Chicago Commission on Human Relations

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. Be part of the change! direc.to/njje

NOTE: ASL Interpretation will be available.

Know your rights! Join Chicago Therapy Collective & CCHR for a free event for trans, nonbinary & gender expansive communities. Learn about housing & employment rights and get help filing discrimination complaints. Please complete the short form in advance: bit.ly/4lzB9S9

We spoke with @nmasunichicago about standing up to hate and supporting our communities. The CCHR is here with resources, mediation, and support. Chicago is strongest when we stand together—we're more similar than we are different. Tune in at 5 PM CST to watch the story.

We are happy to see the talented students of Ballet Folklorico de Chicago wearing CCHR t-shirts to celebrate inclusivity, fairness, and a stronger community for all in Chicago!

Get Paid. Get Skilled. Get Ahead. Chicagoans from 14 to 24 years old can apply for paid summer jobs and opportunities today at ChicagoYouthWorks.org @chiyouthworks

Yesterday the CCHR team, Mayor’s Office, CPD, and 31st Ward Alderman Cardona met with parents and staff of the Ballet Folklorico de Chicago to show support and offer resources in response to a recent alleged hate crime. Working together with the community for a hate free Chicago.

Chicago made history with its first Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs! We sit down with Antonio King to hear his journey, the policies he’s prioritizing, and how our city is working to keep LGBTQ+ communities safe and supported. Listen here: direc.to/njje

The CCHR has released Confronting the Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes and Incidents in Chicago: A Strategic Framework for City Action—a comprehensive roadmap to address anti-Jewish hate in our city. Explore the findings and recommendations here: bit.ly/3Oi338K

How can Chicago better support LGBTQ+ communities and combat hate every day? Join us for a powerful conversation with Jin-Soo Huh on advocacy, impact, and what allyship looks like in action. Tune in today: direc.to/njje

The CCHR honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, whose lifelong fight for equality transformed Chicago and our nation. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. 📸 Photo courtesy of @RPCoalition.

When the world doubts you, how do you keep going? On this episode, Vance White of the School of Opulence shares powerful stories of resilience, community, and creating spaces where Black queer and trans people can thrive. #TransJoy Listen now! direc.to/njje

Chicago, it’s time to call DIBS for Pets. 🐾 Not for parking spots. For pets. ❤️ Adoption fees are waived on cats & dogs here 14+ days, and our next fee-waived adoption event is Saturday, Feb. 21. 📍 2741 S. Western Ave. Who are you calling dibs on? #ChicagoACC #DibsForPets

Mayor Brandon Johnson is committed to ending homelessness, and your voice matters! Share feedback on the Draft 2026 Five-Year Blueprint by Jan 30. Learn more, download the plan, and help shape a people-centered approach: bit.ly/45w222D

The CCHR congratulates Antonio King on his historic appointment as Chicago’s first Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs! This demonstrates our city’s continuous commitment to advance equity, visibility, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ Chicagoans. #Equality

Today, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations participated in a press conference on anticipated changes to the EEOC’s 2024 Harassment Guidance, reaffirming the Commission’s role in protecting Chicago workers.

From overlooked communities to real victories for civil rights, this conversation goes beyond policy and into impact. Listen to how change happens at the local and state level in IL, and what we can all do to move it forward. Click here to learn more: direc.to/njje

Some workplace battles change more than one person’s life. They change the law. In this episode, NELA’s President joins us to share powerful stories and where worker protections are headed next. Don’t miss this conversation! Click here to tune in: direc.to/njje

Ordinary actions can create extraordinary change. In this episode, our guest shares a powerful reminder that supporting immigrant communities starts with simple choices we make right now. Join the conversation and watch the full episode here: direc.to/njje