https://www.wcmu.org/tags/civil-rights Civil Rights en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:55:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-school-district-settles-gaza-protest-free-speech-case-with-student The lawsuit filed last year claimed the girl was admonished and humiliated by her teacher because she remained seated and silent during the Pledge of Allegiance. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:55:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-school-district-settles-gaza-protest-free-speech-case-with-student Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-23/the-crown-act-passes-michigan-senate Legislation to ban discrimination against people based on their natural hair texture and related styles made it out of the Michigan Senate today [TUES]. Tue, 23 May 2023 20:21:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-23/the-crown-act-passes-michigan-senate Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-05/senate-sends-whitmer-abortion-health-coverage-bill-to-whitmer The state Senate gave final approval today to a bill that would prohibit discrimination against people who’ve had an abortion. Fri, 05 May 2023 21:24:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-05/senate-sends-whitmer-abortion-health-coverage-bill-to-whitmer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/for-asian-americans-40th-anniversary-of-vincent-chins-killing-is-a-reminder-of-how-much-work-still-remains Amid a rise in anti-Asian hate, what we do — and don't do — has a lasting impact on not only us but future generations, says David Han of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:55:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-20/for-asian-americans-40th-anniversary-of-vincent-chins-killing-is-a-reminder-of-how-much-work-still-remains Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/new-malcolm-x-marker-tells-deeper-story-of-his-family-life-in-lansing Tomorrow, civic leaders in Lansing are dedicating a new state historical marker honoring civil rights legend Malcolm X. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/new-malcolm-x-marker-tells-deeper-story-of-his-family-life-in-lansing Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/ann-arbor-neighborhood-repeals-whites-only-deeds Residents of an Ann Arbor neighborhood have repealed a racist covenant that was still on their deeds despite being illegal. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:55:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/ann-arbor-neighborhood-repeals-whites-only-deeds Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-23/mlk-and-chavez-street-signs-changed After more than 20 years of fighting, community leaders are celebrating the renaming of two Grand Rapids streets after Civil Rights Icons Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:36:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-23/mlk-and-chavez-street-signs-changed Kylie Ambu