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In 1945, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination became the first state-level civil rights statute in the country. The Division on Civil Rights is charged with enforcing this law, and with preventing and eliminating discrimination in the state of New Jersey.

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26 Nov

#DYK that on this day in 1922, Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American actress to gain international fame, starred in Toll of the Sea, the first color feature film made in Hollywood.

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26 Nov

Today is Native American Heritage Day, an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, traditions, and histories of America's indigenous people.

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26 Nov

An employer, landlord, or place of public accommodation cannot retaliate against you for objecting to sexual harassment. To find out more or to file a complaint, go to http://NJCivilRights.gov or call 1.833.NJDCR4U | 711 Relay #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #CivilRightsIn

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25 Nov

An employer, housing provider, or place of public accommodation must take action to stop sexual harassment if known. To find out more or to file a complaint, go to http://NJCivilRights.gov or call 1.833.NJDCR4U | 711 Relay #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #CivilRightsInsigh

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25 Nov

#DYK On this day in 1955, the US ICC outlawed segregation on buses. In the South, the law was not enforced. The freedom riders of 1961 decided to test the law by traveling in biracial groups on buses. #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #StoptheHate #StandAgainstRacism

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24 Nov

There are generally two types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo & hostile environment.

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23 Nov

Sexual harassment can include verbal harassment; physical harassment, or visual harassment. To find out more or to file a complaint, go to http://NJCivilRights.gov or call 1.833.NJDCR4U | 711 Relay
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22 Nov

The LAD prohibits sexual harassment in housing, employment, & places of public accommodation.

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21 Nov

#FYI If you do not wish to speak at #StopAAPIHate virtual program, but would still like to share, you can submit comments until December 31st. by online: http://njcivilrights.gov or by emailing CommunityRelations@njcivilrights.gov.
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