Develops positive human relations through education, encouragement of greater respect and understanding between people, their equal opportunity rights under the law and the recognition of the racial, ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the El Cerrito community.
The purpose of the Human Relations Commission is to initiate educational and cultural programs, promote tolerance and mutual respect between all persons. When requested by the City Council, the Commission will evaluate and make recommendations regarding discrimination charges levied against the City, upon the direction of the council. Commission members shall be generally representative of the demographics of the City including the racial, religious, age, gender, ethnic, and other groups.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration a Success!
2009 marks El Cerrito's twentieth consecutive annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme for this year’s event was "Fulfill YOUR dream for a new era."
This year's Civil Rights Movie Night on Sunday, and the parade and rally on Monday, January 19, 2009 were a success. Thank you to everyone who planned, sponsored and participated in the celebration.
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