Immigration: Connecting Communities Through Knowledge and Dialogue
Immigration: Connecting Communities Through Knowledge and Dialogue.
This community town hall will provide an opportunity to learn about immigration issues affecting our communities, hear from knowledgeable speakers, and engage in open dialogue that promotes understanding and collaboration. This town hall is free and open to the public.
Event Details:
- Date: April 8, 2026
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
- Hosted by: Montgomery County Advisory Council to the PHRC
Panelists include:
- Rachel Rutter, Immigration Attorney and Founder & Executive Director of Project Libertad
- Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo, Director of Immigrant Affairs for Montgomery County
- Joseph Gordon, Immigration Law Attorney
- Tamara Shehadeh-Cope, PHRC Hearing Examier
- Moderator: Emilio Buitrago, Montgomery County Advisory Council Member
Virtual Fireside Chat Pt. 2
Civil Rights Then, Now, and Forever. The discussion continues.
Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a second fireside chat about enforcing civil rights in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. The discussion will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 12:00-1:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.
Speakers include:
- PHRC Executive Director, Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW
- Executive Director, State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Cleveland L. Horton, II
- Moderated by: PHRC Pittsburgh Regional Director, Dr. La Dawn Robinson
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.
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.
- Thursday, 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
