Yonkers Commission on Human Rights

11/08/2022

10/24/2022

05/03/2021

Since 1990, May has been celebrated as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Today, we share a story about 11 moments in American History involving the AAPI community. How many of these moments did you know?

Thanks to Westchester County Human Rights Commission for sharing!

Much of Asian American history remains unknown to many Americans

05/03/2021

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Yonkers Public Library has joined forces with the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) to provide resources to combat racism.

Please see the post below for information included a reading list curated by YPL.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is a month to acknowledge the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States and to celebrate their cultures.

The Yonkers Public Library is in solidarity with the Asian Pacific Americans Librarians Association’s (APALA) statement condemning racism and acts of violence towards Asians. The APALA has provided resources to combat racism.

AsianPacificHeritage.gov has historical and cultural information about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on their website. There are also virtual art exhibitions.

The Yonkers Public Library has curated a book list for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You can place these items on hold and pick them up at any branch of the Yonkers Public Library. https://www.ypl.org/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/

03/24/2021

Yonkers Commission on Human Rights Statement on recent Hate Crimes.

03/04/2021

To all the women whose stories in life have been great: Thank you for being leaders, thank you for being brave, and thank you for being bold. We are grateful and we are inspired! Individual stories will follow during women’s history month.

02/28/2021

Happy Dominican Independence Day, to all whom celebrate. Today, marks 177 years of the Dominican Republic’s Independence. 🇩🇴 On behalf of the Commission On Human Rights’s For the City of Yonkers, Congratulations and thank you for your continued contributions to our country, city, and communities!🇩🇴🇺🇸

02/11/2021

Free Racial Justice Education Opportunity today at 4 pm - ACLU

Join us today at 4pm EST for a town hall on Systemic Equality, our new agenda for racial justice. We’re fighting on every front for reconciliation, access, prosperity, and empowerment.

📺 Learn more at bit.ly/3rJu18B