Overview
The Diversity Alliance responds to racial incidents reported and aides in coordinating organizational and community responses. Referrals are often made to the following organizations: - Fair Housing Center of West Michigan ensures equal housing opportunity as guaranteed under federal, state, and local fair housing laws. learn more...
- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws. learn more...
Click here to view information regarding filing a complaint of discrimination or contact a Michigan Department of Civil Rights representative at 1-877-878-8464 or MDCRServiceCenter@michigan.gov
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Responses
- On the night of August 17 2008, the word "nigger" and a
caricature face were spray-painted on the driveway of a Park Township
family. This was discovered the next morning by the teenage son; one
of the daughters asked her mother, "Does this mean we will be killed?" learn more...
- Beginning in May 2005,
a group called "White Voices of America" began passing out flyers in
Spring Lake, Ferrsburg, and Grand Haven calling for a whites only
family picnic and political discussion. learn more...
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