Business Equity The Business Equity Division supports capacity-building efforts for aspiring and existing Business Equity Firms (minority and women business enterprises), or disadvantaged business enterprises; leads efforts to close racial and gender gaps in City contracting and procurement.
Civil Rights Enforcement Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Fair Housing Act), state law (Texas Fair Housing Act) and city ordinance (Human Relations Ordinance) prohibit discrimination of people in housing because of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and/or familial status.
Community Outreach The Diversity & Inclusion Department is committed to raising public awareness of Fort Worth's diverse cultures and fostering harmonious human relations among Fort Worth residents by presenting and participating in diversity-related learning, engagement and cultural awareness opportunities for the community and city employees. Additionally, the department provides staff support to City boards, comm
Municipal Equity The Municipal Equity Division is responsible for coordinating the City’s efforts to eliminate racial, ethnic and gender disparities in criminal justice, economic development, education, governance, health, housing and transportation as identified in the 2018 final report of the Race and Culture Task Force.
Accessibility & Accommodations The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment (Title I), public services (Title II), public accommodations (Title III), telecommunications (Title IV), and other miscellaneous provisions (Title V).
Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities Meeting 08 Jun 2023 The Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities meets on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are currently being held virtually via WebEx. Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, Conference Room: 201 A/B, 818 Missouri Avenue, Fort Worth 76104-3618 6 more dates Tagged as: , Committee
Movies That Matter Film Screening 08 Jun 2023 Movies That Matter is a free bi-monthly film series program of the City of Fort Worth's Human Relations Commission that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth 76107 3 more dates Tagged as: , Public Events
Human Relations Commission Meeting 05 Jun 2023 The Human Relations Commission meets on the first Monday of every month. Meetings are currently being held virtually via WebEx. Click on the title for more information. Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Avenue, Conference Room 201 A/B, Fort Worth 76104 6 more dates Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions
Stopping Stone Dedication Ceremony 10 Jun 2023 Stopping Stones acknowledge and memorialize our enslaved ancestors. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth 76109 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Diversity Inclusion, Kids & family, Music & arts, Parks