Latest Human Resources Department News Releases

19th Annual Human Rights Awards Program March 21 at Convention Center

Monday, March 04, 2013 · 11:35 am
The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (HRC) will hold its 19th annual Human Rights Awards Program on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. After a very detailed process, the HRC has selected three recipients to receive huma... ​

Applications Being Accepted by Human Rights Commission for First Helen P. Shropshire Human Rights Memorial Scholarship

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 · 10:00 am
Applications for the first Helen P. Shropshire Human Rights Memorial Scholarship are being accepted now through Feb. 15 by the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission. The scholarship is in memory of Shropshire, a founding member of the commission and a lifetime human rights ... ​

Human Rights Day Ceremony and 2nd Annual Coat Drive Being Held by Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 · 03:40 pm
  In honor of the 64th anniversary of International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host a ceremony and coat drive.    The ceremony, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Williams Farm Recreation Center, will include a presentation on ... ​

Native American Heritage Month Honored by Human Rights Commission and Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Thursday, November 15, 2012 · 03:15 pm
In honor of national Native American Heritage Month, the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Virginia Beach Library Department, in conjunction with SkyFest Group, will recognize and honor Native Americans on Sunday, Nov. 25. This will be a day to pay tribute... ​

Commission Accepting Human Rights Awards Nominations

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · 03:00 pm
Nominations for the 19th Annual Human Rights Awards Program are being accepted now through Jan. 7 by the Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission. The commission recognizes noteworthy individuals and groups who have aided in the understanding of cultural diversity and advocate... ​

Make Plans to Attend Cultural Festival Oct. 7 at Farmers Market

Friday, September 28, 2012 · 02:30 pm
The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission will host its first cultural festival, entitled “Autumn Colors – Leaves of Diversity.” This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Ne... ​

Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission Seeks Cultural Representatives for Festival

Monday, July 30, 2012 · 04:00 pm
​The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (HRC) is seeking interested citizens and/or groups to participate in a cultural festival entitled “Autumn Colors – Leaves of Diversity”. The festival, hosted by the HRC, will provide entertainment and education to help build a stro... ​

18th Annual Human Rights Awards Program To Honor Recipients March 15 at Convention Center

Friday, February 17, 2012 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission will hold its18th annual Human Rights Awards Program on Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. “We received several wonderful nominations,” commission Chairperson Fay B. Silverman said.  “After a v... ​

Commission Accepting Human Rights Award Nominations

Monday, December 19, 2011 · 02:30 pm
The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations through Jan. 27 for the 18th annual Human Rights Awards Program. The commission recognizes noteworthy individuals and groups that have aided in the understanding of cultural diversity and advocated for the h... ​

Coat Drive for Homeless Virginia Beach Youth Being Held by Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 · 11:30 am
In honor of Virginia Beach Human Rights Week, Dec. 5-10, a coat drive for youth (school age to 24 years) is being held by the Human Rights Commission (HRC). This drive is also in honor of the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamati... ​