in Cumberland for Introductory Orientation Meeting
9/17/2019	Join Us for the Faith & Religious Accommodation in the Workplace Symposium on November 5 Presented by: the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Jewish Community Services - Baltimore, Baltimore Jewish Council, and The Associated's Center for Leadership
2/27/2019	The Maryland Equity & Inclusion Leadership Program Successfully Launches 2019 Class MEILP February Gathering will Engage Participants on a Systemic Analysis of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Issues

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