Dear DC neighbors and friends,
We're in July and it has been over a year since the pandemic shut down our amazing city DC. Thank you for your hard work and resilience and now we are back in action as a city and “DC” is open again. As we start interacting with each other in person, going back to work sites, eating at restaurants, experiencing DC's vibrant night life, it is important to remember that you have rights.
It may take us some time to get back into a pre-pandemic groove. You and I may have to shake off some rust, dust off that alarm clock and take some time to get acclimated, but that doesn't mean discrimination should or will be tolerated. There will undoubtedly be some challenges returning to normal, but discrimination in any form has no place in our city.
Whether that looks like being harassed at work or barred entry into an establishment because of a protected trait, I'm here to remind you that the Office of Human Rights is here for you if you experience illegal discrimination.
If you believe you have been discriminated against unlawfully, please, please, please file a complaint with our office so we can look into the incident. Our services are free of cost and are 100 percent confidential. DC is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse city and I know we will bounce back from this pandemic even stronger. Let's remember to take care of each other on this journey or re-opening and recovery.
In service,