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www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations2Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.PHRC at a Glance•Served as a community liaison for the African American community at rallies to commemorate the life of George Floyd held at the Capitol and Italian Lake.•Created a guidance regulation that will provide protection to people of African descent when it comes to how they wear their hair.•Testified to the PA Legislative Black Caucus on our work against police brutality and police training•Launched PHRC Speaks: Fair Housing in the 21st Century Cable TV Show•Participated in Fair Housing Conference, Fair Housing Training and Fair Housing Testing•Facilitated Race Dialogue on College Campuses Initiative •Continued Sexual Harassment and Trauma Informed Training •Established a Director of Fair Housing & Commercial Property position •Continued Antisemitism Awareness & Intervention Initiative•Participated in EEOC and HUD Continuous Training•Graduated 13 PHRC Staff members from the MLK Leadership Institute•Graduated 2 PHRC Staff members from the Leadership Development Institute•Launched PHRC Social Justice Lunch and Learn Series for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Continued PHRC No Hate In Our State Town Halls•Expanded PHRC Social Justice Lecture Series Virtually due to the Pandemic•Trained New Staff on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act•Educated the public on How to File a Complaint with the PHRC in all Regions•Created COVID-19 Guidances for Disability Protection of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Created Advocating for Social Change Eradicating Racial Discrimination Guidance for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Awarded PHRC and DOC Training Grant •Continued Governor’s Lean Management Training•Continued Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainings•Conducted Unconscious Bias Trainings for Police Departments, City of Philadelphia, Colleges and High Schools and Corporations•Eradicated PHRC Intake Backlog •Relaunched a robust Basic Compliance for New Staff•Revamped Newsletter in digital format•Increased Social Media presence•Served on the Governor’s Addressing Systemic and Structural Racism Taskforce•Partnered with the NAACP, Urban League, ADL, Southern Poverty Law Center, DOJ on Protest and Civil Unrest
3www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Table of ContentsPHRC at a Glance ..........................................................................................2Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 3PHRC Vision, Mission & Values .................................................................... 4History of the PHRC ..................................................................................... 5Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ............................................................ 5Governor’s Statement ................................................................................. 6Chairman’s Statement ................................................................................. 7Executive Director ....................................................................................... 8PHRC Commissioners’ Prole ................................................................ 9-13PHRC Social Justice Committees .......................................................... 14-15PHRC Executive Sta ................................................................................. 16Oce of Chief Counsel ............................................................................... 17Education and Community Outreach Division ......................................... 18Enforcement Division ................................................................................ 19Communications and Public Relations ..................................................... 20Policy and Intergovernmental Aairs ...................................................... 21Pittsburgh Regional Oce ........................................................................ 22Harrisburg Regional Oce ....................................................................... 23Philadelphia Regional Oce (PRO) .......................................................... 24Fair Housing and Commercial Property ....................................................25 Social Justice in the Beloved Community .................................................26Social Justice Lecture Series .................................................................27-28Partnerships ... ............................................................................................29Office of the Hearing Examiner .................................................................30In Remembrance ......................................................................................... 31Statistics ................................................................................................ 32-37
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations4Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission 333 Market Street, 8th Fl | Harrisburg, PA 17101| 717.787.4410 | F 717.787.0420 | www.phrc.pa.gov PHRC Vision, Mission & Values VISION As Pennsylvania’s civil rights leader, it is our vision that all people in Pennsylvania will live, work and learn free from unlawful discrimination. MISSION The PA Human Relations Commission promotes equal opportunity for all and enforces Pennsylvania’s civil rights laws that protect people from unlawful discrimination. VALUES Equality - We believe strongly in the equality and dignity of all individuals. We uphold the principles of justice and fairness through our work, conduct and communication. Service - We subscribe to the highest standards of responsiveness, quality, timeliness and professionalism. Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency. We are candid, trustworthy, credible and unbiased. Excellence - We strive to excel in our work. We endeavor to ensure a highly prepared, diverse, competent and committed workforce. Teamwork - We build and sustain strong, constructive and collaborative relationships. Respect – We value employees’ talents and differences and treat them with consideration and importance. PHRC Vision, Mission & ValuesAs Pennsylvania’s civil rights leader, it is our vision that all people in Pennsylvania will live, workand learn free from unlawful discrimination.The PA Human Relations Commission promotes equal opportunity for all and enforcesPennsylvania’s civil rights laws that protect people from unlawful discrimination.Equality - We believe strongly in the equality and dignity of all individuals.We uphold the principles of justice and fairness through our work, conductand communication.Service - We subscribe to the highest standards of responsiveness, quality,timeliness and professionalism.Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency. We arecandid, trustworthy, credible and unbiased.Excellence - We strive to excel in our work. We endeavor to ensure a highlyprepared, diverse, competent and committed workforce.Teamwork - We build and sustain strong, constructive and collaborative relationships.Respect – We value employees’ talents and dierences and treat them withconsideration and importance.VISIONMISSIONVALUESPennsylvania Human Relations Commission 333 Market Street, 8th Fl | Harrisburg, PA 17101| 717.787.4410 | Email: PHRC@pa.gov | www.phrc.pa.gov(l-r) Ronnessa Edwards, Latifah Riley, Diana Medley, Chad Dion Lassiter, Terri Thomas
5www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.History of the Pennsylvania Human Relations CommissionPennsylvania Human Relations ActProhibiting certain practices of discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age or national origin by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and others as herein dened; creating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in the Governor’s Oce; dening its functions, powers and duties; providing for procedure and enforcement; providing for formulation of an educational program to prevent prejudice; providing for judicial review and enforcement and imposing penalties dening “advertisement” and “advertiser”; and providing for certain forms of advertisement, for limitations and for civil penalties.For 65 years the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has been essential for addressing discrimination in Pennsylvania. Today it is the state’s top civil rights agency. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or PHRC, enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is the only state-wide agency that enforces anti-discrimination laws in housing, public places, and government services. The Commission was crafted from two pieces of legislation - the Pennsylvania Fair Employment Practice Act of 1955 (later changed to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in 1997) and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act of 1961 (PFEOA). Both bills banned discrimination based on race, color, creed, ancestry, age, or national origin. A series of amendments to both over time grew to also ban discrimination based on sex and disability. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act covers discrimination in employment, housing, commercial property, education and public accommodations. The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act is specic to postsecondary education and secondary vocational and trade schools. In an amendment from 1970, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, as it is known today, was born. The PHRC consists of a diverse group of 11 commissioners who are appointed by the governor and conrmed by the Senate. The commissioners act as public liaisons, establish policies and resolve some cases that are not settled voluntarily. The commission is independent and nonpartisan, with no more than six commissioners from one political party. The chairperson is appointed by the governor, and a vice-chairperson, secretary and assistant secretary are elected by commissioners each year. The executive director reports to the commissioners. The PHRC has had several Executive Directors since its founding:Chad Dion Lassiter 2018-PresentJoAnn L. Edwards 2011-2018Homer C. Floyd 1970-2011Milo A. Manly 1968-1970Elliott M. Shirk 1956-1968Past Commission Chairs M. Joel Bolstein 2017-PresentGerald S. Robinson 2011-2016Stephen A. Glassman 2003-2011Carl E. Denson 2000-2003Robert Johnson Smith1990-2000Thomas L. McGill, Jr. 1986-1990Joseph X. Yae 1974-1986Everett E. Smith 1970-1974Max Rosenn 1969-1970Harry Boyer 1956-1969
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations6Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.A Message fromGovernor Tom WolfAs governor, I am committed to fostering safety, equality, and inclusivity for all Pennsylvanians. I depend upon the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the state’s pre-mier civil rights organization, to lead that charge. The PHRC helps ensure that a dierence in opinion does not escalate into hate-based violence or discrimination. Since 2018, Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter has brought a strong dedication and extensive experience in social justice advocacy to his guidance of the PHRC. Lassiter leads a sta that stands ready to confront bias crimes but to also help with the community’s healing process. The global pandemic made 2020 a uniquely challenging time and it demonstrated that the PHRC has never been more nec-essary. While there are countless stories of neighbor help-ing neighbor across our state, there were also tales of hate crimes, prejudicial behavior, and coronavirus racism. This means more than ever; Pennsylvania needs the Commission to help facilitate more peaceful and respectful interactions among citizens. I remain optimistic that Pennsylvania will bring more peaceful and respectful interactions and that the PHRC, along with the Legislature and the many civil rights organizations will join in this eort to make our vision for unity a reality.Sincerely,Tom WolfGovernor
7www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.These are extraordinary times in which to lead the Board of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. The PHRC is an organization that stands rmly on the frontline of social justice even in the most dicult and perilous times. Uncivil discourse and violence constantly threaten to erupt while discriminatory practices must be policed to ensure equality of opportunity for all our state’s residents. The strength of the PHRC is its unwavering commitment to justice and its extensive experience. Each year we investigate and adjudicate thousands of discrimination complaints. I appreciate that Chad D. Lassiter, executive director, and his sta continue to energetically move the agency forward despite a year of working remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. I want to thank the sta of PHRC for all their hard work and creative eorts to meet our objectives in these challenging times. I want to thank all the Commissioners for their engagement. The diversity of our 11-member board is an invaluable asset. I also want to express my personal gratitude to Governor Wolf for his leadership and to our friends in the General Assembly for their continued support of the PHRC.I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow Commissioners, our Executive Director, Regional Directors, and the professional sta in each of our four oces and to continue to support the PHRC - one of the nation’s premier civil rights agencies. Chairman’s StatementCommissioner - M. Joel Bolstein, Esq.
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations8Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.ExecutiveDirectorExecutive Director - Chad Dion Lassiter, MSWThe PHRC celebrated its 65th year in 2020. That’s over six decades of ghting for a fair and just state. Since becoming the executive director of PHRCn 2018, I’ve continued to focus the agency on our mission - The PA Human Relations Commission promotes equal opportunity for all and enforces Pennsylvania’s civil rights laws that protect people from unlawful discrimination. All of us at the PHRC – the sta, the Commissioners and myself - take very seriously our legal and moral obligation to those who have been aggrieved. We are tasked with promoting justice, fairness, and equality. Unfortunately, in 2020, the need for our services escalated, especially in light of the anti-Asian violence that rocked the nation. Last year, as we faced the triple pandemics of coronavirus, economic devastation, and social injustice. The PHRC was impacted by the travel ban policy implemented by the Governor’s Oce as well as by the hiring freeze imposed as of March 2020. Although we were able to obtain some exemptions to hire employees for certain positions, the hiring freeze impacted our agency as not all the vacant positions were replaced. Finally, we were also impacted by the budget freeze imposed due to the pandemic as we are limited in spending monies for purchasing and project realization. The pandemic also brought about an increase in civil tension, coronavirus-related ethnic intimidation and discrimination that required an agency response. One signicant thing we accomplished during the shutdown was to eliminate our intake backlog. This means that individuals who wish to le with the PHRC now have immediate access to an intake investigator. Our work doesn’t end until we have helped to restore the peace in an adversely impacted community. For hate to abate, there must be a healing process. Because of the pandemic, technology and social media became essential for us to continue to work and do outreach and to craft opportunities for meaningful dialogue. For example, we hosted our second annual No Hate in Our State Town Hall Series. It provided a roadmap for decreasing hate-fueled activity in our state. The PHRC Lunch and Learn series was another of our virtual outreach initiatives. I want to thank the sta of the PHRC who stands ready daily to confront hateful acts and to be part of the healing process in communities impacted by discrimination. I also wish to thank the PHRC Commissioners and Governor Tom Wolf who continue to provide support. It is my fervent wish that Pennsylvania becomes the nation’s model of a just community for all its residents.
9www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Commissioner ProlesAgrawal is a Pittsburgh-based gastroenterologist on the faculty of Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also Professor Emeritus at Temple University School of Medicine, Allegheny Health Network. He has over 40 years’ experience as a practicing physician, researcher and medical educator. He has won numerous research grants and honors in medicine, and is widely recognized for service to his profession and community.Dr. Agrawal’s government appointments include serving on the Pa. State Board of Medicine, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the Asian American and Pacic Advisory Council for the Pa. Attorney General’s Oce, the Governor’s Advisory Commission for Asian-American Aairs, the Health Care Advisory Board for the 110th Congress, and the Pa. Medical Legal Advisory Board on Elderly Abuse and Neglect.Radheshyam M. Agrawal, MD, was appointed to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on June 3, 2014 and reappointed for a full ve-year term in 2014 and in 2019.Radheshyam M. Agrawal, M.D.M. Joel Bolstein was appointed to serve as Interim Chair of The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on April 18, 2016 and named Chair in October 2018. He is currently a partner in the law rm of Fox Rothschild, LLP, where his practice consists of environmental law and governmental aairs. He is listed as one of the top environmental lawyers in Pennsylvania in the Chambers Guide USA, Best Lawyers and PA Super Lawyers. Mr. Bolstein served three terms on the U.S. EPA’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy & Technology From January 1995 to July 1997, he was Deputy Secretary for Special Projects at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. In 1995, he received the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Award for Excellence. In 1999, he was presented the Excellence in Environmental Achievement Award from Bethlehem Steel Company for his work on the Bethlehem Works Project, the largest browneld site in the country. He was involved in a wide variety of areas, including permit and enforcement decisions and development of policies and regulatory initiatives In January 1999, Governor Ridge appointed Mr. Bolstein to a ve-year term on Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Commission. He was reappointed by Governor Rendell in 2005 and 2010.Chairman, M. Joel Bolstein, Esq.
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations10Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.George B. Dawson, Esq. has served as Delaware County’s deputy district attorney since 2013, overseeing the oce’s Anti-violence and Insurance Fraud Units. He participates in the oce’s community outreach and is a member of the county’s Heroin Taskforce. An attorney specializing in domestic relations, personal injury and contract dispute litigation, he has run a private law practice in Holmes, Delaware County since 2002. He represents Chester Upland School District as special counsel in student disciplinary and truancy matters. Prior to serving in the DA’s oce, he represented indigent parents in matters involving Children and Youth Services in Master, Juvenile and Orphan’s Courts. He is a member of Delaware County Bar Association, Pennsylvania School Board Association and the National School Board Association. Mr. Dawson is a cum laude graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. He has served on the PA Human Relations Commission since 2014. George B. Dawson, Esq.Mayur Patel is co-founder and principal of Laughner Patel Developers. LPD provides real estate development services including the search, design, development and construction of projects ranging from medical and commercial oce building to hotels. Prior to founding LPD, Mr. Patel served as general counsel to Hersha Hospitality Trust, a publicly traded hospitality REIT. During his time there, Mr. Patel helped Hersha move from the AMEX to the New York Stock Exchange, and grow from 19 hotels located primarily in the Northeastern United States to 85 hotels located throughout the country. As general counsel, Mr. Patel completed over one hundred real estate and nancial transactions as well as assisted in the development of real estate projects throughout the East Coast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. Mr. Patel graduated from Randolph Macon College in Ashland, VA with a BA in International Relations and Political Science. He also earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the Villanova University School of Law.Secretary, Mayur Patel, Esq.
11www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Michael Hardiman was initially appointed to serve in 2016. Mr. Hardiman previously worked for the PHRC for over thirty-three years. For the last seven years of his career he served as Chief Counsel for the Commission. He retired in July 2012. His primary work as Chief Counsel centered on employment discrimination litigation. In addition, he was involved with several urban area school district desegregation and educational equity cases. He also litigated sex equity/athletic program cases; physical disability/accessibility cases; age discrimination/pension cases; and private club/access cases. Mr. Hardiman, additionally, has served as the Interim Executive Director of the Commission on two occasions, rst in 2011 and again in 2018. Mr. Hardiman, after retiring from the Commission, also served for several years, in a volunteer capacity, as Of Counsel to the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE). PLSE is a non-prot corporation that works in the community to reduce negative collateral consequences for those who have interacted with the Pennsylvania Criminal Justice System. Mr. Hardiman received his undergraduate degree from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1969 and he graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1977. Mr. Hardiman also served in the U.S. Army from September 1969 through March 1972 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in July 1970. Michael Hardiman, Esq.Adrian Shanker is executive director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA and also serves as Commissioner and Health Committee Co-chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Aairs. A specialist in LGBT health policy, he administered data collection for the 2015, 2018, and 2020 Pennsylvania LGBT Health Needs Assessments and serves as LGBTQ subcommittee chair of the Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Health Equity Response Team. He is editor of Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health. Mr. Shanker has been named a “Healthcare Hero” by Lehigh Valley Business and twice named ‘Person of the Year’ by Philadelphia Gay News, Mr. Shanker earned a Graduate Certicate in LGBT Health Policy & Practice from George Washington University and earned his B.A. from Muhlenberg College.Adrian Shanker
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations12Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.The Honorable Curtis Jones Jr. represents the 4th District of Philadelphia,. Pennsylvania.Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. is a champion for education, an ally for criminal justice, and the environment. He is also a noted expert on community-based economic development, Councilman Jones has served in various public and private sector positions for more than two decades. Under his leadership, minority-, women-, and disabled- owned business entities have received more than $583,000,000 in municipal contract opportunities.Councilman Jones serves on numerous boards and executive committees including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Pennsylvania Crime & Delinquency Commission both appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. He also serves on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB), as Co-Chair of Special Investigative Committee examining City demolition procedures and operations both appointed by Council President Darrell Clarke, the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority’s Minority Advisory Committee, the Please Touch Museum, the Mann Music Center, the Philadelphia Gas Commission, and the City Avenue Special Services District. A recipient of numerous community and industry awards, Councilman Jones, is one of Overbrook High School’s accomplished graduates. He has furthered his scholastic achievements by attending the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels School of Government, completing studies at Boston University’s A. C. C. A. program, and receiving a Master’s certicate in Contract Compliance in conjunction with the University of Alabama.Curtis Jones, Jr.Dr. Raquel O. Yiengst was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Upon graduation from high school her parents sent her to continue her studies at the University of St. Mary’s in Kansas where she received a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Life. She returned to Puerto Rico where she met and married a man from Reading, Pa. where she has resided until present. She received a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling at Kutztown University and a Doctor’s degree in Urban and Bilingual Education from Temple University. She worked for the Reading School District as Director of Bilingual Education until her retirement. While working there she was appointed as a Commissioner to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; a position she has held for the last 43 years. She is presently the Vice-Chair of the Commission and the Chair of the Education and Equity Committee.Vice-Chair, Dr. Raquel O. Yiengst
13www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Aleena Sorathia is an associate in the Litigation and Labor & Employment groups of Ahmad Zaarese LLC. Aleena’s practice focuses on representing small to large businesses as well as government entities in civil litigation and employment matters. During her time at Ahmad Zaarese, Ms. Sorathia has represented clients in matters involving the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Ms. Sorathia has also aided clients in matters related to contract disputes and business formation. Outside of work, Ms. Sorathia is dedicated to serving the Greater Philadelphia community. Ms. Sorathia is passionate about mentoring young women and participates in mentorship programs for schools in the Philadelphia area. Additionally, Ms. Sorathia volunteers with the Villanova University School of Law’s Minority Alumni Society’s Mentoring Program to guide young law students in their professional development. Ms. Sorathia also provides shadowing opportunities to college students interested in the practice of law through the University of Richmond’s Alumni Society. Additionally, Ms. Sorathia sits on the Board of Directors of two non-prot organizations: Year Up Greater Philadelphia and Break Away. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Asian Pacic American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and co-chairs the Civil Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. On June 18, 2018, the Pennsylvania Senate conrmed her appointment to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.Aleena Y. Sorathia, Esq.
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations14Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Pennsylvania HumanRelations CommissionSocial Justice CommitteesEducational Equity CommitteeFair Housing CommitteePolicy & PHRA CommitteeThe Educational Equity Committee’s (EEC) principle objective is to recognize that there are harmful inequities in many aspects of the Commonwealth’s educational policies and practices and to ensure that the PHRC takes all appropriate measures within its jurisdiction to address inequities whether they are found in academic programs, vocational programs, or programs for special needs students. The committee works to initiate open communication and begin constructive dialog with school districts that are experiencing educational inequities and render assistance wherever possible. Furthermore, the committee helps to identifying skill sets that are needed by prospective employees.The Fair Housing Committee (FHC) is dedicated to expanding the PA Human Relations Commission’s activities beyond the traditional role of enforcement by leading statewide discussions regarding armatively furthering fair housing and housing disparities within protected classes. The FHC seeks to collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to advocate for equitable policies, projects and solutions that will lead to true equality in housing throughout the Commonwealth.The purpose of the Policy & PHRA Committee (PPC) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is to eectuate the policy goals of the Commission by spearheading eorts to enact, support, lobby, and provide guidance regarding issues relating to unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. The committee reviews issues of relevance to the Commission, drafts guidance, alerts and educates the Commission on novel approaches, to strengthen protections oered by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act. Chair: Dr. Raquel Yiengst | Lead: Carl Summerson, Esq.Chair: Mayur Patel, Esq. | Lead: Adrian GarciaChair: Aleena Sorathia, Esq. | Lead: Guerline L. Laurore, Esq.
15www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Police & Community Relations CommitteeDiversity & Inclusion CommitteeThe Police & Community Relations (PCR)Committee recognizes that there are harmful inequities in many aspects of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system, police policies, and practices that contribute to the disparate treatment of racial, ethnic and religious minorities as well as LGBTQ or gender-nonconforming persons. Our primary goal is to ensure that the PHRC takes all appropriate measures within its jurisdiction to address inequities whether they are found in criminal justice programs, police policies, patterns or practices as it relates to marginalized communities.The purpose of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee is to foster a workplace environment which models best practices for state agencies and organizations. Diversity is the entire range of human dierences that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, physical and cognitive ability or attributes, religious aliation, national origin, citizenship, and political beliefs. Inclusion is involvement and empowerment where the inherent worth and dignity of all people is recognized. A diverse and inclusive work environment promotes and sustains a sense of belonging; it values and respects the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living of its workforce. The PHRC recognizes that it serves citizens from various races, ethnicities, and communities across the Commonwealth. Understanding the impact that racial identity and professional responsibility have on the communities we serve, the Diversity Committee will dedicate resources to studying issues of racial inequalities.Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. | Lead: Tameka Hatcher, MBAChair: Mayur Patel, Esq. | Lead: Samuel Rivera, Esq.PHRC Program, Community Outreach &Training Committee MeetingThe purpose of the Program, Outreach & Training Committee of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is to spearhead, monitor, and support activities of the PHRC leadership, sta, and advisory councils as it applies to public education, outreach, and training. This committee also helps to identify training and educational needs both internally and externally to fulll the Commission’s responsibility to promote and instill best practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.Chair: Michael Hardiman, Esq. | Lead: Laura Argenbright
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations16Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.The purpose of the Department is to assist the PA Human Relations Commission and its Executive Director with all administrative duties. The Executive Oce - Administration Department oversees a variety of programs and services relating to personnel and including purchasing, budgeting, technology, facility management, real estate, automotive management, special projects.Executive Oce StaCarrie Peace-Simmons was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey and is now a resident of the great city of Harrisburg, PA for 11 years. She is an Executive Administrative Assistant where she provides discreet and condential and administrative support to all senior management sta. Carrie holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management. When Carrie is not wearing her hat as an Executive Administrative Assistant, she enjoys being a wife, mother of 2 sons, modeling and writing as her goal is to have her writings published.Anja Mijocevic has been with the Commission for two years and works directly with the Executive Director and Communication Director. She is the liaison between our agency and HR, OA and the Governor’s Oce for all agency related actions. She is responsible for Executive Team planning and maintains our calendars. She is solely responsible for posting open positions and maintaining job descriptions. Anja oversees all our purchasing and maintains the budget for reporting purposes. Anja coordinates special projects as directed by the Executive Director in addition to her normal course of work.(l-r) Andrew Barnes, Chairman Bolstein and Executive Director Lassiter
17www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“e true republic: men, their rights, “e true republic: men, their rights, and nothing more: women, their and nothing more: women, their rights, and nothing less.”rights, and nothing less.” -Susan B. AnthonyThe purpose of the Oce of Chief Counsel is to both appoint attorneys to render advice to Commission members, including sta, and to assign prosecuting attorneys to give legal assistance to complainants appearing before the Commission or the Hearing Examiner. The Oce of the Chief Counsel is comprised of the Chief Counsel and seven attorneys across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PHRC’s attorneys provide general counsel to the PHRC regarding its administrative and operation functions, partner with the Director of Policy and Intergovernmental Aairs to oversee the Commission’s mediation program, support the Commission’s policy and legislative agenda, and handle cases involving allegations of discrimination in education. Attorneys situated in the PHRC’s regional oces work closely with the three Regional Directors as well as investigative and intake sta to initiate, investigate, and litigate claims of discrimination alleged by members of protected classes as dened by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). The regional oce attorneys also provide legal assistance to complainants, train Samuel Rivera, Esq. Chief CounselPHRC sta and members of the public, and prosecute violations of the PHRA. In 2020, the Oce of the Chief Counsel was impacted by the pandemic because the ability to conduct in person public hearings was eliminated. However, during this time, HRC attorneys immediately pivoted to another area of need – revamping the Commission’s investigative policies and procedures and training.2020 Highlights • Developed a plan to triage and eliminate PHRC’s intake backlog.• Rened the investigative procedures to allow the department to take a more targeted approach. • Developed COVID-19 guidance for businesses, employers, and educational institutions. Oce of Chief Counsel
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations18Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“It is important for all of us to appreciate where “It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.”shaped us in ways that we might not understand.” -Supreme Court Justice Sonia SotomayorThe Education and Community Outreach Division supports the mission of the PHRC by developing innovative anti-discrimination training in each of the jurisdictional areas covered by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) including Employment, Housing & Commercial Property, Education and Public Accommodations, as well as the provisional jurisdictional area of police departments. The division is responsible for reviewing cases of educational discrimination as prescribed by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act. The Division provides free training and outreach with the purpose of educating the public about discrimination, as mandated by settlements and by request. The Education and Outreach Division oers training programs such as Implicit Bias; Diversity, Harassment and Respect for Police Ocers; Civil Rights and Teens, Anti-Bullying for Schools, Diversity Training for Employer Groups and Fair Housing Training. In addition, the Education and Outreach Division is responsible for Civil Tension Response throughout the Commonwealth. Tameka Hatcher, MBA - Educational Outreach/Police Training CoordinatorWe collaborate with local Advisory Councils and an Inter-Agency Task Force to coordinate responses to discrimination and hate. Our local Advisory Councils are the eyes, ears, and voices for the PHRC in the communities and we rely on them to carry the Commission’s message of no discrimination at the local level. The Inter-Agency Task Force is made up of representatives of government agencies, nonprot partners, and community advocates who share information about civil tension in their areas. This information allows the PHRC to monitor and respond appropriately to situations. 2020 Highlights • Created a new advisory council in Indiana, Pennsylvania with a full board of sixteen members, bringing the total number of advisory councils to twelve. • Served as a community liaison for the African American community at rallies to commemorate the life of George Floyd held at the Capitol and Italian Lake.• Stood in solidarity with the Jewish community at a vigil condemning the desecration of the Kesher Israel Synagogue.• Collaborated with Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services to provide Unconscious Bias Training for its senior management and clinical sta.• Over 5,000 attendees at virtual forums and town halls held in 2020• 50 percent increase in Inter-Agency Task Force meetings.Education and Community Outreach Division
19www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“It’s time for greatness - not for greed. It’s a time “It’s time for greatness - not for greed. It’s a time for idealism - not ideology. It is a time not just for for idealism - not ideology. It is a time not just for compassionate words, but compassionate action.”compassionate words, but compassionate action.” -Marian Wright EdelmanThe Enforcement Division is responsible for a substantial portion of the behind the scenes work at the PHRC. We ensure that PHRC processes remain in compliance with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. We accomplish this by managing agency reports, monitoring the integrity of data in the agency’s case management system, providing notication to parties, managing a transparent appeal process, coordinating with federal and other partner agencies, as well as providing statistical data to the Executive Director and the Board of Commissioners. The Division also responds to data requests regarding the number of cases processed by the Commission from ocials including township supervisors, planning board members and local human relations commission staers. We work closely with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) who are our federal partners. 2020 Highlights • Eliminated duplicative and unneeded steps within procedures.• Built upon team’s strengths, sharing best practices, and the better sharing of information.• Automated and standardized processes which were inconsistent.Enforcement DivisionJinada RochelleDirector
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations20Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“Patriotism consists not in waving “Patriotism consists not in waving the ag, but in striving that our the ag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as wellcountry shall be righteous as wellas strong.”as strong.” -James BryceThe Communications Division serves as primary coordinator for media relations and liaison between Sr. Management, PHRC Sta, and the public. The director of communications plans, writes, and coordinates agency press releases and coordinates press conferences. The division promotes all public-facing activities, manages production and distribution of newsletters, maintains digital assets, and denes and protects PHRC’s agency branding. The Communications Division is responsible for relaying information to the public regarding monthly PHRC Commission meetings. Additional responsibilities include managing the production and distribution of the Commission’s Annual and No Hate in our State reports. Renee MartinDirector throughFebruary 2020Laura ArgenbrightDirector as ofNovember 2020 The Communications Division plays a very important role in supporting the mission of the PHRC through public outreach and messaging. A core responsibility of this department is disseminating accurate, compelling, and essential information to the public via the news media, social media, traditional advertising, and public forums. From grass-roots eorts to state-wide awareness campaigns, the Communications Division must have its eyes on emerging social justice trends as well as erupting discrimination crises throughout the State. The division also works closely with many like-minded agencies, commissions, legislators, and civic groups across the state. The Communications Division also monitors agency activity to ensure that PHRC is working in a pro-active as well as reactive fashion. 2020 Highlights • Renee George, who had served as Director of Communications for 3 years, retired in February 2020. Subsequently, Laura Argenbright was hired to ll that vacancy with a start date of November 9. • Quick transition from a very vigorous program based on personal interaction and on-site community activity to a very robust online presence, switching to virtual meetings, outreach and educational programs.• More than 70 virtual sessions from March 2020 through December. • PHRC maintained and increased its presence in the media as well, navigating virtual live and recorded interviews.Communications and Public Relations
21www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines. “Virtue knows no color line…” “Virtue knows no color line…” -Ida B. WellsThe Policy and Intergovernmental Aairs department develops, coordinates, and implements, with the dierent departments within PHRC, the political and community-sensitive development strategies designed to facilitate the successful completion of PHRC’s initiatives as provided by the Executive Director of PHRC.The oce collaborates with the various departments within PHRC to develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies designed to facilitate the achievement of PHRC’s goals and priorities, including securing new venue streams beyond HUD and EEOC. Coordinating the goals and priorities of individual departments within PHRC ensures PHRC is consistent in its communications with governmental and non-governmental entities alike.Guerline L. Laurore, Esq. Director2020 Highlights • Share relevant legislation with Executive Director, Commissioners and Senior management.• Updated Sexual Harassment Policy and had every employee sign it along with the related Management Directive.• Worked on Vehicle Policy • Worked on LGBTQIA Regulation• Worked on Hair Guidance Regulation• Facilitated PHRC involvement in providing testimony to the PA Legislative Black Caucus in their work against police brutality.• Maintained on-going communication with the Executive Directors of the Anity groups• Facilitated meetings between NAACP PA State Conference and Executive Director.• Represented PHRC in several meetings including State Health Equity meetings, Disability meetings, and several PA Bar Association Committee meetings. Policy and Intergovernmental AairsMediation Despite the challenges the pandemic brought, the Mediation Program conductedseventy-nine (79) mediation sessions. Of these, sixty-three (63) resulted in a resolution.In eight months, the total monies recouped in settlement amounts was $910,843.99.
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations22Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines. “e hour calls for moral grandeur “e hour calls for moral grandeur and spiritual audacity.”and spiritual audacity.” -Rabbi Abraham Joshua HeschelThe Pittsburgh Regional Oce (PRO) of the PA Human Relations Commission embraces and promotes equal opportunity for all and enforces the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) which protects citizens from unlawful discrimination. The PRO serves 23 counties in the Commonwealth. The Compliance and Housing units of the Regional Oce investigate allegations and complaints of individuals who have been adversely impacted or harmed because of unlawful discrimination. The pandemic and subsequent work from home order forced the PRO and the PHRC to revise procedures and practices, incorporate existing electronic technologies, and utilize the experience and dedication to duty of sta to become more ecient and productive in delivering our services to the Commonwealth.2020 Highlights • Despite COVID, maintained and improved the operations of the regional oce while continuing to provide outreach to community partners. • Eliminated a debilitating backlog.• Improved case investigations proceduresLyle M. WoodRegional Director• Investigated and produced more probable cause cases.• Conciliated more allegations of discrimination.Pittsburgh Regional Oce286286New cases accepted for investigation of 522 received257257Casesclosed$159,484$159,484Amount awarded through 55 settlementsPittsburgh Highlights Addressing Discrimination
23www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“I believe there is only one race - the “I believe there is only one race - the human race.”human race.” -Rosa ParksThe Harrisburg Regional Oce (HRO) primarily handles the intake, investigation, and litigation of discrimination complaints for the 39 counties we serve in the Commonwealth. The oce enforces the state’s anti-discrimination laws in those areas through investigation and litigation activities. The oce also promotes equal opportunity through its outreach and education eorts. The HRO is committed to continuing to change the climate in PA through thoroughly investigating cases, facilitating resolutions where appropriate and educating the public about what discrimination is and how to end it.Heather RothRegional Director2020 Highlights • Eliminated intake backlog.• Met target goals for EEOC case completions.• Found probable cause in 27 cases. • Exceeded EEOC case closure goals by closing 326 cases, 105 more than the goal.Harrisburg Regional Oce932932New cases accepted for investigation of 1111 received334334Casesclosed$525,555$525,555Amount awarded through 113 settlementsHarrisburg HighlightsResolved Cases
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations24Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“We need to quit arguing about whether the glass is “We need to quit arguing about whether the glass is half full or half empty - and instead acknowledge that half full or half empty - and instead acknowledge that there’s not quite enough water to go around.”there’s not quite enough water to go around.” -Kate BrownThe Philadelphia Regional Oce addresses discrimination in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The oce responds to a wide variety of complaints including discharge from employment, failure to hire, failure to rent, failure to promote, eviction and failure to provide a reasonable accommodation. 2020 Highlights Outreach Eorts•Regional Director and Housing/Compliance Supervisor conducted a Fair Housing Training at a House of Worship (Christian Compassion in Philadelphia)•Regional Assistant and Assistance Chief Counsel conducted a Fair Housing Training at the YWCA of Bucks County. •Regional Director and Compliance Supervisor conducted a webinar on How to File a Complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.•Sta conducted a webinar on the Walter Wallace Jr. Tragedy in Philadelphia.•Regional Director participated in a webinar – Leading in Challenging and Complex Times.•Sta provided holiday gifts and essential items to the Acts Christian Transitional Services (ACTS), a recovery houses in Brewerytown for women and children. Stang•Thankful for the Executive Directory advocacy during the hiring freeze that permitted the Philadelphia regional oce to hire four (4) new Investigators.•The promotion of two (2) Human Relations Representative 1 to Human Relation Representative.Philadelphia Regional Oce (PRO)Diana MedleyRegional Director 428428New cases accepted for investigation of 782 received391391Casesclosed$782,539$782,539Amount awarded through 257 settlements
25www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.“We refuse to believe there are insucient “We refuse to believe there are insucient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.”this nation.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Fair Housing and Commercial Property division assists PHRC’s mission of promoting equal rights for all by keeping issues of housing equality in the forefront of our conversations with housing, lending, social service, real estate, and housing advocate stakeholders across the commonwealth on issues. The purpose of the Fair Housing and Commercial Property division is to enforce the protections granted by the PA Human Relations Act and as a substantially equivalent agency to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), enforce the Fair Housing Act. To that end, this department provides proactive and mandated Fair Housing Compliance training to property owners, property management companies, lending institutions, social service entities, municipals governments, and the community at-large. Additionally, as the leading civil justice enforcement agency in the commonwealth, the PHRC’s Fair Housing & Commercial Property division provides guidance on Armatively Furthering Fair Housing across the commonwealth. This department works with a variety commonwealth stakeholder on issues related to; housing stability; diversity equity and inclusion, housing education for property owners/property management companies, and real estate professionals.2020 Highlights •Concentrated on improving deliverables, like our Monthly HUD Audit Reports and ensuring that HEMS is updated with the most current information. •Implemented a monthly Fair Housing 360: Back to Basics session to reinforce the housing team’s knowledge base. •Increased our eorts in increasing our case closure ratio •Sponsored variety of high-prole forums like, the Fair Housing Conference featuring Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law.•Held a successful Sexual Harassment Roundtable with participation from Stella Adams, Melody Taylor, HUD Region III Director; Angela McIver, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Southeastern PA; Megan Confer-Hammond, Executive Director of Fair Housing Partnership and featured Housing Supervisor, Jodi Bradley as Mistress of Ceremony.•Provided a Fair Housing training series from highly skilled and respected professional from the rm of Reman Colfax which included Sara Pratt an authority on Fair Housing laws. Fair Housing and Commercial PropertyAdrian GarciaDirector
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations26Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.We are reminded that, in the eeting time we have on this Earth, We are reminded that, in the eeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of other people better.”played in making the lives of other people better.” -Barack ObamaThe BELOVED COMMUNITY is a term often used by Dr. Martin Luther King. His vision of a BELOVED COMMUNITY included members passionately committed to nonviolence and to peaceful resolution of conict where people that were once combatants reconcile. King had an expansive denition of violence. It included discrimination and racism but also poverty, homelessness, and hunger. For King, the BELOVED COMMUNITY was the ultimate goal of the Civil Rights movement. In a victory speech following the desegregation of the busses in Montgomery, Alabama King said, “the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the BELOVED COMMUNITY. It is this type of spirit and this type of love that can transform opponents into friends. It is this type of understanding goodwill that will transform the deep gloom of the old age into the exuberant gladness of the new age. It is this love which will bring about miracles in the hearts of men.”This message of reconciliation speaks to the true work of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. The end goal of the PHRC should be the creation and maintenance of our state as a BELOVED COMMUNITY. With the death George Floyd and the international cry for social justice along with a pandemic, 2020 proved to be a pivotal year. The work of the BELOVED COMMUNITY has never been more necessary. Under the leadership of Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter, PHRC continues to provide its Social Justice Lecture Series and to strengthen relationships with its community partners to promote and advance social justice within the Commonwealth.Social Justice in the BELOVED COMMUNITY
27www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Social Justice Lecture SeriesThe goal of the Social Justice Lecture Series is to help the community heal by dealing with the pain of racism, discrimination, hate related violence while reducing tensions. Follow us:www.phrc.pa.gov www.facebook.comwww.twitter.comJUNE 30th, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm (EST) - ZoomPandemic of Hate:Combating Systemic and Structural Racism in the 21st CenturyVIRTUAL TOWN HALLChad Dion Lassiter, MSWExecutive DirectorPennsylvania HumanRelations CommissionReverend Marshall MitchellPastor - Salem Baptist ChurchCrystal M. EdwardsEducator / ActivistDr. Joe FeaginProfessorLailah Dunbar-KeeysAdjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology - Community College of PhiladelphiaMODERATORhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89531150593?pwd=WDJPZ1dTanFmMWhqMVMxaTFCTGZEQT09#successZOOM LINKMeeting ID: 895 3115 0593 | Password: 525334AUGUST 17th, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm (EST) - ZoomFollow us:www.phrc.pa.gov www.facebook.comwww.twitter.comChad Dion Lassiter, MSWExecutive Director Pennsylvania HumanRelations Commissionomas ParkerSuperintendent of theAllentown School DistrictDr. Khalid MuminSuperintendent of theReading School DistrictDr. Khaleel DesaqueDirector of SchoolImprovement, PennsylvaniaDepartment of EducationDr. Gregory SeatonFounder ofAnalytic Enterprise https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353106860?pwd=WDlYZUNEZ1k5SHJTdG9vKzJrRXpqZz09#successZOOM LINKMeeting ID: 828 0832 3678 | Password: 193618Re-imagining Social Justice:Past, Present, and Future ConsiderationsLailah Dunbar-KeeysAdjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology - Community College of PhiladelphiaMODERATORPANDEMIC of HATERE-IMAGINING SOCIAL JUSTICE: PAST,PRESENT, and FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “…the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunamiof hate and xenophobia, scapegoatingand scare-mongering.” In light of light of the death of George Floyd, the world began to ask – in this moment that we nd ourselves, what does social justice mean?
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations28Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.Follow us:www.phrc.pa.gov www.facebook.com www.twitter.comAugust 21st, 2020 - 1:00 - 3:00 (EST) - ZoomLeading in Challenging and Complex Times Part IIPANELISTSHeather RothRegional Director HarrisburgPennsylvania Human Relations CommissionDiana MedleyRegional Director PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Human Relations CommissionGuerline L. LauroreDirector of Policy and Intergovernmental AairsPennsylvania Human Relations CommissionLyle WoodRegional Director PittsburghPennsylvania Human Relations CommissionAdrian GarciaDirector of Fair HousingPennsylvania Human Relations CommissionLailah Dunbar-KeeysAdjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology - Community College of PhiladelphiaMODERATORhttps://zoom.us/j/86244186172ZOOM LINKMeeting ID: 862 4418 6172 | Password: 914375Representative Dan MillerState Representative forthe 42nd DistrictPaige Joki, Esq.Sta AttorneyEducation Law CenterKhaleel S. Desaque, Ed.DDirector - Department ofEducation - Oce ofSchool ImprovementDr. David Bateman, PhDProfessor ofSpecial EducationShippensburg UniversityFollow us:www.phrc.pa.gov www.facebook.comwww.twitter.comOCTOBER 16, 2020 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm (EST) - Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353106860?pwd=WDlYZUNEZ1k5SHJTdG9vKzJrRXpqZz09#successZOOM LINKMeeting ID: 844 4356 8005 | Password: 253976Leave No Child BehindServing All Children in the Digital EnvironmentWho: PHRC & Special Guests Includingthe Honorable Representative Dan MillerMODERATORS and HOSTSDr. Raquel YiengstPHRC CommissionerMorgan WilliamsPHRC Interim Chief CounselMorgan Williams, EsqAssistant Chief Counsel, PHRCtheRipOffBanDaiD.pennsylvaniaHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONwww.phrc.pa.govFollow us:www.phrc.pa.gov www.facebook.comwww.twitter.comOCTOBER 27, 2020 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm (EST) - Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353106860?pwd=WDlYZUNEZ1k5SHJTdG9vKzJrRXpqZz09#successZOOM LINKMeeting ID: 865 5208 1002 | Password: 775459PHRC Presents: The Historical Significance of theRelationship Between Blacks and Jews - Part 1Chad Dion Lassiter, MSWNational Expert on Race Relations& Executive Director of the PHRCEarl Bowen, Jr.RabbiBatya GlazerRabbiMarcus AllenCEO - Big Brothers Big Sisters IndependenceHeadshot Marcus Allen, CEO, BBBS Independence Asaf Romirowsky, Ph.DDExecutive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME)Allison PokrasLEADING IN CHALLENGE ANDCOMPLEX TIMESLEAVE NO CHILD BEHINDThe Historical Signicance of theRelationship Between Blacks and JewsThis two-part series looked at leading at our workplaces and communities with an equity lens to ensure diversity and inclusion. What will be the long term impact on today’s schoolchildren and How do we serve them ina digital environment while ensuring equityand high quality? Blacks and Jews have faced similar challenges in America. They have traditionally been civil rights allies. There has also been incidents of Black anti-Semitism and Jewish racism. How do we maintaina strong, vital allyship?
29www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.PartnershipsThe struggle for social justice cannot be achieved alone. PHRC is continuallyworking to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new collaborations.Our Partners Include• Local Human Relations Commissions and diversity organizations • The PA Department of Corrections • The PA Department of Education • US Department of Housing and Urban Development • US Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission • The State Police and local law enforcement agencies • Reading School District • Interfaith organizations • Advisory Councils • Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern PA • NAACP - Cheltenham and Philadelphia Chapters • Governor’s Oce• PA General Assembly • Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services • Urban League of Philadelphia
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations30Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines. Oce of the Hearing ExaminerOce of the Hearing ExaminerCarl H. Summerson, Esq.Chief Hearing ExaminerThe principle purpose of the Oce of Hearing Examiner is to perform the adjudicatory functions ofthe PHRC. The oce adjudicates Motions, issues Rules to Show Cause when petitions are led alleging a Respondent has failed to answer a Complaint, makes recommendation of a nding of liability when a Respondent does not respond to a Rule to Show Cause, conducts pre-hearing conferences that are approved to Public Hearing, and either conducts hearings as Hearing Examiner or advises a Panel of Commissioners when a Panel is assigned to hear a case. The department also provides a myriad of trainings (internal and external); assists local governing bodies draft Ordinances that create Local HRCs, and trains and elds questions posed by Local HRC Commissioners. For a time, the Oce also participated as liaison to six of the PHRC’s Advisory Councils.2020 HighlightsAdjudicatory accomplishments:•Only one case was assigned and placed on the docket during 2020 – and that case settled.•39 Motions were received in 2020 – 12 of those Motions resulted in dismissal on the recommendation or the Hearing Examiner•32 Rules to Show Cause were received in 2020 – Answers were received in seven cases and thosecases were returned to investigation. Seven cases were adjudicated following the recommended forLiability and those cases are moving towards Public Hearing on the issue of appropriate damages.Local Human Relations Commissions (HRCs)During the year, I assisted governing bodies of cities, boroughs, counties, and townships to draft ordinances that create new local HRCs. I also have trained numerous Local HRC Commissioners in the components of their Commission and in ways they can be most eective.
31www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.IN REMEMBRANCE - Reed ReynoldsThe Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission lost a great friend and excellent employee in 2020. Reed Reynolds was an Educational Outreach Coordinator employed at PHRC for one year. He faced the challenges of the job with courage and compassion. Reed Reynolds passed away in March2020 and is survived by his mother and siblings. He will be remembered byhis colleagues at the PHRC for his warm smile and laughter.
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations32Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020Complaints Docketed by Subject Area - FY 2019-2020Subject Area Number of CasesPercentage ofTotal CasesEmploymentEducationHousingTotal201901,6465%12%39 2%CommercialPropertyPublicAccommodations2 0%1314 80%Basis of Complaints - FY 2019-2020Retaliation 24%Disability 24%Sex 16%Race/Color 16%Age 11%Multiple Class 1%National Origin 3%Ancestry 2%Religious Creed1%Other 1%Familial Status 1%30.0%25.0%20.0%15.0%10.0%5.0%0.0%
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations33Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020Top ree Complaint Bases of the Four Categories - FY 2019-2020Case Statistics - FY 2019-2020HOUSING1. Disability2. Retaliation3. Race/ColorPUBLICACCOMMODATION1. Disability2. Race/Color3. RetaliationEDUCATION1. Disability2. Race/Color3. SexEMPLOYMENT1. Retaliation2. Disability3. SexSettled After Probable Cause Finding10 (1%)Settled Before Probable Cause Finding198 (20%)Administrative376 (38%)No Probable Cause398 (41%)Total = 982Administrative Closings 2019-20Filed in Court109Court of Common Pleas3Federal Court106Average Case Age (June 30, 2020)429 Days(422 if you exclude cases submittedfor PH)Probable Cause Findings Approved40PHRC has issued 40 probable cause ndings. Some cases remain open for conciliation or public hearingThis does not include time in intake
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations34Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020E - Employment | H - Housing | PA - Public Accommodations | ED - Education AgeRaceSexAge E H PA ED Total40-42 5 543-45 14 1446-48 15 1549-51 22 2252-54 35 3555-57 32 1 3358-60 34 3461-63 41 4164-66 30 3067-69 12 2 1470-72 14 1473-75 13 2 1576-78 3 379-86 1 1Race/Color E H PA ED TotalAfrican American 12 216 39 0 267American Indian 0 2 1 0 3Asian 0 14 0 0 14Caucasian 0 27 7 0 34Bi-Racial 2 9 1 0 12Known Association 0 1 2 0 3Color 3 18 3 1 35Total 17 287 53 1 368Sex E H PA ED TotalFemale 38 20 4 3 65Female Pregnant31 1 05Male 7 3 1 3 14Sex-Other 0 0 0 2 2Total 83 24 6 886Age E H PA ED Total40-42 5 543-45 14 1446-48 15 1549-51 22 2252-54 35 3555-57 32 1 3358-60 34 3461-63 41 4164-66 30 3067-69 12 2 1470-72 14 1473-75 13 2 1576-78 3 379-86 1 1Race/Color E H PA ED TotalAfrican American 12 216 39 0 267American Indian 0 2 1 0 3Asian 0 14 0 0 14Caucasian 0 27 7 0 34Bi-Racial 2 9 1 0 12Known Association 0 1 2 0 3Color 3 18 3 1 35Total 17 287 53 1 368Sex E H PA ED TotalFemale 38 20 4 3 65Female Pregnant31 1 05Male 7 3 1 3 14Sex-Other 0 0 0 2 2Total 83 24 6 886Age E H PA ED Total40-42 5 543-45 14 1446-48 15 1549-51 22 2252-54 35 3555-57 32 1 3358-60 34 3461-63 41 4164-66 30 3067-69 12 2 1470-72 14 1473-75 13 2 1576-78 3 379-86 1 1Race/Color E H PA ED TotalAfrican American 12 216 39 0 267American Indian 0 2 1 0 3Asian 0 14 0 0 14Caucasian 0 27 7 0 34Bi-Racial 2 9 1 0 12Known Association 0 1 2 0 3Color 3 18 3 1 35Total 17 287 53 1 368Sex E H PA ED TotalFemale 38 20 4 3 65Female Pregnant31 1 05Male 7 3 1 3 14Sex-Other 0 0 0 2 2Total 83 24 6 886
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations35Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020E - Employment | H - Housing | PA - Public Accommodations | ED - Education National OriginRetaliationNational Origin E H PA ED TotalAfrica 1 1 0 0 2Bosnia And Herzegovina 1 0 0 0 1China 0 3 0 0 3Dominican Republic 5 0 0 1 6Egypt 2 0 0 0 2Ethiopia 1 0 0 0 1Germany 1 0 0 0 1Ghana 2 0 0 0 2Haiti 3 0 0 1 4India 2 1 0 0 3Iran 0 0 0 1 1Italy 1 0 0 0 1Jamaica 2 0 0 0 2Korea - Republic Of 1 0 0 0 1Liberia 3 0 0 0 3Lithuania 0 1 0 0 1Mexico 2 1 0 0 3Morocco 2 0 0 0 2Niger 1 0 0 0 1Peru 1 0 0 0 1Poland 2 0 0 0 2Puerto Rico 7 0 0 0 7Russian Federation 1 1 0 0 2Somalia 0 0 0 1 1Sri Lanka 1 0 0 0 1Syrian Arab Republic 1 0 0 0 1Taiwan 4 0 0 0 4Trinidad And Tobago 1 0 0 0 1United Arab Emirates 1 0 0 0 1United States/Puerto Rico 12 3 0 0 15Venezuela 1 0 0 0 1Vietnam 1 0 0 0 1Total 63 11 0 4 78Retaliation E H PA ED TotalAssisted 7 0 0 0 7Filed a PHRC Complaint 26 2 3 1 32Otherwise Opposed Unlawful Activity470 35 8 6 519Provided Information 320 0 032Total53537 11 7590National Origin E H PA ED TotalAfrica 1 1 0 0 2Bosnia And Herzegovina 1 0 0 0 1China 0 3 0 0 3Dominican Republic 5 0 0 1 6Egypt 2 0 0 0 2Ethiopia 1 0 0 0 1Germany 1 0 0 0 1Ghana 2 0 0 0 2Haiti 3 0 0 1 4India 2 1 0 0 3Iran 0 0 0 1 1Italy 1 0 0 0 1Jamaica 2 0 0 0 2Korea - Republic Of 1 0 0 0 1Liberia 3 0 0 0 3Lithuania 0 1 0 0 1Mexico 2 1 0 0 3Morocco 2 0 0 0 2Niger 1 0 0 0 1Peru 1 0 0 0 1Poland 2 0 0 0 2Puerto Rico 7 0 0 0 7Russian Federation 1 1 0 0 2Somalia 0 0 0 1 1Sri Lanka 1 0 0 0 1Syrian Arab Republic 1 0 0 0 1Taiwan 4 0 0 0 4Trinidad And Tobago 1 0 0 0 1United Arab Emirates 1 0 0 0 1United States/Puerto Rico 12 3 0 0 15Venezuela 1 0 0 0 1Vietnam 1 0 0 0 1Total 63 11 0 4 78Retaliation E H PA ED TotalAssisted 7 0 0 0 7Filed a PHRC Complaint 26 2 3 1 32Otherwise Opposed Unlawful Activity470 35 8 6 519Provided Information 320 0 032Total53537 11 7590
