Jacksonville Human Rights Commission hosts fair housing expo, educates about affordable housing
Read full article: Jacksonville Human Rights Commission hosts fair housing expo, educates about affordable housingThe Jacksonville Human Rights Commission held a fair housing expo where people learned about affordable housing through workshops and panel discussions with experts.
Committee votes to advance formal charges against inspector general
Read full article: Committee votes to advance formal charges against inspector generalFriday morning, the Inspector General Selection & Retention Committee met to hear the presentation on the Office of General Counsel’s investigation into Lisa Green, Jacksonville’s inspector general.
Forum focuses on racism & policing in Jacksonville
Read full article: Forum focuses on racism & policing in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There was a step forward Wednesday night in the search for answers to community concerns about recent civil unrest and protests over racism and policing in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission hosted an online public forum with city and community leaders to discuss the problems -- real or perceived -- that led to recent protests and to develop local solutions while promoting mutual understanding. McKissick was among the panelists urging people to recognize there is systemic racism that he said needs to be fixed. “In regards to the systemic racism that people believe is embedded in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, it’s just not true," Bruno said. “The percentages that you’re talking about in regards to the officer-involved shootings, that’s actually under what our victim reported information is in regards to the suspect.