Civil Rights Conference Set For May 8, 9

Civil Rights Conference Set For May 8, 9

Published on April 17, 2025

Registration deadline is April 29

The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) will host the annual Civil Rights Conference May 8 and 9 at Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr. This year's theme is "A Place to Belong."

The May 8 event is from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and features keynote speaker Dr. Helen Fagan, a leadership, emotional intelligence, and cultural competency scholar and practitioner. Fagan's presentation is entitled "CommUNITY."

Presentations on May 8 presentation include:

• The Intersection of Civil Rights and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Promoting Self-Care, and Instilling Hope in Service

The May 9 event is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and features keynote speaker, Joshua V. Barr, an Emmy and national award-winning transformational leader who has trained people on human rights issues from all 50 states and five continents. Barr's presentation is entitled "From Me to We: Igniting Collaboration for the Progression of All."

Session topics and presentations on May 9 include:

• Civil rights in our community
• Legal updates on housing
• How to be a welcoming neighbor
• Employment law update
• Generational gap in the Workplace

The Conference will include the presentation of the Gerald Henderson Human Rights Award, which honors a person, organization or group that has made significant achievements in promoting human rights in our community. The $125 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and conference materials on both days. Professional continuing education credits are being requested for this event.

More information on the event and registration are available at lincoln.ne.gov/crc or by contacting lchr@lincoln.ne.gov, 402-441-7624. The registration deadline is April 29.

For more information on LCHR visit humanrights.lincoln.ne.gov.