Davenport Civil Rights Commission
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Civil Rights Movement History Exhibit Opens!
The Davenport Civil Rights Commission in partnership with St. Ambrose University and the Putnam Museum unveils the civil rights movement history exhibit! The exhibit includes a permanent display at the Putnam Museum, a traveling exhibit for Davenport Schools, and a walking tour schedule to open this Spring. The opening of the exhibit to the public will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Putnam Museum.
The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is an administrative agency created by Chapter 2.58 of the Davenport Municipal Code for the purpose of enforcing the Davenport Civil Rights Ordinance.
The mission of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission is to secure for all individuals within our City freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, marital status and familial status in the areas of employment, education, housing, public accommodation and credit. |
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is excited to announce the unveiling of the "Accessibility Always" campaign, a survey of various local restaurants which identifies accessible restaurants throughout Davenport.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
View the 2008 Civil Rights annual report.
Monday, December 03, 2007
The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is partnering with St. Ambrose University and the Putnam Museum to create a 'living history' of the civil rights movement in Davenport.
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