The Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission plans a symposium, “The Blueprint to Building Community,” from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 14 at Des Moines University’s Student Education Center. “We believe that the blueprint to building community is eliminating systemic racism, being truly inclusive to all, alleviating poverty, improving economic conditions for everyone, having just laws, getting to know your neighbor, and developing empathy,” stated Joshua Barr, director of the Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission. The symposium will include six tracks and a panel of government leaders. Registration is available online.