We welcome Latah County students in grades 1-12 to participate in the 2024-25 Martin Luther King, Jr. Art and Essay Contest!
This year’s theme is “The Promise of Democracy”.
A little about us and ways to become involved!
Our 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 21st was a great success with an excellent presentation by Dr. Scott Finnie. A video of the Breakfast, including the Rosa Parks Awards and Dr. Finnie’s speech is now available here: 2023 Breakfast and Friends of Human Rights.
The Rosa Parks Award winners are available here: 2023 Rosa Parks Award Winners | Latah County Human Rights Task Force (humanrightslatah.org)
The Art and Essay Contest winners are available here: 2023 Art and Essay Contest Winners | Latah County Human Rights Task Force (humanrightslatah.org)
Dr. Scott Finnie’s Keynote address at the 2023 MLK Jr. Breakfast:
AREA RESPONSE TO ANTISEMITISM
Check out the recent Palouse Pride Day under Recent Events here: Palouse Pride Day 2021
Our mission: To work for social justice for all people by supporting diversity, respect, and inclusiveness, while opposing bigotry, harassment, and discrimination.
Please click our Announcements tab for current or upcoming events. (For upcoming events visit: Upcoming Events)
These are annual events that the Task Force currently sponsors:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast – January (Visit: MLK Breakfast)
- Martin Luther King Art and Essay Contest – January
- Presentation of Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Awards – January
- Human Rights Day at the Moscow Farmer’s Market – September (Visit: HR Day)
- Great Moscow Food Drive – August
- Human Rights Education Programs for Area Schools – throughout the school year
and we encourage you to attend or support us in these events.
Meetings of the Latah County Human Rights Task Force are generally held the second Thursday of each month, and you are welcome to attend.
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If you are interested in joining, volunteering, or attending a meeting, please see our Contact Us page: Contact Us