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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · 14d

Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people, and their loved ones are invited to this free legal planning informational workshop hosted by state Rep. Rebecca Kislak and state Sen. Tiara Mack, Dupras Law, GLAD Law, LGBTQIA+ Action Rhode Island, and Thundermist Health Center.

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Sep 19

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Sep 18

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Sep 15

Celebrate with us!

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Sep 11

We Will Never Forget. ♥️🤍💙

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Aug 28

Schedule your in-house training today!

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Aug 26

Know your Rights!

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 24

This disability pride month, we would like to honor the work of Judith "Judy" Heumann, commonly referred to as the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement" in the United States. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook to learn more about her legacy.

#civilrights #humanrights #disability

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 23

This July marks 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark bill passed in 1990 that prohibited discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and several other areas of every day life. #ada #humanrights #civilrights #disability #rhodeisland

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 21

Know your workplace rights this disability pride month! The RI Commission for Human Rights is here to help you if you have experienced discrimination based on your disability at your place of employment. File a charge on our website today!
#rhodeisland #disabilitypridemonth #humanrights

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 17

Reminder!

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 9

The GCD holds public forums each year around the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to hear the concerns of people with disabilities and their families.

We encourage you to attend this event!
#civilrights #humanrights #disability #rhodeisland #providence #antidiscrimination

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 17

As of June 24, 2025, Rhode Island amended its Fair Employment Practices Act to include menopause as a protected category. Head over to our Instagram and TikTok to watch a video with more information on this!
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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 14

Here at the RI Commission for Human Rights, we celebrate the LGBTQ community all year and work tirelessly to guarantee their rights in housing,
employment, delivery of services, credit, and public accommodations.

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today is Black Women Equal Pay Day! We are committed to continuing the long fight for wage equality in the workplace. If you feel that you are being discriminated against in your workplace on the basis of your race, you have the right to file a charge of discrimination with us.

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 9

The GCD holds public forums each year around the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to hear the concerns of people with disabilities and their families.

We encourage you to attend this event!
#civilrights #humanrights #disability #rhodeisland #providence #antidiscrimination

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you for visiting us at Newport Pride! See you next year!
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#civilrights #humanrights #pride #lgbtq #gayrights #transrights #legalhelp #rhodeisland #newport

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jul 2

Happy disability pride month! This July, we would like to remind everyone that disability is a protected class in housing, employment, credit, public accommodations, and delivery of services.
#disability #disabilitypride #legalhelp #humanrights #civilrights #rhodeisland #providence

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Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jun 30

Contact us and file a charge of discrimination in housing, employment, delivery of services, credit, or public accommodations today! We are @humanrightsri or @humanrights_ri on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and Facebook.
#humanrights #civilrights #providence #rhodeisland #legalhelp #antidiscrimination

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jun 26

Shame! apnews.com/article/tran...

#civilrights #humanrights #transrights #rhodeisland

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights @humanrightsri.bsky.social · Jun 26

Please share this information if you can! ¡Por favor, comparta esta información si pueda! #knowyourrights #democracy #civilrights #immigrantjustice #rhodeisland #providence