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ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
70 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Robert G. Smith, Executive Director
Tel: (704) 252-4713
Fax: (704) 252-3026
TDD: None
The Council conducts investigations, testing, and education in efforts to end discrimination in housing.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Asheville
Type(s) of publications: None
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
600 E. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Willie Ratchford, Executive Director
Tel: (704) 336-2195
Fax: (704) 336-5176
TDD: (704) 336-2424
The mission of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee is to prevent discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, family status, or disability; to ameliorate the effects of past discrimination; and to promote harmony among the citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Geographic area(s) served: City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Type(s) of publications: Booklets and brochures
DURHAM HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Chester L. Jenkins, Director
Tel: (919) 560-4107
Fax: (919) 560-4092
TDD: (919) 560-4809
The Commission is authorized to initiate, investigate, conciliate, and hold hearings on complaints alleging discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, age (employment and public accommodations), and familial status (housing only). The Commission promotes education on civil rights laws and better human relations with community outreach programs.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Durham
Type(s) of publications: Annual report
FAYETTEVILLE HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Elmer Floyd, Director
Tel: (910) 433-1696
Fax: (910) 433-1592
TDD: None
The Department advocates and promotes equality of opportunity in housing, employment, public accommodations, and education. The Department has four divisions: Administration, Community Relations, Community Services, and Records Management. The Department accepts complaints of discrimination. If needed for a solution, a case is heard before a five-member Hearing Board, appointed by the Governor, that has the power to levy fines.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Fayetteville
Type(s) of publications: None
GOLDSBORO COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OFFICE
City Hall
P.O. Drawer A
Goldsboro, NC 27533
J. LaTerrie Ward, Community Affairs Director
Tel: (919) 735-6121
Fax: (919) 580-4344
TDD: None
The office investigates complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, education, recreation, and public accommodations.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Goldsboro
Type(s) of publications: None
GREENVILLE HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
P.O. Box 7207
Greenville, NC 27835-7207
Cassendra Daniels, Minority Women Business Enterprise Coordinator/Personnel Analyst
Tel: (919) 830-4494
Fax: (919) 830-4313
TDD: (919) 830-4492
The Council's mission is to promote equality of opportunity for all citizens; promote understanding, respect, and good will among all citizens; encourage the employment of qualified citizens without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, or family status. It also encourages youth to develop and mature as positive influences in the community. The Council conducts workshops to ensure equal employment, fair housing, and equal access; offers mediation and reconciliation; and provides discrimination resource and referral assistance.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Greenville
Type(s) of publications: None
HIGH POINT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
James L. Pettiford, Director
Tel: (910) 883-3124
Fax: (910) 883-3419
TDD: (910) 883-8517
The Commission investigates and mediates complaints of discrimination and unfair treatment in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education and provides information and referral to other agencies when necessary. It provides technical assistance to employers, landlords, etc., and assists in all areas of human relations concerns. It sponsors special events for Human Relations Month, Martin Luther King Community Celebration, and Celebrate High Point Festival. It supports the Free Summer Swim Program for Disadvantaged Youth.
Geographic area(s) served: City of High Point
Type(s) of publications: None
ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS
110 S. Churton Street
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Lucy Lewis, Director
Tel: (919) 967-2250
Fax: (919) 644-3048
TDD: None
The Department's Human Relations Commission prevents discrimination through education and technical assistance. It enforces the county civil rights ordinance prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations and banning bias-related incidents. The agency is currently seeking FEPA and FHA status.
Geographic area(s) served: Orange County
Type(s) of publications: Annual report and brochures
NORTH CAROLINA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
217 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Eddie Lawrence, Executive Director
Tel: (919) 733-7996
Fax: (919) 733-7940
TDD: (919) 733-7996
The Commission enforces the State Fair Housing Act as a HUD-certified substantially equivalent agency; provides outreach and technical assistance to housing consumers and providers; provides advice and referral for employment and public accommodations complaints; operates the Hate/Violence Information Network; provides police community relations seminars; and provides technical assistance to local Human Relations Commissions.
Geographic area(s) served: State of North Carolina
Type(s) of publications: Quarterly newsletter and agency brochure
NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Civil Rights Division
P.O. Drawer 27447
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447
Edward T. Smith, Director
Tel: (919) 733-0431
Fax: (919) 733-4866
TDD: (919) 733-0431
The Civil Rights Division investigates charges of employment discrimination brought by parties against State and certain county agencies. The Civil Rights Division has a worksharing agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and enforces policies and practices as outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Geographic area(s) served: State of North Carolina
Type(s) of publications: None
RALEIGH COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Hardy Watkins, Director
Tel: (919) 831-6100
Fax: (919) 831-6123
TDD: None
The Department is charged with enforcing laws against discrimination in housing, public accommodations, credit, financial institutions, and the use of public funds, and with supporting equal protection of the laws. All Federal categories are protected with the exception of familial status and the addition of sexual orientation.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Raleigh
Type(s) of publications: None
HANOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
402 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Anthony W. Wade, Director
Tel: (910) 341-7171
Fax: (910) 815-3587
TDD: None
The Commission focuses primarily on dealing with discrimination in housing and employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or familial status. The Commission serves as a resource to businesses and other organizations by providing training and advisory services within its area of responsibility.
Geographic area(s) served: New Hanover County
Type(s) of publications: Brochures and posters
WINSTON-SALEM HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Eugene E. Williams, Director
Tel: (910) 727-2429
Fax: (910) 748-3002
TDD: (910) 727-8319
The Commission is dedicated to the principles of fair play and equal opportunity for everyone. It administers a local fair housing ordinance, which has equivalency status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; mediates disputes between landlords and tenants, employers and employees, and in neighborhoods; investigates discrimination in credit and public accommodations; provides training and workshops on employment, housing, police/community relations, and other community concerns.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Winston-Salem
Type(s) of publications: Human relations brochure