Jacksonville Human Rights Commission

07/02/2025

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

THIS FRIDAY: Join us in Downtown Jax as we celebrate Jacksonville's Fourth of July Celebration! Fireworks will launch from downtown at 9PM.

Parking lots are listed below, but are subject to availability and changes:

Southbank:
-DCPS Parking Lot: 1701 Prudential Dr.
-Kings Ave Station Parking Garage: 1201 Kings Ave.
-Under Acosta Expressway: 901 Museum Cir.

Northbank:
-Old Landing Lot Parking: 21 E. Coastline Dr.
Full bridge closures for both bridges will take place from 8:45 pm to 10:30 pm. All roadways are expected to reopen by 10:30 pm.

For more information, visit Events.Coj.net.

06/26/2025

06/19/2025

On this Juneteenth, we commemorate a tremendous turning point in our country’s history. Let it serve as a reminder and motivation in the journey towards freedom and equality for all.

05/12/2025

Please join us for an upcoming event!

Mental Health: Workplace Anxiety and Leadership’s Role and Responsibility

Anxiety in the workplace is rising – and Leadership plays a critical role in addressing it. Join us for a powerful Lunch & Learn where top experts will share practical strategies to recognize, manage and reduce anxiety at work. Strong Leadership creates healthier teams and better outcomes.

04/26/2025

BREAKING NEWS — Fair Housing Month declared in Jacksonville — at the annual Fair Housing Expo in downtown Jacksonville today — PROCLAMATION ATTACHED # # #

04/24/2025

Join Us Saturday - Fair Housing Expo: Housing is a Human Right!

We're excited to invite you to the Fair Housing Expo happening this Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Jacksonville Main Public Library.

This event is free and open to the public, and reegistration is still open!

Featured Panel: Housing is a Human Right

Moderated by Dr. Rudy Jamison, Executive Director, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC)

Panelists:
• Dr. Melissa Chester – Economic Development Program Officer, LISC Jacksonville
• Cindy Funkhouser – President and CEO, Sulzbacher Center
• Dr. David Jaffee – Professor of Sociology, UNF; Director, Jax Rental Housing Project
• Suzanne Garrow – Fair Housing Attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. (JALA)
• Eileen Seuter – Regional Director, Catholic Charities Jacksonville
• Cheron Corbett – President & CEO, Jacksonville Housing Authorityy (JHA)

Breakout Workshops – 12:30 PM
• Requesting Reasonable Accommodations – Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. (JALA)
• The Rental Housing Crisis: Cause, Consequence, Solutions – UNF Jax Rental Housing Project
• One Stop Shop to Homeownership – Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville HabiJax

Breakout Workshops – 1:15 PM
• Eviction Diversion Program – Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. (JALA)
• Build It, Keep It, Pass It On – LISC Jacksonville
• Homeownership Readiness – Wealth Watchers Inc.
• Preserving Place While Advancing Progress: Housing Equity in Action – LIFT JAX

Register Now: https://www.facebook.com/events/2767315646810177

Warm Regards,
Jacksonville Human Rights Commission