Harrisburg Human Relations Commission

04/03/2026

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📣We're Hiring!
Are you interested in investigating discrimination allegations and upholding fair treatment?

PHRC is hiring for a Human Relations Representative (Investigator) who will investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination within our Harrisburg regional office. Your work will support a vision where all Pennsylvanians can live, work, and learn free from unlawful discrimination.

📅Closing Date: 4/7/26

📌Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5275453/human-relations-representative-1?department[0]=Human%20Relations%20Commission&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/20/2025

📣Happening Tomorrow!
Join us for a PHRC Virtual Lunch & Learn!

🗣️ Intentional Dialogue: Bridging the Divide through Conversation
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 📍 Microsoft Teams

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ling Dinse, MSW, LSW, Chair of the Department of Social Work at Messiah University and board member of the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.

Dr. Dinse will explore how intentional dialogue can foster understanding and connection across divides — an essential skill in today’s world.

💻 Free & open to the public.
📩 Register today: ea2f446e-945e-4c88-800f-8a1926121d43@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ea2f446e-945e-4c88-800f-8a1926121d43@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde

05/28/2025

📣 Join us TOMORROW for PHRC’s May Diversity Speaks Webinar!
Topic: Intro to Supportive Services for Veteran Families
🗓️ Thursday, May 29
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM
💻 Hosted on Microsoft Teams

We’re proud to welcome Becky Verduzco, SSVF Case Manager & Outreach Coordinator with Soldier On, who will share valuable insights into services available for veterans and their families.

Let’s learn how we can better support those who served. 🇺🇸
Free and open to the public!

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05/05/2025

03/22/2025

02/26/2025

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02/20/2025

🌈✨ LGBTQ+ Protections in Pennsylvania: Your Rights Matter! ✨🌈

Did you know? Under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians are protected from discrimination in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. 🏡💼🏢

This means:
🌟You can't be fired, denied housing, or treated unfairly based on your sexual orientation or gender identity. 🏳️‍🌈
🌟Everyone deserves a safe, supportive environment to work, live, learn, and access services.

Know your rights, stand strong, and demand equality. The PHRC is here to ensure you are treated with dignity and respect! ✊💖
If you feel you have experienced discrimination, file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission by calling 717-787-9780 or visiting pa.gov/agencies/PHRC.

01/26/2025

"Regardless of what happens nationally, Pennsylvanians can be assured that under Pennsylvanian laws, they are protected. Pennsylvania was founded on the principles of tolerance and peace. It will remain a welcoming place for people of all backgrounds and lifestyles.”

Read our entire statement affirming anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/phrc/phrc-news---information/newsroom/the-phrc-releases-statement-affirming-anti-discrimination-protec.html

08/27/2024

Diversity and Inclusion Professionals of Central PA (DIPCPA)Diversity and Inclusion Professionals of Central PA (DIPCPA)
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SAVE THE DATE! The next DIPCPA bi-monthly meeting is Friday September 20th from 9-10:30am!

Topic: Cross Cultural Communication
Presented by: Dorene Wilbur

Pennsylvania is increasingly becoming enriched with diverse and multi-generational employees. This interactive presentation reviews critical concepts of communication and demonstrates how people from differing cultural, religious, and generation backgrounds perceive and communicate with the world around them. Participants will learn strategies for effective communication by focusing on personal space, volume, approaches to conflict, eye contact, and attitudes toward disclosure.

This meeting will be held virtually via zoom. Visit dipcpa.org for more information!

08/18/2024

PennLive.com , we are excited to partner for our 4th edition of this. Social justice time really flies by. If you recall we launched with then AG Josh Shapiro, Governor Tom Wolf, Dr. Joyce Davis and myself. That was followed by the brillance Dr. Bryant Marks and last year the phenomenal Candacy Taylor who is brilliant along with her amazing book Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. We are more than excited about this upcoming event and we enjoy working with everyone at PennLive as we continue to push the theme of peace and justice throughout Pennsylvania.