United Against Hate Week

Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week Launches from Watts

Lila Brown, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

The Watts Historic Train Station was the center stage for the commencement of the Seventh Annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW) on Sept. 20. In a vibrant setting at the “Unity Under the Sun” mural, LA vs Hate along with its partners CA vs Hate, Stop the Hate, and Not in Our Town, united to amplify their commitment to combating hate across Los Angeles. UAHW, a week-long initiative spanning from Sept. 21 to 27, focuses on rallying community and governmental forces to counter the concerning rise in hate crimes and discrimination that plague diverse neighborhoods and cities. With hate

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Hate Crimes Increase, Report Reveals Blacks Targeted the Most

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterNovember 18, 2021

Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.

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L.A. County Kicks Off `United Against Hate Week 2021

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 18, 2021

Los Angeles County’s “United Against Hate Week 2021” has launched — a blend of art, social media, and educational resources urging communities to reject hate and bigotry and promote inclusion and understanding. The campaign officially began Sunday and runs through Saturday. “The increase in hate crimes this past year reinforces the need to speak up and take a stand with United Against Hate Week,” Supervisor Holly Mitchell said. “In a county as large and diverse as ours, it is our humanity that holds us together, and there is no reason why we cannot celebrate our differences. “As we know

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Hate Crimes Increase, Report Shows Blacks Targeted the Most

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021

Hate crimes rose 20% last year – from 530 to 635 – and African Americans were among the most targeted recipients. The annual report released by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on November 10 showed that Blacks constituted 42% of the hate crime victims with the incidents rising 35% from 125 to 169 in 2020.