Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. The commission also promotes 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.

Interested in Serving?

If you would like to be considered for service on the Human Relations Commission, please complete the online interest form

Contact

humanrelations@raleighnc.gov

Address

Raleigh Pathways Center

900 S. Wilmington Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Mailing Address:
Human Relations
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602

Staff Liaison
Marquita Mbonu, at 919-996-5740

Meeting Information

Meets
Meets the second Thursday of each month
The next Human Relations Commission meeting will be held virtually on Nov.12 at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. Join us on Zoom!

Location
All meetings will be held using Zoom, a free video-conferencing software. No in-person meetings will be held until further notice.

The public can join the meeting on Zoom or via phone at 1-301-715-8592 with the Webinar ID 842 7921 7143

Agendas and Minutes
View agenda for upcoming meetings

Activities

The Commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations. Among them:

Human Relations Commission Awards
Mayor's Unity Day Celebration
Human Services Grants
Community Dialogues: Series that engaged the public in how the City of Raleigh can best serve its increasingly diverse population.

Read the Human Relations Commission FY20 Workplan

Schedule to Appear Before Commission

If you would like to schedule an appearance before the Commission, contact city staff liaison, Marquita Mbonu, at 919-996-5740.

Members

Human Relations Commission Members
Chris Moutos Chairperson Serving: 3rd Re-Term 3/19/2018 - 3/18/2020	Wrenia Bratts-Brown Serving: 3rd Term 4/16/2018 - 4/15/2020	Keith Karlsson Serving: 2nd Term 7/5/2018 - 7/6/2020	Taty Padilla Serving: 3rd Term 3/16/2020 - 3/15/2022
Nura Elhentaty Secretary Serving: 1st Term 4/3/2019 - 4/2/2021	Tanzeel Chohan Serving: 3rd Re-Term 4/16/2018 - 4/15/2020	Emily Kissee Serving: 2nd Term 4/22/2019-4/21/2021	James Purington Serving: 3rd Term 6/6/2018 - 6/7/2020
Bearta Al Chahar Serving: 1st Term 1/23/19 - 1/21/21	Byron Laws Serving: 1st Term 6/19/2019-6/18/2021	Mary Thompson Serving:1st Term 7/4/2018-7/3/2020	Avery Walter Serving: 1st Term 1/22/2020-1/21/2022
Torrey Dixon Serving: 1st Term 2/21/2020-2/20/2022