Commissioners Speak Out is a program designed to inform the public on important civil rights and human relations issues facing our state. If you have a topic you would like to see addressed by one of our Commissioners, please feel free to email Communications Director Jon Peck at jon.peck@fchr.myflorida.com.
As America marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Commission Chair Dr. Donna Elam considers the state of human relations in Florida in September 2011.
This letter to the editor was published on March 9, 2011 in the St. Petersburg Times.
A letter to the Editor submitted to the Tampa Tribune and Gainesville Sun by Commission Chairperson Dr. Donna Elam
A letter to the editor by Commission Chairperson Donna Elam that was submitted in response to an article about an explosion outside of a mosque in Jacksonville, FL.
Letter to the editor by Commissioner Michael Keller - Brandon, Florida
Letter to the Editor of the St. Petersburg Times by Commissioner Watson Haynes
Letter to the Editor by Commissioner Dr. Donna Elam - Orlando, Florida
The following letter to the editor was published in the June 19, 2009 edition of the Naples Daily News.
A letter to the editor by Commissioner Watson Haynes.
This article was written by Commissioner Valle of Naples.
A letter to the editor by Commissioner Gamero that was published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on May 22, 2009.
Letter to the Editor by Commissioner Lizzette Gamero (Palm Beach)
A letter to the editor by Commisssioner Watson Haynes of St. Petersburg.
A letter to the editor from Commissioner Flom regarding Women's History Month.
Article by Commissioner Anice Prosser - Tallahassee, Florida
By Commissioner Gilbert Singer - Tampa, Florida
A letter to the editor from Commissioner Fajardo regarding the April 2008 hate crimes in South Florida.