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May

Wolf admin panel seeks to strengthen to strengthen LGBTQ protections 5-1-22

April

Man who complained of racist comment at Luzerne County golf course rejects settlement offer of year of free golf; he wanted a cart thrown in 4-28-22

West Virginia Human Rights Commission to host virtual Fair Housing Event 4-25-22

State officials addressing school-to-prison pipeline 4-24-22

Pa. Human Relations Commission seeks to strengthen LGBT protections4-12-22

Sex/gender discrimination could soon be illegal anyway everywhere in Pa. 4-11-22

Ketanji Brown Jackson: Other views 4-7-22

These are your rights at work in Pennsylvania if you’re pregnant 4-5-22

Racists distributed vile propaganda. Lehigh Valley responds, ‘This is not what we want.’ 4-3-22

March

Lawsuit: McDonald's employee subjected to supervisor's sexual harassment and professional retaliation 3-28-22

Human Relations advisory council seeking new members 3-23-22

Black Pa. voters delivered a Biden win in 2020. In 2022, they want 'receipts' for his work 3-17-22

Federal anti-lynching bill a step in the right direction: head of Pa. Human Relations Commission 3-10-22

Students’ White Lives Matter rally led to threatening call to Pa. school, prosecutor says 3-8-22

Pa. has the most white supremacist propaganda in the U.S. What's being done about it? 3-7-22

February

If Washington’s NFL team can finally ditch its racist name, why can’t these local schools do it? 2-9-22

Chambersburg revokes housing NDO, impacts surrounding communities 2-1-22

January

Social workers need a seat at the power tables | Opinion 1-30-22

Central Pa. borough poised to become first to repeal LGBTQ protections 1-23-22

Pa. Democrats want to get rid of sex on birth certificates. GOP says there's a bigger crisis 1-20-22

PA award to social worker validates achievements in 2021 1-4-22

As the push for full legal protection continues, Pennsylvania finds itself in the middle of the pack nationally in LGBTQ acceptance, protections 1-1-22

December

PHRC Civil Rights Law internship opportunities open to students 12-10-21

May

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

April

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

March

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

February

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

January

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

December

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

October

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

September

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 9-9-20

Local chambers condemn racist threats against Black-owned businesses 9-4-20

State HRC, Congress member condemn Perry in joint statement 9-4-20

Racist emails hit Black-owned small businesses in Philly 9-3-20

August

Black children are suffering from trauma 8-31-20

School board members oppose anti-racism curriculum, community calls for resignations 8-16-20

A panhandler punched a Chinese American woman and called her a slur. Will it be considered a hate crime? 8-14-20

Central Pa. groups condemn attack on Harrisburg Jewish temple, vigil planned for tonight 8-12-20

Community vigil supports Harrisburg synagogue that was target of hate crime 8-12-20

Student stopped from wearing 'Black Lives Matter' mask at York Catholic graduation 8-3-20

July

$425K in Legal Fees Later, Neshaminy High Sticking With Offensive Team Name 7-13-20

Neshaminy, Council Rock North nicknames under scrutiny again 7-13-20

As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do? 7-10-20

Man pickets former local job 7-2-20

June

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

May

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

April

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

March

Racist Acts reported by Asian Americans 3-28-20

There is another Viral Pandemic Spreading Across America-Hate 3-11-20

January

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

December

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

Neshaminy should stop using 'redskin' 12-2-19

November

No Hate in Our State 11-29-19

District can keep controversial nickname 11-25-19

Neshaminy can keep name must educate students 11-25-19

Neshaminy Ruling 11-25-19

Neshaminy to stop using logos 11-25-19

October

PHRC captures old glory 10-22-19

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

September

Christine Coulter Acting Commission Philly T-Shirt 9-4-19

August

Pa. State Police official in wake of Chadds Ford incident: All 11 racial profiling claims last year were unfounded, motivated largely by anger 8-5-19

NY Times Opinion: Domestic Terrorism 8-4-19

July

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 7-11-19

Best of Flashpoint: Kate Smith Muted, Campaign for Forgiveness and Flower Lady 7-6-19

March

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

February

Elanco to discuss student privacy after backlash over transgender boy's bathroom use 2-28-19

January

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

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