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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 Diversity Speaks ft. Julius Nam

    Join us for a PHRC Virtual Diversity Speaks - The Fight to Restore the Community Relations Service and the Future of Civil Rights Mediation. 

    • Wednesday, April 15
    • 1:00-2:00 PM
    • Platform: Microsoft Teams 
    • Featuring: Julius Nam, Assistant United States Attorney, Public Corruption & Civil Rights Section, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California
    Register Here

    Housing Equality Conference 2026

    Register today for the upcoming Housing Equality Conference. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission will host a one-day dynamic and collaborative event bringing together key housing stakeholders including community leaders, housing professionals, social service providers, fair housing partners, and others. This conference will explore the critical issues surrounding housing opportunity including: 

    • Strategies to Identify & Combat Appraisal Bias
    • Tenant and Landlord Rights: What Everyone Should Know
    • Second Chances & Stable Housing: Examining Rental Screening Policies
    • Building Inclusive Pathways to Homeownership
    • Demystifying Artifical Intelligence in Housing Equity
    • Accelerating Affordable and Fair Housing in Pennsylvania 

    The event will take place on April 23, 2026, from 9:00am-3:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City located at 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 

    Featuring speakers Lynette M. Brown-Sow, Chair, & Kelvin Jeremiah, President & CEO, Philadelphia Housing Authority. 

    Register Here

    Reasonable Accommodations: Workshop for Landlords & Property Managers

    Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Fair Housing Council of the Capital Region to learn about fair housing protections for individuals with disabilities. We'll discuss fair housing laws, protected classes, how to avoid discriminatory actions, and how to navigate the reasonable accommodations process. Reasonable accommodations requests can be a challenging issue for landlords to handle. 

    Reasonable Accommodations: A practical workshop for landlords & property managers

    • Date: April 29, 2026
    • Time: 4-5:30 PM
    • Location: 2100 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Bring your questions! 

    Register Here

    Fair Housing Roundtable Registration

    Register today for our upcoming Fair Housing Roundtable! Join the Fair Housing Law Center and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a discussion about ensuring fair housing options in our communities in Washington County and surrounding areas. 

    • Tuesday, May 12th 
    • 1:00-3:00 PM
    • At Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services located at 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022 
    • Questions? Contact: bmellinger@pa.gov
    Register Here
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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