Rhode Island Civil Rights Committee Hosts Virtual Public Meeting
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Rhode Island Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on February 27, 2026, to discuss new ideas about civil rights issues. Anyone interested can join, listen, and even share their thoughts during the open comment time. This meeting is free to attend but phone callers should watch for possible charges on wireless plans.
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Free public Zoom meeting
You can join a public Zoom meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee on February 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time using the registration link provided. Any interested member of the public may join the link to listen and there is an open comment period during the meeting.
Wireless phone callers may be charged
If you join the meeting by phone on February 27, 2026, callers who use wireless lines may incur regular wireless charges; callers who use a land-line to the toll-free number will incur no charge. The phone number given is 1-833-435-1820 (Webinar ID: 160 291 3946 #).
Accessibility: closed captioning and accommodations
Closed captioning is available during the Zoom meeting by selecting 'CC' in the Zoom platform. To request additional accommodations, you must email the address provided at least 10 business days before the meeting.
Written comments accepted within 30 days
Members of the public may submit written comments about the meeting; comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the February 27, 2026 meeting. Written comments may be emailed to the address provided for Evelyn Bohor.
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