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Civil Rights / Gay / Lesbian / National

HUD to Enforce Fair Housing Act to Prohibit Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

February 15, 2021February 14, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it will administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis …

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Commonwealth Releases Racial Equity Report, Addressing Inequity and Anti-Racism Across Programs and Services
Civil Rights / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Releases Racial Equity Report, Addressing Inequity and Anti-Racism Across Programs and Services

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its …

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Office for Civil Rights Report Highlights Milestones and Achievements in Protecting Students' Rights
Children's Issues / Civil Rights / National

Office for Civil Rights Report Highlights Milestones and Achievements in Protecting Students’ Rights

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released recently its Annual Report to the Secretary, the President, and the Congress for fiscal year 2020. The Annual …

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OCR Settles Fourteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative
Civil Rights / National

OCR Settles Fourteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced its fourteenth settlement of an enforcement action in its HIPAA Right …

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Penn State Brandywine Events to Honor Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights / Colleges and Universities

Penn State Brandywine Events to Honor Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

MEDIA, PA — Penn State Brandywine’s Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement will host a series of virtual events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The programs are presented …

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Dinniman, Church Members Dedicate Historical Marker Commemorating Tredyffrin School Segregation Battle
Civil Rights / Devon / Tredyffrin

Dinniman, Church Members Dedicate Historical Marker Commemorating Tredyffrin School Segregation Battle

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

DEVON, PA — State Senator Andy Dinniman joined officials and members of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on Saturday in dedicating a historical marker commemorating its central role …

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Secretary DeVos Unveils Enhanced Online Portal for Higher Education Institutions to Report Foreign Gifts and Contracts
Civil Rights / Education / National

U.S. Department of Education Releases 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released the 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC).

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United Way of Chester County Partners to Support Law Enforcement Task Force for Race and Justice
Civil Rights / Communities

United Way of Chester County Partners to Support Law Enforcement Task Force for Race and Justice

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 - by MyChesCo

EXTON, PA — As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County announced that it will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah …

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Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Civil Rights / Government / National

OCR Settles Five More Investigations in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 - by MyChesCo

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has settled five more investigations in its HIPAA Right of Access …

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Secretary Betsy DeVos
Civil Rights / Government / National

DeVos Delivers on Promise to Protect Free Inquiry and Religious Liberty

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos this week delivered on her promise to protect free inquiry and religious liberty on campus by publishing the Improving Free Inquiry, …

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