HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Within one fiscal year, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission assisted with 38 discrimination cases. The HRC aims to promote unity, understanding, accountability, and equal opportunity among all people in the county by providing aid and recourses for those who experience discrimination.
“HRC continues to serve the citizens of Hopkinsville-Christian County by providing education on civil rights and support for those facing inequalities,” said Executive Director Raychel Farmer, who presented these findings to the Hopkinsville City Council and Christian County Fiscal Court in August. “We also want to build a community culture of trust, connection, and collaboration. I believe we’ve made great progress, but there’s still work to be done.”
According to their annual case report, the office also received 41 “good deed” cases. Farmer explained that these are tips are important, but do not qualify for the aid of their office. They respond by getting them connected with the correct individuals for aid…