City of Topeka HRC
nHuman
Relations Commission
nEstablished in 1961, predating the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964
nMission: To ensure fair and equal rights to all citizens of Topeka in the areas of
employment, housing and public accommodation.
nGoal: To proactively address discrimination, real or perceived, using conflict
resolution skills as a first (and sometimes final) step to resolve issues in covered areas.