Overview

The department provides three principal services and plans special initiatives in conjunction with the commission.The commission is comprised of 16 members, 13 voting, which review and advise on issues of human rights. They help to organize special events and build public awareness around human rights issues. There are four main committees under the commission: Executive, Fair Housing, Education, and Special Programs. The commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 P.M.

The human relations department provides three principal services:

• Fair Housing and Equal Employment Advancement
• Civic Engagement Programming
• Multiculturalism & Diversity Training

In addition we:

• Partner with agencies on initiatives that address human rights issues and improve quality of life
• Sponsor the High Point STUDENT Human Relations Commision
• Hold forums
• Convene special interest meetings
• Provide special programming
• Conduct outreach

FRONT PORCH CONVERSATIONS

12 noon - 3rd Thursdays at the YWCA / 112 Gatewood Ave.
RSVP 883.3124
Don't forget your brown bag lunch!!

February 18th - The Racial Justice Act of North Carolina
March 18th - Love, Sex, & Magic...Until it Turns Violent
April 15th - Fair, Safe, & Affordable Housing
May 20th - Religious Liberty: Our Constitutional Right
June 17th - High Point PRIDE

Staff