The PHRC follows and releases news and current events that impact how Pennsylvanians live, work, and learn free from unlawful discrimination.
A provocative conversation on racism and a challenge to commit to peach and justice 10/19/21
Don't believe it when people say 'no one wants to work anymore' 5/27/21
Loan preference is shutting some FHA-backed buyers out of Philly area's hot housing market 5/24/21
Harrisburg NAACP looking to push for more diverse police recruitment 5/21/21
Dawn Segal reinstated to Pa. bar 5/18/21
Important Resources for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 5/4/21
Homes in Black neighborhoods are valued less than similar homes in white areas 4/28/21
Lancaster NAACP, Pa. Human Relations Commission react to Chauvin verdict 4/21/21
Smart Talk: Floyd verdict surprises those who have little faith in justice system 4/21/21
Live updates: Reaction in Pennsylvania following verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial 4/20/21
Racism on Pennsylvania high schools and college campuses creates barriers to opportunity 3/31/21
Guest Column: Racism in Pa. schools creates barriers to opportunity 3/26/21
PA Dems Gather Feedback on Racism in Schools 3/26/21
We can no longer make excuses': Pa. Democrats gather feedback on racism in schools 3/26/21
Building It Better Together Town Hall: Take Action Against Hate for Asian Americans 3/21/21
Advocates say reluctance to report anti-Asian harassment stems from mistrust 3/18/21
Asians and Asian Americans living in Pittsburgh fear harassment and violence 3/18/21
Western Pa. community leaders fear mounting intensity of anti-Asian hate, xenophobia 3/18/24
Discrimination in Pa. schools 'off the charts': What's being done to protect students? 3/15/21
Some powerful people are helping our communities stand against racist bullies | Social Views 3/11/21
Stimulus update: Key takeaways for Pa. from Biden's speech on vaccines, racism, July 4 3/11/21
Pa. lawmakers receiving credible death threats: How Kenyatta, Sims face hate head-on 3/8/21
Hate and extremist groups emboldened across PA last year 2/22/21
Bloomsburg University to host an online conversation about equity and inclusion 2/15/21
National Expert Shares Strategies for Working Against Racism 2/12/21
Students' allegations of past and present racism at Biglerville H.S. force a difficult conversation 2/10/21
Efforts Underway to Amplify Black Voices in Schools 2/9/21
Philly community advocates, Black clergy weigh in on police Commish Outlaw's first year 2/7/21
Upper Adams School District partners with PHRC after social media page alleges racism within schools 2/5/21
Legislature Dashes Hopes for LGBT Equality 2/3/21
UASD Outlines District Response to Racism 2/3/21
Help Us Feel Safe at School 2/2/21
Upper Adams School District addresses alleged racism and discrimination 2/1/21
Advocates Push for LGBT Protections 1/29/21
Hershey School Argument Unsealed 1/28/21
PHRC Stands Ready to Investigate Claims of Racism at School 1/28/21
Dr. Levine draws criticism and Biden appointment 1/22/21
I'm not a white supremacist 1/22/21
Major Civil Rights Moments by State 1/18/21
Voices: Opinions on Jan. 6 Assault on the Capitol 1/14/21
Your View: Why we need a federal law to protect LGBTQ rights 1/14/21
Blood at the Capitol is the latest chapter in the brutal politics of angry white men | Opinion 1/11/21
No Place for Hate Here 1/11/21
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy 1/10/21
Was the assault on the Capitol really 'unprecedented'? Historians weigh in 1/8/21
Three Montco townships enact LGBT-inclusive antibias ordinances 1/6/21
A Racial Slur, a Viral Video, and a Reckoning 1/4/21
A provocative conversation on on rasicm and a challenge to commit to peace and justice
Mummers protest Facebook page using potential anti-Semitic racial imagery 12/24/20
Carlisle area MLK committee looking for scholarship applicants as events move online 12/22/20
Gettysburg passes LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance 12/17/20
Mobilizing for change: Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute will graduate next class 12/9/20
