Not in Our Town

Upcoming Events: January/February 2019

Submitted by Theresa Riley on January 18, 2019 - 8:21am

This month there are NIOT film screenings and teach-ins planned in Michigan, Ohio and New York State.

Embracing the Dream: Celebrating MLK

Submitted by Theresa Riley on January 17, 2019 - 11:23am

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Five short films of communities reaching toward Dr. King's dream

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. locks arms with his aides as he leads a march of several thousands on March 17, 1965 in Montgomery, Ala. (Credit: AP)

https://www.niot.org/niot-video/mlk

NJ Mayor Pledges to Become NIOT Gold Star City

Submitted by Theresa Riley on January 14, 2019 - 3:02pm

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NIOT community leader Sadaf Jaffer is the first Muslim American mayor in the state's history.

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Sadaf Jaffer (center) is being sworn in as Mayor of Montgomery Township by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal on January 3, 2019.

https://www.niot.org/blog/new-jersey-mayor-pledges-become-niot-gold-star-city

New Jersey Mayor Pledges to Become NIOT Gold Star City

Submitted by Theresa Riley on January 14, 2019 - 2:45pm

Sadaf Jaffer, the new mayor of Montgomery Township in New Jersey, talks about why representation matters and why it’s important to stand in solidarity with minority groups in America today.

Not On Our Campus

Submitted by Theresa Riley on January 13, 2019 - 10:30am

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Access videos and stories that document campus efforts + resources to get you started.

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In a show of solidarity for Elon University's values, people gathered Sept. 13 for a special College Coffee to demonstrate their commitment to tolerance and diversity following two recent incidents of demeaning behavior directed at African-American students.

https://www.niot.org/project/notonourcampus

A Film with a Message of Hope for the Holidays

Submitted by dwendel on December 1, 2018 - 3:47am

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Billings, Montana

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https://www.niot.org/blog/film-message-hope-hanukkah

United Against Hate Week Mobilizes Bay Area Cities

Submitted by Theresa Riley on November 18, 2018 - 10:12am

At a time when hate is rising as a toxic poison in our country, Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week is an initiative focused on eradicating hate and bullying, eliminating implicit bias and driving civil discourse as the norm in our communities. Last month, 20 cities, towns and counties, and over 35 school districts, colleges and community organizations participated in this inaugural week of events. Not In Our Town was proud to be a cosponsor of the week and many events.

Radio Interview: Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis

Submitted by Theresa Riley on November 14, 2018 - 1:57pm

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Former White Supremacist Arno Michaelis and hate crime victim Pardeep Kaleka talk with KGO about Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week.

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https://www.niot.org/blog/radio-interview-pardeep-kaleka-and-arno-michaelis

Radio Interview: Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis

Submitted by Theresa Riley on November 14, 2018 - 1:51pm

Former White Supremacist Arno Michaelis and hate crime victim Pardeep Kaleka, authors of "Gift of our Wounds", talk with KGO's Gil Gross about Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week, which kicked off in Berkeley on Sunday, November 11. Get more info and a full list of events at unitedagainsthateweek.org.