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The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
* Pursuing fairness across Kentucky
Just a decade ago, basic civil rights were denied individuals living in Jefferson County. Until 1999, someone could be legally fired from their job, denied housing or denied public accommodations if they were suspected of being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. If that seems shocking, know that for Kentuckians living immediately outside Louisville Metro, it is still a reality today. Cleck here to read the full article
* U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called on senators Thursday to expand federal statutes against hate crimes to include protections for gays, women and people with disabilities. Click here to read the article.
* The commission's Advocacy Hearing in news coverage: Panelists discuss additions to city's fairness ordinance: Richmond government already has adopted a fairness ordinance, but it does not include the category of sexual orientation and gender identity.
That is why a large crowd gathered last week at city hall to hear a group of panelists encourage the passage of a local ordinance that would do so.
* Mr. John Johnson, Executive Director, warned against underfunding Louisville Human Relations Commission in an op ed that appeared on June 10th in the Courier-Journal. Click here to read the article.
* During the past few years, there have been heightened discussions on what is often termed the "Perception Gap" regarding race. Many human rights agencies and advocates are taking a closer look at this issue. The following article is an introduction from Mary E. Williams book "Opposing Viewpoints: Race Relations". Click here to read the full article.
* Merrily A. Friedlander, Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice, issued a statement regarding the H1N1 Influenza. Click here to read the English version. Click here to read the Spanish version.
* The advocacy hearings report highlighting information about the 2008 discussions and issues is now on available on our website. Advocacy Hearings Report
* Law protects renters from foreclosure evictions. Click here to read the full article.
* Local magistrate questions jail officials' decision in transport of injured inmate. Click here to read the full article
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We provide training in -
- Fair Housing Training Seminars
- Fair Employment Training Seminars
- Diversity Training Workshops
- Sexual Harassment Training
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