Congratulations to Denny Chan, who was just sworn in to serve on the Civil Rights Council. We’re excited to work together to strengthen the civil rights of all Californians!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with developmental disabilities & raise awareness about the barriers they still face. At CRD, we can help make sure you're accommodated at work, in housing, & businesses. (1/2)

While California has strong laws against discrimination, renters with developmental disabilities still face unlawful barriers to get & keep housing. We recently helped someone who was unfairly turned down for a rental, despite being qualified. (1/3)

Durante la semana del conocimiento de campesinos, es importante saber que hay recursos contra discriminación, no importa su estatus legal. During Farmworker Awareness Week, it's important to know there are resources against discrimination, regardless of your legal status. (1/7)

During Fair Housing Month, we’re highlighting a new $35,000 settlement that will end a Marin County apartment complex’s alleged ban on Section 8 renters. Learn more about this settlement and how California's civil rights laws protect renters ⬇️ bit.ly/3VC0U9s

There’s still time to register for part two of our fair housing webinar series with California Department of Real Estate! Join us Wednesday (4/10) and learn more about how civil rights laws protect renters with criminal histories. Registration link below. See you there! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Nobody is going to say the world that we live today is the world our grandparents and great-grandparents confronted, but some of what we see is exactly the same,” said CRD Director Kevin Kish, when discussing racial bias in housing with Sacramento OBSERVER. sacobserver.com/2024/04/advoca…

Another #FairChance Act settlement. In California, we’re making sure job seekers have a chance to succeed and reintegrate into their communities.

May marks one year since we launched CA vs Hate, the first statewide reporting system to support Californians targeted for hate. Thanks for trusting us to help connect you with culturally competent care & resources. We're just getting started! Stay tuned for updates. (1/2)

As part of Public Service Recognition Week, today we're putting a spotlight on staff from our CA vs Hate and enforcement teams about why they've dedicated their careers to civil rights. Thank you for helping keep California fair for all! (1/5) #PSRW2024

We’ve had so much fun meeting you recently at events across the state. From second chance to LGBTQ+ and disability rights, we’re here to offer civil rights training or resources at your next event! Learn more below ⬇️ calcivilrights.ca.gov/outreach-and-e…

Join us Monday to celebrate one year of CA vs Hate, the first statewide reporting network to support Californians targeted for hate. We'll share exciting new plans for the hotline, plus highlights from our first year of service. More details below ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/california-v…

Many employers use AI & other technologies to help them make decisions about recruiting, hiring, & promoting workers. While useful, it can sometimes lead to discrimination. New proposed regulations from the Civil Rights Council could help change that. (1/2)

Grateful to kick off #SFPride at the Human Rights Summit! Thanks for inviting us to reaffirm the inherent rights & dignity of all Californians. We're excited to celebrate with you & share how CA vs Hate can support our communities. Speech linked below ⬇️ youtube.com/live/3AN0oKier…

While it is encouraging to see an overall decrease in reported hate crimes statewide, the increase in hate targeting our LGBTQ+, Muslim, & Jewish communities show there is more work to do. To anyone experiencing hate, if you report to CA vs Hate, you will get support.

July is Disability Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the uniqueness of people’s abilities and advocate for their rights! You have the right to work, live, and thrive in California without being discriminated against based on your disability. (1/3)

So much fun to share about CA vs Hate with a jam-packed room of high school and college students participating in San Francisco’s Opportunities for All and Black 2 San Francisco HBCU Summer Program. Thank you to SF Human Rights for inviting us! (1/2)

We’re proud to partner with UCLA Center for Health Policy Research to better understand and address housing discrimination in our state. Every year, we receive thousands of complaints about violations of people’s civil rights — and we know many more never report. (1/2)

What can community conflict resolution look like? This! We recently worked with Central Coast students to help them learn ways to navigate conflict with classmates. We're so proud of these teens for taking steps to better their communities. (1/2)

In California, we protect our communities in need. It doesn't matter who you are. If you're impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, you have the right to access shelter and services without discrimination. (1/2)