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.

Diversity Film & Forum Sunday, May 18th, 2008 2:00pm to 4:00pm "From A Silk Cocoon" followed by Q&A with filmmaker Satsuki Ina and reception Free Admission! All Ages Welcome! Cerrito Speakeasy Theater 10070 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito Download the flyer (PDF, 188Kb)

Patricia Durham
Cathleen Hanville
Shawn Jackson
Joann Steck-Bayat
Caitlin Taffe
Helen Tinsley-Jones
Antonio Wong

Jan Bridges

Sandra Chapek

7:00 p.m., 1st Wednesday of every month
Conference Room B, City Hall
10940 San Pablo Avenue

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