Anchorage Equal Rights Commission

The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission was proud to have their Investigator, Lanette Harley as a keynote speaker at the Anchorage FBI. Our mission is to end discrimination in the workplace and we honor Disability Awareness Month .

First Annual Statewide Civil Rights Conference October 14, at Embassy Suites by Hilton from 8-4. The conference is free, but capacity is limited, reserve your seat now.

Are you looking for a job that can positively impact our community?
If, so the AERC is hiring a Professional Investigator II, please follow the link below.

PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATOR II - Range 14 / NON Open to the general public and any current Municipal Employee.  This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT: Equal Rights CommissionHOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. t...

The AERC will be hosting an informational table at JBER's Religious Diversity Event on Wednesday, November 30th from 2:30p-4p. We're excited to see you there!

Yesterday, the AERC was grateful for the opportunity to host a table at the Army Heritage Cultural Festival hosted by JBER. And we were especially excited to cheer on the Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska as a featured event performer!

The AERC office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th. Please join the Municipality of Anchorage at the ceremony next week or learn more about the history of the day here: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman

The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission is recruiting for an Executive Director!

Are you passionate about equality and equity? Are you energized by engaging with community stakeholders and collaborating with our diverse municipality? Are you interested in a leadership role with great work-life balance and supportive office environment? If yes, then please check out the full job description and application process on the front page of the AERC website. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Anchorage-Equal-Rights-Commission&t=Executive+Director&jk=5332841feca48d3d&q=executive+director&vjs=3

In May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out this great article that explores the history and purpose of AAPI Heritage Month:

"Our history is also filled with incredible stories of resilience, of persistence, of determination, to fight for our basic rights," Cynthia Choi told NPR. "This is a celebration of our history, of our culture ... and all the different ways in which our community has really demonstrated that we're not only here to stay, we are a part of this fabric — a part of this country."

The story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and why it's celebrated in May May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year's theme is Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration.

Join us in honoring Fair Housing Month and celebrating the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law that outlawed discrimination in housing transactions.

Anchorage Municipal Code Title 5 forbids discrimination in the sale, rental or use of real property. If you have a discrimination concern, please reach out to the AERC at 907-343-4342 or www.muni.org/aerc.

In honor of Women's History Month, join the Mayor's Office in celebrating the women of Anchorage with two events next week!

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Together we can help prevent this trauma.

Those who wish to report incidents of human trafficking or suspected human trafficking may call the FBI Anchorage Field Office at 907-276-4441, their local police department, or 911 if it’s an emergency. Additionally, people who are or believe they may be victims of human trafficking may call or text the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 888-373-7888. This hotline helps connect callers to anti-trafficking services in the area. The hotline is not a government entity or law enforcement or immigration authority. Learn more at http://fbi.gov/humantrafficking.