Human Rights Commission

In 1968, St. Louis Park City Council created the Human Rights Commission, according to commission liaison Breanna Freedman.

Freedman said the goal of the commission has not varied much throughout the years, but the focus has changed in accordance with the time.  

“It’s always been about promoting equal opportunities, dissolving discrimination, being inclusive and appreciating the city’s diversity. I think that’s always been the mission and the value of the commission,” Freedman said. “The things they choose to focus on have changed over time based on what’s happening in the community and what’s happening in society.”

According to Freedman, in the last few years the commission has worked on combating bullying, but now it moves toward different goals, such as embracing various cultures in the community.

“Back in 2011 through 2013, we focused on bullying in the high school and middle school and we had a really successful partnership with the schools,” Freedman said. “Now, we are focussing on multiculturalism and partnering with other commissions and committees that the city has.”

Junior Dha’Manique Evans said she supports the commission’s goal to end discrimination.

“I think that it’s a good thing for the community because there is still a lot of discrimination in the world,” Evans said.

The next Human Rights Commission meeting will take place at 7 p.m. March 15 at City Hall.