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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Upcoming Events

MCCR's Education & Outreach Unit hosts regular events that are open to the public. You can find more information on these programs and trainings, including registration details, below. To learn more about or to request programming offered by MCCR, please visit the Education & Outreach Unit's page​.

Upcoming public events

Protecting Civil Rights During Challenging Times 2026 Symposium

Date: February 21, 2026 

Time: 9am - 3pm

Location: 
Bowie State University
Student Center
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, Maryland 20715

Registration: Registration required. Scan the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/48P34rj

Event Details: 

Together we will focus on addressing civil rights challenges in today's uncertain environment and the collaborative efforts needed to safeguard equity and injustice for all Maryland​ers!

2026 Challenging Times Symposium Brochure

Upcoming events for Maryland state government employees only

Registrants not affiliated with State government will not receive access credentials

State Government Agency Quarterly Sexual Harassment Prevention Train-the-Trainer Virtual Two Day Course

2026 Quarterly Training Dates (mandatory both days):

Q1: March 4th & 5th
Q2: June 3rd & 4th
Q3: September 2nd & 3rd
Q4: November 4th & 5th

Registration: Registration information coming soon. 

Event Details: 

Ideal Participants include:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officers
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinators
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Organizational trainers and educators
  • Supervisors and Managers responsible for staff training

Topics to be covered:

  • Legal frameworks and policies
  • Develop training skills
  • Identify and address harassment
  • A partnership between the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Office of the Statewide Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator.

This training is open to State Government Employees only. Participants will be required to train their staff to ensure compliance with Maryland's Sexual Harassment Prevention law.

Questions? Please contact MCCR's Education & Outreach Unit at 410-767-8600 or [email protected]​.

State Government Agency Quarterly Sexual Harassment Prevention Course Brochure