Save the Date - "Rethinking Racism", Thursday, April 21st, 6-9pm

Please join us for our third event in this initiative. Sponsored by CHRC and the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC). RSVP for this event by clicking on the link below.

http://ijpccincinnati.org/event/rethinking-racism-april/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

Join us for the "Generational Violence Symposium", Thursday, March 31, 7pm

Reminder: 

We hope you can join us on 3/31/16 at 7:00PM to discuss generational violence & its impacts on children, women and families. We will also explore action steps and sustainable solutions to reduce violence in our community.

COA, Dorron Hunter will escort young ladies and men to Morehead State University

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:00am, COA, Dorron Hunter and Becky Costello, Executive Director, Wesley Chapel Mission Center will escort young men & young ladies on an all day College Tour to Morehead State University. Hayes Porter, Taft, Silverton Paideia Academy schools, along with Wesley Chapel will be in attendance.

This Tour will show our young people that College is an option for them. The more we can get them on a campus, the more they will enjoy that feeling. 

The young people will tour the campus, visit the Space Science Center, see a Lazer Show, visit the Football Field, eat lunch and meet some of the Football Team.

Tour guides will talk about college tuition and scholarships they could earn with good grades.

"From Fear to Freedom: Confronting Islamophobia" Panel Discussion

Wednesday, April 13, 2016  I  Program 7-9:00 pm

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (CHRC) is a proud community partner of “From Fear To Freedom: Confronting Islamophobia”. Come join us Wednesday, April 13^th, 7-9pm at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and participate in this important  panel discussion.  This is a partnership with the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, Xavier University, the YWCA and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, exploring and eliminating the fear and prejudice against the Islam community.

 This event is FREE and open to the public. To RSVP visit: freedomcenter.org

Future Young Leaders Program--Career Day scheduled for Friday, September 9th, 2016

On Friday, September 9, 2016, CHRC's Community Outreach Advocate, Dorron Hunter, will escort local inter-city youth to participate in the “Future Young Leaders Program”, a Future Leaders Program – Career Day at Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute in Blue Ash, OH. This year's theme - "Finding Your True North...Excellence is the Way". The youth will discuss career options, hear motivational speakers, and participate in anatomy lessons and surgical training.

CHRC attending the City of Cincinnati's 1st Annual Economic Inclusion update, Monday, March 21st, 2016

We at the Cincinnati Human Relations continue to support the Economic Inclusion Advisory Council's (EIAC) recommendations for a “Greater Cincinnati for Economic Inclusion”. We support the 37 recommendations aimed at increasing the amount of city contracts awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses contracting with the City of Cincinnati, the 14 recommendations focused on changes to internal polic...ies and procedures at City Hall, and the 23 recommendations aimed at helping the region became a catalyst for Economic Inclusion.

This report highlights that an effective structure is being put in place that promotes Economic Inclusion, along with a set of metrics to gauge whether it is being effective over time.

We support the City's efforts to create a more inclusive and welcoming Cincinnati.

CHRC's Executive Director, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, serves on the departments Contract Compliance Advisory Board.

Thank you for helping us kickoff women's history month with "Power of the Ballot"

CHRC thanks National Underground Freedom Center, and YWCA of Cincinnati for an impactful women's history month kickoff, Power of the Ballot. This event boasted an impressive panel of women elected officials, featuring City of Cincinnati Councilmember Amy Murray, Springfield Trustee Gwen McFarlin, and Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco moderated by League of Women Voter's Vice President, Elizabeth Brown. The panelist discussed their journey into office, how to increase women's access to civic positions, and voter turnout. We want to thank each of them for their wisdom, and call to action during this election season and beyond.

TODAY, "Rethinking Racism" dialogue and workshop, 6-9pm at the New Thought Unity Center

TODAY, Thursday, March 3, 2016

6:00pm - 9:00pm

"Rethinking Racism"

Over 150 people are registered to attend this event.

The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (CHRC) and the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center are partnering again to challenge organizations and individuals to make a commitment to addressing and ending racism.

Want to go? Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for your FREE TICKET over the phone at 513.579.8547.

Online Registration is no longer available.

Mayor John Cranley's Community Conversation Forum held on Monday, February 29th which included CHRC Staff in attendance

CHRC Staff attending the 5th of 5 community conversations convened by Mayor Cranley's office on Monday, February 29th. Identifying solutions and next steps to reduce violence in our city.

TODAY!

“Power of The Ballot”

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

7:00pm

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

This event is free and open to the public

In celebration of Women’s History Month and in collaboration with the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission and the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, join us as we discuss the role of women in shaping modern government and the barriers to women seeking public office.

Community Outreach Advocate (COA), Dorron Hunter will escort youth to all day College Tour to Morehead State University

Wednesday, March 30, 2016, COA, Dorron Hunter and Becky Costello, Executive Director, Wesley Chapel Mission Center will escort young men & young ladies on an all day College Tour to Morehead State University. This Tour will show our young people that College is an option for them. The more we can get them on a campus, the more they will enjoy that feeling.

The young people will tour the campus, visit the Space Science Center, see a Lazer Show, visit the Football Field, eat lunch and meet some of the Football Team.

Tour guides will talk about college tuition and scholarships they could earn with good grades.