Commission on Human Rights
Join the KY Human Rights Commission to learn about fair housing at two fun Louisville park events

As part of its 2012 All Doors Are Open in Kentucky Fair Housing Education Program, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights warmly invites the public to visit its Fair Housing Center exhibits at two upcoming West Louisville events. The commission All Doors Are Open in Kentucky program is provided through a partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development and is reaching out to members of the public to ensure that everyone knows about their right to live free from housing discrimination in Kentucky.

On June 23, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights will be at the WLOU and WLLV Chickasaw Park musical Summerfest . The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The commission invites you to attend one of its free, walk-in, ‘Fair Housing - Know Your Rights’ workshops during that time to learn about the right people have to live in the housing and neighborhood of their choice under the Kentucky and U.S. Civil Rights acts. The commission will hold the fair housing training sessions at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., in the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Fair Housing Center exhibit. The park is located off Southwestern Parkway on Chickasaw Park Boulevard in Louisville, Ky., 40211.

Also, join the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for the Louisville Defender Newspaper West Louisville Appreciation Celebration & Proud Family Reunion, Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, July 29, in Shawnee Park on the Great Lawn. The park is located at the end of West Broadway on Shawnee Park Road in Louisville, Ky., 40211. Visit the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Fair Housing Center at this fun event. The West Louisville Appreciation Celebration Festival & Family Reunion emphasizes the positive aspect of the African American community. This community celebration started in 1980 and features activities for the entire family as well as arts, crafts and community agency exhibits.

For more information, contact the commission at 502.595.4024 in Louisville or toll-free at 1.800.292.5566.

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights is the state government authority that enforces the Kentucky and U.S. Civil Rights acts including their Fair Housing acts. These laws make discrimination illegal.

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