Seattle Human Rights Commission

04/09/2026

Come join us on May 9th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98108 to discuss YOUR concerns! Can't come in person? Be sure to fill out this poll so we can still hear from you! https://forms.gle/ADjSEatpxLGjLqVv9

01/16/2026

This past weekend, the Seattle Human Rights Commission had a successful annual retreat. Commission leadership changed hands from Co-Chairs Avery Hultgren, Phil Lewis and Bryennah Quander to new Vice Chair Beverly Smith and Chair Gwen McCullough.
Former Co-Chair Hultgren was elected Treasurer, and former Co-Chair Quander was elected to Chair our Events Committee.
New SHRC Leadership are overseeing a reorganization to streamline our processes and better engage and serve Seattle. We're looking forward to an exciting new year! If you would like to join us in our work supporting human rights for Seattle, we encourage you to apply!

11/22/2025

To celebrate Human Rights Day, we at the Seattle Human Rights Commission are hosting a community resource fair to help the community better connect with many amazing organizations throughout Seattle. This year we are focusing the event on highlighting and uplifting the voices within our immigrant communities. Come along to meet community organizations, hear speakers, have some food, learn, and hear some music! Everyone is welcome, please use QR code in post to register on Eventbrite.

Where: Seattle Central College Atrium, 1701 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122

When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 11am - 3pm

Use QR code in post or link in bio to register!

11/13/2025

We had a great time last Friday during our screening and panel discussion of the documentary "Evicting the American Dream" with Panelists Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dr. Tim Thomas, Jeff Paul, and Vallen Solomon joining us for an amazing conversation afterwards.

A great big thank you to the panelists, the staff at Kakao for hosting the event, and to all of the community members who joined us for the experience.

10/30/2025

We are hosting a movie screening of "Evicting the American Dream" followed by a panel discussion with the movies director David Barnhart, City Council Member Alexis Mercedes-Rinck, Chief Research & Data Officer at KCRHA Dr. Tim Thomas, organizer at House Our Neighbors Jeff Paul, and moderated by Co-Chair of the Seattle Human Rights Commission Phil Lewis.

Hope to see you all there!

Reserve your seat below:
https://tinyurl.com/bdemubsc

12/16/2023

Seattle Human Rights Commission Human Rights Day Event : Majority of Commissioners will not attend due to inability to make statement on Palestine and irregularities in event planning

Human Rights Day Event Majority of Commissioners will not attend due to inability to make statement on Palestine and irregularities in event planning SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, December 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When good men are silent, evil prospers. On Human Rights Day, o...

05/07/2023

Come join the Seattle Human Rights Commission!

We currently have 17 vacancies on the commission and are currently seeking applicants! We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds in human rights, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business. Potential commissioners should also live or work in Seattle.

Please visit https://www.seattle.gov/boards-and-commissions to apply!

02/14/2023

. Seattle City Attorney’s Office Seattle Office for Civil Rights Seattle Disability Commission Seattle Women's Commission Seattle LGBTQ Commission City of Seattle Immigrant & Refugee Commission Seattle City Council Mayor Bruce Harrell

by Carolyn Bick Seattle Human Rights Commissioners past and present say that since the commission announced its intention to seek amicus status with the federal court in the matter of the consent decree, they have faced repeated warnings from the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. The Emerald has lea...