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August 21, 2019 - 7:23am
What can you do to respond to hate? Not In Our Town presents a series of online Stop Hate Action Kits to help communities, schools, college campuses, and law enforcement agencies show support for targeted groups and all residents, accurately report and respond to incidents, and proactively create welcoming, inclusive environments.
August 11, 2019 - 3:38pm
A list of Spanish-language Not In Our Town + Not In Our School resources available on NIOT.org.
August 5, 2019 - 9:38am
Seven years ago today, on Sunday, August 5, six lives were taken at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in what was then the deadliest hate crime attack in US. history. In the wake of this weekend, there is much to learn from all of these leaders and the residents of Oak Creek about how a community can heal and transform after deep harm.
August 5, 2019 - 6:09am
To families and friends who have lost someone to hate, please know, we will stand with you. The way we stand is with our actions. We have to bolster our communities and build connections and communication as hate escalates.
August 2, 2019 - 1:39pm
Gwendolyn VanSant is an author and organizer who leads Multicultural BRIDGE in the Massachusetts Berkshires. In this post, Gwendolyn explains how colorblindness gets us only halfway to being proficient in navigating across culture and difference in a meaningful, sustainable way.