Civil Rights

410-479-2303

410-479-4063

Circuit Court House, 109 Market Street, Room 200, Denton, MD 21629

Call the Judge’s Chambers at 410-479-2303 for an appointment to gain access to the library. Photocopies: No copier; printer availableComputers: The library has one public computer with internet access and Westlaw Patron Access.[…]
Categories: Legal

410-253-1273

P.O. Box 280, Ridgely, MD 21660

The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.[…]
Categories: Arts & Culture

410-767-8600 or 1-800-637-6247

410-333-1841

It is the mission of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights to ensure opportunity for all through the enforcement of Maryland’s laws against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and state contracts; to provide educational outreach services related to provisions of this law; and to promote and improve civil rights in Maryland.[…]
Categories: Legal

410-889-8555

3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 350, Baltimore, MD 21211

The ACLU of Maryland works to ensure that all people in the state of Maryland are free to think and speak as they choose and can lead their lives free from discrimination and unwarranted government intrusion. We are guided in our work by the United States Bill of Rights and the Maryland Declaration of Rights. The Maryland ACLU acts without partisanship to achieve these goals.The Civil Rights Complaint Line is 443-524-2558. Hours of Operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1PM – 3PM.[…]

301-938-0868

914 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons (LGBT, LGBTQ), their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7pm. Locations vary, please call for details.[…]

877-565-8860

Trans lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. It is the only service in the country in which all operators are transgender. (LGBT, LGBTQ)[…]