Rhode Island Commission For Human Rights

Rhode Island Commission For Human Rights The commission is the state's primary anti-discrimination law enforcement agency.

The commission was created by the RI General Assembly in 1949 and is one of the oldest state anti-discrimination agencies in the nation. We enforce Rhode Island's anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and delivery of services.

The words on the Statue of Liberty aren’t just history—they’re a reminder of who we are meant to be.✨ I lift my lamp bes...
04/01/2026

The words on the Statue of Liberty aren’t just history—
they’re a reminder of who we are meant to be.

✨ I lift my lamp beside the golden door.

Unbought. Unbossed. Unforgettable. 👑Honoring the women who didn’t just make history… they changed it.
04/01/2026

Unbought. Unbossed. Unforgettable. 👑
Honoring the women who didn’t just make history… they changed it.

Celebrating Women's History Month! What's your story?
03/24/2026

Celebrating Women's History Month! What's your story?

03/12/2026

Celebrating Women's History Month #

03/11/2026

Your grandmother was born when…
Women couldn’t easily get credit in their own name.

Your mother grew up when…
Women were fighting for equal pay and workplace rights.

You were born when…
Women could open businesses, buy homes, and pursue careers freely.

Your daughters are growing up when…
Those rights are still being debated.

Progress matters.
History matters.
Women’s voices matter.

March 7, 1965.They marched for a voice.They marched for dignity.They marched knowing the danger—and stepped forward anyw...
03/09/2026

March 7, 1965.

They marched for a voice.
They marched for dignity.
They marched knowing the danger—and stepped forward anyway.

Because of their courage on that bridge, millions gained the right to vote.

Today we remember the footsteps that carried justice forward.
And the reminder that democracy is something we must keep walking toward.

The Women's Suffrage Procession, March 3, 1913: The Walk That Changed History 🤍Over 5,000 women marched down Pennsylvani...
03/03/2026

The Women's Suffrage Procession, March 3, 1913: The Walk That Changed History 🤍

Over 5,000 women marched down Pennsylvania Avenue demanding the right to vote.

Today I’m thinking about the strength, grace, and courage it took to walk that parade route — long before it was popular, easy, or safe.

Because of them, we have a voice.
Because of them, we choose.

02/27/2026
02/27/2026

One brave decision.
One bold voice.
One person willing to stand up.

That’s how movements begin.
That’s how change spreads.

Let your courage be the spark. ✨

Black History Month is a reminder that progress doesn’t wait — it’s created.We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. ❤️🖤💚...
02/27/2026

Black History Month is a reminder that progress doesn’t wait — it’s created.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. ❤️🖤💚
Let’s honor the past by becoming the change today.

Celebrating Black History Month    ❤️🖤💚
02/20/2026

Celebrating Black History Month ❤️🖤💚

Address

180 Westminster Street , 3rd Floor
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14012222662

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