Columbus Human Rights Commission

07/02/2026

06/30/2026

Before you head out for the long weekend, here's a SNEAK PEAK 👀 at the FREE, virtual trainings we are offering in July!

Don't. Miss. Out. These are perfect for anyone working in real estate, rental housing, affordable housing, but also good for elected officials, advocates, attorneys, and more.

Here's what we have coming your way this month:
🔵 July 10: Fair Housing Basics
🔴 July 24: Fair Housing Disability
🟠 July 29: Fair Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence

These trainings are completely free and can be attended virtually form anywhere, but advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events

Thank you to our partners at the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority for making these possible.

06/29/2026

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

We had a great time at Black History Columbus Juneteenth Family Reunion yesterday!

We have some FREE books that are still available, first come first served. Call (812-376-2532) or email ([email protected]) to reserve and pick up at City Hall before the end of this week.

- Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa (2 books) -- ages 5-8
- Danilo Was Here (6) -- ages 8-12
- Wild Tongues Can't be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora (1) -- ages 12-18
- My Broken Language: A Memoir (3) -- ages 18+

06/21/2026

Friday, we gathered to listen, learn, and share. Many Freedoms: Voices from Across the World on What It Means to Call America Home brought together extraordinary voices — and an equally extraordinary community. Thank you to our panelists, our moderator, and everyone who filled that room with curiosity and openness. Happy Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

Please make note of the location change.

📍 Location update, Columbus — mark your maps.

Three of our Juneteenth events have a new home this Sunday: Circle K Fieldhouse at Nexus Park (due to weather).

⛪ Community Church Service — Sun, June 21 from 11am-1pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Juneteenth Family Reunion Picnic — Sun, June 21 from 1:30-4:30pm
📖 Story Book Walk — Sun, June 21 from 11am-1pm

Only the location is changing — same dates, same times, same celebration. Just one new space holding worship, fellowship, and story, back-to-back.

Everything's still free and open to everyone. Come join the celebration this weekend! Bring your family, bring a neighbor, bring someone who isn't sure this space is for them. It is.

👉 Full details at www.blackhistorycolumbus.com/juneteenth-2026

See you at Circle K Fieldhouse. 🕊️💛🖤❤️

06/18/2026

There are a lot of wonderful events planned for Juneteenth this weekend. To learn more, visit https://www.blackhistorycolumbus.com/juneteenth2026.

06/17/2026

Panelist spotlight for Many Freedoms Voices from Across the World on What it Means to Call America Home: Ann & Wayne DeFreitas!

After relocating from Trinidad to Columbus in 1994, Anne & Wayne combined their professional strengths to launch CinLee Commercial Cleaning Services in 2011. Through hard work and commitment to quality, they built a thriving business while always making time to give back to our local community.

Come hear their incredible journey of perseverance, entrepreneurship, and community building!

🗓️ Join us on June 19th! 🚪Doors open: 12:00 p.m. 🎤 Program begins: 12:30 p.m.

Spots are filled for this event!