Welcome to Newport News Human Rights Commission, where we stand for equality, justice, and the right to be heard. Join us in advocating for a fair and inclusive society.
Our commission works to protect all residents of Newport News from unlawful discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status or disability occurring in public places, schools as well as within real estate transactions and employment decisions.
THE COMMISSION
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Chair
Dr. Keisha Melvin
/04
Commissioner
Antionette Wormley
/07
Commissioner
Yugonda Sample-Jones
/02
Co-Chair
Dr. Antiqua Weaver
/05
Commissioner
Sae Kim
/08
Commissioner
Randie Dyess
/03
Commissioner
Shane Leasure
/06
Commissioner
Kevin Bremby
/09
Commissioner
David Litzinger
The commission consists of 9 members. HRCAP Administering Agents are appointed by the Newport News City Council. Commission members are appointed to serve a four-year term. They can be reappointed to a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms.
OUR MEETINGS
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center located at 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23607. Meetings are open to the public. Click check mark to view minutes.
2025 Meetings Dates
January 8
Feb 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July – August
Summer Recess
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
2024 Meeting Minutes
