Press Releases

November:

11/18 - Next in Line Being Black and Young in Erie: The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) invites the community to a vital conversation as part of its "Next in Line: Being Black (and Young) in Erie" series.

October:

10/14 - Erie County Human Relations Commission Announces Open House at New Downtown Location: The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) is excited to invite the public to an Open House on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Commission's new office located at 24 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16501.

August:

8/25 - Advancing Access and Inclusion: Disability as a Protected Class Workshop: The Erie County Human Relations Commission (HRC) is proud to announce an upcoming workshop, "Advancing Access and Inclusion: Disability as a Protected Class," on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Admiral Room, Erie County Library, 160 E. Front St., Erie, PA 16507.

July:

7/7 - Death of Marchello Woodard: As Director of the Erie County Human Relations Commission, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Marchello Woodard. His tragic death has shaken our community, and we stand with all those who are grieving and seeking clarity, justice, and healing.

7/10 - Race, Place & Belonging Panel Series: The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) invites the public to the launch of a new panel series titled Race, Place & Belonging: Being Black in Erie. The first session will take place on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the H.O. Hirt Auditorium at the Blasco Library, 160 E. Front Street, Erie, PA.