Commissioners Speak Out

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.

Human Relations in Florida Since 9/11: Getting Better, But Still Work to Be Done

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.

Protecting Our Rights

This letter to the editor was published on March 9, 2011 in the St. Petersburg Times.

Community Must Band Together Against "Burn a Koran" Day

A letter to the Editor submitted to the Tampa Tribune and Gainesville Sun by Commission Chairperson Dr. Donna Elam

Response: Explosion outside Jacksonville mosque upsets Muslim Americans

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.

Protecting Our Children from Modern Slavery

Letter to the editor by Commissioner Michael Keller - Brandon, Florida

The Consequences of Housing Discrimination

Letter to the Editor of the St. Petersburg Times by Commissioner Watson Haynes

Hate Crimes Rise in South Florida

Letter to the Editor by Commissioner Dr. Donna Elam - Orlando, Florida

I Can Help

The following letter to the editor was published in the June 19, 2009 edition of the Naples Daily News.

Workplace Discrimination Not a Solution

A letter to the editor by Commissioner Watson Haynes.

Age Discrimination in Florida is on the Rise

This article was written by Commissioner Valle of Naples.

Stop Elderly Discrimination

A letter to the editor by Commissioner Gamero that was published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on May 22, 2009.

Housing Discrimination Against Families Must Be Stopped

Letter to the Editor by Commissioner Lizzette Gamero (Palm Beach)

Fair Housing Month

A letter to the editor by Commisssioner Watson Haynes of St. Petersburg.

Women’s History Month: The Journey Continues

A letter to the editor from Commissioner Flom regarding Women's History Month.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Big Changes in 2009

Article by Commissioner Anice Prosser - Tallahassee, Florida

Sexual Harassment: It Will Not Go Away on its Own

By Commissioner Gilbert Singer - Tampa, Florida

Senseless Acts of Hate Must Not Continue

A letter to the editor from Commissioner Fajardo regarding the April 2008 hate crimes in South Florida.