U.S. Commission on Civil Rights looking for Nevada Civil Rights Advocates and Activists

The United States Commission on Civil Rights is seeking people who are passionate about civil rights to join one of its State Advisory Committees.

Members volunteer to share their knowledge about local and state civil rights issues, learn more about the government, and to advocate for their communities.

The Advisory Committees also conduct their own investigations, hold fact-finding hearings, and produce reports that advise federal, state, and local policy-makers on pressing civil rights issues.

About the U.S. Commisison on Civil Rights

An independent, bipartisan, fact-finding federal agency whose mission is to inform the development of national civil rights policy and enhance enforcement of federal civil rights laws.

This includes reviewing alleged deprivations of voting rights and alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice.