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🎬 Hosted by Millersville University, we’re excited to share that PHRC Deputy Director of Enforcement, Policy & Compliance, Desireé Chang, will join the pre‑screening panel for the film Redemption Time. This powerful film highlights sentencing and prison reform, literacy,
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mental health, arts in education, trauma and recovery, and social justice.
October 6 | Ware Center for the Arts | FREE!
🗣️ Pre‑Screening Panel starts at 6:15 PM
Reserve a seat in advance by calling the Millersville University box office or visiting ARTMU.COM.
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🔔 Happening tomorrow!
Join us for our Fair Housing Empower Hour - Serving Survivors in Challenging Times.
September 30 from 12-1 PM, via Microsoft Teams.
Register here to join the discussion: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…
#PHRC #Housing #PCADV #domesticviolenceawareness
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🗳️Philadelphia! Join the Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities, Art‑Reach, and the Office for People with Disabilities for an Accessible Voting Workshop.
October 6 | 5:30–7 PM | TechOWL Community Space, Philadelphia
Register here: bit.ly/accessvotingphilly
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💜World Deaf Day 💜
Today we recognize and celebrate the Deaf community—their rich culture, language, and contributions to our society. World Deaf Day is also a reminder of the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.
#WorldDeafDay #PHRC
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📢We're Hiring!
PHRC is seeking a Civil Rights Investigator to join our Harrisburg Regional Office. This role is responsible for investigating and conciliating complaints of alleged discrimination.
Closing Date: 10/1/2026
📌 Learn more and apply here: governmentjobs.com/careers/%…
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🔔Join us on Wednesday for our September Fair Housing Empower Hour - Serving Survivors in Challenging Times.
September 30 | 12-1 PM | Microsoft Teams
Register here to join the discussion: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…
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The PHRC condemns the circulation of racially charged flyers posted across York City by a white supremacist group, threatening violence against Black and Brown residents.
Read the full press release: pa.gov/agencies/phrc/phrc-ne…
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🎉Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia! 📚
Test your knowledge and celebrate global history all month long!
As communities across Pennsylvania continue to grow and evolve, PHRC remains committed to ensuring fairness, access, and equal opportunity for everyone in the Commonwealth.
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🍂Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁
The crisp air, cozy sweaters, and colorful leaves are officially here! Whether you're enjoying apple cider, exploring a pumpkin patch, or simply appreciating the cooler breeze, today marks the start of a season full of warmth and beautiful change.✨
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PHRC wishes all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur. 🕊️ On this Day of Atonement, we honor the significance it holds for our Jewish community members and neighbors. May your fast be easy, and may the year ahead bring peace, strength, and unity.
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🔔Happening Thursday!
Join PHRC Director of Education Fatim Byrd as he will be leading a discussion with Teach Plus PA on the intersection of civil rights, bullying, and harassment in Pennsylvania schools.
September 24 | 4:30 PM | Zoom
Register here: teachplus.zoom.us/meeting/re…
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📢We're Hiring!
PHRC is seeking a Civil Rights Investigator to join our Harrisburg Regional Office. This role is responsible for investigating and conciliating complaints of alleged discrimination.
🗓 Closing Date: 10/1/2026
📌Learn more and apply here:
governmentjobs.com/careers/%…
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🏡 Join PHRC Director of Fair Housing and Commercial Property for an engaging seminar around developing cultural competency and humility in serving multiple generations.
Hosted by: Reading Berks Association of Realtors
Sept. 29 | 9–10:30 AM
Register here: tinyurl.com/AgingPopulation2…
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💼⚖️International Equal Pay Day ⚖️💼
Today is dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent wage gaps that affect women, particularly women of color, around the world. Equal pay is not just a matter of fairness—it’s a matter of human rights.
#EqualPayDay #PHRC #PayEquity
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✨Women in Trades & Leadership Conference 💼
Join PHRC Interim Deputy Executive Director of Regional Office Operations Heather Roth as she presents at this inspiring conference!
October 24 | 9-3 PM | Harrisburg
Register here to attend: eventbrite.com/e/women-in-tr…
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🎉Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia! 📚
Test your knowledge and celebrate global history all month!
PHRC highlights how learning about global independence movements helps us appreciate the shared values of fairness, civic engagement, and strong community foundations.
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🌍✊🏾World Afro Day
Today we celebrate the beauty, culture, and history of Afro-descendant communities around the world. World Afro Day is a moment to honor the contributions, resilience, and diversity of Afro-descendant people while promoting equality, inclusion, and respect.
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At the PHRC, we are committed to advancing equity and fighting discrimination so every individual can thrive with dignity. In 2023, PHRC released new regulations, more clearly explaining the definition of 'race’ to include traits associated with race, including hair texture and
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protective hairstyles. 💜
Let’s celebrate Afro heritage and continue building a more inclusive world together.
#WorldAfroDay #PHRC #EquityAndInclusion #CelebrateDiversity
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