[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2005] [Pages 541-544] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425 Phone, 202-376-8177. Internet, www.usccr.gov. Chairperson Gerald A. Reynolds Vice Chairman Abigail Thernstrom Commissioners Jennifer C. Braceras, Peter Kirsanow, Elsie M. Meeks, Ashley Taylor, Michael Yaki [[Page 542]] Staff Director Kenneth L. Marcus Deputy Staff Director (vacancy) Associate Deputy Staff Director Debra A. Carr General Counsel (vacancy) Deputy General Counsel Deborah Vagins Assistant Staff Director for Civil Rights Terri Dickerson Evaluation Assistant Staff Director for Congressional (vacancy) Affairs Assistant Staff Director for Management (vacancy) Chief, Public Affairs Unit (vacancy) Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Ivy Davis, Acting Director, Eastern Regional Office Ivy Davis [For the Commission on Civil Rights statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 701] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Commission on Civil Rights collects and studies information on discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or in the administration of justice in such areas as voting rights, enforcement of Federal civil rights laws, and equal opportunity in education, employment, and housing. The Commission on Civil Rights was first created by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, as amended, and reestablished by the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1994, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1975). Activities The Commission makes findings of fact but has no enforcement authority. Findings and recommendations are submitted to the President and Congress, and many of the Commission's recommendations have been enacted, either by statute, Executive order, or regulation. The Commission evaluates Federal laws and the effectiveness of Government equal opportunity programs. It also serves as a national clearinghouse for civil rights information. Regional Programs The Commission maintains six regional divisions. Regional Divisions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region (Address/Telephone) Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Central (Suite 908, 400 State Ave., (Vacancy) Kansas City, KS 66101-2406. Phone, 913-551-1400). Eastern (Rm. 500, 624 9th St. NW., (Vacancy) Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202- 376-7533). Midwestern (Suite 410, 55 W. Monroe Constance D. Davis St., Chicago, IL 60603. Phone, 312- 353-8311). Rocky Mountain (Suite 710, 1700 John Foster Dulles Broadway, Denver, CO 80290. Phone, 303-866-1040). Southern (Suite 184OT, 61 Forsyth Peter Minarik St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone, 404-562-7000). Western (Suite 2010, 300 N. Los John Trasvina Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Phone, 213-894-3437). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of Information Complaints Complaints alleging denials of civil rights may be reported to Complaints Referral, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-8513 or 800-552-6843. Internet, www.usccr.gov. Employment Human Resources Office, Room 510, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-8364. Publications Commission publications are made available upon request from the Administrative Services and Clearinghouse Division, Room 550, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-8105. A catalog of publications may be obtained from this office. Reading Room The National Civil Rights Clearinghouse Library is located in Room 602, 624 Ninth Street NW., [[Page 543]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T201944.064 [[Page 544]] Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-8110. For further information, contact the Office of the Staff Director, United States Commission on Civil Rights, Room 730, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-7700. TTY, 202-376-8116. Internet, www.usccr.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------