Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Register for an upcoming PHRC event

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) offers free conferences, webinars, and in-person events throughout the year to educate on different topics related to civil rights and social justice. 

Voices for Peace: A Community Response to Gun Violence

Flyer for PHRC Gun Violence Awareness Seminar

A PHRC Gun Violence Awareness Seminar 

  • Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • 6-8p.m.
  • Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street
  • Host: Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW, PHRC Executive Director 
  • Panelists: 
    • Rickey Duncan, NOMO Foundation
    • Curtis Jones, Jr., Philadelphia City Councilmember
    • Robert McKenzie, Quality Education for Youth and Communities
    • Michele Parker, EMRI Healing Center
    • Darin Toliver, MSW, Associate Director, African American Resource Center, University of Pennsylvania
  • Moderator: Jason Culler, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator 

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Fair Housing Fundamentals

Fair Housing Fundamentals

Learn key information about fair housing laws in Pennsylvania, including residents' rights and housing providers' responsibilities.

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Platform: Microsoft TEAMS
Flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Fair Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

Fair Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

Join us to learn about LGBTQ+ housing protections under the PA Human Relations Act. 

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Platform: Microsoft TEAMS
Flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Accessibility and Fair Housing

Accessibility & Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act create protections to ensure individuals with disabilities can use and enjoy their housing.  Join us to learn more. 

  • Friday, December 19, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Platform: Microsoft TEAMS

Virtual Lunch & Learn

flyer for PHRC virtual Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Anti-DEI landscape

Understanding the Wealth Gap

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • TEAMS
  • Featuring Dr. Audia Robinson, CEO & Founder, DeSylvia Investments, LLC. 
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Interested in providing a training session to your organization?

PHRC offers training on a variety of social justice programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization or community. 

Contact Us

If you would like more information about our upcoming PHRC events, you can call or email us.

Call the PHRC

717-787-4410

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Email the PHRC

phrc@pa.gov