The Human Relations Commission had a productive summer! Learn more about the Commission's activities below.
From appearing before the City Council:
- Presented to City Council a recommendation to establish an African-American Affairs Board, which was approved by City Council in the July 2024 meeting! View the HRC’s recommendation.
- HRC voiced our support for a Resolution in Solidarity with Raleigh LGBTQ+
To our direct community engagement:
- Meet us at the Square June 2024: HRC joined Raleigh’s Housing and Neighborhood departments, alongside city non-profits and other volunteers to extend holistic support and resources to individuals facing homelessness or at-risk situations. HRC distributed bags with toiletries and city resources.
- HRC was proud to participate in Carolina Pines annual Juneteenth Celebration, where the HRC hosted a table which raffled off books on Black History and racial justice by notable authors such as Isabel Wilkerson, Jacqueline Woodson, and others. We had an enthusiastic reception from the community, with many people stopping by the table, and sharing in our celebration.
- Sponsored our annual backpack drive at both Tarboro Road Community Center, and Green Road Community Center which provided backpacks to hundreds of students before the start of the school year.
HRC also sent backpacks to the following schools:- 15 Green Library
- 24 DMV Discussion event
- 20 Southeast Raleigh YMCA
- 15 Hunter Elementary
- 10 Leadmine Elementary
- 10 Lynn Road Elementary
- 20 Walnut Creek Elementary
More HRC Sponsored Events:
- 25th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration – Fruit of Labor’s mission is to provide community members - youth, women, students, workers, immigrants, elders - an enlightening, comfortable & fun cultural and social justice educational experience using music, art, food, exercise, film, dance and empowering culture and fellowship. The goal is to create empowering cultural & educational experiences that engage and empower our community and each community person, raising social and political consciousness. Fruit of Labor welcomes community members into its "community living room", creating a comfortable home for engaging our community members in social justice efforts to create trans-formative power for the betterment of our community.
- OUT! Raleigh Pride: The HRC proudly sponsored a booth at the vibrant Out! Pride Event, celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion. The event was a resounding success, filled with joy, pride, and an overwhelming sense of community. Our booth quickly became a hub of activity as we engaged with community members, fostering conversations about unity and acceptance. We were thrilled to distribute reusable bags, pride flags, and friendship bracelets, which were particularly well-received. These items not only symbolized our commitment to sustainability and inclusivity but also served as tokens of solidarity and friendship. The Out! Pride Event was a heartwarming reminder of the power of community and the importance of standing together in support of LGBTQ+ rights.