Introduction the PHRC
Overview of the PHRC & Civil Rights Outreach Division
- October 14, 2025 (Second Tuesday of Every Month)
- 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Microsoft TEAMS
- PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinators will be available to answer questions about the PHRC.
No Hate in Our State Town Hall
Hanover
"No Hate in Our State” town halls bridge divides and foster understanding in our communities. It provides an open forum where residents, activists, and others can come together to voice their concerns, learn about their rights, and begin the healing process.
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- 6-8 p.m.
- Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA
- Panelists
- Shanda White, Outreach & Programs Supervisor, YWCA Hanover
- Amanda Bonett, Executive Director, Hanover Area Diversity Alliance
- Corporal Ismail El-Guemra, Pennsylvania State Police – Heritage Affairs Section
- Sherry L. Roland-Washington, York County NAACP
- Dr. Kelly Lynch, Retired English as a Second Language Teacher
- Moderators:
- Sheryl Meck, Director PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division
- Montrell Smith, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator
Voices for Peace: A Community Response to Gun Violence
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, Mothers in Charge
- Moderator: Jason Culler, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator
Fair Housing Empower Hour
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
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
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
Understanding the Wealth Gap
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- 12-1 p.m.
- TEAMS
- Featuring Dr. Audia Robinson, CEO & Founder, DeSylvia Investments, LLC.
