On this episode of Behind the Byline, host Jaden Jefferson has a conversation with Erin Baker, chair of the City of Toledo Human Relations Commission (HRC), and commissioner Caryn Maloney.
HRC was created in 2018 by the Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz administration, and has 11 appointed community members.
Maloney and Baker talk about:
- the three active committees: Community of Neighborhoods, Social Justice and Youth Empowerment and Engagement
- the break down of who serves on those committees and how they see the commission as a bridge to the community
- how being an HRC volunteer is about passionate community members who care about advocacy and making sure the community’s voice is heard
- Snow Angel Project
- Human Library and it’s upcoming event in May
- the challenges of this current climate, and how important it is that HRC volunteers are free to create spaces for people to feel welcome and connected through greater understanding
- how to contribute and volunteer
Contact: HRC website
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Behind the Byline is a production of the Toledo Free Press.
