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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. 

    Women's History Month

    Join us for our upcoming Women's History Month event: Passing the PA CROWN Act

    • Tuesday, March 17
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    • Platform: Microsoft Teams 
    • Featured speaker: Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes, 24th District, Allegheny County
    Register Here

    Women's History Month

    Join us for our upcoming Women's History Month event: Women in the Fight for Reproductive Freedom.

    • Tuesday, March 24
    • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    • Platform: Microsoft Teams 
    • Featured speaker: Kendra Brooks, Minority Leader, Philadelphia City Council
    Register Here

    Fair Housing Empower Hour

    Join us for our upcoming Fair Housing Empower Hour! Learn about how criminal records, eviction histories, and tenant screening algorithms affect access to housing. This session will highlight actionable steps for improving screening practices and supporting individuals facing housing barriers. 

    Fair Housing in Screening & Access: Law, Data, and Safer Alternatives:

    • Wednesday, March 25
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m. 
    • Platform: Microsoft Teams 
    • Featuring: Vanessa Raymond-Garcia, Senior Policy Analyst, Regional Housing Legal Services
    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. 

    • 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
    Register Here

    Housing Equality Conference 2026

    Register today for the Housing Equality Conference 2026! This years theme is Liberty, Justice, and Housing for All: Advancing Fair Housing in Pennsylvania's 250th year.

    • Thursday, April 23rd 
    • 9:00-3:30 PM
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City 
    • Featuring Keynote: Philadelphia Housing Authority Chair, Lynette M. Brown-Sow and President and CEO, Kelvin Jeremiah
    Register Here

    Volunteer Your Classroom Today!

    In celebration of National Reading Month, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is excited to visit classrooms across the Commonwealth to read aloud with students and promote a love of reading. Help us inspire young readers and celebrate the power of literacy! Volunteer your classroom today!

    • When: All of March 2026
    •  Who: All Pennsylvania schools are welcome
    •  Educators interested in scheduling a classroom visit should contact Khera Bowman, PHRC Education & Outreach Coordinator, at khbowman@pa.gov. 

     

    Flyer from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission promoting National Reading Month 2026.
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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