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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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April is National Fair Housing Month. Housing is a basic need for all, yet safe, affordable housing remains out of reach for many. Tenants who rely on lawful non-employment income […]
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Please join Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Providence Human Relations Commission, the Center for South East Asians and ARISE and community partners in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, honoring the […]
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In honor of Equal Pay Day, members of the Providence Human Relations Commission hosted members of the Equal Pay Task Force, the Economic Progress Institute, and the Women’s Fund of […]
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Please join Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Providence Human Relations Commission, and community partners in recognizing Women’s History Month, honoring the City’s rich legacy of Providence women change-makers! 5:30-7:00pm Thursday, March […]
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