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In order to prevent and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission has suspended in-person charge filing at all of our regional offices. We encourage all Ohioans who wish to file a charge to file online or call their regional office. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time. Please direct any questions to pace@civ.ohio.gov.
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On behalf of our Commissioners and staff, I welcome you to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission's website. Our informational video will help you understand the services offered by the OCRC. I invite you to contact us if we can be of assistance to you. - Angela Phelps-White, Executive Director
October 8, 2020 - Hall of Fame Commemorative Video
The 2020 Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony had to be canceled due to the ongoing health crisis, but OCRC and sponsors partnered with the Ohio Channel and Governor Mike DeWine to create a video recognizing the long history and future of the Hall of Fame. Click here to view and share the video.
A Statement from the Civil Rights Commission As the chief enforcers of Ohio's laws against discrimination, we bear the burden, all together, of ending racism in the places where we work, in the places where we live, in all places of public accommodation, in credit lending, and most importantly in our hearts. Each day, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission receives and investigates hundreds of allegations of racism. We see first-hand the pain and hardship that racism can render -- the lost wages, homes, and dignity that result. To read more, click here.
2021 MLK Contest Submissions Period Open
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is now accepting entries for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest awards ceremony. For more details about this year's contest, click here.
Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award Call for Nominations
OCRC announces the nomination period is open for OCRC's 2021 Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award, given to an Ohio teacher who demonstrates a dedication to civil rights and the lessons of diversity. For more information, click here.
November 13, 2019 - OCRC Presented at EEOC Training Seminar
The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a training seminar on Wednesday, November 13 featuring presentations from several OCRC staff.
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive community.