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​.

MCCR's Upcoming Public ​Events​​

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​Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Virtual Fireside Chat Civil Rights Then, Now, and Forever ​ 12pm until 1:30pm via Microsoft Teams REGISTRATION REQUIRED Scan the QR code or click here Join the State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Executive Director Cleveland L. Horton II and the Pen​nsylvania Human Relations Commission Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW for a fireside chat about enforcing civil rights in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. La Dawn Robinson. Download and share the Virtual Fireside Chat flyer​

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​February 21, 2026 Protecting Civil Rights During Challenging Times 2026 Symposium 9am until 3pm (doors open at 8:30am) Bowie State University Student Center 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, Maryland 20715 Breakfast and lunch will be provided REGISTRATION REQUIRED Scan the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/48P34rj Together we will focus on addressing civil rights challenges in today's uncertain environment and the collaborative efforts needed to safeguard equity ​and injustice for all Maryland​ers!

For Maryland State Government Employees Only

Registrants not affiliated with State government will not receive access credentials

2026 Quarterly Training Dates (mandatory both days) Q1: March 4th & 5th (9am to 3pm each day) Q2: June 3rd & 4th Q3: September 2nd & 3rd Q4: November 4th & 5th State Government Agency Quarterly Sexual Harassment Prevention Train-the-Trainer Virtual Two Day Course (Wednesday and Thursday) Register Today for the March 4th & 5th (9am to 3pm each day) Virtual Sessions​ 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]​.