| EOD Honored to Participate in National Fair Housing Training Academy Video | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/954 | Equal Opportunity | | 2/14/2020 10:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/954/Newsroom_EOD_011.jpg | | EOD Honored to Participate in National Fair Housing Training Academy Video | <div class="ExternalClass80B46645FACD4C1AB580282367281567"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>The city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department (EOD) was honored recently to have its staff participate in the filming of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) National Fair Housing Training Academy video. </p>
<p>EOD is committed to ensuring fair housing opportunities through quality fair housing investigations and leadership around important civil rights issues.</p>
<p>The video will be used by HUD to inspire current and future generations of civil rights professionals to work together collaboratively to end housing discrimination in all its forms.<br></p><br>
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| An On-The-Job Friendship is Born out of PHXRespect | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/953 | Equal Opportunity | | 2/14/2020 4:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/Rr9PcyxfxI4 | An On-The-Job Friendship is Born out of PHXRespect | <div class="ExternalClass6E2E641F85D74FEA87E0AA2128B08515"><html>
<p>PHXRespect is a one-of-a-kind city of Phoenix training program that promotes all the qualities of a diverse and inclusive workplace like kindness, civility and respect.</p>
<p>With nearly 15 thousand jobs in the city of Phoenix, you don’t have to look very far to find employees who exemplify these qualities each day.</p>
<p>Meet Ernest and Zack who prove that conversations between co-workers based on mutual respect and diversity awareness can lead to unexpected friendships.<br></p>
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| Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 34th Annual Awards | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/938 | Equal Opportunity | | 2/13/2020 3:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/2CVwiHQTj8U | Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 34th Annual Awards | <div class="ExternalClass795C013D8A5342CE96C95CC017D62831"><html>
<p>The annual MLK Awards Breakfast honors community champions who continue to demonstrate their personal commitment to enhancing the dignity of all people while supporting the tenets and core values of Dr. King: Non-Violence, Love, Commitment, Courage, Social Justice, Leadership and Racial Equality.</p>
<p>The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee celebrated its 34th year of promoting cultural diversity, awareness and unity as it seeks to involve all Arizonans in recognizing the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the contributions he left to the world in his quest for equality for all people.</p>
<p>The celebration joins forces with the Arizona Interfaith Movement to spearhead promoting responsible citizens for the future through education and service. </p>
<p>The Phoenix Human Relations Commission, in collaboration with the Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department, recognizes the accomplishments of people who have made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents and contributed significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living The Dream Awards and Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award.</p>
<p>The annual event is organized by the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC).</p>
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| MLK Award Winners Announced | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/440 | Equal Opportunity | | 1/21/2020 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/440/Newsroom_EOD_007.jpg | | MLK Award Winners Announced | <div class="ExternalClass7255DC234A3449BDBA5E8013DB32B6FE"><html>
<p>The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was celebrated this month at the MLK Awards & Scholarship Breakfast “Believe in the Dream."</p><p>The event honored the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream awardees: </p><p><strong>Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Awardee</strong></p><ul><li>Jesse Ary<br></li></ul><p><strong style="">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Awardees</strong></p><ul><li>Felicia Davis</li><li>Timothy Seay</li><li>Colby Jeffers</li><li>Virginia Fargo<br></li></ul><p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>This event is sponsored by the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee and supported by the Phoenix Human Relations Commission. </p>Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CVwiHQTj8U&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">YouTube video</a> of the awards ceremony.<br><br><p>For more information, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://azmlk.org/">azmlk.org</a> or call 602-513-8311.<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span></p>
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| Regional Unity Walk | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/276 | Equal Opportunity | | 12/23/2019 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/276/Newsroom_EOD_010.png | | Regional Unity Walk | <div class="ExternalClass7FCD368D35124861854DF9EAB046E4B7"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Human Relations Commission and Valley cities invite residents to participate in a free, Regional Unity Walk Saturday, Jan. 25, to promote mutual respect and understanding.</p>
<p>A free festival at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, will start at 4:30 p.m., and the one-mile walk over the Mill Avenue bridge will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy free t-shirts, refreshments and entertainment.</p>
<p>For more information, email anissa.blair@phoenix.gov or call 602-495-5279.</p>
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| Disability Awards and Recognition Event Video | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/716 | Equal Opportunity | | 12/23/2019 5:55:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/GCmR3zFR0FU | Disability Awards and Recognition Event Video | <div class="ExternalClass3885B0A8D6574A12967029D345DF8719"><html>
<p>The Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues, Equal Opportunity Department and members of the disability community celebrated the 2019 Disability Awareness and Recognition event.</p>
<p>The awards ceremony honors individuals, organizations and businesses for their dedication and service to the disabled community.</p>
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| Phoenix Dial-a-Ride Helps Customer Succeed Independently | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/952 | Equal Opportunity | | 12/2/2019 3:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/Jin5Qh6bZKw | Phoenix Dial-a-Ride Helps Customer Succeed Independently | <div class="ExternalClass69A0F2951DF9499F80428B794BDF8D95"><html>
<p>Guadalupe Steele has been utilizing Dial-a-Ride for 13 years. She is disabled and cannot drive, but is still active in her community. </p>
<p>Steele is a business owner, an employee at Phoenix City Hall, and volunteers for her local community group. </p>
<p>Listen to her testimonial about how Dial-a-Ride helps her achieve her goals.<br></p>
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| 2019 Disability Awards Call for Nominations | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/527 | Equal Opportunity | | 8/9/2019 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/527/Newsroom_EOD_009.JPG | | 2019 Disability Awards Call for Nominations | <div class="ExternalClassE27418D1342C4A94913818DF49D596AB"><html>
Recognizing ability, advocacy, access and achievements since 1993, the Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues and the city of Phoenix are proud sponsors of the Disability Awards and Recognition Event (D.A.R.E.). <br><br>The event honors exceptional individuals with disabilities, employers of individuals with disabilities and others that have shown dedication to the access and functional needs community. <br><br>The ceremony also recognizes commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents and visitors of Phoenix. <br><br>To submit award nominations click <a target="_blank" href="/eodsite/SiteAssets/eod/2019%20DARE%20Nomination%20Form%20ONLINE.pdf">here</a>. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 6.<br><br>For more information, call 602-495-5259.</html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/eod | News | equal-opportunity | EOD | | |
