As the civil rights agency of the City of Chicago, the CCHR handles discrimination laws & hate crimes
The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago's diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Commissioners, advisory councils, and staff conduct pro-active programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together. The Commission enforces the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and the Chic
Check out Sandi Byrd, Executive Director of Chicago Community Justice Foundation. We explore community justice on Chicago's west side, urgent legal needs, and real solutions to systemic inequality. Listen now and learn how change is happening: https://direc.to/njjb
04/13/2026
Ready to make a difference in Chicago housing? Join the CCHR at the Chicago Association of Realtors’ Fair Housing in Action virtual event on April 16! Learn about compliance, Housing Choice Vouchers, and pathways to homeownership. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3PVSNnp
04/09/2026
The CCHR supports the call of the for disaggregated wage data to close the for AANHPI women. Together, we can advance economic justice.
04/07/2026
During , know your rights. The CCHR enforces the Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance. If you’ve experienced housing discrimination in Chicago, report it to us. We’re here to help!
How does Chicago bring community voices to the table? Hear from Chief of Community Engagement, Sara Mathers on engagement councils, youth involvement, and building unity across our city. Discover how you can get involved and make an impact: https://direc.to/njjb
03/31/2026
Today, we honor by uplifting and supporting Chicago’s transgender and gender diverse community.
Watch our message to learn more about your rights and how the CCHR can serve as a resource: https://bit.ly/4dm53as
03/31/2026
Congrats to our colleague Yaritsa Perez for being featured in Block Club Chicago! She shares her work building connections with Chicago’s trans community and highlights the importance of visibility and support. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4sIW7k6
03/26/2026
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our event with Chicago Therapy Collective has been postponed. We look forward to rescheduling and continuing to support trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive communities. Stay tuned for updates!
Join us and the Chicago Therapy Collective on March 27 for Trans Day of Visibility 2026 at the Kimball Art Center. Meet CCHR Investigator Ingrid Upchurch and learn how to take action against discrimination! Sign this form in advance: https://bit.ly/4lzB9S9
Trans Day of Visibility is quickly approaching. In this powerful episode, we speak with two leaders from the Chicago Therapy Collective on LGBTQ+ mental health, healing, and community. Learn how to support, uplift, and take action. Listen today and be part of the change: https://direc.to/njjb
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