Human Relations Commission Information & Members
The Human Relations Commission is an advisory board appointed by the City Council to serve as an advocate for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, martial status, economic status or age in pursuit of human and economic relationships. It promotes activities, education and programs that enhance human dignity, equal opportunity, mutual respect and harmony among Raleigh citizens.
Meetings
Everyone is invited to attend meetings of the Commission. Unless otherwise specified, meetings take place at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the City Council chamber of the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett St.
If you wish to schedule an appearance before the Commission, contact Marionna Poke-Stewart, program manager of the Volunteer/Human Services Division, Community Services Department, at 919-996-6100 or marionna.poke-stewart@ci.raleigh.nc.us.
Activities
The Commission sponsors a number of activities that promote diversity and human relations. Among them:
Human Relations Awards
The annual Human Relations Awards Banquet recognizes those who make outstanding contributions to advancing human rights in our city. Awards go to individuals, businesses and nonprofits.
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, handicapped, substance abusers and homeless.
Members
The Commission has 14 members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms. Members are Raleigh residents who have a strong interest in human relations.
Members, the dates they were appointed and the expiration dates of their current terms are:
Michael A. Leach, Chair
03/07/05 - 03/06/11
Lorrin Freeman, Vice Chair
07/20/05 - 07/19/11
Jane Albright
06/20/08 - 06/20/10
Abeni El Amin
03/03/06 - 03/02/10
Tanzeel Chohan
07/12/06 - 07/11/10
Jimmy Creech
12/03/08 - 12/02/10
Kidibu Yabi Miki Expedit
02/04/09 - 02/03/11
Dr. Barbara Ann F. Hughes
04/02/05 - 04/01/11
Emmanuel Larson, youth representative
11/4/09 - 11/3/11
Stratos Paschaloudis
06/21/05 - 06/20/11
Ricardo Perez
04/20/07 - 04/19/11
George E. Sanders
03/02/05 - 03/06/11
Virginia S. Tally
10/9/03 - 11/15/09
Adam Terando
10/8/09 - 10/7/11
The Human Relations Commission In Action : The following PowerPoint Presentation describes the Human Relations Commission's mission statement and goals. It provides you information about the Commission and its activities that promote human dignity, equal opportunity, and harmony among the many Raleigh citizens. (To view the powerpoint presentation, click on the link above. To scroll from page to page, use your mouse by clicking or use your right and left arrow keys)
Related Links
United Way
NC Human Relations Commission
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