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Our Mission
To eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

Our Vision
A Commonwealth united against discrimination. A Commonwealth united for equality.

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Welcome to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

Are you a victim of discrimination?


The Kentucky Civil Rights Act protects YOU. 

Current Events & News
  • Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues June rulings
    LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners at its monthly meeting ruled to accept two conciliation agreements to resolve discrimination complaints, both in Louisville. The commission dismissed 39 cases with findings of no probable cause, accepted four withdrawals with private, undisclosed settlements, and accepted eight withdrawals without settlements but with a right to file a private suit. KCHR Rulings

  • Louisville man wins better seating for disabled in Freedom Hall
    Michael Godwin's two-year fight will allow wheelchair-bound citizens to buy good seats on the lower level of the Fairgrounds arena. Emily Riggs Hartlage with the Human Rights Commission explains:  "We reached a conciliatory agreement with Freedom Hall.  They were able to work with us and come up with a solution to provide access to the stadium floor."


  • Kroger settles for $16 million
    Race Discrimination Suit brought by current, former employees in 2001.     The grocery chain Kroger Co. has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a race discrimination lawsuit brought by 12 current and former employees, according to a memo from the chain's chairman and chief executive.


  • KCHR Fair Housing Initiative Program activities:


    August 9, 2008: Please visit KCHR booth at the Mexican Consular Mobil in Erlanger. KCHR will conduct a worksop and ditstribute fair housing materials.

    September 6, 2008: Please visit KCHR booth at the Mexican Consular Mobil in Louisville. KCHR will conduct a worksop and ditstribute fair housing materials.


  • The Fourth Annual Kentucky Hispanic and immigrant Networking Summit
    Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month
    September 25, 2008
    UK Cooperative Extension Office
    1117 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, Kentucky
    9:30am – 3:30pm
    The purpose of the summit is to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) and we would like to use this opportunity to foster greater collaboration and communication among federal, state, and local governments and the immigrant community.    

  • Events from our partners (Native Americans)

    September 19,20,21
    Battlefield Park in Madison County
    Richmond, KY
     
    October 11 & 12
    Annual Ohio River Native American InterTribal Community Festival
    Waterford Park
    On HWY 44, west of Taylorsville, KY
     
    October 24 & 25
    Princess Cornblossom Native Heritage Festival
    Sandhill Conservation Camp, Hwy 700
    Whitley City, KY

     



    2008 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
    Advocacy Hearings

1 to 3 p.m.

 Held at the Urban League office in Louisville except for April, June and August, which will be held at the locations listed below.

March 20

Ain’t I A Kentucky Woman?
A Presentation on the Status of Equal Opportunity for Women in Kentucky’s Industries
In honor of Lois Morris and Bettye Thurmond

April 17

“Open Housing” in Kentucky: Reality or Myth? 
A look at Housing Segregation In Kentucky
Held in Whitesburg, Kentucky
In honor of Leo Lessor and Suzy Post

May 15

Is Equal-Quality Education in Kentucky a Dream Deferred?
 A current day look at School Integration in Kentucky
In honor of John Haycraft and Tom Hogan

June 19

Does Kentucky Treat its First, Last?
A Look at Kentucky’s Native American Population
Held at the WFPL/Louisville Public Media studios located at
619 South Fourth Street in Louisville from 11 AM to Noon.
In honor of Momfeather Erickson

July 17

Kentucky’s Overlooked Majority:
A Presentation on Disability Rights
In honor of Cass Irvin

August 8

Does Kentucky Respect the Bridge that Brought us Over?
 An Assessment of Equal Opportunity For Aging Kentuckians
Held in Paducah
In honor of Eva Carmen

September 18

Does Slavery Exist in Kentucky in 2008?
A Presentation on Human Trafficking
In honor of the Catholic Charities of Kentucky

October 16

I, Too, Sing Kentucky:
Equality for Kentucky’s Foreign-born Population
(Honoree to be announced)

November
 (Date to be announced)

Does Kentucky still have Faith in Interfaith?
A Presentation on the Extent of Religious Discrimination in Kentucky Today
In honor of Rev. F. G. Sampson and Rabbi Martin Purley

End Discrimination? Yes! Sharing knowledge is the key.

Partnership:

Education:

    We provide training in -

  • Fair Housing Training Seminars
  • Fair Employment Training Seminars
  • Diversity Training Workshops
  • Sexual Harassment Training

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