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  1. 5 hours ago

    Undergrad, grad, & law students – if you’re in next Mon., 4/16, attend the “Interning with CRS” presentation to learn about the unique & exciting internships offers across the U.S. students welcome! For more info

    Community Relations Service flyer with image of intern named Jaipreet Sethi of Barnard College, Columbia University, Class of 2018 in the upper-right hand corner, with a quote in the upper-left about the CRS internship program. The flyer provides informational details about the Interning with CRS presentation at Morehouse College on April 16
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  2. Apr 11

    serves as & works with communities to increase communication & determine solutions for conflicts arising from differences in race & color. Learn about a key legislation in U.S. history prohibiting discrimination in housing:

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  3. Apr 11

    Join & in for a Forum on 4/18! This free event welcomes faith communities, faith-based groups & nonprofits to learn about securing houses of worship. To register:

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  4. Apr 11

    in 1968, Pres. Lyndon Johnson, who signed the ‘64 under which was created, signed the Fair Housing Act to provide equal housing opps regardless of race, religion or nat’l origin: a step in the & in CRS’ work for peace & justice.

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  5. Apr 10

    Unity. It starts with you! , government officials, civic & community leaders - see an overview of the latest updates to ’s training program designed to help engage & build partnerships w/Sikh Americans in the communities you serve:

    Image of Community Relations Service training brochure providing highlights and an overview of the recent updates to the "Engaging and Building Partnerships with Sikh Americans" training program, including a link to the resources page on the CRS website
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  6. Apr 9

    On April 8, 1968, 50 years ago yesterday, Coretta Scott King & other national figures courageously led a peaceful march through in tribute to ’s life & his work . supports non-violence as we continue in our role as

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  7. Apr 6

    & so have some of ’s newly-enhanced training programs! If you want to contribute to ensuring safety & reducing risk during an upcoming public event in your community, check out our Contingency Planning training. For a brief overview

    Screen shot of the front side of the Contingency Planning training brochure.
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  8. Apr 5

    Who do we work with, where, & what do we do as ? To learn more about & how we can help support your community when facing conflict, take a look at our newest Fact Sheet. Download & print from our website here:

    Screenshot of the front side of the CRS Fact Sheet.
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  9. Apr 4

    Dr. created a legacy of hope & healing in America. Together as a nation, we mark the 50th anniversary of his passing today . Since its creation in 1964, champions his vision in working w/communities toward progress, peace, & resolution

    A Community Relations Service graphic that reads, "We remember Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."
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  10. Apr 4

    is today & every day in our commitment to achieving his dream of peaceful relations among communities . To learn what we do & who we work with as , stop by our tent at the . We hope to see you here!

    A collage of 3 images from the ACT to End Racism/ Rally to End Racism on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Left image is of a CRS banner that says "America's Peace Makers" with the Washington Monument in the background. The top right is a picture of the main stage at the rally at sunrise. The bottom left image is a photo of the CRS booth and informational materials on a table at the rally.
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  11. Apr 3

    remembers the late former Regional Dir., Dr. Ozell Sutton, who along w/ , worked to ensure the 1968 sanitation workers strike in Memphis was peaceful. While , we strive to achieve his vision of peace in our communities:

    Quote from former CRS Southeastern Regional Director, Dr. Ozell Sutton, & his interview w/the Civil Rights Mediation Oral History Project in August 1999: "Our role was to keep the situation as peaceful as possible…to try to persuade them not to do anything that inflamed this situation by trying to get them not to protest violently, but to conduct protests in a way that would not heighten tension or cause conflict."
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  12. Apr 2

    As events are held this week to commemorate ’s legacy, we join the nation in remembering his life & achievements . Since its founding under the 1964 , offers training to support communities in holding safe public events:

    Image of a peaceful protest/a large group of individuals from behind holding up lit candles at an event.
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  13. Mar 30

    Together we make change. recognizes Int.’l Transgender Day of Visibility tomorrow & everyday as we strive to take action & educate others in support of the trans community . See our role in conflicts related to gender identity

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  14. Mar 30

    to ’s Forum on 3/15 . The panelists pictured below included Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, Christian & Interfaith community leaders to support greater community coordination & discuss steps to secure their places of worship.

    Community Relations Service images from the Protecting Places of Worship Forum at Boniuk Institute in Houston on March 15. A collage of four images that include pictures of the panelist and presenters at the event.
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  15. Mar 28

    Apply by the APRIL 1st suggested deadline to w/ this fall! Undergrad, grad, & law students – don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to a federal agency dedicated to improving community relations in the U.S. . More info:

    Community Relations Service (CRS) image and a quote from Jaipreet Sethi of Barnard College, Columbia University, Class of 2018. Banner reads "Be part of the solution" and asks for applicants to apply to the DOJ CRS fall internship by the suggested deadline of April 1, 2018. For more info visit: www.justice.gov/crs/student-volunteer-internship-opportunities
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    Mar 26

    New Submission Deadline: Nominations for the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing must be submitted by Monday, 04/23 at 5:00 PM EST! Learn more about this prestigious award and nominate a officer/ deputy here: …

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  17. Mar 27

    Linda Brown, who passed yesterday at 76. She changed the course of history at the center of the 1954 of Education case, which ruled in favor of school desegregation . honors her legacy as we help reduce tension in schools:

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  18. Mar 26

    Today we remember 's former 2nd Director, Roger W. Wilkins, who we lost last year. His legacy lives on as we work today w/his same dedication of purpose & leadership to help reduce tension, & respond to hate crimes & bias incidents nationwide

    Photo of former CRS Director, Roger W. Wilkins addressing the audience at CRS's 45th Anniv. celebration with quote: “The work of the Community Relations Service is not quantifiable. Its mandate is to help communities and the people residing in them…Basically, the Community Relations Service is working on a complex process of social change in communities across the country.” - Agency’s first Annual Report to Congress
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  19. Mar 23

    Want a glimpse of ’s new & updated resources? Check out this display from our Open House event. Our staff is here to answer questions & gather your feedback on our programs & tools. We can’t wait to share more with your community & spread the word on !

    Community Relations Service (CRS) informational materials describing their services and what they do at the Open House event in DC on 3/23
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  20. Mar 23

    Coming soon to a community near you! Seeking effective ways to raise awareness of Muslim or Sikh Americans & best practices to engage w/them in your community? Here’s a live preview of two of our updated training programs during an overview at ’s event

    Community Relations Service (CRS) Program Overview and Open House event. Presenter Karen Feeley delivering a program overview of the updated Muslim and SIkh training programs.
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