by Barbara Smith Elected officials and leaders from LA vs Hate, the county’s anti-hate program under the Human Relations Commission, CA vs. Hate and other statewide coalition partners, gathered at a press conference at Watts Historic Train Station last Friday to launch the annual “United Against Hate” week. United Against Hate Week originated in 2017 as a poster campaign ...

by Barbara Smith Photos: Earl Edwards and Busby Promotions “Artists Against Hate,” a consortium of performers created in response to the CA vs HATE legislation enacted last year, brought audiences to their feet multiple times at a riveting concert held at CSU Dominguez Hills last Friday evening. The diverse troupe of dancers, visual artists, poets, ...

by Barbara Smith With the increase of hate crimes in our communities, California has stepped up in its mission to combat hate with its California vs Hate Resource Line and Network. In its first full year of operation, the statewide reporting hotline for victims of hate incidents and crimes received 1020 reports, according to preliminary ...

by Barbara Smith Storytelling through dance has the power to educate and inspire, and even more, to move to action. As part of California’s coordinated response to a nationwide increase in hate, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), alongside state and community partners, has initiated programs in concert with CA vs Hate legislation, launched in ...

By Dianne Anderson Hate crime reporting could be lagging because some people do not trust the government, or some may be afraid of calling the police for fear of getting shot, yet others may not report because they do not know where to call. From what Dr. Regina Patton Stell can see, none of those issues are ...

by Barbara Smith Photos by Earl Edwards Historically artists have used their creativity and platforms to challenge the status quo, inspire movements, and drive social change. In keeping with this continuum, a coterie of committed artists, advocates for social justice and community members gathered at Santa Ana College last week for an interactive concert, “Artists ...

Known for its vibrant Arts and Cultural scene, which includes a wide range of artistic expressions, California embraces the people that make living here so very special.  For example, with the rise in hate crimes locally and nationally, California has launched initiatives and legislation aimed at promoting tolerance and healing divisions. The “Stop the Hate” ...

As part of California’s coordinated response to a nationwide increase in hate, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), alongside state and community partners, released new data highlighting the impact of California vs Hate in its first year of operation and announced new and ongoing initiatives to combat hate across the state. Officially launched a year ...

By Charlene Muhammad California Black Media On the night of March 10, Ramadan began for some two billion believers across the Muslim world. The Islamic Holy Month is a time of spiritual renewal for all participants, including many who do not identify as Muslim. Each year, an increasing number of individuals beyond the Muslim world ...

By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media The California vs. Hate Resource Line, established to assist victims of hate crimes and hate incidents in the Golden State, received 823 calls from 79% of California’s 58 counties during its first nine months of operation. The telephone line’s first anniversary is in May. Since its launch, callers have dialed the hotline at 833-8-NO-HATE ...