Amherst Human Rights Commission

The Amherst Human Rights Commission aims to promote respect and equality among the diverse community, often through sponsorship of events, activities, and people involved with justice and human rights. For instance, they recently organized the activist Calvin Terrell's visit to Amherst, where he was interviewed by students of the local high school.  One of the Commission's goals is to prevent the proposed cut in housing subsidies, which have the greatest effects on minorities. Since it is difficult to prove deliberate discrimination, the Commission is trying to get as many people as possible to attend town meeting and vote against the article, mainly through education the public.