Human Rights Annual Impact Report 2023-2024

Commissions Giving Back The Human Rights Department oversees five boards and commissions comprised of City residents. Each group educates residents, engages the community, and informs City leaders through regular programming. In fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24, the department hosted approximately 60 programs that impacted nearly 4,000 people.

Ad hoc Committee on African American Disparities The ACAAD debuted a new program, Taste of the African Diaspora (pictured) . Hosted by the African American Atelier, guests enjoyed signature African American dishes prepared by local cooks and restaurants in traditional styles. The committee also held meetings that discussed how sustainability and transportation impact the Black community. Commission on the Status of Women CSW programming included the LeadHERship through Service Series, the annual Women’s Equality Day Breakfast (pictured) , and events held in conjunction with the Family Justice Center and Greensboro Police Department to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Human Rights Commission The HRC hosted a variety of meetings and programs, including the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast, which featured recognition of the City’s second group of Everyday Champions of Human Rights Award winners (pictured) . The commission also held meetings about discrimination, Black equality, and housing. International Advisory Committee The IAC held its fifth biennial citywide election (pictured) in 2023 to determine committee leaders for the 2023-2025 term. The committee continued support of Greensboro’s annual World Refugee Day celebration and sponsored programming focused on human trafficking, supporting small businesses, immigration, and immigrant access to healthcare. Transgender Task Force The TTF put on youth summits in 2022 (pictured) and 2023, which brought together individuals, families, and organizations for a day of information sharing and education. The task force also hosted gatherings for the annual Trans Day of Remembrance and Trans Day of Visibility.

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