Allies

We are looking to work with all local organizations and individuals who support diversity and seek to counter messages of hate with a strong declaration of “Unity in the Community.” If interested in joining this effort, please contact us or consider attending one of our educational events.

Action Highlights

We originally formed in 1992 as a response to the racially motivated murder of Bob Buchanan Jr., a bi-racial Asian-American teen, by neo-Nazi skin heads. In the months following the murder there was a string of hate crimes throughout Olympia. Unity mobilized a large and very culturally diverse coalition to engage in a broad range of activities: - we worked diligently to get local hate crime laws passed in Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey - we provided support and advocacy for victims of hate crimes - we developed a law enforcement task force to improve relationships between police and diverse communities - we sponsored educational events - and we organized a series of rallies to promote the theme of “Unity in the Community: Stop Hate Crimes Now!”