Human Relations Commission

MCHRS Celebrates Disability Pride Month

The Morris County Human Relations Commission promotes celebrating diversity, communication, and appreciation for the many ethnic and cultural influences on our communities. A great many cultures are represented in Morris County and our communities and citizens benefit from the variety of people, customs, and traditions. Welcoming and understanding the diversity makes us a stronger county.

Some of the programs and projects in which the Human Relations Committee has participated include:

Charter member of the New Jersey Coalition against Human Trafficking and partnering for the Stand against Human Trafficking on the Morristown Green.
Supporting the “What Prejudice Means to Me” contest sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women – West Morris Section
Creating a diversity category at the MorristownGreen.com film festival and awarding a prize to the top film in that category
Supporting immigrant students at the County College of Morris for in county residency tuition.
Preparing a response protocol for crisis management for communities when a cultural issue arises, in order to assist with communication and resolution.

Latest News

Juneteenth 2026 in Morris County

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Morris County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) celebrated Juneteenth at County College of Morris.

2026 HRC Annual Installation and Awards Meeting

Members and guests of the Morris County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) gathered on June 11, 2026, at Temple Adath Shalom in Morris Plains, for our Annual Installation and Awards Meeting. A lovely buffet dinner was followed by the installation of officers and members for 2026-27.

Morris County Diversity Day Celebration 2026

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Morris County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) joined with over twenty-five other organizations on the Morristown Green to celebrate Diversity Day 2026.

Theresa Maughan inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame

The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 — five exceptional educators teaching in classrooms across the United States and in Japan. The newest inductees were surprised with their nominations over the past several weeks during in-school announcements.

Celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year with NNJCA’s Chinese School

It was with great pleasure that Rabbi Moshe Rudin, Chair of the Morris County Human Relations Commission, and Treasurer, Susan J. Waldman, attended the annual New Year celebration of the NNJCA Chinese School at Montville High School.

HRC at 56th MLK Observance Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Monday, January 19, 2026, several members of the Morris County Human Relations Commission attended the 56th Commemoration of the Life and Legacy of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Courage and Compassion: Remembering Raoul Wallenberg 2025

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, the community gathered to remember and honor Raoul Wallenberg at Smith Field Park, Parsippany, the site of Edward M. Adams majestic sculpture, “Courage and Compassion.” This year marks the 80th anniversary of Wallenberg’s disappearance in 1945. The Swedish diplomat is credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews from certain death during World War II.

NJ Schools: Celebrate 250 Years of the American Revolution

Commemorate, celebrate, contemplate and commit to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by becoming a Revolutionary School! Join the New Jersey Department of Education in making social studies education come alive for New Jersey students through this once-in-a-generation opportunity to connect our past with our future.

HRC Urges the Support and Passage of the NJ Immigrant Trust Act

The Morris County Human Relations Commission, a coalition of community leaders and representatives from service and advocacy organizations, was established to promote diversity, dialogue, communication, and appreciation for the many ethnic and cultural communities within Morris County.

Human Relations Commission Participates in Homeless Connect Event

On Friday, January 31, 2025, Clarence Curry, Jr., Immediate Past Chair of the Morris County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC), and Commission member, Judith Favors, participated in the annual Project Homeless Connect at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown.