The PHRC follows and releases news and current events that impact how Pennsylvanians live, work, and learn free from unlawful discrimination.
Outcry continues over brutal beating death of Tyre Nichols as protests continue into second day| FOX29 1-28-23
Video of Tyre Nichols' arrest released | CTV NEWS 1-28-23
Press Release: PHRC Executive Director Responds to Tyre Nichols video 1-27-23
Press Release: PHRC applauds Biden-Harris announcement to protect Renters 1-26-23
Press Release: PHRC statement on deadly mass shootings in California 1-24-23
Pennsylvania set to Expand Discrimination Protections | National Law Review 1-23-23
Philly group 'rings' Liberty Bell to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Philadelphia Tribune 1-16-23
Volunteers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events across Philadelphia | 6abc 1-16-23
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King JR. Day of Service across Delaware County | Delaware County Daily Times 1-16-23
Liberty Bell rings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday | Philadelphia Inquirer 1-16-23
Press Release: PHRC statement on Central Bucks School District policy 1-13-23
Press Release: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to hold Implicit Bias training with ADL of Philadelphia 1-9-23
Press Release: PHRC announces creation of Penn Hills Advisory Council 1-6-23
Press Release: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to hold meditation and mindfulness training 1-6-23
The 2022 Impact 50: 9. Chad Dion Lassiter 12-12-22
Wolf backs regulatory change that would formalize discrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians 12-7-22
Press Release: PHRC announces creation of Adams County Advisory Council and upcoming community Implicit Bias training 9-26-22
Wolf admin panel seeks to strengthen to strengthen LGBTQ protections 5-1-22
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
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
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
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
PHRC Civil Rights Law internship opportunities open to students 12-10-21
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
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