The Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) is celebrating its 50^th anniversary with a conference, "America: One Dream Ensuring Equality for 50 Years." The event will honor the Commission’s past accomplishments, while allowing attendees to participate in discussions regarding current issues such as human rights in Missouri.  The one-day conference will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center, 1510 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Missouri.  The conference will include workshops on the following topics:

• Equal Employment and Fair Housing Legal Updates
• Sexual Harassment Prevention
• Predatory Lending
• Hiring and Accommodating People with Disabilities

In addition, a panel of speakers will discuss "Immigration, Discrimination and the American Dream".

To register for the conference, please complete, print and mail the Conference Registration Form (PDF) to the MCHR.  To place an ad in the Anniversary Conference booklet, please complete, print and mail the Sponsorship Form (PDF) to the MCHR.  For additional information, please review the Conference Agenda (PDF), Hotel Web Site, Hotel Directions (PDF) or contact the Missouri Commission on Human Rights at:

     Missouri Commission on Human Rights
     Attn. Kelly Sullens
     P.O. Box 1129
     Jefferson City, MO 65102-1129
     Telephone: (573) 751-1966
     Email: Kelly.Sullens@dolir.mo.gov