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations36Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020E - Employment | H - Housing | PA - Public Accommodations | ED - Education Miscellaneous ClassMultiple ClassFamilial StatusReligionFamilial Status E H PA ED TotalDomiciled With 0 0 0 0 0Individual Not Yet 18 Living with Parents or Guardian 0 6 0 0 6Parent or Other Person Having Legal Custody 0 8 0 0 8Total 0 14 0 0 14Miscellaneous Class E H PA ED TotalTrainer of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 0 0 0Use of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 5 0 5Other 4 1 0 0 5Total 0 1 5 0 6Religion E H PA ED TotalChristian 4 0 2 0 6Islam 12 0 2 0 14Israelite 1 0 0 0 1Judaism 7 0 0 0 7Pentecostal 1 0 0 0 1Association 0 0 1 0 1Atheism 0 1 0 0 1Other/Strongly Held Belief 2 1 1 0 4Total 27 2 6 0 35Multiple Class E H PA ED TotalAfrican American Female 8 3 2 2 15African American Male 70 2 5 14Total 15 3 47 29Familial Status E H PA ED TotalDomiciled With 0 0 0 0 0Individual Not Yet 18 Living with Parents or Guardian 0 6 0 0 6Parent or Other Person Having Legal Custody 0 8 0 0 8Total 0 14 0 0 14Miscellaneous Class E H PA ED TotalTrainer of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 0 0 0Use of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 5 0 5Other 4 1 0 0 5Total 0 1 5 0 6Religion E H PA ED TotalChristian 4 0 2 0 6Islam 12 0 2 0 14Israelite 1 0 0 0 1Judaism 7 0 0 0 7Pentecostal 1 0 0 0 1Association 0 0 1 0 1Atheism 0 1 0 0 1Other/Strongly Held Belief 2 1 1 0 4Total 27 2 6 0 35Multiple Class E H PA ED TotalAfrican American Female 8 3 2 2 15African American Male 70 2 5 14Total 15 3 47 29Familial Status E H PA ED TotalDomiciled With 0 0 0 0 0Individual Not Yet 18 Living with Parents or Guardian 0 6 0 0 6Parent or Other Person Having Legal Custody 0 8 0 0 8Total 0 14 0 0 14Miscellaneous Class E H PA ED TotalTrainer of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 0 0 0Use of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 5 0 5Other 4 1 0 0 5Total 0 1 5 0 6Religion E H PA ED TotalChristian 4 0 2 0 6Islam 12 0 2 0 14Israelite 1 0 0 0 1Judaism 7 0 0 0 7Pentecostal 1 0 0 0 1Association 0 0 1 0 1Atheism 0 1 0 0 1Other/Strongly Held Belief 2 1 1 0 4Total 27 2 6 0 35Multiple Class E H PA ED TotalAfrican American Female 8 3 2 2 15African American Male 70 2 5 14Total 15 3 47 29Familial Status E H PA ED TotalDomiciled With 0 0 0 0 0Individual Not Yet 18 Living with Parents or Guardian 0 6 0 0 6Parent or Other Person Having Legal Custody 0 8 0 0 8Total 0 14 0 0 14Miscellaneous Class E H PA ED TotalTrainer of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 0 0 0Use of Guide/Support Animal 0 0 5 0 5Other 4 1 0 0 5Total 0 1 5 0 6Religion E H PA ED TotalChristian 4 0 2 0 6Islam 12 0 2 0 14Israelite 1 0 0 0 1Judaism 7 0 0 0 7Pentecostal 1 0 0 0 1Association 0 0 1 0 1Atheism 0 1 0 0 1Other/Strongly Held Belief 2 1 1 0 4Total 27 2 6 0 35Multiple Class E H PA ED TotalAfrican American Female 8 3 2 2 15African American Male 70 2 5 14Total 15 3 47 29
www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelations37Social iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.STATISTICS - FY 2019-2020E - Employment | H - Housing | PA - Public Accommodations | ED - Education DisabilityDisabilityHousing Column1 Education Column2 Public Accomodation TotalAnxiety Disorder 3 Anxiety Disorder 2 Arthritis 1Autism1Asthma1Autism2Arthritis 2Attention Deficit Disorder1 Bi-Polar 1Asthma 1 Autism 3Brain/Head Injury (Traumatic)1Bi-Polar 2 Cerebral Palsy 1 Cancer 1Depression 2 Dyslexia 1 Cerebral Palsy 1Diabetes 1Gender Identity Disorder1 Dequervains Disease 1Downs Syndrome 1 Hearing 1 Diabetes 1Emphysema 1 Mental - Other 1 Downes Syndrome 1Extremities Impairment 6 Migraine 1 Epilepsy 1Fibromyalgia 1 Other 4 Hearing 3Hand Injury 1Other Emotional/Psychiatric1 Heart/Cardiovascular 2Hearing 2 Post- Traumatic Stress 1 Mental - Other 2Heart/Cardiovascular 1 Seizure Disorder 1 Missing Digits/Limbs 1Mental - Other 27 Other 3Other 48 Other Neurological 1Other Emotional/Psychiatric 2Other Respiratory/Pulmonary1Other Respiratory/Pulmonary1Post Traumatic Stress1Paralysis2Seizure Disorder2Post-Traumatic Stress6Stroke 1Vision 1Disability Employment DataAgent Orange 1 Gastrointestinal8Paralysis 1Alcoholism 2Gender Identity Disorder1 Parkinsons Disease 1Alcoholism-I 1 Hand Injury2Post Traumatic Stress 13Allergies10Hearing 11 Renal Dysfunction4Anxiety Disorder 23 Heart/Cardiovascular9Saroidosis 1Arthritis 10 Hip Replacement 5 Schizophrenia 1Asthma 4 HIV/AIDS6Seizure Disorder 3Attention Deficit Disorder 1Immune System Impairment1 Shoulder Impairment 2Autism5Kidney 3 Sleep Apnea 1
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39www.phrc.pa.govtwitter.com/PA_HumRelCommfacebook.com/PAHumanRelationsSocial iconCircleOnly use blue and/or white.For more details check out ourBrand Guidelines.NO HATE NO HATE IN OUR STATE HELLAM TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PA “We must heal our communities and stand together against violence that grows from deep rooted hate, society will not survive otherwise.” -Chad Dion Lassiter, PHRC Executive Director CONFRONTING RACISM IN A RACIALLY DIVERSE REGION In this the third of three Town Hall discussions to take place across York Co. the PHRC along with Local Organizations and the Faith Based Community will facilitate a community discussion about healing after the senseless murder of Chad Merrill who stood up against the racist verbal attack of his African American friend. Free Event Social Justice Town Hall Series When: Thursday January 31, 2019 6:30-8:30pm Where: Hellam Twp. Fire Dept. 163 E. Market Street Hellam, PA 17406 Who We Are: The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is the agency that enforces the law that prohibit discrimination in the areas of employment, education, housing & commercial property and public accommodations. CONTACT: RENEE MARTIN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 717.787.4410 renmartin@pa.gov www.phrc.pa.gov Free Events!Free Events!IN OUR STATE“We must heal our communities and stand together against violence that grows from deep rooted hate, society will not survive otherwise” - Chad Dion Lassiter, PHRC Executive DirectorWho We Are: The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commissionis the agency that enforces the laws that prohibit discrimination in the areas of employment, education, housing & commercial property and public accommodations.CONTACT:Laura ArgenbrightCommunications Director717.856.5971
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