Asian Pacific American Affairs,  Hate Crime,  Press Release,  Public Safety

Pennsylvania Commissions Issue Joint Statement with Gov. Wolf in Remembrance of Lives Lost and Condemning Asian and Asian-American Hate

March 19, 2021

The Pennsylvania Commissions on African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American, Women and LGBTQ Affairs, overseen by Gov. Tom Wolf, released a joint statement today honoring the memory of eight murder victims in Atlanta and other Asian-Americans who have lost their lives in racially motivated acts of violence, as well as denounce the increase anti-Asian rhetoric and hatred.

Asian Pacific American Affairs,  Hate Crime,  Press Release,  Public Safety,  Statement

Statement by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Condemning Racial Violence Against Asian Pacific Americans

February 22, 2021

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs condemns the recent attacks on Asian Pacific Americans across the nation and calls for all Pennsylvanians to stand up against anti-Asian hate and racism in all forms.

African American Affairs,  Asian Pacific American Affairs,  Equality,  Latino Affairs,  Press Release,  Statement,  Women's Rights

Pennsylvania Commissions Jointly Issue Statement Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 29, 2020

The Pennsylvania Commissions on Women, African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American and LGBTQ Affairs, overseen by Gov. Tom Wolf, released a joint statement today honoring the life and work of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Moriah Hathaway, executive director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, stated: “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a champion for women and…

African American Affairs,  Asian Pacific American Affairs,  Equality,  Latino Affairs,  Non-discrimination,  Press Release

Pa. Commissions: Pass Bill to End LGBTQ Discrimination in Pennsylvania

September 15, 2020

The Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, joined by the Commissions on African American Affairs, Latino Affairs, Asian Pacific American Affairs, and Women, sent a letter to the General Assembly last week urging passage of legislation to amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. A landmark U.S.…

African American Affairs,  Asian Pacific American Affairs,  Latino Affairs,  Press Release,  Public Safety

Pennsylvania Commissions Jointly Issue Statement Defending our First Amendment Right to Protest and Air Grievances

June 04, 2020

The Pennsylvania Commissions on African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American, Women and LGBTQ Affairs, overseen by Gov. Tom Wolf, released a joint statement today honoring the memory of George Floyd and other Americans of color who have lost their lives to police violence, and denouncing indoctrinated racism, bigotry and sanctioned violence. “In the wake of…