Ama tu Salud—Viva LGBT!
Get educated and Advocate for a Healthy Community!
¡Eduquémonos y Aboguemos por una Comunidad Saludable!
A Conversation to Prevent Bullying
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and the Commission on Black Men & Boys presents "A Conversation to Prevent Bullying. Following remarks from the Congresswoman and Mayor Vincent C. Gray, a panel will be held featuring DC Office of Human Rights' Citywide Youth Bullying Prevention Director Suzanne Greenfield, Dr. Joseph Wright of Children's National Medical Center, and Natyia Ward, who is a DC Public Schools parent. Also on the panel will be two students who have had experience with bullying. All are welcome!
OHR Launches Citywide Campaign Highlighting Contributions of District Immigrants
Date Released:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 28, 2013
CONTACT: Elliot Imse, Policy & Public Affairs Officer, 202.285.3348, [email protected]
Office of Human Rights Staff Creates March on Washington Tribute Video
Date Released:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 22, 2013
CONTACT: Elliot Imse, Policy & Public Affairs Officer, 202.285.3348, [email protected]
Bullying Prevention Partnership Announced Between DC Office of Human Rights and RFK Center
Date Released:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 18, 2013
CONTACT:
Elliot Imse, Policy & Public Affairs Officer (OHR) 202.285.3348, [email protected]
Meaghan Baron, Director of Communications (RFK Center), 917.426.2823, [email protected]
OHR at Capital Pride
The DC Office of Human Rights will be talking with attendees at the Capital Pride celebration on Sunday, June 9. Stop by our table to take a 'pride photo' and learn more about non-discrimination in the District.
OHR at Capital TransPride
The Office of Human Rights will be tabling and speaking at Capital TransPride on May 18. Stop by and say 'hello'!
OHR at DC Latino Pride: La Plática Panel Discussion
Featuring a community resource fair, free HIV testing, a panel discussion, awards presentation and a historical exhibit of public health posters from metropolitan Washington, DC This event is free and open to the public--all ages welcome! A suggested $5 donation supports refreshments, appetizers and the Latino GLBT History Project's year round programs in historical preservation, cultural celebrations, advocacy and educational presentations at local and national conferences. The DC Latino Pride advisory committee includes ¡Empodérate!, Identity and Grupo Latino Dignity Washington, DC.
OHR at DC African Wellness Fête
The Office of Human Rights will be participating in the DC African Wellness Fête, a celebratory culmination of OAA’s three month-long health education campaign titled Think. Eat. Act. Move Africa (T.E.A.M. Africa). The goals of the Fête are to motivate positive health behavior within the African community and increase awareness of local health services and resources.