Divisions / Human Relations Commission
Purpose
To promote mutual understanding and respect among all citizens of the city and to assure equal opportunity for all, through education, research and investigation, and collaboration. To aid and assist in the enforcement of Mass General Laws Chapter 151B and 151 C sections 92A and 98 of Chapter 272 and section32 of Chapter 121B

Commission Members

Latisha Silva
Vice-President

Janice Baptist Chairperson

Carol Walsh
Secretary

William Do Carmo
Rev. Richard Wilson
Captain Joseph Corderro
Estella Rebeiro





Our Mission

The mission of the Human Relations Commission is to;
  • Advocate for the human and civil rights of all residents of the city of New Bedford

  • Educate the public about their rights and create greater awareness of human rights issues

  • Intake, mediate , or refer complaints of human rights violations

  • Outreach -Work with public and private organizations to increase compliance with local state and federal laws and raise the level of awareness and sensitivity to human and civil rights issues


Contact: Marcelina Pina-Christian
              Human Services Coordinator and staff support for Human Relations Commission
Address:  City Hall Room 221
Phone:      508- 979-1464
Fax:          508- 991-6262
E-mail:      Marcelina.Pina-Christian@newbedford-ma.gov
Hours:       Mon-Fri. 8:30-5:30

Commission Meetings: Generally the commission meets the third Wednesday of the month in the Ashley Room at City Hall at 6:00 PM



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