Advocates call on NEPA school board member to resign 12/1/20
Pa. Human Relations Commission Gives Pittsburgh Public Schools Failing Grade For Racial Achievement Gap 10/27/20
Trauma triggered by police shootings can take its toll on your mental health 10/20/20
Power Player: Joel Bolstein 9/24/20
Bristol Township civic group holds online forum to discuss racial issues 9/23/20
Five takeaways from diversity educator's digital visit to York County 9/18/20
Prominent diversity educator Jane Elliot to hold virtual lecture for York 9/9/2020
Local chambers condemn racist threats against Black-owned businesses 9/4/2020
State HRC, Congress member condemn Perry in joint statement 9/4/2020
Racist emails hit Black-owned small businesses in Philly 9/3/2020
Black children are suffering from trauma 8/31/2020
School board members oppose anti-racism curriculum, community calls for resignations 8/16/2020
A panhandler punched a Chinese American woman and called her a slur. Will it be considered a hate crime? 8/14/2020
Central Pa. groups condemn attack on Harrisburg Jewish temple, vigil planned for tonight 8/12/2020
Community vigil supports Harrisburg synagogue that was target of hate crime 8/12/2020
Student stopped from wearing 'Black Lives Matter' mask at York Catholic graduation 8/3/2020
$425K in Legal Fees Later, Neshaminy High Sticking With Offensive Team Name 7/13/2020
Neshaminy, Council Rock North nicknames under scrutiny again 7/13/2020
As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do? 7/10/2020
Man pickets former local job 7/2/2020
High Court: Ban On Sex Discrimination Applies To LGBTQ Employees 6/16/20
Civil Rights Law Protects L.G.B.T. Workers, Supreme Court Rules 6/15/20
Statement from M. Joel Bolstein, Chairman of the PHRC 6/15/20
BZBI Hosts Discussion Series on Jews, Race - Jewish Exponent 6/12/20
Calls mount to remove statues and monuments | CTV News 6/11/20
Delaware County Sheriff's Office bans use of all chokeholds | FOX 29 News Philadelphia 6/11/20
Floyd's brother testifies on Capital Hill | CTV News 6/11/20
George Floyd protests give new life to old human rights guidance 6/11/20
PHRC Advocating for Social Change Eradicating Racial Discrimination 6/11/20
Confronting Racism as Jews #4 with Chad Lassiter 6/10/20
Public viewing for George Floyd | CTV News 6/8/20
Town Hall Race Rage and Healing - Where do we go from here? 6/7/20
Flashpoint: When protests turn to riots; Brown ShopRite rebuilds; race conversation starters 6/6/20
Floyd's casket arrives in North Carolina | CTV News 6/6/20
New charges against police in Floyd case | CTV News 6/4/20
George Floyd protests in Pa. being hijacked by white supremacists, state official says 6/2/20
How do we renew our nation's failing human rights commitment? Three ideas 6/2/20
King called riots 'the language of the unheard.' Black Philadelphians say it's now time to listen 6/2/20
One week since George Floyd's death | CTV News 6/1/20
Where do we go from here? That's what we need to ask in the wake of George Floyd protests. 5/31/20
Human relations expert: George Floyd protests a result of 'white supremacy in American democracy' - YouTube 5/28/20
Violent protests rock Minneapolis 5/28/20
The Virus of Hate: COVID's Impact on Asian Americans 5/21/20
Why African Americans are dis-proportionally affected by COVID-19 4/20/20
Inquiring Minds series: Starbucks One Year Later 4/19/20
Planning for a better community post-pandemic 4/13/20
The Plat is closed-Philly 4/13/20
Asian Americans Use Social Media to Protect against Attack 4/6/20
Attacks on Asian Americans Skyrocket 4/6/20
Pathogens Don't Lie 4/6/20
Social Distancing is a Privilege 4/5/20
A Virus of Hate 4/2/20
State lawmakers want to address hate crimes amid COVID-19 outbreak 4/2/20
Racist Acts reported by Asian Americans 3/28/20
There is another Viral Pandemic Spreading Across America-Hate 3/11/20
For just one day, put the guns down for Martin Luther King 1/20/20
Undercount on Census could Cost State Billions 1/14/2020
Flashpoint Journey to Forgiveness 1/12/20
Pittsburgh Man gets prison for ethnic intimidation 1/9/20
Hershey School argues it should be exempt from state discrimination laws 12/17/19
