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Extraordinary Upstander: Tadashi Nakamura

 

Tadashi Nakamura is a 30 year old, fourth-generation Japanese American and second-generation filmmaker. Besides carrying on his parents’ work—his mother is writer/producer Karen L. Ishizuka and his father is director Robert A. Nakamura—Nakamura seeks to tell his community’s history to a new generation.

The first film of the trilogy was Yellow Brotherhood (2003), a personal documentary focused on the meaning of friendship and community through the Yellow Brotherhood youth organization, which was formed in the 1960s to combat youth drug use.

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Jackie Rotman - VOLUNTEER

 

During a dance performance on stage, Jackie Rotman's music suddenly stopped. In response, members of the audience joined Jackie on stage and began dancing to show their support. Expanding on the idea that dance can help foster a positive atmosphere, Jackie began providing hip-hop classes free of charge to youth that would not otherwise be able to afford them.

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Leaders Across the U.S. Gather to Stop Hate Together

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Not In Our Town hosted a National Leadership Gathering that brought together over 200 people committed to make their towns and schools safe.
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Light in the Darkness: Sunday School Guide

Use the Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness Sunday School Guide to spark discussion and highlight important themes.

What to Do About Relational Bullying

Not In Our School Director Becki Cohn-Vargas explains the impact of relational bullying and what can be done to prevent it.

What to Do About Relational Bullying

Not In Our School Director Becki Cohn-Vargas explains the impact of relational bullying and what can be done to prevent it.

Waking in Oak Creek

Waking in Oak Creek: A Community Rocked by Hate is Awakened and Transformed

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APA Webinar Featuring Joy Repella and Patrice O'Neill

One of the most popular workshop sessions from the 2013 National Community Prosecution Summit hosted by The Association of Pr
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Hate Crimes and Incidents

One of the most popular workshop sessions from the 2013 National Community Prosecution Summit hosted by The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Center for Court Innovation (CCI).

NIOS Trainer of Trainers Pre-Conference

Join educators and students from around the nation for an inspiring day of stories, tools, and strategies for promoting school safety and inclusion.