Paducah Human Rights Commission Videos >> 

Includes interviews with Paducah Human Rights Commissioners and videos of the Evening of Performance.

Evening of Performance

The 6th annual Evening of Performance is set for Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Luther F. Carson Center, 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.  This free event features music, singers, dancers, oratory, skits and other performances while providing the Paducah Human Rights Commission (PHRC) the opportunity to further educate citizens about the purpose of, and services offered by, the commission.  The main goal of the PHRC is to celebrate and maximize the acceptance of diversity.

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Talent Registration

The Paducah Human Rights Commission and the City of Paducah invite musicians, singers, dancers, actors, poets, orators, and other entertainers including mime and step to submit an application to participate in the 6th annual Evening of Performance.  If you or your group would like to be part of this performance, please submit the Registration Form by 4:00 p.m. on March 16.  Due to the limited number of slots per performance type, the sooner the Human Rights Commission hears from potential participants, the better.  Decisions will be made primarily on a first-come, first-served basis, with one entry allowed per organization.  Please note that appropriate attire for the performers is expected, and no equipment will be provided except the Carson Center‘s basic sound system, which will be operated by Carson staff only.  Each performance will be limited to five minutes. 

Fair Housing Luncheon

The Human Rights Commission will sponsor its 15th Annual Fair Housing Luncheon on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 9th Street Church of Christ located at 715 South 9th Street in Paducah.  Admission to the program is free, but the cost of the lunch is $10.00.  Please RSVP by calling 444-8643 or email Human Rights Secretary by April 6, 2012.    

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30 Second PSA >>

Other News 

On Friday, November 21, 2008, the Commission sent a proclamation to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear congratulating Governor Beshear for adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the employment discrimination protection policy for state government.   News Release >>