New Jersey Division on Civil Rights-DCR
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We prevent, eliminate, & remedy discrimination & bias-based harassment in employment, housing & public accommodation. 1.833.NJDCR4U [email protected]
The State of NJ #CivilRightsNJ
Joined December 2020
For most Americans, your home is your single most important financial asset. But undervaluation of your home can reduce wealth and harm entire communities, especially communities of color. To learn more visit #NoHateInTheGardenState
#EndAppraisalBias
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RT @NewJerseyOAG: Our laws offer employees strong protections against sexual harassment, and @CivilRightsNJ will continue its work to enfor…
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Today, we honor the birthday of Rosa Parks, a courageous activist and civil rights leader. Best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Parks devoted her life to the fight for racial justice and equality. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Join us for our training, Assistance Animals: Navigating the Rights of People with Disabilities, on February 6. Register here:
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As the spring semester kicks into full gear, check out our guidance, published with @NJHigherEd, on how colleges and universities can prevent, address, and combat bias on campus:
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Two years ago, Gov. Murphy signed a law making Jan. 30 Korematsu Day. We honor Fred Korematsu, a civil rights hero who stood against injustice during WWII by challenging the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans. His courage reminds us to fight discrimination in all forms.
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🌕✨ Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrated across the world, Lunar New Year marks the start of the lunar calendar. Today is a time for renewal, reflection, and joy. Wishing prosperity and happiness to all who celebrate! #LunarNewYear
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Our civil rights laws protect you from discrimination at work, and we won’t waver in enforcing them.
Trump’s firing of EEOC Commissioners and NLRB leadership is unprecedented and threatens the rights of hardworking Americans. But here in NJ, my office, @CivilRightsNJ, and @NJLaborDept will continue to stand up for our state’s workers.
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During Muslim Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of Muslim communities here in NJ. Watch our webinar on the Impact of Bias on Muslim Communities to learn more:
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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the 6 million Jews and millions of others murdered during the Holocaust, and we commit to fighting hatred, antisemitism, and bigotry in all forms. Learn more:
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RT @NewJerseyOAG: If the Trump Administration’s DOJ is giving up on civil rights, my office, @CivilRightsNJ, and NJ DCJ will always step up…
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We will not waver in our commitment to standing up for your civil rights.
USDOJ just issued an order halting all civil rights work on behalf of the federal government. Make no mistake: here in #NewJersey, we will continue our tireless work with @CivilRightsNJ to protect the civil rights of all New Jerseyans.
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Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of justice, equality, and civil rights. Tomorrow is the National Day of Racial Healing. We will continue our work here in New Jersey to fulfill his vision of a world free from racism and discrimination.
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Hate has no place in New Jersey. Learn more about what you can do to combat hate in your community. Visit and encourage people who have experienced a bias incident to report it online at #NoHateNJ.
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The LAD prohibits discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery from childbirth, breastfeeding, lactating, or related medical conditions. Learn about reasonable accommodations for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or lactating workers here.
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Too often, bias incidents threaten the safety of our students and deny them an equal opportunity to learn. The LAD protects students from bias-based harassment and discrimination in schools. Learn more or file a complaint at or call 1.833.NJDCR4U.
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Homeownership is the single most important way most Americans build wealth. No one should be denied the opportunity to own a home because of the color of their skin. To learn more, visit #NoHateInTheGardenState
#EndAppraisalBias
#CivilRightsNJ
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RT @NewJerseyOAG: Join @CivilRightsNJ on Jan 16 at 2:00 PM for a critical discussion on how advanced technologies can reduce—or amplify—dis…
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Calling all students in grades 6-12. Tell us how you stand up to bias in your community. Join the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition to showcase your impactful work and inspire others. There’s only one more day to apply! 🌟 Apply today:
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Forty percent of U.S. employers reported reduced worker’s compensation and insurance costs after implementing pregnancy accommodations. Check out our new guidance on workplace pregnancy accommodations.
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