The PHRC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with several events

Harrisburg, PA- To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) will host several monthly events.

•  “Café con Leche” (Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff)
  • DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • LOCATION: 57 Laurel Street Lancaster, PA 17603
  • SPEAKERS:
    • Adrian Garcia, PHRC Director of Enforcement
    • Chief Richard Mendez, Lancaster City Police Bureau Chief of Police
  • Register today.
• Perspectives – A Closer Look at the Psyche of Latino Migrants/Immigrants & Discrimination
  • DATE: Monday, September 30, 2024
  • TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • LOCATION: Teams Meeting (Virtual Panel)
  • SPEAKERS:
    • Tamara Shehadeh-Cope, PHRC Hearing Examiner
    • Nancy Millán, Civic/Community Leader
    • Merari E Fernández Castro, PhD., Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist
  • Register today.
• One Community – Connecting Latinos with Community Partners and Resources
  • DATE: Friday, October 4, 2024
  • TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • LOCATION: Lancaster Cigar Bar 25 W King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
  • Register today.
• Navigating Mental Health in Immigrant Communities: Legal, Social, and Psychological Barriers,
  • DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • LOCATION: Teams Meeting (Virtual Panel)
  • SPEAKERS: TBD
  • Register today.

About PHRC: The PHRC enforces state laws that prohibit illegal discrimination. To file a complaint, call 717-787-4410. Information and resources are also available at www.pa.gov/en/agencies/phrc. Follow the PHRC on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

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