Michigan Department of Civil Rights

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Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms brings together cross-sector leaders on June 17 to explore how AI is reshaping access to opportunity.

Registration is filling quickly. Don’t miss the chance to engage in this timely conversation.

Register now: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026

Wondering what to expect at Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms?

Join experts from across the country as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and civil rights implications of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems.

View the full agenda, learn more, and register at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026

Ten days left until Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms!

Why should you attend?

Artificial intelligence is already shaping decisions that impact people’s lives. From hiring tools to housing algorithms, these systems can either reinforce existing disparities or help remove barriers to opportunity.

This summit brings together leaders from across sectors to ask a critical question: How do we ensure innovation intersects with civil rights?

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Why attend Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms?

Because the systems we design today will shape access to opportunity for years to come.

At this summit, you will:
✔️Learn how AI influences employment and housing decisions
✔️Explore policy and governance approaches
✔️Hear about strategies centering civil rights in system design

Join us: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026

Only 15 days until Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms!

Join us for a timely conversation about how artificial intelligence is shaping our world and what it means for civil rights.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕙 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍 Virtual
🔗 Learn more and register at: https://ow.ly/k1IB50Z6Roo

Join the City of Detroit Ombudsman Office, Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department, and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, a community learning session for the deaf and hard of hearing community on Tuesday, June 2. Kenya Lowe, Director of the Division of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing, will be speaking on the panel.

The goal of this event is to address the systemic barriers that Detroit communities face and ensure that the needs of all residents are acknowledged and addressed.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🕙 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Wayne County Community College District, NW Campus, Downriver Room
🔗Register Here: https://ow.ly/j4Kt50Z69KO

Today, we remember the victims and survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and reflect on its lasting impact on civil rights in America.

The destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District exposed the violent realities of racial discrimination and the systemic barriers Black communities faced in pursuing safety, economic opportunity, and equal protection under the law.

More than a century later, Greenwood’s legacy continues to shape national conversations about civil rights and justice. Remembering Tulsa underscores why strong civil rights protections matter and why the ongoing pursuit of fairness, accountability, and equal opportunity remains essential today.

Session Spotlight:
Legislation Related to AI and Civil Rights

Featuring:
➡️ Representative Carrie Rheingans, 47th House District, Michigan House of Representatives

This session will explore how lawmakers are responding to the challenges posed by emerging technologies. This session includes dedicated time for questions and answers at the end.

🔗 Register at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026

Only 20 days remain until our virtual summit, Civil Rights in the Age of Algorithms! We're looking forward to creating a space for real, actionable discussions about the ways policy, governance, and civil rights can shape innovative technology.

Be part of the conversation and help shape tomorrow's systems.

🔗 Learn more and register at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026

Session Spotlight:
AI and Housing Discrimination

Featuring:
➡️ Anita G. Fox, Director, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
➡️ Dr. Molly Kleinman, Managing Director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan

This session will explore how data and algorithms can influence who gets access to housing opportunities. This session includes dedicated time for questions and answers at the end.

🔗 Register at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/mi-civil-rights-summit-2026