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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 3, 2016:
Councilman Derek Green (At Large) speaks his bills, introduced earlier in that session, requiring businesses to follow the City's Fair Practices ordinance in order to operate in the City.
More info: http://bit.ly/DSGFairPrac
A
He
recognizes
councilman
green
Thank,
You
council,
president
counseling
jones,
and
his
commentary
reminded
me
of
how
far
we've
come
as
a
nation,
but
we
still
have
some
challenges
here
in
the
city
of
philadelphia.
A
few
weeks
ago,
I
made
some
comments
regarding
a
bar
owner
in
this
city,
who
was
videotaped
using
the
n-word
discussing
patrons
that
frequent
his
bar
at
times
and
as
a
result
of
that
unfortunate
video
and
a
lot
of
the
challenge
and
consternation
and
issues
and
discussions
that
got
erased.
A
The
Commission
human
relations
at
hearings
and
October
25th
to
discuss
this
issue,
especially
in
reference
to
members
of
the
LGBTQ
community
and
in
the
city
of
fidelity
and
the
concerns
that
were
raised.
So
in
october,
twenty
fifths.
I
had
a
chance
of
ten
the
commissioner
human
relations
hearing
along
with
mayor
Kenny,
no
councilman
Squealer
was
there
as
well
as
members
from
councilman
Sanchez's
office
and
councilman's
gims
office.
Were
there
as
well,
and
we
heard
a
lot
of
passion,
a
lot
of
concerns
about
issues
in
that
community.
A
There's
no
reason
why
I'm
business
operating
in
city
of
Philadelphia,
that
is
violating
our
fair
practice
ordinance
should
be
able
to
operate
the
city
of
Philadelphia,
and
we
give
that
business
a
privilege
to
operate
a
city
of
Philadelphia
and
if
they
are
violating
our
fair
practice
ordinance,
they
should
not
be
able
to
operate
in
our
city.
So
I
know
this.
Legislation
will
engage
hearings
and
conversations
and
write
an
opportunity
for
other
people
to
come.
A
Educated
about
this
issue,
which
I
learned
a
lot
on
october,
25th
and
I
think
it's
an
important
issue
for
our
city,
as
we
continue
to
move
forward.
If
we're
truly
going
to
be
the
City
of
Brotherly,
Love
and
sisterly
affection
and
I'll,
just
close
by
saying
one
last
quote,
although
laws
alone
cannot
foster
a
culture
of
inclusion,
we
must
come
together
to
protect
and
celebrate
our
fellow
citizens
and
challenge
those
who
seek
to
discriminate.
Thank
you,
Thank
You,
councilman,.