Michigan Department of Civil Rights

Voting is a civil right for all Michigan citizens. Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities face additional barriers when it comes to participating in the democratic process.

Join us for a conversation on voting accessibility, barriers to participation, and more at our upcoming virtual event, Everyday Access for All.

Featuring:

Eric Welsby
Detroit Disability Power

Register here: ow.ly/4cKE50ZephT

Mark your calendars! The next Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) public meeting is scheduled for July 27th at 10:00 am in Petoskey, Michigan.

This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the Commission’s work, hear updates on civil rights issues that are impacting your community, and engage with our Commission while they work to advance equity and opportunity for you.

📅July 27, 2026
🕛 10:00 am
📍Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Community Engagement Room, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770

There is a virtual viewing option via Zoom so be sure to look for a link coming soon.

More than three decades after the ADA became law, accessibility remains essential to civil rights, healthcare access, education, and civic participation.

Join us at our virtual event, Everyday Access for All, on July 9 as we bring together voices from across Michigan to continue the conversation and inspire action.

Register here: https://ow.ly/arlF50ZephO

On June 19, 2026, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom, it is a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of civil rights. The struggle to secure equal treatment, voting rights, fair housing, education, employment opportunities, and freedom from discrimination is rooted in the promise of emancipation and continues today.

As we honor this historic day, we recognize the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans and recommit ourselves to advancing equity and justice for all.
Every human being has the right to be free.