U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

CIVIL RIGHTS DIRECTORY

STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES - WEST VIRGINIA

Beckley Charleston Huntington Wheeling

BECKLEY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
409 S. Kanawha Street
P.O. Drawer AJ
Beckley, WV 25801

Elmer H. Day, Executive Director
Tel: (304) 256-1777
Fax: (304) 256-1767
TDD: (304) 256-1768

The Commission enforces the city ordinance proclaiming equal opportunity in employment, public accommodations, housing, and real property for the federally protected classes plus age. The Commission processes and investigates complaints of discrimination, most of which are based on race, sex, or familial status.

Geographic area(s) served: City of Beckley
Type(s) of publications: Informational booklets

CHARLESTON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
115 Lee Street, W.
Charleston, WV 25302

Bill Berkely, Executive Director
Tel: (304) 348-6880
Fax: (304) 348-8157
TDD: None

The Commission enforces the local ordinance prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations against the federally protected classes.

Geographic area(s) served: City of Charleston
Type(s) of publications: Brochures and fliers

WEST VIRGINIA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
1321 Plaza East, Room 108A
Charleston, WV 25301-1400

Herman H. Jones, Executive Director
Tel: (304) 558-2616
Fax: (304) 558-0085
TDD: (304) 558-2976

The Commission enforces the West Virginia Human Rights and Fair Housing Acts, each of which is substantially equivalent to Federal civil rights statutes. In addition, the Commission, in cooperation with other State agencies, local governments, community organizations, business, and labor, strives to enhance the level of tolerance and mutual respect for all citizens in West Virginia.

Geographic area(s) served: State of West Virginia
Type(s) of publications: Brochures and fliers

HUNTINGTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HHRC)
824 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200
Huntington, WV 25701

Sally M. Lind, Executive Director
Tel: (304) 696-5592
Fax: (304) 696-5583
TDD: (304) 696-5582

The HHRC files and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age (40 and over), blindness, disability, or, only in housing, familial status (children). The Commission has enforcement powers and conducts administrative hearings when necessary.

Geographic area(s) served: City of Huntington
Type(s) of publications: Brochures and fliers

WHEELING HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
City-County Building
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003-3579

Theresa Garrett, Executive Director
Tel: (304) 234-3609
Fax: (304) 234-3605/4155
TDD: (304) 234-3609

The Commission receives, investigates, and issues decisions on complaints alleging discrimination in employment, and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age (40 and over), blindness, or disability. A housing complaint may be filed based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, blindness, or disability as well as familial status.

Geographic area(s) served: City of Wheeling
Type(s) of publications: Landlord/Tenant Handbook