The Providence Human Relations Commissions extends it’s sincerest condolences to the friends, family, and community of Commissioner John Gaffney, who passed away on April 12th, 2020. His fellow Commissioners knew Commissioner Gaffney as a true warrior for equality and equity in the City of Providence, whose deep historical knowledge, passion, and leadership on the commission […]
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Please join Mayor Elorza and the Providence Human Relations Commission in celebrating Dr. King’s powerful legacy, by highlighting the work of Providence civic leaders who embody his mission. When: Thursday, January 30, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall Download and Print the Invitation For more information, please contact Deputy Chief of […]
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December 9. 2019 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the City of Providence is accepting nominations for its seventeenth annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Held annually in January, the award is a powerful reminder of Dr. King’s legacy and the ways Dr. King’s vision […]
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As part of its chartered mission to protect the civil rights of all members of the Providence community, and ensure equitable access to city services, the Providence Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has worked diligently to build language capacity across the City of Providence. Throughout the last year, the PHRC has surveyed departments’ needs and assets, […]
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In line with the Commission’s chartered functions to protect and expand constituents’ rights to fair housing, financial inclusion, credit, education and employment free from discrimination, the Providence Human Relations Commission has been proud to advocate for a number of bills heard by the Rhode Island General Assembly this year, aimed at expanding the civil, economic, […]
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On July 25th, 2019, Mayor Elorza, the Providence City Council, the Providence Human Relations Commission, and Oasis International will host a ceremony and reception honoring the rich culture, contributions, and legacy of African immigrant communities living and thriving in Providence. When: Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 5:30-7:00pm Where: Aldermens Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall […]
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Today, June 28th, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots of 1969, an intersectional uprising of diverse queer and transgender people against state suppression. June has been celebrated as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month ever since. The Providence Human Relations Commission takes this moment to honor and celebrate the diversity, beauty and resilience of […]
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On May 10, 2019, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a proposed rule that would cause mixed-status families, whose members are both eligible and ineligible for housing assistance based on their immigration status, to be denied admittance to or evicted from public housing nation-wide. Up to now, public housing authorities have […]
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Safe, affordable housing is a fundamental human need, yet thousands of people across Rhode Island go without it. Removed from the budget during the Finance Committee’s hearing last Friday, today’s House of Representatives floor agenda includes an amendment to restore the Pay for Success program, which could bring 125 permanent supportive housing vouchers and leverage […]
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Commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth is celebrated annually by afrodescendant communities around the world. The two year delay between the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, and its official enforcement in Galveston, Texas serves as a mirror to the […]
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