#BlackHistoryMonth began as a way to honor, preserve, and teach the history that was too often ignored or erased. This video briefly traces its origins. This month and every month, CCHR recognizes and celebrates the achievements, history, and contributions of Black Americans. #BlackHistory

📣 Statement from NYCCHR Commissioner Christine Clarke on the Anti-Muslim Attacks in Bay Ridge: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...

CCHR partnered with @ArabAmericanNY at the Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center last wk for the annual Ramadan Bazaar to celebrate w/community members and share resources on the NYC Human Rights Law. Grateful for the opportunity to support and engage with New Yorkers across the city.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights is thrilled to welcome our new Commissioner and Chair, Christine Clarke! Our entire team is excited to welcome her and begin the next chapter of advancing equity, dignity, and human rights for all New Yorkers.

Black history is woven into the fabric of New York City through generations of contributions in culture, advocacy, and civic life. This #BlackHistoryMonth, CCHR honors that legacy and continues our work protecting New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, employment, and public spaces.

Retaliation is illegal under the NYC Human Rights Law. In New York City, you are protected if you speak up against discrimination. Learn more at NYC.gov/HumanRights. To file a complaint, call us at 212.416.0197.

Let’s break down the Fair Chance Housing Law. In NYC, your past doesn’t define your future: youtu.be/Eh-ZGKuYlZ0 NYCCHR enforces the law: 212.416.0197, nyc.gov/HumanRights 🎥 Created in collaboration with our Public Artist in Residence, Caitlyn McCain, part of @nyculture.bsky.social's PAIR Program.

(1/2) As Commissioner Annabel Palma concludes her time at NYC Commission On Human Rights, we want to thank her for her leadership and vision. Since her appointment by Mayor Di Blasio, Commissioner Palma worked to ensure that New Yorkers, especially those without legal representation ...

As part of Muslim Heritage Month, the NYC Commission on Human Rights partnered with the Women’s Empowerment Coalition in Bay Ridge to host an Arabic-language training, bringing together women to learn about their rights.

Recapping some of our MLK events 👀 All last week, CCHR took Dr. King's fight for justice & equality to senior centers, local schools, job fairs, food pantries, and hospitals across NYC. Honoring his legacy doesn’t stop in January. We will continue to do the work year-round 🙏🏽

During Muslim Heritage Month, we continue to celebrate the significant contributions Muslim New Yorkers have made to culture throughout history. @nycchr.bsky.social reaffirms our commitment to dignity, equity, and inclusion -- confronting discrimination, bias, and hate in all its forms.

We stand firmly against any policies that target transgender and gender nonconforming people. NYCCHR & @nychealthy.bsky.social opposed a proposed rule that would erode civil rights and restrict access to basic health care. Full statement from Commissioner Annabel Palma: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...

During #MLKWeekOfAction, CCHR conducted a workshop at the Jackie Robinson Older Adult Center 🙏🏽 We connected with community members, shared info on the Human Rights Law, and reflected on Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Request a free workshop for your org: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...

Justice is everyone’s responsibility. On #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and recognize that the work towards equality continues. The NYC Commission on Human Rights supports New Yorkers by addressing discrimination across our city. See discrimination? Speak up and call us at 212-416-0197.

Learn more about the NYC Fair Chance Housing Law, which ensures that you are considered fairly when seeking housing in NYC. Visit NYC.gov/FairChanceHousing to learn more.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights has updated our legal enforcement guidance on protections for people with disabilities, including additions for artificial intelligence and remote work. Learn more at www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/la...

This Friday ‼️ Join CCHR & other city agencies, along with local orgs and partnering employers for a resource and job fair to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service & community. 🙏🏽 Our staff will answer questions on what to do if you face discrimination at work or during a job search.

We were excited to join the Women’s Bazaar at the ARWA Community Center in Fresh Meadows last week, bringing together women in the Muslim community to share resources and empower women and girls. CCHR staff shared info on protections guaranteed under the NYC Human Rights Law.

The NYC Fair Chance Housing Law breaks down barriers to housing. CCHR enforces the law. 👀 Watch this video, then visit NYC.gov/FairChanceHousing to learn more.

I look forward to working with Christine Clarke and the City Commission on Human Rights @nycchr.bsky.social to protect New Yorkers from discrimination and retaliation so these things become not luxuries but the right of everyone who calls this city home.

Un nuevo año, el mismo compromiso con la justicia y la dignidad para todos los neoyorquinos. Si experimentas discriminación, acoso o prejuicio, la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de Nueva York está aquí para ayudar. Llama en cualquier momento al 212-416-0197.

New year. Same commitment to fairness and dignity for all New Yorkers. If you experience discrimination, harassment, or bias, the NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to help. Call us anytime at 212-416-0197 or visit NYC.gov/HumanRights. #NewYear #HappyNewYear #NYC

Happy Holidays to all New Yorkers! This season, we celebrate the strength and diversity of our shared communities, and the rights that help everyone thrive.

On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the rights that protect New Yorkers at work, at home, and in public spaces. The NYC Human Rights Law is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. NYCCHR is here to enforce it. Need help? Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.

Recently, the Office of the New York State Comptroller released an audit of our agency. This audit does not capture the progress, the impact, or the human stakes of our work. See my full statement: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me... -- Annabel Palma Chair and Commissioner NYC Commission on Human Rights

Universal Human Rights Month is here! Follow along to learn about your rights and how they shape everyday life in New York City. Human rights are more than just ideals — they’re part of daily life, helping make our city fair, safe, and inclusive for everyone. #HumanRightsMonth #HumanRights

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth gives us the chance to listen, learn, and reflect. At our recent event, we had music, art, conversation, and community all coming together to celebrate the living cultures of Native peoples! View all the pics on our FB page: Facebook.com/NYCCHR

Celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 💪🏽 CCHR hosted an event this week to honor the ongoing history & living cultures of Indigenous peoples, incl the Lenape whose homelands we live on. We are committed to uplifting Indigenous voices & protecting human rights for all in NYC.

On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor the memory of trans and gender nonconforming people whose lives were senselessly taken by anti-trans violence, and we reaffirm our stand in the fight for dignity and equality for all. Learn more about your rights: nyc.gov/humanrights

The holidays are busy, but your rights don’t stop. You deserve clear info about your schedule, pay, and safety. Tune in to our next Rights Here. Right Now episode w/Cmr Mayuga of NYC Consumer and Worker Protection to learn what you need to know. 🗓️ Mon, 11/24 🕑 2pm 📡 @WHCR903 🔗 whcr.org/live-audio

Last week, CCHR took New York City’s human rights work to the world stage. 🌎 At the UN’s Universal Periodic Review, we highlighted our leadership in standing up for everyone’s right to live and work free from bias. Local action makes global impact, and NYC is leading the way.

They fought for us – so we fight for them. Veterans and servicemembers deserve workplaces, housing, and public spaces free from discrimination. That's why veterans are protected under the NYC Human Rights Law. Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/humanrights

La discriminación en los lugares de trabajo de la ciudad de Nueva York tiene consecuencias reales. Lee la cobertura de El Diario sobre nuestra decisión reciente, en la que ordenamos a una empresa pagar $105,000 por crear un ambiente laboral hostil: eldiariony.com/2025/11/10/c...

Community Project Grant is now accepting proposals! Register for the virtual info session on Nov 13: bit.ly/CommunityProjectGrants

Last week, we brought together community partners and advocates for our third annual Human Rights Summit - a day of dialogue, learning, and community dedicated to advancing equity and protecting human rights in NYC. Photos and more info: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Lenape, the original stewards of the land we know call New York City, and all Indigenous peoples who continue to shape our city. The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands with Indigenous communities in advancing inclusion for all.

Don’t let discrimination haunt you. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to help. Call 311 and ask for Human Rights. #Halloween

The NYC Commission on Human Rights secured a record $17 million in damages and penalties this year — up from 2024 and triple our total from 2023. That’s progress you can measure. 🔗: news.bloombergtax.com/esg/nyc-secu...

The NYC Commission on Human Rights released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting record-setting enforcement outcomes and unprecedented community engagement across NYC. We remain dedicated to equity and justice for all New Yorkers. Read the full report at nyc.gov/HumanRights

Now more than ever, we must reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every New Yorker can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination and harassment, regardless of immigration status or national origin. Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/HumanRights

CCHR staff visited Masjid al-Ihsaan in Crown Heights to share resources and answer community members' questions about their rights and protections. We remain committed to working alongside communities across the city to promote respect, understanding, and equal rights for all.

CCHR was proud to join community partners for the 28th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to end gender-based violence. In NYC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone bc they are a survivor of domestic violence or stalking. More: 212-416-0197

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the history, culture, and strength of Native and Indigenous communities. CCHR recognizes that NYC sits on the traditional lands of the Lenape peoples, past and present. Let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices + honor their ongoing contributions to NYC.

This week, NYCCHR joined a Sukkah celebration at City Hall alongside city officials and faith leaders. The event served as a moment to honor the cultural diversity and traditions that continue to bring people together.

Our Youth for Equity and Solidarity Council 2025 hit the ground running at their first meeting last week! The future leaders of New York City are full of ideas, ready to drive equity and justice across the city. Find out more about The YES Council here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...

On 9/30, NYCCHR hosted "Pioneers of Change: Changing the Future Together" to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth. Commissioner Palma reminded everyone of their rights in NYC. Paloma Hernandez Izquierdo, CEO of Urban Health Plan delivered a moving keynote. Photo Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...

NYCCHR stands with survivors of domestic violence. Last wk, we joined the 25th Annual Brides March to raise awareness of protections under the NYC Human Rights Law. As #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month begins, we remain committed to building a more supportive NYC for all! More: NYC.gov/HumanRights

🗣️This Monday on our podcast, we'll welcome Commissioners Annabel Palma and Manuel Castro for a powerful discussion on immigrants rights in New York City. Tune in!

WATCH: Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected using the bathroom that matches who they are. 👇🏼

Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, reflexionamos sobre cómo las comunidades latinas han contribuido a la ciudad de Nueva York y siguen inspirando el futuro. NYCCHR celebra estas contribuciones y les recuerda a los neoyorquinos que están protegidos. Llámenos al 212-416-0197.