Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission is responsible for encouraging understanding and goodwill, working toward the elimination of discriminatory practices, and promoting mutual respect among all citizens. The commission has 13 voting adult members who live or work in the City of High Point. AT least seven (7) of the voting members will be residents of High Point. In addition, the commission may appoint student representatives from the community high schools and liaisons from various city departments and the community as deemed appropriate who shall be non-voting members. All appointments will be made by the City Council who will endeavor to appoint members from each of the following designated groups and/or categories: at least one (1) from the bar association, the board of realtors, ecumenical community, and educational system. Four (4) appointments will be for special interest groups; five (5) will be at- large; and at least three (3) non-voting liaisons). Each January, the Human Relations Commission sponsors the city’s Martin Luther King Community Celebration and names a recipient of the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Awards are also given to three public school students who exemplify the spirit of human relations. The Commission plans activities to celebrate Human Relations Month, Black History Month, and Brother/Sisterhood Week in February. Activities are also sponsored to commemorate Women’s History Month in March and Fair Housing Month in April.