It has been said by many that the US is “the greatest country in the world.” How we have come to that conclusion of measurement, we may never know but I guess this is much more of a sentimental emotional gesture of pride rather than an objective quantifiable fact. Nonetheless, Independence Day means a lot to us as Americans and our hope is that we can continue to further fulfill the promise of this great democracy and continue to evolve towards a more perfect and equitable union where we can truly stand behind that statement.
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June 17, 2023 - 3:35pm
Remembering Charleston and Addressing Anti-Black Hate by Pardeep Kaleka
June 17 marks eight years of mourning the beautiful lives lost at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC at the hands of white supremacist. Still, our country has much to learn about anti-Black racism, hate, and violence.
May 14, 2023 - 1:53pm
On May 14, 2022, an 18-year-old white man armed with an assault rifle attacked shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing 10 people and wounding three others. In a racist and antisemitic rant posted online beforehand, the gunman described himself as a white supremacist motivated by the "great replacement theory." Mayor Byron Brown said the suspect arrived in Buffalo intending to take "as many black lives as possible."
One year later, the community of Buffalo continues to mourn the 10 souls lost. However, the community over that time has also come to honor those lives lost by actively working against the rising tide of anti-black hate.
May 9, 2023 - 3:32pm
On May 1st, more than 300 people gathered at Directors Guild of America for a screening of Repairing the World: Stories from The Tree of Life. In collaboration with IKAR Congregation, Not In Our Town, The Righteous Conversations Project, and 30 faith based,civil rights, and civic organizations, Angelenos viewed a short version of the film and discussed how to address rising antisemitism and hate.
April 30, 2023 - 7:10pm
Bloomington-Normal, IL became the first “Not In Our Town (NIOT)” community, helping to inspire and spark the movement in cities across the U.S. Now, more than 26 years later, this community continues to lead a charge against hate. On Monday, April 17, 2023, community members, students, city and law enforcement leaders came together to screen NIOT’s new film Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life, and discuss how to continue to build inclusive and loving environments that make hate less likely.