Howard Brown member of the PHRC Advisory Council 12/15/2019
Controversy over Neshaminy nickname lingers 12/13/19
No Hate in Our State 11/29/2019
District can keep controversial nickname 11/25/2019
Neshaminy can keep name must educate students 11/25/2019
Neshaminy Ruling 11/25/2019
Neshaminy to stop using logos 11/25/2019
Neshaminy should stop using 'redskin' 12/2/2019
PHRC captures old glory 10/22/2019
Message received during special screening at community center 10/19/19
Area youth called to take in "The Hate U Give" this weekend 10/17/19
Christine Coulter Acting Commission Philly T-Shirt 9/04/2019
Pa. State Police official in wake of Chadds Ford incident: All 11 racial profiling claims last year were unfounded, motivated largely by anger 8/5/2019
NY Times Opinion: Domestic Terrorism 8/4/2019
Chad Dion Lassiter - Executive Director of the PA Human Relations Commission 7/20/19
Special report: Police in York County shared racist, sexist, anti-Muslim pics on Facebook 7/17/19
An ugly, racist message rattled small town of Hanover. Then the town united against hate 7/12/19
Hanover Mayor discusses Racist Flyers 7/12/19
PHOTOS: 'No Hate in Our State' town hall in Hanover 7/12/19
Racist flyers in Hanover prompt PHRC 'No Hate in our State' town hall meeting 7/11/2019
Best of Flashpoint: Kate Smith Muted, Campaign for Forgiveness and Flower Lady 7/6/19
Pennsylvania Works to Improve Outcomes for Children of Incarcerated Parents 3/12/19
State prisons providing arts and crafts for inmates, families 3/11/19
Pa. House Dem panel hears ways to improve harassment policies 3/5/19
Forum discusses racism and social justice after Klan flyer incident in Carlisle 3/4/19
Elanco to discuss student privacy after backlash over transgender boy's bathroom use 2/28/19
Neshaminy teacher: 'Redskins' nickname 'clearly is not' a 'term of honor' 1/8/19
Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects 'living tradition' 1/7/19
Flap over Neshaminy 'Redskins' nickname goes before a state panel 1/7/19
Racist or bad taste? Calls for accountability in Mummers skit aftermath 1/4/19
Congress Votes To Make Lynching A Federal Crime After A Century Of Attempts 1/3/19
Persons of the Year Honorees 12/27/18
Emergence of HBCU grads hold key political positions 11/10/18
Tending the Tree of Life 10/31/18
Pa. civil rights watchdog: Pittsburgh shooting part of 'white terrorism' 10/29/18
PA Human Relations Commission reacts to Pittsburgh anti-Semitic shooting 10/29/18
Ku Klux Klan in York County: So what do you do when you sit next to a Klansman? 10/1/18 (Updated 10/2/18)
'We have to see his humanity': Pa. Human Relations Commission reacts to speaker from KKK 9/27/18
Editorial: Push back against rising tide of racism 8/24/18
For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day 8/24/18
Every state in the third circuit now recognizes LGBT rights at work. Third circuit not so much for now. 8/22/18
Racist incidents signal 'potential resurgence' of KKK in York County, state says 8/22/18
Pa. expands protections for LGBT people, but hate-crime law still doesn't include them 8/17/18
Pennsylvanians can finally file LGBTQ discrimination complaints 8/15/18
PA Commission responds to KKK fliers 8/14/28
4 black male educators victims of racial profiling 7/23/18
Red Rose shooting absolutely hate crime and says a lot 7/24/18
Grandview hearing postponed. 7/19/18
New PA Human Relations Commission leader Chad Dion Lassiter says he is up to tackling discrimination 7/5/18
Pennsylvania's Human Relations Commission holds public hearing on Grandview Golf Course incident 6/22/18
Hearing set over alleged racial discrimination at midstate golf club 6/20/18
Power Moves: Maternity Care Coalition picked its new CEO from within 6/13/18
North Philly native: 'I'm up to the task of creating tolerance' 6/4/18
York County 911 releases audio tape of golf club owner calling police on five black women 5/30/18
State agency to hold hearing on Grandview Golf Course discrimination complaint 5/28/18
Pa. commission to investigate Grandview Golf Club incident in Dover Township 5/24/18
Pa. Human Relations Commission will hold hearing on treatment of 5 black women golfing in York 5/24/18