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By Willie Brown

 We’re at the height of Election Season and I find myself inundated with emails that I don’t have enough time to read.  Most of the news has to do with politics and salacious celebrity gossip. Being overwhelmed, I almost overlooked something really positive that I must share with the good people of Inglewood.

I found an article by CVV News about United Against Hate Week in Los Angeles.  It is a “call for local civic action to stop hate, discrimination, and implicit biases that negatively impact our diverse communities, neighborhoods and cities.  The annual weekly observance was hosted by LA vs. Hate, L.A. County’s anti-hate program, and took place September 21-27.  Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon are prominent supporters of LA vs. Hate, but it’s something I think every one of us can get behind.

According to the report, “Recent statistics underscore the alarming trend of hate incidents in California. Statewide, reported hate crimes have nearly doubled from 1,015 in 2019 to 1,970 in 2023. Following two years of double-digit increases, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County grew 18% from 790 to 929, the second largest number in more than 20 years. These figures, compounded with the reality that hate crimes and incidents are typically underreported nationwide, underscore the urgent need to take action to protect and support targeted communities.”

Supervisor Mitchell said, “Our work to end hate is a shared responsibility that we must take seriously. I encourage all residents to participate in their local United Against Hate Week events and visit LAvsHate.org to learn how to join LA County in standing up to hate every day.” District Attorney Gascón said, “In a county as diverse as Los Angeles, my office is extremely proud of our partnership with this important community coalition to take strong action against hate crimes, and to encourage acceptance and understanding among Angelenos.”

United Against Hate Week was started in Northern California in 2017 in response to white supremacists marching in the streets of Berkeley and San Francisco after widespread racial tension and murder in Charlottesville. Today, there is participation in more than 200 communities and schools across the U.S.  Awareness of the most recent UAH Week was raised through webinars, events, screenings, art projects, community dialogues, and meditation gatherings.

With all of the hate being expressed, there is plenty of room for those who want to join the fight against it.  For details on LAvsHate programs and events, including Black History Month and the Hollywood-Backed Unity Coalition, visit the website (https://www.LAvsHate.org) or call 2-1-1.

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