Meets
The second Thursday of each month
January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Location
Raleigh Municipal Building
Council Chambers
222 W. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Public Participation
Everyone is invited to attend meetings of the Commission.
If you would like to schedule an appearance before the Commission, contact Marquita Mbonu at 919-996-5740.
Purpose
The City of Raleigh's Human Relations Commission (RHRC) advises the City Council in the area of human services and human rights. The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents.
Promoting activities and programs for residents without regard to race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. The commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations.
Activities
The Commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations. Among them:
- Human Relations Awards
The annual Human Relations Awards recognize those who make outstanding contributions to advancing human rights in our city. Awards go to individuals, organizations, businesses and students.
- Mayor's Unity Day Celebration
This annual event brings people together to share ideas that enhance understanding of diverse cultures and improve human relations. Community, faith, business and education leaders, along with residents who want to strengthen human relations, come together to learn about diversity, share insights and build an open and inviting community.
- Human Services Grants
The Commission reviews requests from human services agencies seeking grants from the City and makes recommendations to the City Council. The grants are awarded annually to nonprofits that serve the elderly, youth, those with handicaps, those who abuse substances and homeless.
Human Service Grant Guidelines
Human Service Grant Application
- Community Dialogues
The Commission sponsored a series of dialogues that engaged the public in how the City of Raleigh can best serve its increasingly diverse population.
Members
- Chris Moutos
Chairperson
Serving: 3rd Re-Term, 3/19/2018 - 3/18/2020 - Nura Elhentaty
Secretary
Serving: 1st Term, 4/3/2019 - 4/2/2021 - Bearta Al Chahar
Serving: 1st Term - 1/23/19 - 1/21/21 - Wrenia Bratts-Brown
Serving: 3rd Term, 4/16/2018 - 4/15/2020 - Tanzeel Chohan
Serving: 3rd Re-Term, 4/16/2018 - 4/15/2020 - Melissa Florer-Bixler
Serving: 2nd Term - 2/21/2018 - 2/20/2020 - Keith Karlsson
Serving: 2nd Term, 7/5/2018 - 7/6/2020 - Emily Kissee
Serving: 2nd Term, 4/22/2019-4/21/2021 - Byron Laws
Serving: 1st Term - 6/19/2019 - 6/18/2021 - Taty Padilla
Serving: 2nd Term, 3/16/2018 - 3/15/2020 - James Purington
Serving: 3rd Term - 6/6/2018 - 6/7/2020 - Mary Thompson
Serving: 1st Term - 7/4/2018 - 7/3/2020
