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    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. 

    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. 
    Register Today!

    Community Meetings

    Northwest PA Fair Housing Roundtable

    Join the Fair Housing Law Center and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a virtual discussion about ensuring fair housing options in our communites in Erie, Mercer, and Crawford counties. 

    • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
    • 10:00-11:30 a.m.
    • Platform: ZOOM
    Register Today
    Flyer for Dementia and Firearm Safety

    Dementia and Firearm Safety

    Designed for caregivers, care partners, healthcare providers, dementia advocates, public health professionals and the general public. Learn about demential and why it is important to make a safety plan, including secure storage options and temporary and permanent firearm removal. Get dementia safety tips, learn about PHRC protections in the areas of disability and age and other resources from organizations in your community. 

    • November 12, 2025
    • 6-7:30 p.m.
    • Platform: ZOOM
    Register Today

    No Hate in Our State Town Hall

    Flyer for PHRC No Hate in Our State Town Hall in Erie
    • Thursday, November 13, 2025
    • 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Erie Art Museum, 20 East 5th Street, Erie, PA
    • Panelists:
      • Shateria Franklin, Founder/ Executive Director, Destiny of Our Daughters Inc
      • Angelica Spraggins, LPC, Licensed Therapist, Co-Owner, Journey to a Trauma Informed Life
      • Deonte Cooley, Community Advocate, Speaker, & Consultant
      • Brandi Fisher, President, Alliance for Police Accountability (Allegheny County)
      • Sheryl Meck, Director, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division
    • Moderator: Anita Levels, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator
    Register Today

    Fair Housing Empower Hour

    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
    Register Today
    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
    Register Today
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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. 

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    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